Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01394 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Basking Ridge, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 April 1782 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 32.3 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Discusses Washington's negotiation with the state of Virginia to obtain cannon from them for the United States. Writes that he would have written to General Benjamin Lincoln earlier to discuss what to do with the cannon, but thought he would be leaving soon from Elizabeth Town and could explain better in person; he did not expect such a long delay. Also comments on the upcoming campaign and the ideal size and placement of artillery weapons, and refers to Colonel John Crane.
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