Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 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 the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 October 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that Colonel Robert Harrison will wait for the Board to send a supply of musket ammunition for the Southern Army commanded by General Nathanael Greene. Explains that the frequent activity has depleted stores and the free navigation of the Chesapeake Bay provides an opportunity for delivery. Asks that stores from Williamsburg, Virginia also be forwarded. Reports that they invested Yorktown on 28 September 1781 and that General Cornwallis evacuated his outer works the following day. The Continental Army hopes to open its batteries in three days. See also GLC02437.01264.
Henry Knox to Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 26 October 1781
Henry Knox to Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 26 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 Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 26 October 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 26 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that Lord Cornwallis' surrender at the Battle of Yorktown precludes the need for the additional ordnance requested from Williamsburg (see GLC02437.01204). Indicates that by order of General George Washington, some arms will be kept on deposit in Virginia and sent to General Nathanael Greene. This eliminates the need for Colonel Robert Harrison to obtain ammunition from the Board of War & Ordnance for Greene.
Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon about Sending Ordnance for the Siege of Yorktown, 26 October 1781
Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon about Sending Ordnance for the Siege of Yorktown, 26 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 Samuel Hodgdon about Sending Ordnance for the Siege of Yorktown, 26 October 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon about Sending Ordnance for the Siege of Yorktown, 26 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Responds to Hodgdon's letter about sending ordnance from Baltimore for the siege of Yorktown (see GLC02437.01249) and hopes news of Lord Cornwallis' surrender reached him before the ships set sail. Asks that the shell and shot be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland instead. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board of War & Ordnance.
Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 1781
Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 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 Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that General George Washington has ordered him to take southward all the arms and accoutrements possible. The demand has been indicated to Washington in letters from the Marquis de Lafayette. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Requests specific supplies listed on an accompanying sheet (GLC02437.01161). The Board of War and Ordnance was responsible for supplying troops in the field.
Henry Knox to John Adams Relating the Siege of Yorktown, 21 October 1781
Henry Knox to John Adams Relating 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 Adams Relating the Siege of Yorktown, 21 October 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to John Adams Relating the Siege of Yorktown, 21 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A detailed account of the siege of Yorktown. Affirms the correctness of Adams' ideas about a need to conduct a major attack against the British in the southern states. Announces the recent surrender of Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown. Explains the harmonious concurrence of circumstances that made the victory possible, mentioning the fleet from the West Indies commanded by Admiral Comte de Grasse, the American and French troops marching down from the Hudson River, and a fleet from Rhode Island under the command of Compte de Barras. Provides a chronological explanation of the Allied forces' actions against Yorktown between 27 September 1781 and 19 October 1781. Comments on the terms of surrender, ordnance confiscated, and strategic benefits of the victory. Also discusses the talent of General Nathanael Greene, the harmony between troops, the French fleet, the state of West Point, and the European trip his brother William Knox is taking. Postscript is in Samuel Shaw's hand. GLC04237.01251 is a later copy of this letter.
