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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00636 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0017] May-August 1777 |
| Title | Henry Jackson to Henry Knox regarding the plans of British General William Howe |
| Date | 13 August 1777 |
| Author | Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Predicts that British General William Howe intends to sail for the North River (the Hudson) to connect with [General John Burgoyne's] army: "The North River is, & must be their object- I think the whole of Genl Howe's conduct, must show his weakness- therefore a Junction of the two Armies, is what he will try for & all he can expect this campaine [sic]..." Reports that a ship, the Hero, arrived in Boston to acquire crew, and will sail 14 or 15 August. Notes that the brevity of this letter results from an extremely painful headache. |
| Subjects | Navy Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Global History and Civics Privateering Health and Medical Maritime |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Howe, William Howe, Viscount (1729-1814) Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) Burgoyne, John (1722-1792) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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