Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01213 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810 Place Written: Yorktown, Virginia Type: Manuscript letter Date: 8 October 1781 Pagination: 4 p. : ; docket ; Order a Copy
Gives recommendations for arranging the artillery for the siege of Yorktown. Discusses the establishment of the first parallel for the investment and fears a delay in operations. Speculates that one in four shots from the Continental Army will hit the British works. Explains how operations in the field can differ from academic assessments because of the great variety in ordnance quality. Argues that the Continental Army should not expect anything from the current batteries except cover while they build the second parallel, and urges Knox to establish them with that purpose in mind. Cautions against wasting time "in vain expectations." Signed with initial only.
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