Henry Knox To Benjamin Lincoln About The Distribution Of Copper Hoops 31 December 1781

Mentions that among the stores taken from the enemy at the battle of Yorktown are a number of copper hoops that had been attached to the casks of powder consumed during the siege, which according to the customs of War invariably appertain to the officer commanding the artillery of the conquerors. They have been delivered to the Company General of Military Stores. Asks that if it is consistent with general practices, he would like to have them delivered to his company.