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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01700 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0048] November 1782 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Samuel Darby recommending a man called Bigelow |
| Date | 4 November 1782 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Darby, Samuel |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes, "We have at West Point, one Bigelow belonging to the 7th Massachusetts regt. a limeburner, a man of eminent consequence to the public service at that place. I have requested to his Excellency the Commander in Chief [General George Washington] to retain him in his present occupation untill we can provide another person equally good in his profession. His Excellency has [consented?] and I write you this note to give you the information." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Continental Army West Point (US Military Academy) President Industry |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Darby, Samuel (1737-1807) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |