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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01491 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0044] July 1782 |
| Title | Letter of thanks from William Dalrymple to Henry Knox |
| Date | 17 July 1782 |
| Author | Dalrymple, William (1736-1807) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Major General Dalrymple, Quartermaster General of the British Army, to Major General Knox. Sends this letter by Mr. Loring, who was going to Dobbs Ferry. Thanks him for his help in the case of Captain Snow. Sends along the latest newspaper (not included here). Says his departure for Europe may soon be at hand. Gives regards to Mrs. Knox, Colonel Smith and Major Greene. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Global History and Civics Prisoner of War Journalism |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | William Dalrymple was a Scottish soldier and MP in the British Parliament. He was the son of the Hon. George Dalrymple, brother of John Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Stair. He was educated at Glasgow University 1749. In 1752 he joined the Army, becoming an Ensign in the 52nd Regiment of Foot. He became a lieutenant in 1759 and a captain (in the 91st Regiment of Foot) from 1760. By 1762 he was a major. After a period on half pay in 1763, he was appointed to the 14th Regiment of Foot in 1764. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1765. Dalrymple served in Portugal in 1762. Between 1766-1772 he was in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Boston, Massachusetts where he had friends amongst American Tories. In 1772-1773 Dalrymple received a local promotion to major general and commanded a force which captured the West Indian island of St Vincent. He returned to Britain in 1773. He continued to be in touch with friends in Boston. He was saddened but not surprised by the Boston Tea Party. After the outbreak of fighting in Massachusetts, Dalrymple returned to North America. He served as quartermaster general 1779-1783. He held the rank of brigadier general (1779) and then major general (1782). After the end of the war Dalrymple was attacked for alleged corruption, but General Howe stoutly defended his former subordinate and the allegations were dropped. Dalrymple then went into politics. He represented Wigtown Burghs 1784-1790. He was promoted to lieutenant general 1793 and general 1798. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter of thanks from William Snow to Henry Knox Letter from Henry Knox to William Dalrymple concerning the release of prisoner Captain Snow |