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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.01630 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0046] September 17822 |
| Title | Return of four sloops and cargoes sent to West Point |
| Date | 28 September 1782 |
| Author | Alexander, William, Lord Stirling (1726-1783) |
| Additional authors | Van Allen, Barent (fl. 1782) Vernon, John (fl. 1782) Rykeman, Garrit (fl. 1782) Willet, Edward S. (fl. 1782) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | Lord Stirling [William Alexander] writes, "four Sloops loaded and Sailed for West point, with the building of the Laboratory and fourteen peices of Cannon and two Broken peices. The Sloops are Commanded by Captains Edward S Willet[,] Barent Van Allen[,] John Vernon[,] [and] Garrit Rykeman." Originally accompanied with GLC02437.01631. |
| Subjects | Muster Rolls and Returns Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Continental Army West Point (US Military Academy) Building Construction Artillery Weaponry Transportation Military Supplies |
| People | Willet, Edward S. (fl. 1782) Van Allen, Barent (fl. 1782) Vernon, John (fl. 1782) Rykeman, Garrit (fl. 1782) Alexander, William, Lord Stirling (1726-1783) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime; Science, Technology, Invention; Industry |
| 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 William Alexander to Henry Knox about the shipping of cannon |