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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01632 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0046] September 17822 |
| Title | Ephraim Fenno to Henry Knox about repairs at Kings Ferry |
| Date | 30 September 1782 |
| Author | Fenno, Ephraim (fl. 1776-1784) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports that the "Garrisons at Kings ferry are much in want of repair's." Encloses a list of the ordnance on hand as well as the items they need (not included). Describes Captain [possibly Gershom] Mott's Company and declares that they are otherwise employed and cannot help him; asks for a "command of musquetry" to help. Mentions also that VerPlank (the camp at Verplank's Point) is in similar circumstances. Writes: "...which small number will not allow me a Centinel over the Cannon - nor be able to work the pieces should action Require - the Infantry are two [sic] weak to afford me assistance." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Ammunition Fortification Military Camp Infantry |
| People | Fenno, Ephraim (fl. 1776-1784) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Mott, Gershom (1744-1786) |
| Place written | Stony Point, New York |
| 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 |