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.
Letter to Lucy Knox from Henry Knox on British Movement and the American Soldiers' Lack of Shelter and Supplies (incomplete), 24 September 1777
Letter to Lucy Knox from Henry Knox on British Movement and the American Soldiers' Lack of Shelter and Supplies (incomplete), 24 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 Letter to Lucy Knox from Henry Knox on British Movement and the American Soldiers' Lack of Shelter and Supplies (incomplete), 24 September 1777 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1777. Letter to Lucy Knox from Henry Knox on British Movement and the American Soldiers' Lack of Shelter and Supplies (incomplete), 24 September 1777 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that in a previous letter to Lucy, he gave an account of the Battle of Brandywine. Relates that his army came in sight of the enemy, when a pouring rain ruined their cartridges. Describes how his army followed the British from across the Schuylkill River, and the British eluded them, intending to enter Philadelphia: They have declin'd to combat our army and have taken possession of the prize for which we both contended. Reports that American Generals [Anthony] Wayne and [William] Smallwood were attacked on 20 September (later known as the Battle of Paoli or the Paoli Massacre). Comments on the American soldiers' lack of shelter and supplies, which they endured with the perseverance and patience of Good Soldiers. Of losing Philadelphia, writes, I consider the loss of Philadelphia as only temporary to be recovered when expedient... Notes that the British will need to start shipping to and from Philadelphia in order to maintain their hold on the city. Reports that his brother William endures the hardships of this campaign surprisingly well.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on British Movements, 2 August 1777
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.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Explaining that He Has Not Set Out for Boston to See Her Due to Urgent Public Business, 27 December 1777
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Explaining that He Has Not Set Out for Boston to See Her Due to Urgent Public Business, 27 December 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 Explaining that He Has Not Set Out for Boston to See Her Due to Urgent Public Business, 27 December 1777 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1777. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Explaining that He Has Not Set Out for Boston to See Her Due to Urgent Public Business, 27 December 1777 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Written at Camp Great Valley [Valley Forge]. Relates that he has not set out for Boston, Lucy's location, due to urgent public business. Writes, I should most certainly see you this winter if within the compass of human possibility but it will most assuredly be much better for my own satisfaction that I should have the honor of doing public business ... Notes that George Washington hopes to wait for the arrival of an unspecified committee, and Knox hopes to be able to leave after the committee meets. Has not seen his brother William for some days, due to William's illness and fatigue. Remarks that if he travels to see Lucy, he will have to leave his brother behind. Reports that General William Howe, who occupies Philadelphia with British troops, has been drawing forage from the meadows near Philadelphia.
