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to Henry Knox

Written by Major Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp, to Brigadier General Knox. Letter expresses the touchiness Revolutionary officers had about rank. Says no word on Knox's promotion is to be had. Hopes "The period, however, cannot be remote when...

GLC02437.01370

to Lucy Knox

Written from Elizabeth Town, present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Mentions that they have only just begun their meeting with the British commissioners. General [William] Dalrymple and Andrew Eliot, Esq. (likely Andrew Elliot) had arrived, as had Mr...

GLC02437.01376

to Joseph Peirce

Apologizes for not writing sooner but explains that he was held on "public business" in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. Mentions a petition he gave to General Benjamin Lincoln. Focuses on matters of personal finance, such as his possible purchase of an...

GLC02437.01406

to Isaac Sears

Written on paper of two sizes: the smaller measures 25.7 x 20.4 cm, and the larger measures 32 x 23 cm. Asks Sears to discharge a specified amount of money to Colonel Clement Biddle and to Colonel Samuel Griffith. Thanks him "heartily, for your...

GLC02437.01407

to Henry Knox

Written by Sears, who was known for his early and vehement support of the patriots in New York, to Major General Knox. References Knox's letters of 23 January and 1 May. Says his first "orders" are paid and the other will be paid when due. Is happy...

GLC02437.01418

to Timothy Pickering

Encloses a return of wagons and horses necessary to prepare the corps of artillery and the artificers in Burlington. Remarks that as these items might be necessary at the shortest notice, he hopes that Colonel Pickering will issue orders that the...

GLC02437.01421

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I should esteem it a great favor if you would give an order to the Bearer, Capt. Stone, or Colonel [John] Crane, for one gallon of Linseed oil, for the purpose of marking the canteens, knapsacks, tents, & several other affairs in the...

GLC02437.01449

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has, pursuant to Knox's instructions, sent Captain [William] Stevens to Secretary at War [Benjamin] Lincoln with a section of a howitzer shell and a request that Lincoln order Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch to produce the number of shells...

GLC02437.01457

to Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

Written by Major General Knox to Major General von Steuben. Says he is ashamed he does not have as much money to send von Steuben as he requested. Hopes "three half Johannes" will be enough for the present. Says he will send more when he gets it.

GLC02437.01459

to John Ruddock

Writes that Knox would like "an exact return of all the fire arms and accoutrements in [his] charge" by noon the next day, along with information on how many were in good repair and how many were not, as well as how many have bayonets. Also mentions...

GLC02437.01460

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 12 June. Says he did not take care of the business with Mr. Hurd until this morning and that he received from him an 80 dollar note of Mr. [Robert?] Morris. Says that Knox can now...

GLC02437.01465

to John Ruddock

Writes, "General Knox desires me to inform you, that a Conductor, or Some person in your department who was lately at the Magazine near Head Quarters broke open the lock, & left the door tied with a string. He wishes you to have it secured without a...

GLC02437.01472

to Samuel Osgood

Written by Major General Knox to Continental Congressman Osgood. Says the letter will be delivered by Major General Baron von Steuben. Says "I am certain you are well acquainted with the reputation of his abilities, and that it is been owing to him...

GLC02437.01480

to Henry Knox

Written by Captain Snow of the British 64th Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) as a POW to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 13 June. Thanks him for the letter and says nothing but the critical situation he is in would excuse his...

GLC02437.01490

Return of two pieces of brass ordnance attached to Genl Hows Division, with the ammunition impliments be on hand, & the number of rounds expended at Tarry Town on the 16th & 17th instant

A chart describing the brass ordnance of General Robert Howe's division, including ammunition.

GLC02437.01493

to Henry Knox

Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "Private." References Knox's private letter of last Saturday evening sent by Frothingham. Asked him to reread his public letter of 31 July because "fearing from the warmth of...

GLC02437.01540

to Henry Knox

Remarks that he realized he forgot yesterday to enclose a letter he wrote to Knox on 28 September, probably GLC02437.01631, so he encloses it now. Writes, "This Sloop commanded by Capt [possibly Edward S.] Willet, brings you the QMGs Stores...

