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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02791 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0069] November 1783 |
| Title | Anne-César Luzerne to Henry Knox [in French] discussing the delivery of an engraved cannon, as well as exchanging general pleasantries |
| Date | 20 November 1783 |
| Author | Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de la (1741-1791) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Luzerne informs Knox of the arrival in Philadelphia of the engraved cannon for delivery to the Count de Grasse. He thanks Knox, saying that it is especially appreciated as Knox, more than any other, contributed to the victory at Yorktown which had brought such renown to the United States. He notes that Baron von Steuben has made arrangements with the Board of War regarding the cannon. Believing the British evacuation of New York to be imminent, he hopes he will have the pleasure of seeing Knox in Philadelphia the coming winter. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army France Artillery Battle Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown Global History and Civics Government and Civics Congress Continental Congress |
| People | Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de la (1741-1791) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Theme | Merchants & Commerce; Arts & Literature; The American Revolution; Science, Technology, Invention; Government & Politics; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Luzerne, was a French ambassador to the American Congress, at the close of the American Revolutionary War and an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |