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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00627 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0017] May-August 1777 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox discussing the Battle of Ticonderoga and news from France |
| Date | 19 July 1777 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Colonel Jackson asks, "What think you of the loss of Ticonderoga, it is in general believ'd here, that that Fortress was sold to the enemy- as for my part, I shall suspend my Judgement till I can hear more of the particulars." Discusses recent news from France that "all France is Arm'g their Fleet and Army..." to assist America. Also notes that a private letter from Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin to a gentleman in America suggests that "a War was inevertable," (possibly inevitable). Mentions the British recapture of their frigate the Fox, which had been taken by the Americans earlier. Notes that unless the court assists, he will not be able to fill his regiment. Asks about the "affair of the Frenchman," declaring that if du Coudray is appointed the head of artillery. Declares that du Coudray is appointed in Knox's place, "all the Majr Generals must resign." |
| Subjects | Navy France Battle Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Fort Ticonderoga Treason Corruption and Scandal Global History and Civics Diplomacy Privateering Government and Civics Recruitment Artillery |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) Coudray, Phillippe du (1738-1777) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Knox was almost displaced of his position in charge of artillery by [du Coudray], secured by Silas Deane, the American Minister to France. Washington supported Knox, and Du Coudray was permitted to join the troops under Washington as a volunteer. Coudray drowned in September 1777. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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