GLC02437.01636

to Henry Knox

Signature has been clipped, but author Colonel Timothy Pickering is mentioned in the docket. Writes, "Agreeably to our mutual determination when last I had the pleasure of seeing you, I am content to receive Mr. Moses Dean again into my department...

GLC02437.01699

to John Lamb

Writes, "The General [perhaps General George Washington] is still unable to decide when your regiment shall march. You will continue to work on the Tumbrills. As soon as the General shall give me his directions I will communicate them to you."

GLC02437.01474

to Henry Knox

Written from Head Quarters. Humphreys writes, "His Excellency [George Washington] desires you will please to order Ammunition & Flints to be issue to the remainder of Col. Weissenfel's [probably Frederick Weisenfels, Lieutenant-Colonel New York...

GLC02437.01508

to Henry Knox

Colonel Laurens communicates George Washington's request that Knox send "one of the pieces taken in the Redout [sic] by the french troops...to the regiment of Gattenois." This was in accordance with general orders issued 20 October 1781. The...

GLC02437.01259

Extracts from the Queries laid before a Board of General Officers by General S Clair for His Excellency Genl Washington.

Discusses the case of Captain Gerlach, deputy quartermaster of the Brunswick troops. Suggests that [Heinrich] Gerlach be required to provide an inventory for stores that were supposed to be shipped to the Convention Troops, and that he complete the...

GLC02437.01283

to George Washington

Discusses Washington's negotiation with the state of Virginia to obtain cannon from them for the United States. Writes that he would have written to General Benjamin Lincoln earlier to discuss what to do with the cannon, but thought he would be...

GLC02437.01394

to Henry Knox

Written from "Head Quarters." Jonathan Trumbull Jr. writes, "The General directs the inclosed extract of a letter to be sent to you - and begs that you will take speedy measures to have Colo. Reid supplied." Trumbull was an aide-de-camp and...

GLC02437.01450

Return of Stores expended on the 15th & 16th Oct, by Lt. Col. Stevens.

Lists quantities of stores used at various locations and under the command of various officers during the siege of Yorktown. Also enumerates soldiers who were wounded, killed, and taken prisoner. Explains that a British attack at day break resulted...

GLC02437.01229

to unknown

Requests that vessels with military stores disembark at Trebell's Landing and have the listed quantities of ordnance boarded onto the sloop Flora. Also lists items to be taken from the Flora and loaded onto another vessel, which will sail toward...

GLC02437.01237

An acct. of Stores taken from the Enemy which were brought to the Magazine Near the Park of Artillery.

Lists quantities of ordnance confiscated from the British after their surrender in the Battle of Yorktown. Sent to Henry Knox. Jones was a Deputy Field Commissary of Military Stores under Colonel Edward Carrington.

GLC02437.01247

to John Adams

Later copy of GLC02437.01252. A detailed account of the siege of Yorktown. Affirms the correctness of Adams' ideas about a need to conduct a major attack against the British in the southern states. Announces the recent surrender of Lord Cornwallis...

GLC02437.01251

to Henry Knox [Request for supplies].

Signed in text. Duplicate of GLC02437.01268 with an additional note discussing swords and bayonets dated 29 October 1781. Asks Knox to exchange three drums and provide a fourth, and exchange cartridge boxes also. Also mentions that the Major...

GLC02437.01269

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for forwarding a letter from Robert Morris to David Rhea; he forwarded it on, but as Mr. Rhea was traveling, had not yet received a reply. Promises to send a reply to Knox when he gets one. Relates that his troops only have three days...

GLC02437.01305

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Duplicate of GLC02437.01309. Writes to respond to General Benjamin Lincoln's request of his opinon on where to store 4,000 barrels of public powder now in Boston. Declares that West Point is so important that they should do everything...

GLC02437.01308

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his last letter, and adds the congratulations of himself and Mrs. Smith, as well as of Mr. and Mrs. Sears, on the birth of Knox's son. Comments that they are "very happy to hear Mrs. Knox & the young Stranger were so well." Discusses...

