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1 August 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Chastises his brother for not writing and complains of writing so much himself that his arm hurts. Gives some instructions for business.
GLC02437.00407
8 August 1776
Reports intelligence gathered from two British deserters on the size and plans of the British force gathering to attack New York.
GLC02437.00414
15 August 1776
Discusses his recent fever, treatment, and recovery. Comments on his duties and the upcoming conflict in New York, in sometimes florid prose. Discusses news from Ticonderoga concerning the attempted siege of Canada, and notes the arrival of a...
GLC02437.00418
1 November 1776
Mentions problems with the post. Explains why the Continental Army had retreated in the Battle of White Plains (28 October 1776). Notes that military intelligence gathered from British prisoners and deserters suggests the British are planning to...
GLC02437.00478
19 September 1776
Explains that he has been extremely busy and has not been able to write. Notes that those "Rascally Hessians" took his baggage with most of things and asks that some cloth be sent to him. Written from Mount Washington (now Washington Heights) in...
GLC02437.00447
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