Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.01213

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GLC#
GLC02437.01213-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
October 8, 1781
Author/Creator
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Yorktown, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : ; docket ;
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Gives recommendations for arranging the artillery for the siege of Yorktown. Discusses the establishment of the first parallel for the investment and fears a delay in operations. Speculates that one in four shots from the Continental Army will hit the British works. Explains how operations in the field can differ from academic assessments because of the great variety in ordnance quality. Argues that the Continental Army should not expect anything from the current batteries except cover while they build the second parallel, and urges Knox to establish them with that purpose in mind. Cautions against wasting time "in vain expectations." Signed with initial only.

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