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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02780 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0069] November 1783 |
| Title | Henry Knox to William Hull regarding the British evacuation of New York |
| Date | 15 November 1783 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Hull, William |
| Document Type | Government document; Military document |
| Content Description | Informs that the British will begin evacuating New York soon. Mentions the evacuation of Kingsbridge, Fort Washington, McGowan's Pass, New York City, Brookland (Brooklyn), Paulus Hook, Staten Island, and De Neices (Denyse's Ferry in Brooklyn). Advises Hull to ready his men and states that George Washington, Governor Clinton and himself will arrive soon and may need quarters. Post script states that a small party of Hull's men will be left in Westchester. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Fortification Global History and Civics President Government and Civics |
| People | Hull, William (1753-1825) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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