Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 October 1781
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| Author | : Henry Knox |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1781 |
| ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1406048749 |
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 October 1781 by : Henry Knox
Book excerpt: Reports that Colonel Robert Harrison will wait for the Board to send a supply of musket ammunition for the Southern Army commanded by General Nathanael Greene. Explains that the frequent activity has depleted stores and the free navigation of the Chesapeake Bay provides an opportunity for delivery. Asks that stores from Williamsburg, Virginia also be forwarded. Reports that they invested Yorktown on 28 September 1781 and that General Cornwallis evacuated his outer works the following day. The Continental Army hopes to open its batteries in three days. See also GLC02437.01264.
