On January 24, 1776, Boston's Henry Knox informed General George Washington that the 'Noble Train of Artillery' had been successfully transported from #FortTiconderoga to the outskirts of Boston. The weapons included 59 cannons used to break the #British #SiegeofBoston from #DorchesterHeights in #SouthBoston on March 17, 1776.  Knox's parents were #UlsterScots immigrants. He was a member of @CharitableIrish + Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in #Philadelphia.  Knox owned a bookstore in #Boston & later retired to #Maine. @America250 @America250_PA @bostonNHP @Boston1775