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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01643 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0047] October 1782 |
| Title | Permission for Lewis Nicola to move lumber from Fishkill to West Point |
| Date | 5 October 1782 |
| Author | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Recipient | Nicola, Lewis |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Writes, "Col. [Lewis] Nicola, of the Invalids, is hereby authorized to take down & move from Fishkill such of the useless and unoccupied barracks at that place, as he shall judge necessary, for furnishing him with quarters at this post during the ensuing winter. By order of Gen. [Henry] Knox." Nicola was needed at West Point but could not go until a house big enough for his large "family" was built; though the house was promised, lack of materials and manpower stalled construction until Nicola suggested he bring lumber from Fishkill (see GLC02437.01639). |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Continental Army West Point (US Military Academy) Building Construction Military Camp Military Supplies |
| People | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Nicola, Lewis (1717-1807) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| 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 |
| Related documents | Letter from Lewis Nicola to unknown about house building |