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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01340 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0038] January 1782 |
| Title | John Hiwell to Henry Knox about army musicians |
| Date | 27 January 1782 |
| Author | Hiwell, John (d. 1788) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written by Hiwell as Inspector and Superintendent of Music to ask for more drums and fifes for the musicians. Reminds Knox that the previous summer there were not enough fifes for the musicians to perform their duty, and that the winter season is the best time for the musicians to practice. Wishes also for a small store of articles to serve as replacements in case any instruments are damaged. John Ruddock, the Commissary for West Point, was ordered by General William Heath into New England to procure supplies, but was not able to acquire them, Hiwell supposes, because of want of money. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Continental Army Artillery Artisans Military Supplies Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hiwell, John, (d. 1788) Heath, William (1737-1814) Ruddock, John (fl. 1779-1796) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| 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 |