Knox, Henry (1750-1806) to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00784 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 30 September 1779 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 31.5 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy
Working draft of Knox's report to George Washington. Describes British fortifications at Stony Point and Verplanck, New York. Advises Washington regarding the feasibility of attacking British posts in the area. Docket reads, "Knox to Washington No. 4" with final page adding a report on West Point.
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