Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Describing the Battle of Trenton, 28 December 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 Describing the Battle of Trenton, 28 December 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Describing the Battle of Trenton, 28 December 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Expresses his love for Lucy, but says that the love of his country must keep them apart for now. Discusses the Battle of Trenton (26 December 1776) in depth. Starts by stating that Lucy must have heard of our success on the morning of the 26th instant against the enemy. Describes how before the attack, they were forced to retire to the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware and that preservation of Philadelphia was a matter exceedingly precarious - The Force of the enemy three or four times as large as ours. Notes that Hessian troops, German mercenaries, were defending Trenton. Describes British movements and troop strength, the difficulty in crossing the Delaware, the harsh weather they were forced to march through. Tells of the American surprise attack, the confusion of the enemy, the details of the American victory. Writes, 2500 or three thousand pass'd the River on Christmass night with allmost infinite difficulty, with eighteen feild peice, floating Ice in the River made the labour almost incredible however perseverance accomplished what at first seem'd impossible... Counts 1,200 prisoners and about 30 killed. Thinks that great advantage may be taken from the victory, and praises American troops. Hopes to chase tyranny from this country devoted to Liberty. Informs Lucy that he has been publicly praised by George Washington, the mention of which would make him blush in front of anyone other than her. Closes by saying he hopes to see her soon.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox While Retreating with the Army, 8 December 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox While Retreating with the Army, 8 December 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 While Retreating with the Army, 8 December 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox While Retreating with the Army, 8 December 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. States that the army has been forced to flee, and the Americans are currently making a stand on the side of the Delaware toward Philadelphia. Hopes to soon face the enemy again. Expresses his love for her, and continues to advise her to travel to Boston with his brother. Composed at Trenton Ferry. In three days the Americans will cross the Delaware as they continue to dodge the British, only to recross on Christmas Day in order to launch a surprise attack on the British.
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 with News of the State of the Army, 2 January 1777
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News of the State of the Army, 2 January 1777 - 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 with News of the State of the Army, 2 January 1777 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1777. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox with News of the State of the Army, 2 January 1777 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Longs to be with her, and hopes that he will have a chance at the end of winter. The men are fighting on past their enlistment dates and have high spirits but want Rum and clothing. Informs her that he has been made Brigadier General over all artillery, which was unsolicited on my part, tho' I cannot say unexpected. Says that people are too lavish in their praise of him, and that he possesses nothing more than industry and love of country. War my Lucy is not a humane trade, and says the attack on Trenton damaged the residents there. Dated 1776, but written 1777.
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.
