Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on British Movements, 2 August 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 on British Movements, 2 August 1777 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1777. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on British Movements, 2 August 1777 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports, The enemy have manoevr'd us to this place... and after all gave us the slip... this is now the third day of their departure with a fine a wind as ever blew to carry them to New York and so up the North River [the Hudson]-- this must be their great object, and however appearances may have been against it- I could never account why it was not done- Thank God our force there is pretty respectable, and if they can hold out only till we get there... our forces will all be put in motion that way. Emphasizes that General George Washington could not have acted otherwise, for had he not moved to Philadelphia, the British would have taken the city. Predicts Howe's force is smaller than previously imagined based on the British General's hasty departure. Apologizes for the brevity of this letter.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on British Movements and an American March Through Philadelphia, 25 August 1777
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on British Movements and an American March Through Philadelphia, 25 August 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 on British Movements and an American March Through Philadelphia, 25 August 1777 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1777. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on British Movements and an American March Through Philadelphia, 25 August 1777 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Written at Derby, 7 Miles below Philadelphia (possibly Darby, Pennsylvania). Reports that his troops had begun to march to the North River (the Hudson), but received a dispatch that British General William Howe was in the Chesapeake Bay. Believes Philadelphia to be Howe's target, and predicts he will approach Philadelphia via the Delaware River, not the Chesapeake Bay. Reports that American troops marched through Philadelphia 24 August: their excellent appearance... astonished the Tories, who are very downcast in the Respectability of the army. Reports that he and General Nathanael Greene traveled to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to obtain gauze for Lucy, and were called back by General George Washington. Refers to General John Stark's victory in the recent Battle of Bennington and praises Stark's command of the militia. In closing Knox expresses his love for Lucy.
Letter to Lucy Knox from Henry Knox Discussing British Generals William Howe and John Burgoyne, 12 August 1777
Letter to Lucy Knox from Henry Knox Discussing British Generals William Howe and John Burgoyne, 12 August 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 Letter to Lucy Knox from Henry Knox Discussing British Generals William Howe and John Burgoyne, 12 August 1777 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1777. Letter to Lucy Knox from Henry Knox Discussing British Generals William Howe and John Burgoyne, 12 August 1777 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Written in camp twenty miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Expresses his happiness that Lucy has spent time in Newburyport, Massachusetts: The Gentlemen there with whom I am acquainted, are in my opinion some of the most virtuous public spirited, patriots on the Continent. Reports that British General William Howe might be sailing toward the Chesapeake Bay. Disbelieves the Chesapeake is Howe's target. Asserts instead that Howe intends to sail for the North River (the Hudson) or Philadelphia. Discusses Howe's movements and comments on the extremely hot weather. Referring to British General John Burgoyne, writes Mr. Burgoyne will push himself untill he finds a stone wall to break his head against- I hope that will not be too soon untill all parts of the Machine may harmonize which is to work his destruction... Referring to his brother William, writes Master Bill bears the fatigues of the Campaign like a soldier and they are not very few...
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Absence, the War and British Movements and Deceptions, 26 July 1777
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Absence, the War and British Movements and Deceptions, 26 July 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 about His Absence, the War and British Movements and Deceptions, 26 July 1777 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1777. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Absence, the War and British Movements and Deceptions, 26 July 1777 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Written near Morristown, New Jersey. Laments his absence from Lucy. Writes ...had it not been for this cursed war I should have been one of the happi[est] of the human race as it is I am bound by every principle of honor and moral attachment to stand by the Country while I can do it any service- the instant I am convinc'd that I cannot I will retire from public to private life... Assures her that his absence is not due to lack of love. Addresses her concerns for future financial stability. Discusses business matters, mentioning his friend Harry (Henry Jackson). Urges her to agree to sell their phaeton. Mentions the loss of Ty [Ticonderoga] and General Arthur St. Clair, a reference to St. Clair's recent retreat in the Battle of Ticonderoga. Speculates whether British General William Howe sails for Philadelphia or Boston. Mentions a letter from Howe to General John Burgoyne that was recently intercepted by Continental forces. Howe informed Burgoyne that the expedition up the North River (the Hudson) has been abandoned in favor of a British operation against Boston. Knox notes, this letter was designed to fall in our hands in order to deceive- we suppose he will be at Philadelphia near as soon as we-
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Reporting British Movement, 1 September 1777
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Reporting British Movement, 1 September 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 Reporting British Movement, 1 September 1777 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1777. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Reporting British Movement, 1 September 1777 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that the British have landed at Head of Elk, Maryland (present day Elkton), twenty miles from Knox's location. Writes, ...we shall remain here a few days and if they will not come to us we shall go to them... it is suppos'd the enemy intend for Philadelphia if so they will meet with a stout opposition. Relates he is serving on a Court Martial. In closing, writes my soul is intimately connected with yours.
