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13 February 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Discusses the status of troops throughout the New England states and a victory at Cowpens, South Carolina.
GLC02437.00888
to William Knox
Discusses a meeting with the French army and navy and General Daniel Morgan's victory over General Banastre Tarleton, "the Kill-Devil of Cornwallis's Army," at the battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, 17 January 1781.
GLC02437.00889
14 February 1781
[Certificate sent to Nathaniel Barber]
Certificate verifying the rank of officers in the Department of Military Stores and that they are "entitled to the allowance for depreciation of their pay ... " Written and signed for Knox in the hand of his aide Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.00890
Cochran, John, 1730-1807
[Discharge recommendation]
Recommendation of discharge for William Ally.
GLC02437.00891
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to Henry Knox
Updates Knox on what has been happening in the Massachusetts Legislature and mentions the issue of soldier's pay. Continues with the majority of the letter, describing the events of the suicide of a young gentleman.
GLC02437.00892
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