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to Lucy Knox

Explains that due to miscommunication with General Sir Henry Clinton, he is being detained in New Jersey. Had set out from Philadelphia toward Elizabeth, New Jersey, to attend a meeting of commissioners, but Clinton sent word to Philadelphia which...

GLC02437.01372

to William Knox

Again chastises William for his "neglect in writing." Refers to the naval battle between the Comte D'Estaing and British General William Howe's fleet near Newport, Rhode Island. Observes that D'Estaing's departure for Boston will oblige American...

GLC02437.00721

British Officers [of the American War of Independence]

One engraving entitled "British Officers [of the American War of Independence]" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of General Thomas Gage, Sir Henry Clinton, Carles Marquis Cornwallis, General John Burgoyne, and Lord William Howe. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0121