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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02199 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0059] June 1783 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Andrew Billings about the engraving of cannon |
| Date | 28 June 1783 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Written by Major General Knox to Captain Major Billings. Says that General Washington directed him to forward two cannons to Billings to be engraved in a similar fashion to the cannon done for Count De Rochambeau (see GLC02437.02198). These cannons are for Count De Grasse and reports that the inscription to be engraved will be sent from headquarters. Would like to know how long it will take. Hastily written postscript asks that the design for Rochambeau's cannons be sent if he still has them as it will be necessary to make some alterations to the emblems and coat of arms. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General President Military History Continental Army Artillery Artisans Art, Music, Theater, and Film France Global History and Civics |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | Creating a New Government; Merchants & Commerce; Industry |
| 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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