Henry Knox to Philip Schuyler updating Schuyler on preparations to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge - American History 1493-1945 - Adam Matthew Digital

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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.00221
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0011] 1775
Title	Henry Knox to Philip Schuyler updating Schuyler on preparations to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge
Date	17 December 1775
Author	Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Recipient	Schuyler, Philip
Document Type	Correspondence; Military document
Content Description	Gives General Schuyler an update on the progress of preparations to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mentions that he has gotten the mortars and cannon over Lake George and arranged with Captain George Palmer to obtain sleds and oxen or horses to pull them (see GLC02437.00218 and GLC02437.00224). Discusses plans for moving forward. Asks that Schuyler increase the length of the amount of rope he requested from Mr. [Walter] Livingston and that it be sent expeditiously. Also asks him to forward enclosed letters (not included). Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. Docket written in Knox's hand.
Subjects	Military History Artillery Fort Ticonderoga Revolutionary War Siege of Boston Continental Army Ammunition Transportation Military Supplies
People	Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Schuyler, Philip John (1733-1804) Palmer, George (1719-1809)
Place written	Lake George, 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
Related documents	Letter from Henry Knox to George Palmer requesting equipment Letter from Philip John Schuyler to Henry Knox on the transport of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Fort George Letter from George Palmer to Henry Knox cancelling an arrangement to obtain sleds and pack animals for transporting artillery
Transcript	Show/hide Download PDF [draft] Fort George Dec 17. 1775 Sir We have been so fortunate as to get the Mortars & Cannon [inserted: safely] over the lake to this place - I have [inserted: agreed] with Capt Palmer of Stillwater to get proper conveyances/ for them from hence to Springfield - We are apprehensive of a difficulty in crossing over at albany for want of a proper scow I'm not well enough acquainted with the road after we cross at the half moon to know whether it be practicable to keep on the east side of the river entirely to Kinderhook - I Expect Capt Palmer up with the teams on Tuesday [inserted: on Wednesday or Thursday] [illegible] to move as far as saratoga if the sleding continues as at present from thence we must wait for snow - I had heard sir that you were gone to Philadelphia in consequence of which to wrote to Mr Livingston at Albany for 500 [fathom] 3. Inch rope to fasten the Cannon on the Sleds - It has not yet arrived, I beg sir that you will please to give an Order for its being forwarded with the utmost expedition, and also sir I take the liberty of requesting the favor of you to forward the inclos'd letters by the most speedy Conveyance I am Sir with the utmost respect your most Obedient Humble Servant Honble Genl Schuyler - [docket] Copy of a Letter to General Schuyler Fort George Decr 17. 1775

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