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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.09546 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0019] 1778 |
| Title | John Jacob Faesch to Henry Knox regarding an order of French shells |
| Date | 16 September 1778 |
| Author | Faesch, John Jacob (1729-1799) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Business and financial document |
| Content Description | Faesch, an iron master from New Jersey, Informs Knox that General Lincoln has not replied to a letter he sent concerning French shells. Relates that all shells and shot will be finished in several weeks. Instructs Knox to inform his wife, Lucy Flucker Knox, that Faesch does not have any tea kettles on hand, but will make some for her in six weeks. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artisans Industry Ammunition Home Furnishings |
| People | Faesch, John Jacob (1729-1799) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Women in American History; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |