Gershom Mott to Henry Knox about his difficulties getting to New Windsor - American History 1493-1945

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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.01041
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0031] July 1781
Title	Gershom Mott to Henry Knox about his difficulties getting to New Windsor
Date	13 July 1781
Author	Mott, Gershom (1744-1786)
Recipient	Knox, Henry
Document Type	Military document; Correspondence
Content Description	Explains the various obstacles that have kept him from making his way to New Windsor, New York. Foresees no way of being able to make it to New Windsor unless General George Washington issues a special order for his relief. Asks Knox to intervene on his behalf. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
Subjects	Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery President
People	Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Mott, Gershom (1744-1786) Washington, George (1732-1799)
Place written	Mendham, 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
Transcript	Show/hide [Excerpt:] ...I am destitute even of hope - and what adds greatly to my distress is the Hospital being almost destitute of provisions not having drawn an oz of meat for upwards of seven weeks & none to be provided here at any rate...