Orders from Richard Peters to Samuel Hodgson Demanding Military Supplies for Henry Knox, 6 October 1781
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Author | : Richard Peters |
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1781 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1406046465 |
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Book Synopsis Orders from Richard Peters to Samuel Hodgson Demanding Military Supplies for Henry Knox, 6 October 1781 by : Richard Peters
Book excerpt: Orders Hodgdon to proceed immediately with fulfilling General Henry Knox's request for ordnance (see GLC02437.01188). Emphasizes the need for swift action and mentions that the Board of War and Ordnance will be held responsible for any failure. Peters was the Secretary of the Board of War and Ordnance. Samuel Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board. Knox needed the ordnance for the siege of Yorktown. Written in a clerical hand. This was enclosed with GLC02437.01209.