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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09378 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0046] September 17822 |
| Title | George Washington to Henry Knox requesting new and repaired arms |
| Date | 5 September 1782 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Wondering if armorers and materials can be sent from West Point to Washington's camp to repair damaged heavy Arms. Washington's forces lack the men, forges, and supplies to repair these Arms. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History West Point (US Military Academy) Artisans Continental Army Artillery Weaponry Military Supplies |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Rocky Hill, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; The Presidency |
| 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 |
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