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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.02405 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0063] 16-31 August 1783 |
| Title | Letters from Henry Knox to William Heath referring to Heath's letter of 7 August and John Shaw's poor health |
| Date | 22 August 1783 |
| Author | Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Recipient | Heath, William |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Written and signed in a secretarial hand for General Knox by his aide-de-camp Major Samuel Shaw. References Heath's letter of 7 August. Says with respect to John Shaw he can only extend his furlough as only the commander in chief can offer a discharge (see GLC02437.02360). Says that is impossible now as Washington is on a visit to Congress. Second page is a copy of another letter in the hand of Samuel Shaw (he accidently signed the letter and then crossed out his signature). This letter refers to John Shaw's poor health and need for a longer furlough. Says it was extended until next April. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army President Continental Congress Congress Health and Medical |
| People | Heath, William (1737-1814) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794) Shaw, John (1726-1802) |
| Place written | West Point, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Health & Medicine |
| 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 John Shaw to William Heath asking for an extension of his furlough |