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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 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 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 to Henry Knox with the Report of the Committee of the Army at Philadelphia 8 February 1783

Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox with the Report of the Committee of the Army at Philadelphia 8 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: Contemporary copy. Report of the Committee of the Army at Philadelphia. Discusses issues of commutation of half pay in the army and mentions how various states voted on this matter.

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 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 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 Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on the Meeting of Officers Regarding Pay and Pensions 16 March 1783

Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on the Meeting of Officers Regarding Pay and Pensions 16 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: Later copy of GLC02437.02009. References his letter from a few days past. Says that letter mentioned a meeting of officers called for by a paper circulating around camp. Says The meeting was had yesterday, and the General will forward the proceedings to Congress - which will, I am certain make you perfectly happy. Says the meeting went well and that it will set the military character of America in a high point of view. Says that if the people have any gratitude in them they will now support the army. Wants to have the proceedings published immediately to affect public opinion on the army and asks if Lincoln can have that done. Calls Washington's address a masterly performance. References Lincoln's letter of 12 March. Hopes Colonel Dyer of Connecticut will change his vote and approve the half-pay pensions.

Book Henry Knox to William Eustis about Military Pensions 20 October 1789

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Eustis about Military Pensions 20 October 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the payment of the pensions to the invalid regiments. Congress considered holding further investigations, but decided against it, as they were of opinion that it would have a very improper affect to subject the invalids to any further investigations. Considers who might be responsible for paying out the pensions. Also discusses future positions Dr. Eustis might hold in the public service and offers to help him.

Book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding His Wages 10 November 1783

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding His Wages 10 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 an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the Pennsylvania financier.