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Collection Reference Number GLC02437.01216
From Archive Folder The Henry Knox Papers [0034] October 1781 
Title Reply from James Hunter to Henry Knox about supplying iron to James River
Date 9 October 1781
Author Hunter, James (fl. 1781)  
Recipient Knox, Henry  
Document Type Correspondence; Military document
Content Description Duplicate of GLC02437.01217. In response to Knox's letter ordering Hunter to send iron and ordnance to James River (GLC02437.01193), Hunter explains how he has complied and what problems he has encountered. Also mentions naval engagements involving Dutch ships. The Continental Army was then executing the siege of Yorktown. (See also GLC02437.01194, GLC02437.01246 and GLC02437.01271.)
Subjects Navy  Revolutionary War  Revolutionary War General  Continental Army  Military History  Artillery  Global History and Civics  Maritime  Military Supplies  Transportation  
People Hunter, James (fl. 1781)  Knox, Henry (1750-1806)  
Place written Fredericksburg, Virginia
Theme The American Revolution; Industry; Merchants & Commerce; Naval & Maritime
Sub-collection The Henry Knox Papers
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
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