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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01359 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0039] February 1782 |
| Title | Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about his future in the army and about events in London |
| Date | 28 February 1782 |
| Author | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Was informed by General Benjamin Lincoln that Knox's promotion has not yet gone through, though he and the rest of Knox's friends agree that it should, and are in support of the resolution Knox has taken "in case of a refusal on the part of Congress to comply with it." If Knox is promoted and needs a new aide, Shaw describes a young man, Samuel Newman, from the Boston area who he believes would be a good choice: "He is sensible, brave, and good natured, in short, my dear sir, I think he is a gentleman who would suit you very well, and were I to be consulted in the choice of a fellow laborer, he is one to whom I would give the preference." Adds that this man will accept a lieutenancy in Crane's regiment until such time as he may be promoted to aide, and suggests Knox recommend this man to other officers if Knox does not have a vacancy. Also refers to news of a speech by the King of Great Britain to Parliament, and Parliament's response; believes there is not much in the speech to suggest their plans for the ensuing years, and that speeches like this have generally "been calculated rather to amuse than to instruct the nation." Hopes that their own forces will be ready regardless of any steps Britain may take. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Global History and Civics Government and Civics |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Crane, John (1744-1805) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |