The Life of William Henry, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1729-1786, Patriot, Military Officer, Inventor of the Steamboat; A Contribution to Revolutionary History
The Life of William Henry, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1729-1786, Patriot, Military Officer, Inventor of the Steamboat; A Contribution to Revolutionary History
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XII. Arms For The Troops The Crying Need Of The Hour. ROM the following letters covering the years 1777-78--'79 it will be seen that the crying need of the hour, and one which threatened serious consequences if not promptly met, was an adequate supply of arms for the troops impatiently waiting ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XII. Arms For The Troops The Crying Need Of The Hour. ROM the following letters covering the years 1777-78--'79 it will be seen that the crying need of the hour, and one which threatened serious consequences if not promptly met, was an adequate supply of arms for the troops impatiently waiting to take the field, or to replace weapons lost or destroyed in action. To meet this demand, which was pressing from every quarter, Henry's gun works located on Mill Creek, outside the Borough of Lancaster, where what is known today as the "Old Factory Road" crosses that stream, and the best equipped in the colonies, were working night and day to their utmost capacity, and the Board of War, realizing the gravity of the situation and the importance of keeping his works in uninterrupted operation, exempted his workmen from liability to military duty. From Richard Peters, Secretary Board Of War, To William Henry. War Office York, Novr. 7, 1777. Sir: The Board have sent an order to the Commanding Officer at Lancaster to Collect from the militia returning all Continental Arms and Necessaries. As the Virginia Militia are returning from Camp I have to request your assistance in getting back any arms furnished them at Lancaster, if they should be carrying them home. Perhaps as the General (Washington) may not have attended to this matter they may not, as they ought to do, have deposited their Arms at Camp. I am your obt. Servt., Richard Peters Secretary Board of War. William Henry, Esq. From "Light Horse" Harry Lee Dated Charleston, Virginia, Who Is Chafing To Get Into The Saddle. Charleston, February 8, 1778. Dear Sir: -- I am exceedingly anxious to join the army. We wait for nothing but carbines. Be pleased to send per bearer such as may be ready...
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