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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.01707
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0048] November 1782
Title	John Jacob Faesch to Henry Knox about shell creation
Date	11 November 1782
Author	Faesch, John Jacob (1729-1799)
Recipient	Knox, Henry
Document Type	Correspondence
Content Description	Writes to inform Knox that he has completed all the shells he was commissioned to create, according to their agreement. Mentions that Captain [possibly William] Stevens has arrived and will build a fence around shot and shells and then take his men to West Point. Declares that he has received a note from Captain de Haacke and Lieutenant Heldring, who have arrived in New York and would like to pay him a visit at Dobbs Ferry. He has set aside time to see them and mentions that they had both been prisoners of war. Relates that the officer at Dobbs Ferry will not "allow any person coming with Flaggs, to go on Shore, without particular leave from His Excellency," so he would like Knox to get permission from General George Washington to allow them ashore. Suggests that they arrange to meet at Tappan, since Mrs. Faesch will be with him. Also relates that Captain de Haacke has two brothers who have not seen him in ten years, so he has sent a letter to invite them to the visit; in case the letter does not reach them, he has sent a copy to Knox, and asked Knox to forward it to Colonel Wadsworth at his earliest convenience. Sends his regards to Mrs. Knox. Receipt of letter written on the address leaf is in another hand.
Subjects	Prisoner of War Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Wallpaper Newspaper Ammunition West Point (US Military Academy) Hessians Global History and Civics Artisans President Children and Family
People	Faesch, John Jacob (1729-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Washington, George (1732-1799) Stevens, William (1750-1801)
Place written	Mount Hope, New Jersey
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	William Stevens to Henry Knox about shot and shells
Transcript	Show/hide Download PDF [draft] Dear General I have now finished all the shells and shott according to Agreement, and the Certificate from Capt Stevens; - The Furnace at Pompton went about Two Weeks, the [Invall] came all down, & was obliged to Blow out, and I had to make most all that he Agreed for - Capt Stevens is to make a good strong Fence round all the shott & shells we have here as soon as this is done, he sets of [sic] with his Men for West Point - A few days ago, I recieved a Letter from Two Gentlemen, Officers in the Regt of Waldeck now in New York, their Names are Capt. De Haacke & Lieut. Helding, that they should be glad to see me at Dobses Ferry if I would appoint a Time to be there, suppose they are going home; - I should be glad to see them & have Appointed the second Day of next month to meet them at that Place - Those Two Officers was taken in seventy six near Springfield and sent up as Prisoners to this Place; - Being Inform'd that the Commanding Officer [2] Officer at Dobses Ferry don't allow any person coming with Flaggs, to go on shore, without having particular Leave from His Excellency, My going there will be of no service, - May I therefore take that Liberty, to ask you to speak with His Excellency, that I may get Permission to let them come on shore to a place where we might spend some Hours together, could it be at Tappan, should like it better, as Mrs Faesch intends to go with me; - The above mentioned Capt de Haacke has Two Brothers in the Reg.t Deux [Ponts] - I know they have not seen Him this Ten year's, I have given them therefore Notice by the Last Post, to be there at the Appointed Time & they will be very anxious to see Him; and for fear they should not recieve my Letter I inclose a Duplicate with Another Letter to Col Wadsworth, which I begg the favour to forward by first opportunity - I am in Hopes through the Generals Influence His Excellency will give Permission & the General will be so kind & send it by the Next Post - I shall set off for Philadelphia Tomorrow or else would have done myself the Pleasure of Waiting on the Genl General on that Account - Mrs Faesch joins me in respectful Compliments to you & your good Lady - I remain with great Regard Dear General Your Most Obed.t Humld Sert John Jacob Faesch Mount Hope 11th Nov.r 1782 The Honorable Major Genl Knox - [address leaf] The Honble Major General Knox Mr. Hetiltas West Point [docket] From John Jacob Faesch Esq 11 Novr 1782 [receipt] answered 17th Nov.

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