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Book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox 14 December 1782

Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox 14 December 1782 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, I received your favor of this day. I shall be ready to sett off from this, on Tuesday next, if the weather is fair, and all other arrangements are compleated, which dont depend on me. I suppose Col [John] Brooks will bring over the Memorial &c &c with him.

Book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox on McDougall s Arrest 27 January 1782

Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox on McDougall s Arrest 27 January 1782 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letters and apologizes for not responding more quickly. Writes, But as I am now in arrest you and all the Army will hear from me through the channel of Mr. Loudons partner. I shall not enter into a detail of the merits or demerits of the arrest, because probably you may be of the court martial, nor shall I enter on other subjects, as this is not the best conveyance I could wish. Adds that Mrs. McDougall is with him and that they send their regards to Mrs. Knox.

Book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Reporting the Decision of Congress Regarding Soldiers Pay and Pensions 27 February 1783

Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Reporting the Decision of Congress Regarding Soldiers Pay and Pensions 27 February 1783 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Requesting that Munitions be Sent to Cambridge Massachusetts 17 December 1775

Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Requesting that Munitions be Sent to Cambridge Massachusetts 17 December 1775 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1775 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Docket is written in Knox's hand. Asks Colonel McDougall to use his influence to have the listed shells sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts, immediately. In a post script, asks that McDougall inform George Washington if he cannot obtain the listed items. When Knox was in New York City a month earlier (en route to Ticonderoga to retrieve ordnance for American forces in Massachusetts), McDougall had promised to assist him in obtaining artillery by exerting influence on a committee representing the Second Provincial Congress (see GLC02437.00212). Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York.

Book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Regarding a Visit to Discuss the Army 24 September 1783

Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Regarding a Visit to Discuss the Army 24 September 1783 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox over for a visit to discuss the army. Mentions that if the fireworks will be going off at West Point, he can take part of the company off Knox's hands. Discusses preparations to host a large group of visitors including the Minister of France, the President of Congress and some other southern members of Congress. Needs boards to fix the stables which were ruined by the army so these men can keep their horses. Mentions another building, The Dwelling in the outside, looks more like a Bawdy House then the Quarters of an American General, and asks for a painter. Noted as written at Robinsons.

Book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Concerning Soldiers Pay and Congress 3 March 1783

Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Concerning Soldiers Pay and Congress 3 March 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses with McDougall the possible result of his mission, informing him that everyone is anxious for it and continues to deplore the lack of a strong Congress.

Book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Concerning Unrest in the Army 12 March 1783

Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Concerning Unrest in the Army 12 March 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Regarding the Movement of Military Men 16 November 1783

Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Regarding the Movement of Military Men 16 November 1783 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions that his guard has left with Brigadier Jackson's regiment, and requests that General Knox will order a Corporal and eight Men to his [McDougall's] quarters, six of them to be acquainted with rowing.

Book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Requesting Supplies and Passing on Gossip 19 October 1783

Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Requesting Supplies and Passing on Gossip 19 October 1783 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel Hopkins] I am well informed has had a Bastard with a negro wench; and when I was lately in Dutcess County, a Muleto woman was shewn to me, by Mr Benson, that is reputed as his Daughter... Jokes about having an officer write a song about the situation. - McDougall also mentions Hopkins in the context of the Great Question of Commutation (soldiers' pay).

Book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Discussing Affairs Concerning the Military and Congress 21 February 1783

Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Discussing Affairs Concerning the Military and Congress 21 February 1783 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses affairs concerning the military and Congress with General McDougall. Declares, We are in an unhappy predicament indeed not to know who are responsible [to us] for a settlement of accounts posterity will hardly belive that an army shall continue incessantly for eight years [struck: to establish themselves] under a constant pressure of misery to establish the liberty of their country, without knowing who are to compensate them, or whether they were ever to receive any reward for their services. Calls for a more efficient system of government, and wishes to know who will address the army's grievances. Suggests ways to implement settlement of soldiers' account. Notes that General [Benjamin] Lincoln's sentiments [correspond] with his own (and McDougall's) regarding payment of soldiers.

Book Alexander McDougall and the American Revolution in New York

Download or read book Alexander McDougall and the American Revolution in New York written by Roger J. Champagne and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: