George Washington to Henry Knox regarding the Great Lakes region, specifically the posts at Oswego and Niagara, in present-day Western New York - American History 1493-1945 - Adam Matthew Digital

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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.09389
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0063] 16-31 August 1783
Title	George Washington to Henry Knox regarding the Great Lakes region, specifically the posts at Oswego and Niagara, in present-day Western New York
Date	17 August 1783
Author	Washington, George (1732-1799)
Recipient	Knox, Henry
Document Type	Correspondence; Military document
Content Description	Emphasizes the priority of garrisoning the posts which will soon be ceded to the United States from the British in the "Western Waters," (referring to the Great Lakes region, specifically the posts at Oswego and Niagara, in present-day Western New York). Instructs Knox on the specifics of this preparation, including the transfer of artillery, stores, and ammunition. Notes that some articles may be taken from stores on the Mohawk River. Issues further instructions on detaching artillerists and light infantry to the region.
Subjects	President Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Treaty Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Fortification
People	Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Washington, George (1732-1799)
Place written	Newburgh, New York
Theme	Government & Politics; The Presidency; The American Revolution
Sub-collection	The Henry Knox Papers
Additional Information	Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
Transcript	Show/hide Download PDF Head Quarters Newburgh Aug.st 17.th 1783 Dear Sir To make preparation for garrisoning the Posts which will be ceded to us by the British on the Western Waters, is now the greatest object that can claim our attention - On this [inserted: subject] I wrote to you yesterday, and desired you to make the necessary Arrangements in [struck: your] [inserted: the Ordnance] Department - I have now to repeat the request, that, as soon as the Boats proper for Service on the Lakes can be repaired, you will forward without a moments loss of time, the Artillery, Stores, and spare Ammunition sufficient to compleat a full supply including such of those Ariticles at present on the Mowhawk River, as may be appropriated to this [2] this use. - In addition to the Artillerists who will be detached for these Garrisons, (and who will take the immediate charge of the Ordnance &C) you will be pleased to order one Company of the Light Infantry from Lt. Col Hulls Command to proceed with the Boats to the Northward - The whole of the Detachments to report themselves to Colonel Willet, and receive his Instructions. Either the Quarter Master Genl or one of his Assts. will go immediately to the Mowhawk River to provide more Boats, make provision for transportation, & supply the Contingencies in that Department which may be necessary. I am with great esteem Dear Sir Your Most Obedient Servt Go: Washington Majr. Genl. Knox. [docket] His Exc Genl Washington 17 Augt 1783 Original No 24 -

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