GLC02437.01329

to Henry Knox

Comments that he hoped he would receive news that Knox had gotten the promotion he deserved, but was disappointed to find that Congress had decided not to consider it at present. Comments, "However disagreeable it would be for an officer in your...

GLC02437.01331

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letters and apologizes for not responding more quickly. Writes, "But as I am now in arrest you and all the Army will hear from me through the channel of Mr Loudons partner. I shall not enter into a detail of the...

GLC02437.01341

Gen. Knox in account with S. Shaw

Lists Henry Knox's accounts with Shaw, beginning 8 June 1781 and ending 12 December, 1781. Contains several memoranda and instructions for what Knox owes to Shaw and what the United States government owes Knox. Expenses range from: groceries and...

GLC02437.01368

to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox of Knox's appointment to Major General, and describes the details of his appointment.

GLC02437.01382

to Henry Knox

Letter written by William, Major General Knox's brother, to Henry Knox. Includes a postscript written and signed by Lafayette. References the taking of Mahon, an island off the Spanish coast in the Mediterranean, by the Spanish. Says Gibraltar is...

GLC02437.01386

to Lucy Knox

Written by William Knox to his sister-in-law Lucy Knox. Inquires of her health and jokingly calls her newborn son [Marcus Camillus] "the little Roman Stranger." Goes on to say that "I have a good will to be offended that you did not think William a...

GLC02437.01410

to Henry Knox

Written from Lancaster, likely in Pennsylvania. Remarks that he wrote some days ago to the commanding officer at Reading about the servants Knox wanted, and if servants are to be had there, he will have them sent out to Knox. If not, he will try...

GLC02437.01423

to Henry Knox

Written by Tracy, of the well-known merchant family from Newburyport, to Major General Knox. Says his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. Jackson, are going to be staying in Philadelphia for the summer and wants his sister to be acquainted with Lucy Knox...

GLC02437.01440

to John Lamb

Marked "copy." Writes, "The General desires you will, on receipt of this, direct Mr. Frothingham, after leaving a conductor with you at Burlington, to repair immediately with the remaining conductors and clerks in his department to this place. They...

GLC02437.01452

to Henry Knox

Writes, "Colo. [John] Greaton the commanding officer of the 3 Massachusetts Brigade has marched with his Regiment to relieve the Ports at Dobbs Ferry, Stony, and Verplanks point, since which I have received information that the Brigade is without a...

GLC02437.01455

to Henry Knox

Writes that Martha Washington and Nellie Calvert Custis received letters from their husbands letting them know how they are and what is happening in the war. Chastises Henry for not writing. She misses their daughter Lucy, who was living in...

GLC02437.01230

to Henry Knox

Has not heard from his brother in almost six weeks. News of the operation against Yorktown from General George Washington included the destruction of three of Lord Cornwallis redoubts and a formal demand for surrender, along with Cornwallis'...

GLC02437.01239

[Gen Knox presents his compliments to the Marquis de Rostaing].

Indicates that he is sending one of the pieces of ordnance seized from a British redoubt at the Battle of Yorktown to the regiment of Gattenois, which stormed that redoubt on 14 October 1781. The transfer was made in accordance with George...

GLC02437.01260

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Written by Brigadier General Knox to General Lincoln. Says he was concerned for him, but hopes he is safe at Head of Elk, Maryland. Tells him to "pray take care of the trophies and carry them triumphantly into rome." Reports from Mount...

GLC02437.01288

to Henry Knox

Reports that the ordnance expected from Richmond (see GLC02437.01195) have arrived at Trebell's Landing, but the vessels have orders (communicated through Pryor's Deputy) not to land more stores there. Asks Knox to whom the stores should be...

GLC02437.01223

to J. Pryor

Responds to Captain Pryor's 12 October 1781 letter (see GLC02437.01223) and insists that the ordnance from Richmond be unloaded at Trebell's Landing. Writes, "The General desires you will immediately send him" a return of the number of shot and...

