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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01490 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0044] July 1782 |
| Title | Letter of thanks from William Snow to Henry Knox |
| Date | 17 July 1782 |
| Author | Snow, William (1753-1834) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Captain Snow of the British 64th Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) as a POW to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 13 June. Thanks him for the letter and says nothing but the critical situation he is in would excuse his troublesomeness. Says "be assured shou'd I even be so unfortunate as to remain prisoner for life, I shall ever remember with the greatest gratitude your civility to me." Tear has been repaired with tape on verso. |
| Subjects | Prisoner of War Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Global History and Civics |
| People | Snow, William (1753-1834) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, 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 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to William Snow regarding Snow's position Letter of thanks from William Dalrymple to Henry Knox Letter from Henry Knox to William Snow concerning Snow's release from prison |