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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.10121 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0060] 1-15 July 1783 |
| Title | Caleb Gibbs to Henry Knox describing the march of his detachment from West Point to quell mutineers in Pennsylvania |
| Date | 13 July 1783 |
| Author | Gibbs, Caleb (1748-1818) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Major Gibbs writes from Germantown, outside of Philadelphia, to General Henry Knox, Commander of West Point describes in detail the march of his detachment from West Point to quell mutineers in Pennsylvania. On the way, they passed through Princeton, New Jersey, where Congress was stationed at that time. Describes saluting Congress, and comments on Elias Boudinot, President of Congress: "the Officers formed in the Center of their Respective Regts & were introduced to the President who asked a number to take Breakfast with him." Discusses the reaction of local residents to soldiers: "the Inhabitants at first seem.d not to like our coming among them, but have in a great measure become more reconciled, every attention have been shown the officers in General..." Mentions entertainment organized by merchants of Philadelphia for the officers. Notes, "the troops are even supply.d with good beef & bread &... liquor, the officers live exceedingly well..." Remarks that his detachment has been separated from their baggage, but they purchased clothing to make themselves "appear decent & Respectable." Remarks, "The Harbour is crowded with ships of different nations & the City is filld with strange faces..." |
| Subjects | Continental Congress Congress Newburgh Conspiracy Mobs and Riots Mutiny Rebellion Soldier's Pay Continental Army Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Entertaining and Hospitality Merchants and Trade Diet and Nutrition Alcohol Clothing and Accessories Military Supplies Foreign Affairs Global History and Civics Commerce |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Gibbs, Caleb (1748-1818) |
| Place written | Pennsylvania |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Gibbs was the noted leader of George Washington's personal guard during the Revolutionary War, and later transferred to the Second Massachusetts Regiment. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |