Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 [Draft of Knox's responses to questions regarding an attack on the British at Philadelphia]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00676 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document Date: circa 27-29 October 1777 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 33.4 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy
"My sentiments are against a general attack of the enemy strongly posted as they are except upon the clearest principles of superior numbers to counterballance their superior discipline. I am fully of the opinion that we have no experience of our troops that will justify the supposition of their being able to storm redoubts defended by british troops..." Argues that the possible advantage gained by the Continental Army in taking Philadelphia will not equal the cost. Prepared for George Washington in response to his queries of 26 October 1777. See GLC02437.00660 for a draft in Shaw's hand.
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