Henry Knox to [Anne-C Sar] Chevalier de la Luzerne Regarding Two Pieces of Cannon and Their Carriages, 6 November 1783
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Informs the Chevalier that two pieces of cannon, and their carriages will be arriving to be presented to the Count de Grasse at the direction of Congress for the important services he rendered to the United States. Notes that the artist who engraved the emblems and inscriptions took longer than expected to finish. Says he addresses them to Luzerne in case of the departure of his Excellency general Washington and the Secretary at War from Princeton. Contains some water damage along the left side. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis inside a crest.
Anne-C sar Luzerne to Henry Knox [in French] discussing the delivery of an engraved cannon, as well as exchanging general pleasantries, 20 November 1783
Title | Anne-C sar Luzerne to Henry Knox [in French] discussing the delivery of an engraved cannon, as well as exchanging general pleasantries, 20 November 1783 PDF eBook |
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Luzerne informs Knox of the arrival in Philadelphia of the engraved cannon for delivery to the Count de Grasse. He thanks Knox, saying that it is especially appreciated as Knox, more than any other, contributed to the victory at Yorktown which had brought such renown to the United States. He notes that Baron von Steuben has made arrangements with the Board of War regarding the cannon. Believing the British evacuation of New York to be imminent, he hopes he will have the pleasure of seeing Knox in Philadelphia the coming winter.
Henry Knox to George Washington about Cannon, 6 November 1783
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Informs General Washington that he has received the cannons for the Count de Grasse and makes plans for their further transport. Knox's retained draft.
Henry Knox to Andrew Billings Urging Completion of Cannon, 3 November 1783
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Relays a message from General George Washington, urging the completion and delivery of cannons for the Count de Grasse.
Henry Knox to Andrew Billings about Engraving Cannon for Congress, 23 December 1783
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Asks Billings to engrave two pieces of cannon for Congress. Says the cannon is to be presented to General Nathanael Greene. See GLC02437.02861 for Billings response to Knox's request.
Henry Knox to Andrew Billings about the Engraving of Cannon, 28 June 1783
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Henry Knox to Andrew Billings about the Engraving of Cannon, 28 April 1783
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Author | Henry Knox |
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