Download or read book Bill for Henry Knox 1786 written by James Rivington and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill for Henry Knox from James Rivington for about 20.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Shepard about Arms and Stores 24 December 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses his inability to provide arms and stores to be used against the insurgents in Massachusetts (those associated with Shays' Rebellion). States that he cannot do so without the special permission of Congress. Writes that he has not received any word on the subject from Governor [James] Bowdoin, but if he does, he will immediately submit it to Congress.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William North about North s Pay 21 December 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes in full, I have been attempting my dear Sir, to accomplish your pay since I received yours of the 18th. The board of treasury are disposed to exert themselves in this instance but I am persuaded that their powers are short of their inclination. Be so good as to call upon me tomorrow [illegible] I will then, inform you, [of] the mode in which they are willing to negotiate the pay.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William North 9 December 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to Major North's letter (see GLC02437.03368), Knox writes that he agrees that [John Francis] Hamtramck's ideas show him to be a good officer. Adds, I am persuaded his solicitude for a proper discipline, will be highly approved by all military men. Mentions that he has written to the Board of Treasury on the subject of pay, and hopes that the letter may have the desired effect.

Download or read book Henry Knox to James Webber about William Knox s Medical Bills 7 January 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appears to be of very similar content to, though not an exact copy of, GLC02437.03232.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Gordon about George Washington 2 April 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he is unaware of a present being sent from the King of France to General George Washington; declares that Colonel Laurens received money and goods but he thought they had been purchased. Provides information about a wartime incident featuring General Washington and the Comte de Grasse (much of this section is crossed out). May have been verifying information for the Reverend Doctor Gordon's history of the war (see GLC02437.03247). See GLC02437.03258 for a legible copy of the section describing this incident.

Download or read book Request for Payment from Henry Knox to Richard Sderstrm 20 April 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declares that he would oblige him if he would make a payment on the bill of exchange he owes Knox, within the present week.

Download or read book William Price to Henry Knox Regarding His Officer Commission 2 December 1786 written by William Price and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has been informed by Captain [perhaps Samuel] Jefferds that Knox has recommended him to the Massachusetts State Legislature for a lieutenancy in the artillery, for which he is thankful. However, if my accepting of a Lieutenancy should deprive me of my present Employment, I should wish to decline it. Wants to hold his rank in the Line of the Army, which he believes is a permanent appointment so long as I behave myself upright and during your pleasure. Leaves it, however, to Knox to decide.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington with Updates on Shays Rebellion 21 December 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to prevent the Court of Common Pleas from proceeding to business. It is probable that the seizing some of the insurgents at Middlesex occasioned a greater number of them to assemble at Worcester than otherwise would have assembled merely on Account of preventing the common Pleas. Adds that it appears that the government planned to bring the insurgents to action but was prevented by uncommonly deep snow. Declares, The commotions of Massachusetts have wrought prodigious changes in the minds of men in that State respecting the Powers of Government every body says they must be strengthned, and that unless this shall be effected, there is no Security for liberty or Property. Hopes to see Washington along with Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth in Philadelphia in a few days. Retained copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Davis Jr Concerning Purchases for the Army 18 July 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secretarially written and signed. Docket identifies it as a copy. Writes that he received Davis's request for certificates from the Commissioner of Army Accounts specifying the amounts due to John Childs and Samuel Chase. Encloses the certificates in the specified amounts, and asks that he send back receipts from Childs and Chase promptly.

Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of Treasury about Funding the Army 22 November 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked copy. Written from the War Office, likely in New York City during this period. Writes that his past agitations on behalf of payment for troops should convince them of his interest in providing for the public good. Believes that the defective compliance of most of the States with the requisitions of Congress has been the Sole cause which has prevented better payments. Therefore, has conferred with Mr. Robert Morris and Mr. Jeremiah Wadsworth in hopes that the public might derive substantial assistance from the great credit and monied influence of those gentlemen. Hopes that they might be influenced by the importance of the object, and its immediate connection with the welfare of the United States to enter into contracts for feeding, clothing, paying and transporting the troops for one year and to advance to the Treasurer of the United States the further sum of One thousand Dollars, on terms which are outlined in the enclosed documents [not present]. See GLC02437.03340 for related information.

Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Discussing Byrant s Pay for 1786 25 August 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Captain Bryant's pay for 1786. Lists the amounts and dates previously paid to Bryant and notes he will send the remaining [Dollar sign]130.00 owed to Bryant. Written from the War Office.

Download or read book William North to Henry Knox about Raising Troops 29 October 1786 written by William North and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, The people here smell a rat, that the Troops about to be raised are more for the insurgents than the Indians, however this makes no odds, every body seems to wish a strong government, & to believe the government can only be strengthened by an army. The requisition has been laid before the house & I suppose will pass without trouble, tho' I confess I know little about it- for a moment, I steped [sic] into the Gallery yesterday & heard a member say something about the Troops having only clothing & provisions, that the Western lands were an object worthy the attention of the soldiers, whom he supposed would think themselves well paid by going at the public expense to a country where each of them might furnish himself with a quantity of excellent land. I did not stay to hear any thing further on the Subject. I suppose they will raise their quota, & as to any thing more - Congress will take care, at least, it is their business to do it. Also mentions that the insurgents seem pitiful, though he has heard that Shay [Daniel Shays] is recruiting men in the country. Finally, relates the details of a recent meeting with the Governor.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette Discussing Foreign and Domestic Affairs William Knox and Pierre L Enfant s Debt 16 June 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Ward about Stores 15 December 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has received Ward's letter from last month. Thanks him for the information respecting the military stores. Relates that when he came into office, the stores were under the charge of Mr. [John] Stagg in Providence. Has always intended to move them to Springfield but the want of money has hitherto prevented - I supposed having never heard the contrary that he was faithful and trust worthy. If otherwise I beg you would inform me in confidence and I will request Colonel [likely Jeremiah] Olney or some other person, to take charge of them.

Download or read book Certificate of Financial Transaction Between Henry Knox Nathaniel Barrett and William Davis 6 May 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Receipt written by Knox and signed by him in text. Nathaniel Barrett signs at the close. Received of Henry Knox, a certificate No. 93.945. dated the sixth of May 1786, signed by John Peirce, Commissioner, and issued to Wm Davis, for one hundred & thirty four 16/90 Dollars, which I promise to deliver to Wm Davis Jun of Boston (accidents excepted). Docketed by Knox.

Download or read book William Duer to Henry Knox 22 December 1786 written by William Duer and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that Knox's note becomes due this day but the man from the Bank has not called with it, prevented I suppose by the weather- of course I can not send it to you till Monday- I now send you one hundred and Seventy seven Dollars in Bank Paper. Declares that he will send the balance Monday.