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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01394 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0041] April 1782 |
| Title | Henry Knox to George Washington about the acquisition of cannon from Virginia |
| Date | 21 April 1782 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Washington, George |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Discusses Washington's negotiation with the state of Virginia to obtain cannon from them for the United States. Writes that he would have written to General Benjamin Lincoln earlier to discuss what to do with the cannon, but thought he would be leaving soon from Elizabeth Town and could explain better in person; he did not expect such a long delay. Also comments on the upcoming campaign and the ideal size and placement of artillery weapons, and refers to Colonel John Crane. See also GLC02437.01411 and GLC02437.01426. |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military Law Continental Army Artillery |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799) Crane, John (1744-1805) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) |
| Place written | Basking Ridge, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency |
| 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 John Lamb to Henry Knox regarding experiments with howitzers Letter from Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about shells |
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