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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00190 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0009] May-June 1774 |
| Title | Jonathan Waldo to William Knox requesting a purchase of arms and noting the actions of the militia |
| Date | 1774 |
| Author | Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1721-1779) |
| Recipient | Knox, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Explains that the militia officers will examine that every man is provided with arms and ammunition, as accorded by law. Asks Knox to purchase arms for him. Also asks Knox's opinion of the times. The Revolutionary War was about to start and the Continental Congress had advised the colonies to begin training their citizens for war. |
| Subjects | Book Selling Ammunition Military History Militia Government and Civics Law Weaponry Revolutionary War Commerce Finance Global History and Civics |
| People | Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1721-1779) Knox, William (1756-1795) Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1721-1779) |
| Place written | Salem, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics |
| 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 Jonathan Waldo to William Knox requesting a gun Letter from Jonathan Waldo to William Knox discussing revolutionary activities in Salem |
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