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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02039 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0056] 16-31 March 1783 |
| Title | James Byers to Henry Knox discussing the casting of cannons |
| Date | 29 March 1783 |
| Author | Byers, James (fl. 1767-1784) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Discusses the casting of new cannon and artillery, particulary the howitzers in regards to size and length and placement of "the dolphins." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Industry Artisans |
| People | Byers, James (fl. 1767-1784) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Industry; Merchants & Commerce; Science, Technology, Invention |
| 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 Knox to James Byers regarding the casting of artillery |