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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01436 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0043] June 1782 |
| Title | Henry Knox to John Lamb about military travel and recruitment |
| Date | 2 June 1782 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Additional authors | Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) |
| Recipient | Lamb, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Includes a note at bottom of verso indicating that a copy of the letter was given to Colonel Gansevort by Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Writes, "I have repeatedly mentioned to his Excellency the situation of your regiment, but he has not yet given any directions concerning its march. The operation of the Campaign in great degree depends on circumstances beyond his controls." Asks Lamb to prepare the Quarter Master General's department for the move next month. Also discusses a letter from Captain [Thomas] Machin about new recruits, which might be put under Captain Moody [likely Captain Andrew Moodie]. See GLC02437.01437 for related information. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General President Military History Continental Army Travel Recruitment |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lamb, John (1735-1800) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Washington, George (1732-1799) Gansevoort, Peter (1749-1812) Machin, Thomas (1744-1816) |
| Place written | New Windsor, New York |
| 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 |
| Related documents | Letter from Andrew Moodie to Henry Knox applying for instruction about an employee |