The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00712 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0019] 1778 |
| Title | Henry Knox to William Knox reporting that the British have left Philadelphia |
| Date | 25 June 1778 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports that the British left Philadelphia. He and Lucy went into the city, but had to leave because it "stunk so abominably." Notes that the American and British armies are twenty miles apart, at Princeton and Allentown respectively. Comments on the great number of deserters in the British army. Writes, "if General Actions had no other consequences than merely the kill'd and wounded, we should attack them in 24 hours, but the fate of posterity and not the illusive [sic] [brilliancy] of military Glory govern's our [Fabian] Commander, the Man under God to whom America owes her present prospects of peace and happiness." |
| Subjects | Battle of Monmouth Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Global History and Civics Continental Army Desertion Injury or Wound Death President Religion |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Hopewell, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs; Children & Family; Women in American History; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | "Fabian" suggests a commander who seeks victory by delay. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Transcript | Show/hide Download PDF |