Tilghman, Tench (1744-1786) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01046 Author/Creator: Tilghman, Tench (1744-1786) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 20.3 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
Colonel Tilghman, an aide for George Washington, writes "His Excellency approves of all but the order to land the Artillery & c at Kings ferry, He thinks it should be sent up to West point, as we have no Horses at kings ferry and few men to cover any thing there should the enemy land."
Knox was making preparations for the proposed recapture of New York from the British.
[draft]
Dear Sir
His Excellency approves of all but the order to land the Artillery &c at King's ferry, He thinks it should be sent up to West Point, as we have no Horses at King's ferry and few men to cover any thing there should the enemy land.
Yr.
Tilghman
15 July 1781
[address]
Genl. Knox -
[docket]
From
Col. Tilghman ADC
15 July 1781
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