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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 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 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 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 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 Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox about Strength of the Continental Forces 30 July 1781

Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox about Strength of the Continental Forces 30 July 1781 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: McDougall signs as Brutus, a pseudonym often attributed to him related to his involvement in the Newburgh Conspiracy. Writes a cryptic and critical letter, questioning plans made for the Continental army and the authority of Congress. Expresses eagerness to reduce New York, but admits that the Continental force is too weak to undertake such a venture. Complains that his garrison is every sixth day without meat. Refers to the Duke of Roxbury (McDougall's nickname for William Heath) and Ignatius Loyola, (evidently, from context, a reference to Benjamin Lincoln). Mentions the new mission of General Benjamin Lincoln. Demands to know if Congress has ruled to give officers of the army half pay, questioning the authority of Congress to... promise us any pay at all. In a post script, praises the recent operations of General Nathanael Greene.

Book Correspondence from Alexander Mc Dougall to Henry Knox Regarding the Movement of Troops 28 September 1783

Download or read book Correspondence from Alexander Mc Dougall to Henry Knox Regarding the Movement of Troops 28 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: Informs Knox that the people above, who trade to nyork, complain of being stopt at your post, and asks if some of the Connecticut troops are headed out tomorrow.

Book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Threat of Disbanding the Army Before a Pay Settlement 3 March 1783

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Threat of Disbanding the Army Before a Pay Settlement 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 anxiety within the Army and a mission of General Alexander McDougall, possibly in connection to a petition of Congress for payment for the enlisted men. States that ... if they [the army] should be disbanded previous to a settlement, without knowing who to look to for an adjustment of accounts & responsibility of payment, they will be so deeply stung by the injustice & ingratitude of their country as to be become its tygers [sic] & wolves.

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 the Placement of Men in the Regiments 18 November 1783

Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Discussing the Placement of Men in the Regiments 18 November 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 replacing men who have left to join General Henry Jackson's regiment.

Book Gneral McDougall to Henry Knox Discussing Circular Letter 14 September 1783

Download or read book Gneral McDougall to Henry Knox Discussing Circular Letter 14 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: