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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10189 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0069] November 1783 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Henry Jackson giving Jackson orders regarding taking control of King's Bridge, New York as the British evacuate their troops |
| Date | 16 November 1783 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Jackson, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Knox gives Jackson orders regarding taking control of King's Bridge, New York as the British evacuate their troops. Informs Jackson that the first and fourth Massachusetts regiments "have been directed to march this day for King's Bridge" where they will join the Light Infantry commanded by Colonel Hull. As the senior officer, Jackson is to lead the corps which will take command "of the British posts of New York, long Island, &c." Expects the British to evacuate posts "on the north end of York Island" by 21 November, and the City 22 November. Advises Jackson that if anything happens to prevent the British from evacuating as scheduled, "you, will apply to His Excellency Governor Clinton, and make such arrangements with him, as you may mutually think proper, for taking possession of and securing the safety of the city." Watermarked |
| Subjects | Military History Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Continental Army Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Hull, William (1753-1825) Clinton, George (1739-1812) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | On 24 July 1780, “Jackson’s Additional Continental Regiment” was officially designated the 16th Massachusetts Regiment. Although this unit was disbanded in 1781, Jackson remained in service until 1784 and commanded the last remaining regiment in the Continental Army. Colonel Hull is probably William Hull, a lieutenant colonel, who participated in the battles of White Plains, Trenton, Princeton, Stillwater, Saratoga, Fort Stanwix, Monmouth, and Stony Point. He was recognized by George Washington and the Continental Congress for his service. Clinton was the first (and longest-serving) Governor of New York, serving from 1777 to 1795, and Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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