Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Henry Jackson

GLC02437.10189

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GLC#
GLC02437.10189-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
16 November 1783
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to Henry Jackson
Place Written
West Point, New York
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 35.4 cm, Width: 23.2 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

Knox gives Jackson orders regarding taking control of King's Bridge, New York as the British evacuate their troops. Informs Jackson that the first and fourth Massachusetts regiments "have been directed to march this day for King's Bridge" where they will join the Light Infantry commanded by Colonel Hull. As the senior officer, Jackson is to lead the corps which will take command "of the British posts of New York, long Island, &c." Expects the British to evacuate posts "on the north end of York Island" by 21 November, and the City 22 November. Advises Jackson that if anything happens to prevent the British from evacuating as scheduled, "you, will apply to His Excellency Governor Clinton, and make such arrangements with him, as you may mutually think proper, for taking possession of and securing the safety of the city." Watermarked

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