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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10000 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0011] 1775 |
| Title | Diagram of a naval weapon |
| Date | ca. 27 November 1775 |
| Author | Quincy, Josiah (1710-1784) |
| Document Type | Military document; Artwork |
| Content Description | Seems to describe a naval weapon. Accompanies GLC02437.00213, a letter from Josiah Quincy in which Quincy discusses benefits of establishing an American naval force. Notes indicate that three "tier" of the structure depicted by the diagram "would provided the Timber was large, demolish the biggest Ship in the Navy." Includes further notes on construction of the weapon. Verso contains another diagram of a part of the weapon or a different weapon. Date added later in pencil |
| Subjects | Navy Weaponry Military History Revolutionary War Science and Technology Invention |
| People | Quincy, Josiah (1710-1784) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime; Science, Technology, Invention |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Josiah Quincy to George Washington on the benefits of using whalers and gallies against British ships |