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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01330 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0038] January 1782 |
| Title | Edward Carrington to Henry Knox discussing the transport of military stores |
| Date | 10 January 1782 |
| Author | Carrington, Edward (1749-1810) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Discusses problems related to the transportation of military stores from Yorktown to Westham or Richmond, Virginia. Comments that he and his associates are bound in their ability to carry out orders because the state government of Virginia refuses to help. Mentions the resignation of Thomas Nelson as governor and the election of Benjamin Harrison. Has managed to set up the stores near Westham, close to the river so as to be able to ship them by boat in case of danger, but fears that in an invasion or attack they still may not be able to protect them. Mentions the arrival of an independent Commissary of Military Stores, Captain [Nathaniel] Irish, instructed to report only to General Nathanael Greene. Refers to a letter he enclosed from Davis (Colonel William Davies, Commissioner of War in Virginia; see GLC02437.01324 and GLC02437.01325) about the impossibility of moving the stores by vessel. Makes a case for New London as a final destination for the stores, arguing that it is geographically well-situated and there are many artificers there who are sympathetic to their cause. Mentions Benedict Arnold, Thomas Jones, as well as Mr. Morris (likely Robert Morris, financier) who he will visit in Philadelphia to discuss procuring supplies. |
| Subjects | Navy Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown Treason Finance Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Military Supplies Transportation Government and Civics Election |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Carrington, Edward (1749-1810) Harrison, Benjamin (1726-1791) Nelson, Thomas (1738-1789) Arnold, Benedict (1741-1801) Morris, Robert (1734-1806) Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) Davies, William (fl. 1782) Jones, Thomas (fl. 1781-1782) Irish, Nathaniel (ca. 1737-1816) |
| Place written | Richmond, Virginia |
| 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 |
| Related documents | Copy of a letter from Captain Jones adjutant to the Commissioner of War Letter from William Davies to Edward Carrington about the movement of military stores |