William Knox To Henry Knox About His Escape And The Performance Of Militia 26 September 1776

Celebrates Knox's very surprizing deliverance from the hands of the Enemy. Criticizes the Scandalous Flight of the Connecticut Militia, at the Battle of Long Island. Says that General Washington himself has wrote to our [Council] & cast most severe reflections on their conduct. In response to Henry's letter from 19 September (see GLC02437.00447), he acknowledges that Henry's work and health have limited his writing and notes that he has obtained the epaulets Henry wanted but has not gotten the blue cloth yet.