Henry Knox to William Knox about War News, 7 March 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 William Knox about War News, 7 March 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to William Knox about War News, 7 March 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses business, Cornwallis' activities and General Nathanael Greene's movements. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette.
Henry Knox to William Knox on General War News, 8 August 1781
Henry Knox to William Knox on General War News, 8 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 Henry Knox to William Knox on General War News, 8 August 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to William Knox on General War News, 8 August 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Henry Knox to William Knox with War News, 25 July 1781
Henry Knox to William Knox with War News, 25 July 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 William Knox with War News, 25 July 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to William Knox with War News, 25 July 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Has not recently received any letters from William, his brother. Reports that Continental troops in the vicinity reconnoitered at Kings Bridge to estimate where the British are most vulnerable: The result of our discoveries was a full conviction that the place was reducible with a proper number of men, a number however far exceeding those now here. Whether we shall be able to obtain a sufficient force depends upon our Country, if they will furnish the men... Describes a skirmish between the Marquis de Lafayette and Lord Cornwallis 6 July in Virginia near Green Spring plantation, in which Lafayette underestimated the British force, thus the Americans were oblig'd to retire... Knox is however assured that This affair will have no bad consequences. Refers to General Nathanael Greene's actions in South Carolina, including at Ninety Six. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).
Henry Knox to William Knox with Family News and Discusses the War and Politics, 20 July 1781
Henry Knox to William Knox with Family News and Discusses the War and Politics, 20 July 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 William Knox with Family News and Discusses the War and Politics, 20 July 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to William Knox with Family News and Discusses the War and Politics, 20 July 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Thanks William for money he recently sent. Reports that Lucy Knox and their children have gone up the Hudson River on a visit. Discusses his hopes for an end to the Revolutionary War, writing I sincerely pray God that the War may be ended this campaign that public and private felicity may be again restored. Discusses British movement in the South, noting, Our affairs to the Southward have an agreeable aspect and convince us although the Enemy may establish posts, they cannot conquer the Country. Criticizes what he calls vile water-gruel governments which have taken place in most of the States... Praises Massachusetts, stating The same tone, sentiment, & exertion, pervading all the States would indisputably render this the last Campaign. Reports that the British recently sent ships up the Hudson River to sabotage Continental communication but were unsuccessful. Promises to write as often as possible, though the post follows a circuitous route. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).
William Knox to Henry Knox of News about the War, 18 October 1781
William Knox to Henry Knox of News about the War, 18 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 William Knox to Henry Knox of News about the War, 18 October 1781 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1781. William Knox to Henry Knox of News about the War, 18 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Has not heard from his brother in almost six weeks. News of the operation against Yorktown from General George Washington included the destruction of three of Lord Cornwallis redoubts and a formal demand for surrender, along with Cornwallis' rejection of it. Speculates that defeating Cornwallis will not be easy for the Allied Army, but Fall he must. Rumors of unsuccessful British activity against General Nathanael Greene near Charleston. Offers high praise for Greene as a potential successor for Washington. Mentions the deaths of 300 soldiers and officers among Colonel William Washington's cavalry. Also mentions the success of General John Stark at Skenesboro. Discusses his plans to travel to Europe on business on a French frigate. Joshua Loring will take over his bookstore. Mentions selling some books and making other preparations for departure.
