Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 An opinion delivered to His Excellency General George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.00840 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: Bergen County, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1780 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; 34 x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy
Knox answers Washington's queries from his 6 September 1780 council of war (refer to GLC02437.00838). Discusses the siege of New York and how the lack of supplies and stores is affecting their campaign. Knox's retained draft.
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