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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00942 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0028] April 1781 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Battle of Guilford Courthouse and other matters |
| Date | 24 April 1781 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Lincoln, Benjamin |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Later copy. Discusses General Nathanael Greene's actions in the south, including the Battle of Guilford Court House. "General Greene after experiencing the hope of capturing Lord Cornwallis and his army, has been disappointed by the inert or hostile disposition of the people of No. Carolina." Was glad to hear from General Lincoln that the Massachusetts line may be filled. Discusses soldiers' demands to receive monetary compensation immediately, as they do not believe they will able to receive half pay [after their term of service]. Relates that a man at New Windsor, who was previously with Lincoln and spoke ill of him, has not slandered him recently. "I think you know the operations of the human heart too well to suppose that any person who has acted in the high station which you have done can escape the malevolence of disappointment or the reproaches of the ignorant and interested." |
| Subjects | Battle Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Global History and Civics Loyalist Recruitment Soldier's Pay |
| People | Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) |
| Place written | New Windsor, New York |
| 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 |