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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01484 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0044] July 1782 |
| Title | Note from John Crane to Henry Knox about the use of wide horseman's belts |
| Date | 12 July 1782 |
| Author | Crane, John (1744-1805) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Informs Knox that they have in their stores a number of "wide Horseman's belts," and many officers from the Infantry want to split the belts and "make two for their pouches." Is not sure whether Knox had another use for them so declined to give permission until he asked Knox. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Military Supplies West Point (US Military Academy) Continental Army Infantry |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Crane, John (1744-1805) |
| 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 |