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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01223 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0034] October 1781 |
| Title | Report of the arrival of ordnance for the siege of Yorktown |
| Date | 13 October 1781 |
| Author | Pryor, J. (fl. 1781) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Reports that the ordnance expected from Richmond (see GLC02437.01195) have arrived at Trebell's Landing, but the vessels have orders (communicated through Pryor's Deputy) not to land more stores there. Asks Knox to whom the stores should be delivered. The ordnance was needed for the siege of Yorktown. |
| Subjects | Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown Battle Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Ammunition Maritime Transportation |
| People | Pryor, J. (fl. 1781) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Yorktown, Virginia |
| 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 | Order for Captain Pryor to collect and move military supplies Samuel Shaw to J. Pryor about ordnance from Richmond |