GLC02437.01225

Report of What ordnance Stores Expended, and On hand at the Batteries during my Command from the 12 to the 13 of Oct. Inst.

Lists quantities of stores used and on hand at the Grand Battery, Mortar Battery, and Left Battery under Major Bauman during the siege of Yorktown. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of...

GLC02437.01226

Return of Stores expended, in the different Batteries, the 17th October 1781.

Lists quantities of ordnance used at the Grand Battery, Left Battery, Left Redoubt, Right Redoubt, and in the trenches during the siege of Yorktown. Colonel Lamb commanded the Second Regiment of Continental Artillery.

GLC02437.01234

Invoice of Stores on the lines.

Lists quantities of ordnance on the lines at the siege of Yorktown. Frothingham was a Deputy and Principal Field Commissary of Military Stores in Henry Knox's artillery train.

GLC02437.01242

to Henry Knox

Reports on the progress of ordnance being forwarded to Henry Knox. Mentions that some items left in Baltimore had been rejected by Major Sebastian Bauman. Comments on fixes made to munitions made by a Mr. Johnson that were cast without the necessary...

GLC02437.01249

Artillerie [in French]

French return of ordnance expended during the siege of Yorktown from the Armee de Rochambeau.

GLC02437.01276

to John Lamb

Puts Colonel Lamb in charge of ordnance being transported to Head of Elk, Maryland and instructs him on how to proceed. Includes instructions on where to store the ordnance, what to obtain from the quartermaster at Head of Elk, and what to demand of...

GLC02437.01280

to Henry Knox

Relates that he has confirmed the loss of ships Knox invested in by speaking both to McGee and Col. Sears (see GLC02437.01306). Comments that Col. Sears would like him to invest in another ship McGee will be sailing, upon returning from transporting...

GLC02437.01311

to Henry Knox

Encloses (not present) a return of military stores for the stores that have been transported from York to Manchester, Virginia. Relates that two sloop-loads of stores are still in York, but that they are working to obtain those and deliver them to...

GLC02437.01334

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses the deficiency of supplies in the ordnance. Comments on the amount of horses necessary for the wagons in the field. Also discusses the supplies necessary for the ordnance, including cannon, howitzers, and ammunition, and the amount of...

GLC02437.01337

to Henry Knox

Discusses the Excise Act and the response of New England Towns and ports. Mentions problems with currency and payments, and argues, "Our Legislative & Executive Bodies seem to be by far too large for so young a State - they swallow up an immense Sum...

GLC02437.01342

An estimate of timber, wanted for the ordnance department in the field

Estimate of timber wanted for the ordnance department. Docket mentions that it was sent to the War Office.

GLC02437.01344

to Henry Knox

Asks that Knox provide him with a horse or approve of him obtaining one. Lost his horse "before York" (possibly meaning in battle), and cannot afford another. Wants to borrow a horse in order to travel to Boston: "As I have no other way of getting...

GLC02437.01349

to Henry Knox

Written by a widow of a dead soldier [Captain Lieutenant Baxter Howe] to Brigadier General Knox. Thanks Knox for his kind words and concern after the loss of her husband. Knox seems to have taken care of Mr. Howe's personal effects for Mary. Says she...

GLC02437.01362

to Henry Knox

Writes that he called to say goodbye this morning but did not want to disturb Knox since Knox has been ill. Discusses military stores "in case of Offensive operations to the Westward," and has included an estimate. Mentions that the stores at Fort...

GLC02437.01367

to Henry Knox

Has received letter from Knox, which to her "unspeakable mortification" relates that he will be away from her for several days longer. Apologizes for not writing frequently, but explains that she constantly expected his return. Also mentions that...

GLC02437.01383

to Lucy Knox

Written from Elizabethtown, present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Had expected to leave for Philadelphia today but the commissioners for the enemy have not agreed on their propositions yet. Is unsure whether they will and hopes to find out today...

GLC02437.01384

to Henry Knox [in French]

Mostly written in French, introducing Brigadier General Le Comte De Bennofsky , of the French Army. Short paragraph in English reads: "Lt. Philips is taken. A Treaty of diffensiv & offensiv alliance signed between France & Holland. Huza my friend...

