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- GLC#
- GLC02437.00711-View header record
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- 18 June 1778
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to George Washington
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 5 p. : docket ; Height: 30.3 cm, Width: 17.6 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Document in Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox, giving Knox's opinion on several questions posed by Washington. Writes, "...it would be a most criminal degree of madness to hazard a general action at this time with the enemy, as by it we might lose every advantage which a three years war, combined with many fortunate circumstances, have given to America." Suggests the Continental Army remain at Valley Forge until the British completely evacuate Philadelphia. Does not advise a detachment to be sent to reinforce Continental troops in New Jersey. Gives advice for securing the sick and stores if the Continental Army should have to immediately evacuate their position at Valley Forge.
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