Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 A plan for the establishment of a Corps of Continental Artillery, Magazines, Laboratories &c
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00505 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: [18 December] 1776 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 24.2 x 18.3 cm. Order a Copy
Argues that "a well regulated...well disciplined" and well supplied artillery is the most important factor in modern war, and has recently proved decisive in Europe. The British rely on artillery, and feels America should copy them. States the most talented men need to be put into the artillery, and paid more highly than infantry. Lays out the ideal organization of the artillery, with five battalions subdivided into twelve companies each. Lists the number of men ideal for each unit. Also wants a unit of artificers attached to the artillery and a laboratories built in Hartford, Connecticut and Lancaster, Pennsylvania "for the reception & preparation of military stores." Also desires that more cannon be made easily accessible to the artillery. At bottom, in pencil, is written a list of items needed to move artillery pieces, with quantities listed next to them.
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