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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01665 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0047] October 1782 |
| Title | Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox about ironworks |
| Date | 15 October 1782 |
| Author | Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written by Ogden as the owner of the Booneton [Boonton] Ironworks, which supplied various iron supplies to the Continental Army, to Major General Knox. Reports that after a discussion with Mr. [Robert?] Morris in Philadelphia he is going to see General Washington at his headquarters on Thursday night. Says that the discussion will be of a public nature and asks Knox to attend. Will leave tomorrow. Claims that "Your presence I conceive may be very important, therefore flatter myself nothing will deprive me of it." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Ammunition Industry Finance President |
| People | Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Morris, Robert (1734-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Boonton, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Reply to Samuel Ogden from Henry Knox |