Henry Knox to William Knox Explaining Retreat at White Plains and Future Plans, 1 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 William Knox Explaining Retreat at White Plains and Future Plans, 1 November 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to William Knox Explaining Retreat at White Plains and Future Plans, 1 November 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Mentions problems with the post. Explains why the Continental Army had retreated in the Battle of White Plains (28 October 1776). Notes that military intelligence gathered from British prisoners and deserters suggests the British are planning to attempt a decisive attack. The Continental Army will try to avoid any general battle in which they lack most advantageous terms.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Battle of White Plains and where He Thinks She Should Winter, 1 November 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Battle of White Plains and where He Thinks She Should Winter, 1 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 Battle of White Plains and where He Thinks She Should Winter, 1 November 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Battle of White Plains and where He Thinks She Should Winter, 1 November 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Mentions problems with the post. Discusses the Battle of White Plains. Notes his belief that the British are planning to attempt a decisive attack. Thinks she should spend the winter in Boston and if she agrees he will send William Knox to escort her.
Henry Knox to William Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 November 1776
Henry Knox to William Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 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 William Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 November 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to William Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 November 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Was worried to hear from Henry Jackson that William had gone aboard a ship going to confront the British ship the Mifford. Notes that after pursuing the Continental Army to White Plains, the British have turned back toward New York and Knox speculates that they intend to besiege Fort Washington and then pass to New Jersey and possibly Philadelphia. Believes Fort Washington could withstand a two or three month siege. Notes that the Hessians and the British plunder all before them. Instructs William to pick Lucy Knox up from New Haven, Connecticut, if she wants to winter in Boston. A note on the verso states It is absurd to suppose a man of Mr. Howe's character gone into winter Qtrs already.
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.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about British Strategy and Their Relationship, 10 November 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about British Strategy and Their Relationship, 10 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 British Strategy and Their Relationship, 10 November 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about British Strategy and Their Relationship, 10 November 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses how important his correspondence with Lucy is and how much it hurts him to urge her to go farther away from him (first to New Haven then to Boston). Speculates on a possible British strategy to extend their conquest into New Jersey, which will force Knox to follow, and be further from his wife. Notes that the New York campaign might be considered a loss for the Americans. Analyzes the current situation in New York. Comments that General George Washington set out for New Jersey. Mentions that General Horatio Gates drove Sir Guy Carleton back to Canada, which Knox believes will affect General William Howe's operations. Mentions that James Lovell had been released by the British (also see GLC02437.00413). Comments that Young Hardy Peirce has his head shot off by an accident. Indicates that when the Continental Army goes to winter quarters, he will go to Philadelphia to attend to his affairs.
