Henry Knox to George Washington about the Siege of Yorktown, 19 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 Henry Knox to George Washington about the Siege of Yorktown, 19 October 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to George Washington about the Siege of Yorktown, 19 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Indicates that he has received an inaccurate (imprecise) report of the (captured) cannons and mortars at the lines during the siege of Yorktown, which he blames on the confusion there. Thought the report would still be useful, knowing Colonel Tench Tilghman's destination. Has not yet received word of the artillery captured at Gloucester. Tilghman, an aide-de-camp and military secretary to Washington, was on his way to Philadelphia to announce the formal surrender of Lord Cornwallis, which happened that day. See GLC02437.01245 for a related item.
Henry Knox to John Jay about the Siege of Yorktown, 21 October 1781
Henry Knox to John Jay about the Siege of Yorktown, 21 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 Henry Knox to John Jay about the Siege of Yorktown, 21 October 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to John Jay about the Siege of Yorktown, 21 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Indicates that French ships are about to dispatch with official accounts of the Battle of Yorktown. Knox feels he should tell Jay what has occurred because an official account from Congress may not be immediately forthcoming. Although the British had less forces in America than in 1776 or 1777, the Continental Army was compelled to attack Yorktown or consider the southern states lost. The Comte de Grasse was of similar opinion, and plans to attack New York were abandoned in favor of a siege of Yorktown. A detailed, chronological explanation of the Allied forces' actions between 27 September 1781 and 19 October 1781 follows in the clerical copy, Knox's original indicates that the text should replicate that in a letter to John Adams (see GLC02437.01251 and GLC02437.01252). A postscript indicates that George Washington sent Jay authenticated copies of Lord Cornwallis' capitulation. This copy of this letter is the original and GLC02437.01254 is a handwritten clerical copy made by Judge William Jay on 25 August 1856. Concluding paragraph, beginning This important affair, the closing salutation, Knox's signature, and the postscript are in Shaw's hand.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Surrender at Yorktown, 19 October 1781
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Surrender at Yorktown, 19 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 Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Surrender at Yorktown, 19 October 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Surrender at Yorktown, 19 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Announces that a glorious moment for America has arrived, Lord Cornwallis has surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. Discusses how General Washington refused Cornwallis' request that Britons and Germans be sent back to their countries prior to his surrender, instead giving the British Army the same terms that the Americans received upon their surrender at Charleston in 1780. Washington has ordered Knox to headquarters immediately. Clement Biddle has written Knox to tell him his daughter Lucy is well. Tells his wife he will send her his most recent letter from his brother William Knox, who is tending their financial affairs. Looks forward to seeing her in November. Communicates message from William regarding Lucy's connections in England. Knox has informed George Washington and John Parke Custis of William's trip to Europe. Reports that Martha Washington and Eleanor Calvert Custis are in Williamsburg, Virginia. (See also GLC02437.01231 and GLC02437.01257.).
Lucy Flucker Knox to Henry Knox about the Siege of Yorktown and Family Affairs, 23 October 1781
Lucy Flucker Knox to Henry Knox about the Siege of Yorktown and Family Affairs, 23 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 Lucy Flucker Knox to Henry Knox about the Siege of Yorktown and Family Affairs, 23 October 1781 write by Lucy Flucker Knox. This book was released on 1781. Lucy Flucker Knox to Henry Knox about the Siege of Yorktown and Family Affairs, 23 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Has heard from Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth that Lord Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown had occurred, or would shortly. She has received his letter of 16 October 1781 and is awaiting the next, which Knox wrote on 19 October 1781 (see GLC02437.01231 and GLC02437.01244, respectively). Indicates that this letter will be delivered by Lund Washington, who will provide some news about Knox's young son. She has not heard from their daughter Lucy in Philadelphia. Wants to know when she will see him and indicates that another letter from her will be delivered by Martha Washington. In a postscript asks that her bag be placed on George Washington's boat if it has not already been sent to her by her brother-in-law William Knox.
Henry Knox to George Washington about Preparations for the Battle of Yorktown, 24 August 1781
Henry Knox to George Washington about Preparations for the Battle of Yorktown, 24 August 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 George Washington about Preparations for the Battle of Yorktown, 24 August 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to George Washington about Preparations for the Battle of Yorktown, 24 August 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Account of ordnance attached to the American Army. Includes two lists: Field Artillery and For a Siege. The siege being prepared for was the Battle of Yorktown, which began the following month. Written at a Park of Artillery. With closing and Knox's signature (written along the margin) in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
