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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00352 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0013] May-June 1776 |
| Title | Henry Knox to William Knox with news of a British advance on New York |
| Date | 26 June 1776 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Knox, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reiterates his message from a 24 June 1776 letter (see GLC02437.00345) that Mr. Jackson will show William his letter, possibly referring to Henry Jackson who wrote to Knox with military news on 17 June 1776 (see GLC02437.00343). Also relays a report that General William Howe is on his way to New York with British forces. Knox indicates that they are prepared and states that it will be their own fault if they do not give the British a reception that does "honor to America." Discusses personal finances and mentions that Lucy Knox will write to William. |
| Subjects | Military History Finance Revolutionary War Global History and Civics Finance Continental Army Artillery Revolutionary War General |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) Howe, William Howe, Viscount (1729-1814) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Women in American History |
| 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 Jackson to Henry Knox giving an update of events in Boston Letter from Henry Knox to William Knox concerning business matters |
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