Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 An Opinion delivered 23rd May 1780 to His Excellency General Washington.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00809 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Autograph document signed Date: 23 May 1780 Pagination: 23 p. : docket ; 32 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy
Title from docket. Details his opinions and analysis on military strategy and tactics in response to George Washington's questions. First discusses provisions, stating they "are the main savings of an army, and unless they are in perfect order, every movement depending on them, must be wrong, and will in the end, produce destruction." Suggests that this aspect should be put under the Quarter Master General. Discusses the siege of Charleston and detailed plans for a possible attack on New York.
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