GLC02437.01397

to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes to General Lincoln, the Secretary at War, to inform him of the recent acquisition of ordnance from the enemy, obtained with the help of France. Explains that the articles obtained are in bad repair but are in high demand, so recommends a Mr...

GLC02437.01399

Return of stores wanting in the laboratory at West Point

Location inferred from accompanying document (GLC02437.1400). List of 20 or so different items to be obtained for use at the laboratory at West Point; includes cotton, oil, brimstone [sulfur], and needles.

GLC02437.01401

[Cash received from Colonel Miles]

Figures and notes tallying the amount of money a Colonel Miles [possibly Samuel Miles of Pennsylvania] spent and received for General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.01402

Return of recruits inlisted and sworn to serve for three years and during the war in the second regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel John Lamb - By Captain Thomas Machin in the Month of April 1782

List of recruits to serve under Colonel John Lamb and under Captain Thomas Machin, with the date of their enlistment and the term of service. List includes Stephen Thacher, John Nicholas Villery, John Neale, Gardner Hopkins, Jon Wilson Beth, John...

GLC02437.01403

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to facilitate an exchange, to allow him to return to duty from being held prisoner. Writes, "You know my critical situation and of what consequence it must be to me, to be at liberty to serve." Signed W. Snow, Captain. Docketed "from Capt...

GLC02437.01405

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses the importance of establishing laboratories for artillery stores in the field. Comments on the work being performed by officers and enlisted men, as well as the pay scale they receive.

GLC02437.01413

to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes again about problems he is having with laboratories and the Commissary, Mr. [Richard] Frothingham. Emphasizes the need for some payment, especially for the officers: "a little money now would be of much more service than a great deal in...

GLC02437.01419

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Includes two letters, one addressed to Mrs. Lucy Knox, and one to her daughter, Miss Lucy Knox. In the first letter, to Mrs. Knox, he comments that he has tried to find out information about her family but was unable to; if he is able to visit...

GLC02437.01427

to Henry Knox

Mentions a letter he received from Knox via a Mr. Allen, which he delivered to the Governor [John Hancock, possibly GLC02437.01408] but has not yet heard anything back. Adds that according to those he spoke to, a Mr. W [possibly Isaac Winslow; see...

GLC02437.01428

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The honor you confer'd on me by expressing to General Dalrymple your wishes to serve me with respect to my exchange, induced me to take the liberty of writing to you to request your interest. But I fear, as I have not been favored with an...

GLC02437.01446

to Joshua Loring and Joseph Peirce

Consists of Knox's working drafts of two retained letters, one to Joshua Loring and one to Joseph Peirce. In the letter to Loring, Knox asks that he forward him any money that he owes him as well as the proceeds for any sales of items belong to his...

GLC02437.01447

to Henry Knox

Written by General Heath to Major General Knox. Reports to Knox that the men of the Massachusetts line believe Congress needs to address the arrears of pay due to them for 1781. They would like the general officers from Massachusetts to join them...

GLC02437.01467

to George Washington

Mentions doubts George Washington expressed in a previous letter regarding the upcoming campaign (initially the campaign was to be against the British in New York, but Washington revised these plans to launch the Siege of Yorktown). Discusses...

GLC02437.00994

to Henry Knox

General Cornell, on the Board of War and Ordnance, encloses a list of articles ordered to New Windsor, New York (list not included). Reports that George Washington informed the Board in a letter that none of the heavy stores are to be sent from...

GLC02437.01033

to Henry Knox

Expresses unhappiness with his post because of the limited action and requests a transfer should an opening occur. He has also mentioned this desire to Colonel David Cobb, formerly Jackson's second in command. Mentions tentative plans to visit Lucy...

GLC02437.01157

to Ebenezer Stevens

Instructs on facilitating movement on the Washington-Rochambeau route southward toward Yorktown. Stevens is to head toward Christiana Bridge with Colonel John Lamb's regiment, and then on to Head of Elk. Stevens was commanding officer of an...

