Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 to William Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00707 Author/Creator: Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794 Place Written: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 June 1778 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 21.2 x 16.7 cm. Order a Copy
Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, apologizes for the delay in sending a box owned by William. Reports that the army plans to leave Valley Forge, and Henry Knox is unwilling "to leave any thing of his in this d-n'd State." Refers to military and political matters, noting that England ("John Bull") would leave America if it could do so decently. Comments that "La Francois" intends to speculate pretty deeply in American politics." Remarks that British papers emphasize the advantage America could gain by constitutionally uniting with England, yet the British also highlight the difference between American and British speech, dress, and customs. Mentions bills released by Lord North and authenticated by General William Howe. Discusses preparations for following the British as they leave Philadelphia, bound for New York. Discusses a disagreement between Henry Knox and Thomas-Antoine Mauduit, Chevalier Du Plessis. Some text loss on page three.
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