Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01156 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph document Date: 24 August 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; Order a Copy
Account of ordnance "attached to the American Army." Includes two lists: "Field Artillery" and "For a Siege." The siege being prepared for was the Battle of Yorktown, which began the following month. Written at a Park of Artillery. With closing and Knox's signature (written along the margin) in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
An account of the [struck: Cannon and] Ordnance which will be attached to the American Army in the [struck: operations] intended operates to the south ward.
Field Artillery
2 12 pounders } brass
4. -3 pounders } brass
6 - 6 ditto } brass
3. 5/2 Howitzer ditto } brass
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15.
The above with implements, carriages complete, and 200 rounds [to each] peice with the proper quantity of small stores.
For a Siege
3 - 24 pounders } Iron
20 - 18. ditto } Iron
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2. 8 inch mortars } brass -
3 - [8] inch Howitzer } brass -
10 - 10 - inch Mortars } brass -
6 - 5/2 inch ditto } brass -
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The above [struck: cannon & mortars] complete with carriages, [strikeout] beds, & [strikeout] - powder, shot & shells, [inserted: illegible] sufficient for 300 rounds [to each] peice.
[inserted in the upper left hand margin: His Excellency General Washington.] [inserted in the left hand margin: Park of Artillery 24 Augst 1781. HKnox - ]
[docket]
Field battering
artillery. for the
Army. 24 Augst. 1781
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