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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01048 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0031] July 1781 |
| Title | Luke Bliss to Henry Knox concerning gunpowder and stores |
| Date | 15 July 1781 |
| Author | Bliss, Luke (1738-1811) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Military document; Correspondence |
| Content Description | Bliss, Commissary of Military Stores at Springfield, writes to Knox. Reports that Knox's orders will be punctually obeyed. Recently met with the owners of the powder mill at Springfield, who agreed to work entirely for Bliss until August 20, estimating they can make three or four tons of powder by that date. Promises to forward an exact return of stores at Springfield to Knox, and to "do every thing in my power to promote a [successfull?] campaign." |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army Artillery Ammunition Industry Muster Rolls and Returns |
| People | Bliss, Luke (1738-1811) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) |
| Place written | Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Industry |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Additional Information | Knox was making preparations for the proposed recapture of New York from the British. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |