Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00399 Author/Creator: Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 July 1776 Pagination: 1p. : address ; 23.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Upon the direction of George Washington, provides a letter of introduction for a Mr. Belton, who was recommended by a member of the Continental Congress, to make "some experiments on the Enemies Ships." Requests that Knox assist Belton, give him three canons, and keep the operation a secret. At the time, Webb was one of Washington's aides.
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