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William Knox to Henry Knox regarding the potential appointment of a new artillery general, 19 June 1777
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William Knox to Henry Knox regarding the potential appointment of a new artillery general, 19 June 1777.
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Knox was almost displaced of his position in charge of artillery by a Frenchman named [Philippe Tronson du Coudray] (sources disagree on the spelling), secured by Silas Deane, the American Minister to France. Washington supported Knox, and du Coudray was permitted to join the troops under Washington as a volunteer. Du Coudray drowned in September 1777.
Collection: The Henry Knox Papers.
Electronic reproduction. Marlborough, Wiltshire : AM, 2014. Digitized from a copy held by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
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Discusses the possibly appointment of French officer Philippe Tronson du Coudray in charge of artillery (Knox's post). Writes ...I think the circumstance of having a foreign officer, who neither speaks our language nor can possibly be acquainted with our manners & customs with his being a foreigner must be a sufficient counterballance for every other inconvenience in not confirming his appointment to the Artillery. Expects Henry to leave the military if du Coudray receives the appointment. Will try to procure lemon juice for Henry. Promises, I shall suspend my entring the Service & all thot's of it till I hear from you... In a post script, lists items he has procured for Henry: sugar, coffee, tea, etc.
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American history, 1493-1945. Module I.
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English
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March 18, 2024
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American history module 1
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Correspondence
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, owner.
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