Henry to Lucy Knox Containing News of the War, 31 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 to Lucy Knox Containing News of the War, 31 October 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry to Lucy Knox Containing News of the War, 31 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Received Lucy's letter via Martha Washington and is glad to hear his daughter is in good spirits. Hopes to see her in ten days. He has to prepare to transport ordnance in the aftermath of the siege of Yorktown. Mentions that the French army will winter at Yorktown. All the Continental troops south of Pennsylvania, including Knox's, will join General Nathanael Greene. Encloses his brother William Knox's last letter (see GLC02437.01270). Reports that the British ships intended to relieve Lord Cornwallis have just arrived at the Capes too late to help. Comte de Grasse plans to attack them, and Knox opines that It would end the campaign gloriously to take five or six Ships from the imposing english.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Sadness that They're Apart and News of the War [incomplete], 26 July 1781
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Sadness that They're Apart and News of the War [incomplete], 26 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 Lucy Knox about His Sadness that They're Apart and News of the War [incomplete], 26 July 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Sadness that They're Apart and News of the War [incomplete], 26 July 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Knox writes to his wife from Philipsburgh (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). ... I have never found any absence from [Lucy] so truly insupportable as the present. I am alone amidst a croud [sic], and unhappy without my companion. Bemoans the War: ...vile I call it because it is a War upon the affections of humanity. It has deprived us of the right enjoyment of six years, long years of our Life-- a period infinitely too long to be engrossed by other objects than the business of Love. Discusses a recent reconnaissance mission to assess the British force in New York City with optimism, stating that many of the British troops in the vicinity will soon depart for Virginia. Reports that some of the Marquis de Lafayette's troops, led by General Anthony Wayne, had a recent encounter with the British under Lord Cornwallis (Knox is possibly referring to the engagement at Green Spring plantation 6 July 1781). Refers to General Nathanael Greene's May-June 1781 Siege of Ninety-Six, and praises Greene's actions in the south: His conduct has exhibited him a great man, and established his reputation beyond the powers of malice to injure it lastingly. Mentions arranging a place for Lucy to stay at a Dr. [Darbys] house. Possibly discussing slaves or servants, asks, whether you are pleas'd with your [Servant]. I want to know whether I can get Cato, you will exchange him for William... Lacks closing and possibly the address leaf.
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).
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News, 6 October 1777
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News, 6 October 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 War News, 6 October 1777 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1777. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on War News, 6 October 1777 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Written from Artillery Park Camp, 25 miles from Philadelphia. Notes that he would have written more details earlier, but the success of the enterprise depended upon secrecy.... Gives an account of the Battle of Germantown (4 October 1777), in which a fog which was but moderate at first became so thick from the Continental firing of cannon... that it absolutely became impossible to see... Despite the conditions, reports, Our troops are in prodigious spirits at being able to drive nearly the whole collective force of the enemy so far- Relates that his brother, William Knox, behaved with Spirit. Also notes that General [Francis] Nash was injured by a cannon (Nash died from this wound). Forwarded from Hartford, Connecticut 18 October 1777 by Jonathan Trumbull and signed by Trumbull.
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Discussing the Siege of Yorktown, 1 October 1781
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Discussing the Siege of Yorktown, 1 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 Lucy Knox Discussing the Siege of Yorktown, 1 October 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Discussing the Siege of Yorktown, 1 October 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Responds to his wife's letter dated 29 September 1781 (GLC02437.01199). Discusses investing Yorktown and General Cornwallis' evacuation of his outer works the day before writing this letter. Discusses the Continental Army's prospects to impress our haughty foe with a respect for the combined arms, (of the American and French forces). Asks his wife to give his compliments to Martha Washington.
