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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01352 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0039] February 1782 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering answering his question about artillery and draft animals |
| Date | 13 February 1782 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Pickering, Timothy |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | In answer to Pickering's letter (see GLC02437.01351), encloses an estimate of the wagons necessary for the artillery in the ensuing campaign. Declares that he sees no problem with using oxen to pull ammunition wagons. Nominates Mr. Turner, a wagon master, to be in charge of the artillery wagons. Labeled "copy." See GLC02437.01353 for enclosed list. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Transportation Military Supplies |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829) |
| Place written | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 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 Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox about artillery and draft animals An estimate of horses and waggonry for the field artillery |