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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01670 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0047] October 1782 |
| Title | David Humphrys to Henry Knox about lead for buttons |
| Date | 17 October 1782 |
| Author | Humphreys, David (1752-1818) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "The Commander in Chief requests, that lead may be furnished from the Ordnance Store, to make Buttons for the Cloathing on hand, upon the Return of the Commanding Officers of Corps, of the quantity actually Wanting for the abovementioned purpose." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army President Military Supplies Military Uniforms Clothing and Accessories Muster Rolls and Returns Artillery Ammunition |
| People | Humphreys, David (1752-1818) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |