Henry Knox to George Washington about preparations for the Battle of Yorktown - American History 1493-1945 - Adam Matthew Digital

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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.01156
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0032] August 1781
Title	Henry Knox to George Washington about preparations for the Battle of Yorktown
Date	24 August 1781
Author	Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Recipient	Washington, George
Document Type	Military document; Correspondence
Content Description	Account of ordnance "attached to the American Army." Includes two lists: "Field Artillery" and "For a Siege." The siege being prepared for was the Battle of Yorktown, which began the following month. Written at a Park of Artillery. With closing and Knox's signature (written along the margin) in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
Subjects	Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History President Continental Army Artillery Ammunition Muster Rolls and Returns
People	Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799)
Place written	New York
Theme	The American Revolution; The Presidency
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 Download PDF An account of the [struck: Cannon and] Ordnance which will be attached to the American Army in the [struck: operations] intended operates to the south ward. Field Artillery 2 12 pounders } brass 4. -3 pounders } brass 6 - 6 ditto } brass 3. 5/2 Howitzer ditto } brass - 15. The above with implements, carriages complete, and 200 rounds [to each] peice with the proper quantity of small stores. For a Siege 3 - 24 pounders } Iron 20 - 18. ditto } Iron = 2. 8 inch mortars } brass - 3 - [8] inch Howitzer } brass - 10 - 10 - inch Mortars } brass - 6 - 5/2 inch ditto } brass - = The above [struck: cannon & mortars] complete with carriages, [strikeout] beds, & [strikeout] - powder, shot & shells, [inserted: illegible] sufficient for 300 rounds [to each] peice. [inserted in the upper left hand margin: His Excellency General Washington.] [inserted in the left hand margin: Park of Artillery 24 Augst 1781. HKnox - ] [docket] Field battering artillery. for the Army. 24 Augst. 1781

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