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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00900 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0026] February 1781 |
| Title | Return of the Music of the army under the immediate Command of his Excellency General Washington |
| Date | 25 February 1781 |
| Author | Hiwell, John (d. 1788) |
| Additional authors | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Lists musicians in the army by type, (fife, drum, B clarinet) location, and status. Includes a note from Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw (who also signs for Knox) mentioning the needs of other states as well. Appears to be a copy of the enclosure cited in GLC02437.00928. |
| Subjects | Muster Rolls and Returns Revolutionary War Continental Army President Military History Art, Music, Theater, and Film Revolutionary War General Military Supplies |
| People | Hiwell, John, (d. 1788) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | New Windsor, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Arts & Literature |
| 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 Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance about artificers' pay |