Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00882 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: New Windsor, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 February 1781 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 18.1 x 14.8 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the mutinies of Pennsylvania and New Jersey troops, and the quelling of the latter by forces under General Robert Howe. References execution of two of the mutinies' leaders.
[Draft]
Head Quarters 4 Febry 1780
My dear Brother & Friend
I have the pleasure just to inform you that I arrived here yesterday after a [surely] fatiguing journey - I came by the way of Newport where I was treated with uncommon civility
The affair of the Pennsylvania line has terminated with the dissension of the great part of the [2] part of the men which induced the Jersey troops or part of them to follow the villainous example of the Pennsylvanians but they did not succeed so well, for a detachment from the New England Lines under Genl Howe suprized them in their beds and oblig'd them to an instant and unconditional submission - two were immediately executed and the rest pardoned [3] who return' d to their duty with great signs of penitence
Mrs K had been sick but is better - Harry is this day breaking out with small pox - we hope and believe he will do well - little Lucy is well - give my love to all friends
Adieu
H Knox
[docket]
Brigdr. Genl Knox
New Windsor Feby 4th
1781
[docket two]
Brig.dr Genl Knox New Windsor
Feb 4th 1781
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