The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
Field name | Value |
---|---|
Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01229 |
From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0034] October 1781 |
Title | Return of Stores expended on the 15th & 16th Oct, by Lt Col Stevens |
Date | 15-16 October 1781 |
Author | Stevens, Ebenezer (1751-1823) |
Document Type | Military document |
Content Description | Lists quantities of stores used at various locations and under the command of various officers during the siege of Yorktown. Also enumerates soldiers who were wounded, killed, and taken prisoner. Explains that a British attack at day-break resulted in the deaths and woundings of soldiers under Captain Joseph Savage. Also reports that the Grand Battery and Left Battery were dismantled and moved to the Second Parallel. |
Subjects | Prisoner of War Battle (Siege, Surrender) of Yorktown Muster Rolls and Returns Revolutionary War Military History Continental Army Artillery Ammunition Battle Injury or Wound Death Global History and Civics |
People | Carrington, Edward (1749-1810) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Savage, Joseph (1756-1814) |
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 |
Transcript | Show/hide |