Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00720 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: White Plains, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 August 1778 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 33.5 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy
Acknowledges receipt of a letter William wrote 14 August 1778. Notes that his wife Lucy would also reply to William, but Shaw has not provided her with pens (possibly referring to his aide-de-camp, Samuel Shaw). Refers to a naval battle near Newport, Rhode Island between the fleets of the Comte D'Estaing and British General William Howe. Mentions the violent storm that thwarted the battle, noting that the success of American General John Sullivan, on land in Rhode Island, depends largely on D'Estaing's success (there was no decisive winner in the naval battle, and after the storm D'Estaing sailed for Boston). Reports that British Admiral Augustus Keppel has taken two French frigates. Discusses other matters pertaining to the navy. In closing, remarks, "As I wrote you before our operations will depend in a good measure on the success or non success of the Rhode Island affair ... "
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