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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05543 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1777 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Henry Jackson concerning the potential appointment of Tronson du Coudray |
| Date | 1 June 1777 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Jackson, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Discusses their correspondence and friendship, affirming that he feels "the same sublime disinterested friendship for you that has existed in both our bosoms for so long." Also discusses the possible appointment of the French general Charles Tronson du Coudray as commander of artillery, and asserts "no other person shall Supersede me the instant the Congress Confirms his appointment I shall leave the Service." Notes that other officers were making the same threats. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Artillery France Friendship Immigration and Migration |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Tronson du Coudray, Charles (1738-1777) |
| Place written | Middle Brook, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | The threats from generals Knox, Nathanael Greene, and John Sullivan, prompted congress to appoint Tronson du Coudray inspector general in charge of the works in Delaware instead. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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