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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.02770
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0069] November 1783
Title	Guy Carleton to Henry Knox informing him of the proposed schedule to evacuate New York
Date	12 November 1783
Author	Dorchester, Guy Carleton, Baron (1724-1808)
Recipient	Knox, Henry
Document Type	Correspondence; Government document; Military document
Content Description	Informs Knox of his proposed schedule to evacuate New York, starting from King's Bridge as far as McGowan's Pass, continuing eastward on Long Island. Mentions evacuating Brooklyn the day following, then Paulus Hook, Denys's (Denyse's Ferry in Brooklyn), and Staten Island soon after. His plan also includes reserving the rights to the New York City shipyards for boat repairs for as long as he needs them.
Subjects	Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Global History and Civics Navy Transportation Treaty
People	Dorchester, Guy Carleton, Baron (1724-1808) Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Place written	New York, New York
Theme	Government & Politics; Naval & Maritime; The American Revolution
Sub-collection	The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
Transcript	Show/hide Download PDF [draft] New York 12th November 1783 Sir, I have this day communicated to His Excellency General Washington, by letter, my intention of relinquishing the Posts at King's Bridge, and as far as McGowan's Pass inclusive on this Island, on the 21.d instant; to resign the possession of Herricks & Hampstead, with all to the Eastward on Long Island, on the same day; and, if possible to give up this City, with Brooklyn, on the day following, and Paulus Hook, Denys's, and Staten Island, as soon after as may be practicable- reserving only, with respect to New York, that, if any of our Ships should happen to want repairs after the Town is evacuated, we shall still have the free and [2] uninterrupted use of the Ship-Yard, under the direction of such Officer as the Admiral shall appoint, as long as it may be requisite for that purpose. Major Beckwith, my eldest Aid de Camp, who waits upon you with this letter, will communicate such other particulars as may be necessary for your further information. I am Sir Your most obedient and most humble Servant Guy Carleton [docket] From Sir Guy Carleton 12 Novr 1783 In relation to surrender of the Posts held by Troops under his command - No 13 -

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