Henry Knox to John Adams, July 29, 1776

N York July 29 1776

Sir

Mr. Paine has done me the honor to write to me on the subject of casting cannon, in consequence of which Mr. Byers a Cannon founder from this place has proceeded to Philadelphia. 1 I take the liberty to beg he may be set to work immediately and if upon a large scale the advantages must be proportionate. As every hint to a Gentleman in Acting in your important Station may be attended with good consequences, I also take the liberty of mentioning the Importance of the working the Copper mine in the Jersies. 2 The members of Congress from that Province can without doubt give you some good information Respecting it. I am informd if the works were repaird 100 tons a Year might be gotten from it. If so it is of infinite consequence that it should be look’d into. I hope the importance of the Affair will be a sufficient excuse for my troubling you with it. 3 Wishing you every blessing in life I am with the utmost Respect, Your Most ObDt Hble Servant

Henry Knox