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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02111 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0057] April 1783 |
| Title | Henry Knox to James Byers about the engraving of artillery |
| Date | 23 April 1783 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Byers, James |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the artillery of the army and corrects a mistake regarding the placement of the dolphins for the guns. Also discusses placement of the "Arms of the United States" on artillery. Closes by saying that "Although peace has taken place" he still wishes to have six of the howitzers cast "as soon as possible." Signature is partially torn off. |
| Subjects | Industry Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Artisans Art, Music, Theater, and Film American Flag American Symbols and Seals Treaty Global History and Civics |
| People | Byers, James (fl. 1767-1784) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |