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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01495 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0044] July 1782 |
| Title | John Lamb to Henry Knox updating him on military repairs, and discussing foreign and domestic affairs |
| Date | 20 July 1782 |
| Author | Lamb, John (1735-1800) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Writes that he has noted Knox's previous letter, which indicates that artificers are working hard on wagons and tumbrils. However, "At the same time, I am sorry to inform you, that, they will fall far short of your expectations, in this particular owing to the great portion of time which has been taken up, in making the necessary repairs of the carriages, of those Pieces, that were brought from Philadelphia, to this place, many of which were in a wretched state." Writes that he is "chagrined" to find that a Lieutenant Fisk has resigned to avoid a Court Martial. Adds that the bearer of the letter, Lieutenant Allen, wants to resign and Lamb has permitted it, because "there is no arguing with, or reasoning down a man's feelings, when want stares him in the face." Lastly, is happy that Holland has recognized America's independence, and that Captain Barney from the Havanna has arrived with "a large sum of money for the public." Sends his compliments to Mrs. Knox and Samuel Shaw, and adds that the men in the Corps present their compliments to Knox. "On public service" written on address leaf. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Military Supplies Transportation Artillery Military Law Alcohol Soldier's Pay Finance Poverty Economics Maritime Diplomacy Global History and Civics Freedom and Independence |
| People | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Lamb, John (1735-1800) Knox, Lucy Flucker (1756-1824) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Burlington, New Jersey |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |