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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to John Adams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00454 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 25 September 1776 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Later copy. Responds to a request from Adams' (see GLC02437.00) and comments on the character and abilities of several officers, although he directs Adams to a list of officers rather than composing one himself. Discusses the difficulties of inducing good men to serve. Suggest the establishment of military academies. Discusses the problems of the Continental Army with reference to the activities in New York. Praises Gerge Washington and Nathanael Greene. Believes the Battle of Long Island was their one chance to win in New York. Discusses the fortification of Harlem Heights.

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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