Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Lord Stirling [William Alexander]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01677 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 October 1782 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 33.4 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Thanks Lord Stirling for the wagons and buildings he sent for use "in the public service." Does not expect to require any more supplies from Albany, and says that the materials which have already arrived are in excellent order. Believes that "muskets and other military stores" might remain in Albany over the winter, but if Lord Stirling thinks otherwise, he will arrange to have them sent to West Point via Captain [Thomas] Seward. Describes a new negotiation between England and America which has begun under the "auspices of Lord Shelbourne" with an agent from England named Mr. Fitzherbert. Reports that "It is said the American Independence is conceded by England in is utmost latitude." Also discusses the fate of the army's troops after the war, and mentions Secretary of War Benjamin Lincoln. Adds that Mrs. Knox sends her congratulations to Lord Stirling's daughter, Kitty [Catharine], on the birth of her son.
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