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- GLC#
- GLC02437.00454-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 25 September 1776
- Author/Creator
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Title
- to John Adams
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Later copy. Responds to a request from Adams' (see GLC02437.00) and comments on the character and abilities of several officers, although he directs Adams to a list of officers rather than composing one himself. Discusses the difficulties of inducing good men to serve. Suggest the establishment of military academies. Discusses the problems of the Continental Army with reference to the activities in New York. Praises Gerge Washington and Nathanael Greene. Believes the Battle of Long Island was their one chance to win in New York. Discusses the fortification of Harlem Heights.
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