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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02857 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0070] December 1783 |
| Title | Henry Knox to Samuel Jefferds about disbandment of Colonel Willet's regiment |
| Date | 25 December 1783 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Jefferds, Samuel |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the disbandment of Colonel [Marinus] Willett's regiment saying it will likely take place immediately. Orders Jefferds and his troops to move to Fort Schuyler where a number of stores have been collected in preparation of taking command of the western lakes. Discusses the amount of provisions needed at Fort Schuyler for Jefferds party. Provides further instructions if the number of provisions at Fort Schuyler is insufficient. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Fortification Military Provisions |
| People | Jefferds, Samuel (1752-1804) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Willett, Marinus (1740-1830) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Creating a New Government; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |