Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Battles at Guilford Courthouse, 3 April 1781 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Battles at Guilford Courthouse, 3 April 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Battles at Guilford Courthouse, 3 April 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy. Complains about Lincoln not writing to him. Describes in great detail the battles between General Nathanael Greene and Lord Cornwallis at Guilford Court House, North Carolina, 15 March 1781. Gen. Greene fought upon the best principles. If he had been successful, Lord Cornwallis at such a distance in the Country, without communication or resource, must have been ruined. Whereas a defeat on our part could only be partial. The discipline of the enemy decided the day but our people were in high spirits, and it was probable another action must soon take place. Comments that a British fleet recently sailed to reinforce [General Benedict] Arnold.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Battle of Guilford Courthouse and Other Matters, 24 April 1781
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Battle of Guilford Courthouse and Other Matters, 24 April 1781 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Battle of Guilford Courthouse and Other Matters, 24 April 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Battle of Guilford Courthouse and Other Matters, 24 April 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy. Discusses General Nathanael Greene's actions in the south, including the Battle of Guilford Court House. General Greene after experiencing the hope of capturing Lord Cornwallis and his army, has been disappointed by the inert or hostile disposition of the people of No. Carolina. Was glad to hear from General Lincoln that the Massachusetts line may be filled. Discusses soldiers' demands to receive monetary compensation immediately, as they do not believe they will able to receive half pay [after their term of service]. Relates that a man at New Windsor, who was previously with Lincoln and spoke ill of him, has not slandered him recently. I think you know the operations of the human heart too well to suppose that any person who has acted in the high station which you have done can escape the malevolence of disappointment or the reproaches of the ignorant and interested.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Cornwallis' Movements [incomplete], 7 March 1781
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Cornwallis' Movements [incomplete], 7 March 1781 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Cornwallis' Movements [incomplete], 7 March 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Cornwallis' Movements [incomplete], 7 March 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy. Discusses General Cornwallis' movements in the south in detail, particularly by the Virginia/North Carolina border and Generals Nathanael Greene and Daniel Morgan's efforts in harassing him. Wonders about Benedict Arnold's movements, who at this time is fighting for the British, and mentions the Marquis de Lafayette.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Status, 13 February 1781
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Status, 13 February 1781 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Status, 13 February 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Status, 13 February 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy. Discusses the status of troops throughout the New England states and a victory at Cowpens, South Carolina.
Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox Concerning Plans for the Siege of Yorktown, 8 October 1781
Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox Concerning Plans for the Siege of Yorktown, 8 October 1781 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox Concerning Plans for the Siege of Yorktown, 8 October 1781 write by Benjamin Lincoln. This book was released on 1781. Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox Concerning Plans for the Siege of Yorktown, 8 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Gives recommendations for arranging the artillery for the siege of Yorktown. Discusses the establishment of the first parallel for the investment and fears a delay in operations. Speculates that one in four shots from the Continental Army will hit the British works. Explains how operations in the field can differ from academic assessments because of the great variety in ordnance quality. Argues that the Continental Army should not expect anything from the current batteries except cover while they build the second parallel, and urges Knox to establish them with that purpose in mind. Cautions against wasting time in vain expectations. Signed with initial only.
