Knox, Henry (1750-1806) William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00483 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: White Plains, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 November 1776 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 20.4. x 15.8 cm. Order a Copy
Was worried to hear from Henry Jackson that William had gone aboard a ship going to confront the British ship the Mifford. Notes that after pursuing the Continental Army to White Plains, the British have turned back toward New York and Knox speculates that they intend to besiege Fort Washington and then pass to New Jersey and possible Philadelphia. Believes Fort Washington could withstand a two or three month siege. Notes that the Hessians and the British "plunder all before them." Instructs William to pick Lucy Knox up from New Haven, Connecticut, if she wants to winter in Boston. A note on the verso states "It is absurd to suppose a man of Mr. Howe's character gone into winter Qtrs already."
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