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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.00703 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0161] Undated: Revolutionary War |
| Title | Discussion regarding a small cannon |
| Date | ca. 1777-1778 |
| Author | Nicola, Lewis (1717-1807) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Discusses the observations of Maurice de Saxe on small cannon in his book Mes Réveries. Page two offers descriptions of figures sketched on page five, which are accomplished drawings of rifles and cannon mounts. On pages three and four, Nicola argues the advantages of the weapon he describes. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Artillery Weaponry Science and Technology |
| People | Nicola, Lewis (1717-1807) Saxe, Maurice, Comte de (1696-1750) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Science, Technology, Invention |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |