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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00455 |
From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0015] September-December 1776 |
Title | William Knox to Henry Knox about his escape and the performance of militia |
Date | 26 September 1776 |
Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
Recipient | Knox, Henry |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Celebrates Knox's "very surprizing deliverance from the hands of the Enemy." Criticizes the "Scandalous Flight of the Connecticut Militia," at the Battle of Long Island. Says that "General Washington himself has wrote to our [Council] & cast most severe reflections on their conduct." In response to Henry's letter from 19 September (see GLC02437.00447), he acknowledges that Henry's work and health have limited his writing and notes that he has obtained the epaulets Henry wanted but has not gotten the blue cloth yet. |
Subjects | Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights) Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Battle Continental Army Militia Bravery President Health and Medical Clothing and Accessories Textile Military Uniforms |
People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
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 |
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