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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.01472
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0044] July 1782 
Title John Lillie to John Ruddock regarding security of the stores
Date 1 July 1782
Author Lillie, John (1755-1801)  
Recipient Ruddock, John  
Document Type Correspondence; Military document
Content Description Writes, "General Knox desires me to inform you, that a Conductor, or Some person in your department who was lately at the Magazine near Head Quarters broke open the lock, & left the door tied with a string. He wishes you to have it secured without a moments delay, as the Stores are much exposed and bring the person with you to his quarters on Wednesday Morning at ten o'clock."
Subjects Revolutionary War  Revolutionary War General  Military History  Continental Army  Artillery  Ammunition  
People Lillie, John (1755-1801)  Ruddock, John (fl. 1779-1796)  Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Place written New Windsor, 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