Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox about the Shells Required for the Howitzers, 10 July 1782

Download or read book Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox about the Shells Required for the Howitzers, 10 July 1782 written by Benjamin Lincoln and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from the War Office. Informs Knox that Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch has begun casting shells for them, and that Captain [William] Stevens must immediately go there to prove the shells. Tells Knox to provide Stevens with instructions for how many shells to order cast for the French howitzers. Suggests that if, after a conference with the General [perhaps General George Washington], they feel they might not need the French shells right away, they should wait to make them in case they are able to recast the French howitzers and make them of the English caliber. Also asks what items of brass ordnance they might need, and informs Knox that a Mr. Byers has gone to Springfield and hopefully soon will be ready to cast as well. See GLC02437.01457 for related information.