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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01527 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0045] August 1782 |
| Title | Henry Knox to John Jacob Faesch concerning the manufacturing of artillery |
| Date | 13 August 1782 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Faesch, John Jacob |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Writes to Faesch, a metalworker building arms and ammunition for the army, to discuss the amount and sizes of shells necessary to fit the French howitzers the army has procured. Mentions that he has been in contact with General Benjamin Lincoln regarding the amount of shells to order, but asks Faesch to write to him to get a final decision on the subject. Also suggests that Faesch imprint a letter "F" on one side of these shells and the letters "U.S." on the other. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Continental Army Military History Artillery Industry Ammunition |
| People | Faesch, John Jacob (1729-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) |
| Place written | New Windsor, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Industry; Science, Technology, Invention; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
| Related documents | Letter from Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox about military repairs and administration |