Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00333 Author/Creator: Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 June 1776 Pagination: 2p.+addr. 30.8 cm. x 19.2 cm. Order a Copy
Writes the evening before sailing to York and responds to Knox's letter sent 3 June 1776. Inquires about the fortifications Knox was constructing to defend New York and again requests materials to learn about artillery works. Asks if Knox can send "outlines of any Capital fortress." Comments on Knox's artillery regiment, specifically a meeting with Major John Crane's company in Mendon, New York. Wishes he could serve with Knox but "must attend where called."
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