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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01217 |
| 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 | Contemporary copy of GLC02437.01216. 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 |
| Related documents | Letter from Henry Knox to James Hunter requesting an urgent supply of iron Letter from John Lamb to Henry Knox suggesting a place to disembark artillery stores Reply from James Hunter to Henry Knox about supplying iron to James River Bill to Henry Knox for military supplies needed for the siege of Yorktown |