Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.09374

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GLC#
GLC02437.09374-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
28 June 1781
Author/Creator
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Peekskill, New York
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Sending Knox an extract of a letter he has received from the Board of War, regarding funds for Knox. The Board states that it has petitioned Congress for the funds Knox needs for military stores and transportation, but has not yet received the funds. Worries that their previous plans must now be altered due to British reinforcements at Charlestown, Augustine and New York. Discusses where military stores should be sent in this case, preffering the East to the South. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

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