George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Henry Knox, 30 July 1782

New Windsor 30th July 1782

Estimate of horses and oxen, necessary to remove the Park of Artillery and its appendages from Burlington.

For the regiment 9
by Forage 1
Waggon Master 1
Laboratory 4
Artificiers 6
21 waggons
Travelling Forges 4
25 teams for which 100 horses or oxen equivalent will be wanted agreeable to a return made to the Q.M. General, 18 May last.
Park
horses oxen
6 5 1/2 inch howitzers— 4 horses each 24
6 8 inch
6 —French one horse and four yoke of oxen each. 12 96
8 3 pounders— 3 horses each 24
8 6 4 32
4 Medium 12 prs 1 horse & 4 yoke of oxen 4 32
3200 rounds for 3 & 6 pounders
10 waggons 10 40
Stores that will accompany the Park
eight waggons 8 32
114 200

It is presumed Col. Pickering Qr Mr General, can furnish the horses and complete the number of waggons for the above purpose.

Knox Major General

Commanding the Artillery

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