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[Profile of a 5-inch shell]

Drawn diagram of the profile of a 5-inch shell. Includes a scale and various measurements. Date written later in pencil. Possibly docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.09978

Reasons for Springfield being preferable to Brookfield as a place proper to have Magazines Laboratories &c.

Both towns are in Massachusetts, but Springfield is near the Connecticut River and other waterways, making it, according to the author, a more suitable place for a magazine. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09912

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox he would like to re-enter the army if there is an opportunity to serve. Would like to command in the artillery or in any other position. Left the army with a rank of Captain and would be happy to start there again.

GLC02437.04248

to Henry Burbeck

Informs Captain Burbeck, commander at West Point, that Noah Hall, the bearer of this note, hopes to purchase "some of the old unserviceable iron cannon at West Point." Instructs Burbeck to sell Hall fifteen tons of the cannon at fourteen dollars per...

GLC02437.03978

[Certificate for Captain John Bryce]

Certifies that Captain John Bryce served in the Artillery under Knox's command during the war, and that he was a good officer.

GLC02437.04160