GLC02437.01164

to Henry Knox

Jonathan Trumbull Jr. communicates a request from George Washington asking Knox to send a copy of the information Washington is to incorporate into a letter to Governor of Virginia Thomas Nelson. Washington also wants a list of the cannons Knox...

GLC02437.01282

to Henry Knox

Colonel David Humphreys, an aide-de-camp of General George Washington, writes that a Captain Moody [likely Captain Andrew Moodie] applied to Head Quarters to encamp his company and proposed temporary annexation of, and encampment with, the 2nd...

GLC02437.01433

[Ordnance return for Captain Joseph Thomas's company]

Return of ordnance and ammunition annexed to Thomas's Company, 2nd regiment of artillery, 20 June 1781. Contains a chart listing ordnance and ammunition. Underneath chart, a note indicates that one six pounder was surrendered at Saratoga while...

GLC02437.00971

Return of Capt. Joseph Thomas's Company 2d. Regt. of Artillery, June 21st 1781-

Lists numbers of commissioned and noncommissioned officers.

GLC02437.00972

[Discharge for Peter Delany]

Donnell signs as commander of the 3rd Regiment of Artillery. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00984

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00991

to [Thomas] Seward

Orders Captain Seward, an artillery officer in charge of ordnance stores forwarded [from] Springfield, to secure powder and other stores under the decks of transport vessels (Seward was apparently on his way to Claverack, New York). The powder and...

GLC02437.01009

to Lieutenant Throop

Directed to Lieutenant Throop, possibly Josiah Throop. Asks Throop to bring carriages to Dobbs Ferry if he has not yet loaded them onto boats. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

GLC02437.01065

Invoice of ordnance and military stores on board the Schooner Swallow

Lists shot, muskets, flints, boxes, barrels, and other items aboard the Swallow. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide, who indicates this is "Frothingham's return." Contains various numerical figures on page two.

GLC02437.01074

to Henry Knox

Captain Patten reports that he took silver away from a man making [cups?] for Knox because the man could not finish, and "made such bad work." Mentions the numbers of mortar carriages, wagons, and other large artillery and transports pieces at his...

GLC02437.01076

to William Knox

John de Neufville and Son, a merchant firm in Amsterdam, reports that war with England has effected trade. Comments extensively on the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War. Discusses business.

GLC02437.01079

to William Knox

Marked as a duplicate (of GLC02437.01079).

GLC02437.01080

to John Ruddock

Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Initialized for Knox by Shaw. Contains two notes, the first informs Ruddock that Freeman Lincoln brought eight teams and military stores from Providence, Rhode Island. In the second note, Knox instructs Ruddock...

GLC02437.01081

to Lucy Knox

Written by Brigadier General Knox to his wife Lucy from camp near Dobbs Ferry. References receiving three letters from her, dated 23, 26, and 30 July 1781. Expresses his happiness upon reading them and says "The longer the War lasts the more sick am...

GLC02437.01114

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Certificate to pay Mr. De Valnais, possibly Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul in America. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William...

GLC02437.01121

to Henry Knox

References Henry's letter of 8 August 1781. Updates Henry on news he has heard. Says the French fleet was to have left Newport the day before to connect up with the Compte De Grasse, who is supposed to be nearing the continent with more French ships...

GLC02437.01153

to Henry Knox

Likely related to the accusations against a Mr. Richards by Reuben Smith in GLC02437.01148. Thanks Knox for his "repeated instances of Politeness shown to me from time to time, in a particular manor, for espousing my character, when it was most...

GLC02437.01155

to Henry Knox

Disappointed that his brother did not write him an "authentic account of Lord Cornwallis' situation in Virginia." Believes Cornwallis will surrender soon. Is planning a business trip to Europe and discusses fundraising. His last remittance to...

GLC02437.01159

to Henry Knox

Response to 4 September 1781 letter (GLC02437.01165). Discusses their financial situation, "which undoubtedly are in such a train as to require the strictest attention to Oeconomy." William has sold some goods to prepare for his business trip to...

GLC02437.01185