Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about British Strategy and Their Relationship, 10 November 1776 - 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 British Strategy and Their Relationship, 10 November 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about British Strategy and Their Relationship, 10 November 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses how important his correspondence with Lucy is and how much it hurts him to urge her to go farther away from him (first to New Haven then to Boston). Speculates on a possible British strategy to extend their conquest into New Jersey, which will force Knox to follow, and be further from his wife. Notes that the New York campaign might be considered a loss for the Americans. Analyzes the current situation in New York. Comments that General George Washington set out for New Jersey. Mentions that General Horatio Gates drove Sir Guy Carleton back to Canada, which Knox believes will affect General William Howe's operations. Mentions that James Lovell had been released by the British (also see GLC02437.00413). Comments that Young Hardy Peirce has his head shot off by an accident. Indicates that when the Continental Army goes to winter quarters, he will go to Philadelphia to attend to his affairs.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about War Events and His Health, 6 November 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about War Events and His Health, 6 November 1776 - 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 War Events and His Health, 6 November 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about War Events and His Health, 6 November 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Urges her to cheer up and look to the future: Providence,...is [missing text] excellent rock to rest upon. Discusses overcoming recent ill health. Reiterates that he thinks she should spend the winter in Boston. Explains that the British army seems to be retiring, but it might be a feint. If the British head to New Jersey or Philadelphia, Knox must follow. Discusses the battle in White Plains. Mentions problems with the post.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Progress of the War, 5 January 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Progress of the War, 5 January 1776 - 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 Progress of the War, 5 January 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Progress of the War, 5 January 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Laments not being able to return to Lucy when he had hoped to. Praises Lucy at length and reaffirms his love for her. Notes that this is only the fourth letter he has been able to write to her in the two months they have been apart, and explains why his letter of 5 December 1775 was so short (see GLC02437.00215). Comments on the weather and the lack of snow, which impeded his plans to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mentions that his brother William Knox is now at Lake George preparing the sleds for the transport. Describes his travels. Comments favorably of the city of New York in comparison to Boston, but criticizes the people's pride, conceit, profaneness, and Toryism. Mentions the low population and poverty of the area between New York City and Albany. Favorably assesses Albany, New York and speculates that, because of its access to the western territories, it will one day be if not the Capital yet nearly to it of America. Criticizes treatment of American prisoners of war by the British, citing Richard Prescott's abuse of Ethan Allen. Prescott was captured by the Americans on 17 November 1775, and Knox remarks that he and other prisoners were being sent from Albany to Pennsylvania. Comments on letters between generals George Washington and William Howe in which Washington vows to treat Prescott as Allen was treated. Comments on his impression of the British prisoners.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Move to Boston and Mentions Army Strengths, 14 November 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Move to Boston and Mentions Army Strengths, 14 November 1776 - 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 Her Move to Boston and Mentions Army Strengths, 14 November 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Move to Boston and Mentions Army Strengths, 14 November 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Regrets that he must send her to Boston, but hopes to see her and Peter soon, if his duties allow. Notes British movements on Long Island. Comments on the tactical ineptitude displayed by both sides: The manoeuvres of the enemy are so complicated that at times I think they have as little knowledge in the art of war as their opponents. Discusses the strength of both armies, and prepares for a siege of Fort Washington. Has heard that the King of Portugal has declared war on the colonies.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Battle of White Plains and where He Thinks She Should Winter, 1 November 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Battle of White Plains and where He Thinks She Should Winter, 1 November 1776 - 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 Battle of White Plains and where He Thinks She Should Winter, 1 November 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Battle of White Plains and where He Thinks She Should Winter, 1 November 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Mentions problems with the post. Discusses the Battle of White Plains. Notes his belief that the British are planning to attempt a decisive attack. Thinks she should spend the winter in Boston and if she agrees he will send William Knox to escort her.
