Henry Knox's Replies to Questions Posed by George Washington on Whether an Eastward Movement of the Continental Army Would be Feasible. Original Working Draft., 2 September 1778 - 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's Replies to Questions Posed by George Washington on Whether an Eastward Movement of the Continental Army Would be Feasible. Original Working Draft., 2 September 1778 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1778. Henry Knox's Replies to Questions Posed by George Washington on Whether an Eastward Movement of the Continental Army Would be Feasible. Original Working Draft., 2 September 1778 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Knox's original working draft. Knox responds to General Washington's questions regarding eastward movement of the Continental Army to reinforce troops in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Henry Knox's Replies to Questions Posed by George Washington on Whether an Eastward Movement of the Continental Army Would be Feasible, 2 September 1778
Henry Knox's Replies to Questions Posed by George Washington on Whether an Eastward Movement of the Continental Army Would be Feasible, 2 September 1778 - 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's Replies to Questions Posed by George Washington on Whether an Eastward Movement of the Continental Army Would be Feasible, 2 September 1778 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1778. Henry Knox's Replies to Questions Posed by George Washington on Whether an Eastward Movement of the Continental Army Would be Feasible, 2 September 1778 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. In Shaw's hand, and signed for Knox by Shaw. Knox replies in detail to Washington's question, whether an eastward movement of the greater part of the Continental Army would be feasible. Knox writes, I cannot see the propriety of such a measure at present, or that it would be warranted from the state of information which your Excellency gave to the Council last evening. Discusses the factors involved, including the strength of the French and British fleets near Newport, Rhode Island, and the status of American General John Sullivan's operation in Rhode Island. Considers the likelihood of British movement toward Boston. Supposes the British may conduct operations against Providence, Rhode Island. Suggests that a relatively strong force be left in the Hudson River Highlands if the Continental Army should move east. Advises against an attack on New York City, noting that the British have sufficient strength to successfully defend themselves. Argues that obtaining bread will be the greatest difficulty in supplying provisions to the Continental Army during an eastward movement. Duplicate of GLC02437.00724.
Henry Knox's Responses to Questions Posed by George Washington Regarding the Movements of the Continental Army, 2 September 1778
Henry Knox's Responses to Questions Posed by George Washington Regarding the Movements of the Continental Army, 2 September 1778 - 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's Responses to Questions Posed by George Washington Regarding the Movements of the Continental Army, 2 September 1778 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1778. Henry Knox's Responses to Questions Posed by George Washington Regarding the Movements of the Continental Army, 2 September 1778 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy. Knox considers whether or not the greater part of the Continental Army should move east to reinforce troops in Newport, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts. Suggests lending assistance if American General John Sullivan's troops are captured. Suggests leaving a force in the Hudson River Highlands comparable to the size of the British force in New York. Advises against an attack on New York. Remarks that obtaining bread will be difficult for the troops moving east.
Working Draft of Knox's Opinion Given to George Washington on Questions Such as Detaching Part of the Main Army Toward Boston and Keeping Continental Troops in a Collected State During Winter, 19 October 1778
Working Draft of Knox's Opinion Given to George Washington on Questions Such as Detaching Part of the Main Army Toward Boston and Keeping Continental Troops in a Collected State During Winter, 19 October 1778 - 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 Working Draft of Knox's Opinion Given to George Washington on Questions Such as Detaching Part of the Main Army Toward Boston and Keeping Continental Troops in a Collected State During Winter, 19 October 1778 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1778. Working Draft of Knox's Opinion Given to George Washington on Questions Such as Detaching Part of the Main Army Toward Boston and Keeping Continental Troops in a Collected State During Winter, 19 October 1778 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Knox's working draft. Is a response to GLC02437.00731 and draft of GLC02437.00733. Regarding the question of sending part of the army to Boston, writes [the topic] was so fully discussed at the time it was propos'd and the conclusion drawn that it would be unnecessary to say any thing further on the subject... Argues that during the winter the army should be held in as collected a state as possible. Notes that the only argument against gathering the army in one location will be the difficulty of obtaining supplies and provisions. Advises against dividing the army into cantonments. Addresses the procurement of forage and provisions for the army during winter. Docketed by Samuel Shaw.
Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Continental Army, 18 June 1778
Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Continental Army, 18 June 1778 - 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 George Washington Regarding the Continental Army, 18 June 1778 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1778. Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Continental Army, 18 June 1778 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Document in Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox, giving Knox's opinion on several questions posed by Washington. Writes, ...it would be a most criminal degree of madness to hazard a general action at this time with the enemy, as by it we might lose every advantage which a three years war, combined with many fortunate circumstances, have given to America. Suggests the Continental Army remain at Valley Forge until the British completely evacuate Philadelphia. Does not advise a detachment to be sent to reinforce Continental troops in New Jersey. Gives advice for securing the sick and stores if the Continental Army should have to immediately evacuate their position at Valley Forge.
