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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00457 |
From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0015] September-December 1776 |
Title | David McClure to William Knox about rumors from New York |
Date | 26 September 1776 |
Author | McClure, David (1748-1820) |
Recipient | Knox, William |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Thanks William for disabusing him of rumors from New York. Discusses the activities in New York, the war in general, and the cause of liberty. Praises the artillery at the Battle of Long Island. Notes that 1,000 troops from New Hampshire have set out for New York. Knox has recently set up a correspondence with Reverend McClure, an old friend of his brothers (see GLC02437.00425). McClure spells his name Macclure. |
Subjects | Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights) Revolutionary War Military History Freedom and Independence Battle Artillery Continental Army |
People | McClure, David (1748-1820) Knox, William (1756-1795) |
Place written | Hampton, New Hampshire |
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 | Letter from William Knox to Henry Knox about British ships and news of Dutch diplomacy with Britain |
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