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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC02437.00725
From Archive Folder	The Henry Knox Papers [0019] 1778
Title	Henry Knox to William Knox on military matters including news that a fleet has blocked the port of Boston
Date	6 September 1778
Author	Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Recipient	Knox, William
Document Type	Correspondence
Content Description	Has received news that a fleet has blocked the port of Boston. Notes that Admiral Parker (possibly Sir Hyde Parker) has arrived at "the Hook" with several ships ("the Hook" may refer to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, or another point in New Jersey near New York City). Reports that General [Nathanael] Greene praised the service of Knox's friend "Harry" [Henry Jackson]. Comments on other military matters, including a proposed duel between General Horatio Gates and James Wilkinson, who served under Gates. Remarks on the court martial of General Charles Lee for his conduct at the Battle of Monmouth.
Subjects	Navy Battle of Monmouth Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Global History and Civics Continental Army Duel Military Law Battle Conway Cabal Corruption and Scandal
People	Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, William (1756-1795) Alexander, William, Lord Stirling (1726-1783) Lee, Charles (1732-1782) Howe, William Howe, Viscount (1729-1814) Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) Gates, Horatio (cb. 1727-1806) Parker, Hyde (1739-1807) Wilkinson, James (1757-1825) Conway, Thomas (1735-ca. 1800)
Place written	White Plains, New York
Theme	The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime; Foreign Affairs; Law; Children & Family
Sub-collection	The Henry Knox Papers
Additional Information	The duel between Gates and Wilkinson stemmed from the Thomas Conway Cabal. Conway, a French officer, was promoted in the Revolutionary army against the advice of General George Washington. He advocated the replacement of Washington by General Horatio Gates, and his plot, the Conway Cabal, was eventually exposed, forcing his resignation.
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
Transcript	Show/hide Download PDF [draft] White plains 6th September 1778 Dear Brother We hear the fleet has block'd up the port - Boston[.] this will not Continue long. - admiral Parker has arrivd at the Hook with the Conqueror, Royal oak, Bedford, Sutler, Tame, and Grafton - 5 are 76 and one 60 - The Cornwall and Monmouth both 76 have joind Lord How exclusive of the above - the Affair of Rhode Island has ended happily all things concerned. our friend Harry General Greene writes his Excellency and me, has acquired much honor[.] Lucy has been unwell 5 days but I hope is getting better - little Lucy is in fine health and spirits - Genl Gates fought in a duel with Mr Wilkinson, Genl Gates pistols would not give fire but flash'd twice - Wilkinsons force gave fire but the balls did not take effect - Genl Lee it is said is sentencd by the Court Martial to be Suspended for one year but the Congress have not yet approv'd the sentence - We hear the Independent Company judging for themselves went off from Rhode Island the day before the action - [illegible] fell from his horse & is much bruis'd - I have told all the news important & non important [illegible] on great having yours Affectionate HKnox [address leaf] Mr William Knox Boston [docket] Gen [text loss] White Plains 6 Sept 1778. [illegible]

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