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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01453 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0043] June 1782 |
| Title | Philip Van Rensselaer to Henry Knox requesting cartridge boxes for the troops |
| Date | 15 June 1782 |
| Author | Van Rensselaer, Philip (1747-1798) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Writes, "I am requested by Col. Reid Commanding Officer of this Department to inform you that great part of the Continental Troops in this Quarter are Distitute of Cartridge Boxes, would therefore desire you to order at least 200 to this place. Recruits are dayly expected as also a supply of Cartridge paper thread Twines & flints and some writting paper as I am intirely out and no money to purchase any." Van Rensselaer signs as public storekeeper. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Weaponry Military Supplies Recruitment Finance |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Van Rensselaer, Philip (1747-1798) |
| Place written | Albany, 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 |