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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03960 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0085] July-September 1788 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox on troop movements |
| Date | 12 August 1788 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Reports on military matters regarding troop movements in Pennsylvania and at West Point. Describes an incident regarding a deserter from Lieutenant Kersey's troops, and payment of a reward for capturing and imprisoning the deserter. Relates that shoes and shirts were sent to West Point. Also mentions the formation of a congressional committee. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Government and Civics Military History Frontiers and Exploration Westward Expansion West Point (US Military Academy) Desertion Military Law Northwest Territory Prisoner Finance Military Supplies Military Uniforms Clothing and Accessories Continental Congress Congress Law |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Westward Expansion |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | William Knox to Henry Knox about various political, military and business matters |