Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox

GLC02437.00714

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GLC#
GLC02437.00714-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
3 July 1778
Author/Creator
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title
to William Knox
Place Written
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Pagination
4 p. : docket ; Height: 32.1 cm, Width: 19.3 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Relates that the British are moving toward Sandy Hook, New Jersey. Reports the details of the Battle of Monmouth, mentioning Generals Charles Lee and George Washington. Writes, "The Corps of Artillery have their full proportion of the Glory of the day. His Excellency the General has done them & me the honor to notice us in General orders in very pointed & flattering terms.- Indeed I was highly delighted with their coolness, bravery, and good Conduct." Estimates the British have lost a thousand men between the Battle of Monmouth and other skirmishes.

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