Download or read book Bill to William Knox for a Suit 4 July 1778 written by Benjamin Callender and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Total for a suit for William Knox is 9.10.0.
Download or read book Bill for Items Bought by William Knox 11 July 1778 written by James Bryant and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Receipt for items bought from W. & Jno. Molineux. Items purchased include knives, pocket books, clasps, and razors. Total came to 100.14.4.
Download or read book Bill for Paper Bought by William Knox 31 July 1778 written by and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Knox bought 54 reams of various kinds of paper from Thomas Cushing and Co. The total came to 240.10. Signed, pr John Amory Jnr.
Download or read book Bill to William Knox for Books 18 April 1778 written by Elisha Sigourney and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill for 39 slate memorandum books. The total was for 13.10. Sigourney signed the bill stating he received payment.
Download or read book Tax Bill for William Knox 1778 written by Francis Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tax bill is divided into state tax and town tax. The state tax includes: 2 poll tax, 1.13.6 house and land tax, 4.10.0 personal estate and faculty tax, for a total of 8.3.6. The town tax includes: 0.1.6 poll tax, 0.10.0 house and land tax, and 0.5.0 personal estate and faculty tax, for a total of 0.8.4. William owed 8.11.10 in total.
Download or read book Receipt for Dress Purchased by William Knox 27 July 1778 written by and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes that Knox paid Polly Eyres for making a riding dress and attiring gowns. The total came to 3.
Download or read book Bill for William Knox s Regimental Uniform 2 July 1777 written by John Maud and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maud billed William Knox for his regimental suit. The total cost was 7.3.9. Bill includes costs for thread, silk, buttons, hooks, eyes, canvas, and labor for tailoring. Signed by Maud that he received payment.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Including a Duplicate Report on the Battle of Monmouth 5 July 1778 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs his brother that he wrote a previous letter discussing the Battle of Monmouth (refer to GLC02437.00714). Writes, I had particular reasons for not writing you a circumstantial [account] as General Lee who commanded the advanced parties has been accus'd of disobedience of orders in not attacking the Enemy and for retreating from before them- he is now on his trial upon the charges. Encloses a duplicate account of what he previously wrote on the battle and asks William not to publish it, noting that George Washington's letter to Congress will carry the most true and just account. Asks William to procure two Newfoundland dogs for another person whose name is illegible. Reports that on the previous day, George Washington gathered the army in two lines (that were two miles long) to celebrate Independence Day. Writes, The reputation and the Credit acquired [text loss] Artillery in the battle of Monmouth will do them & me lasting honor. Plans to see Lucy and their daughter, also named Lucy, the following day. Comments that when he and his wife went to Philadelphia after the British evacuation, the stench of the city prevented them from staying longer.
Download or read book Receipt for the Purchase of a Chaise by William Knox 27 July 1778 written by and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes that William Knox bought and paid for a chaise and harness. He paid 175.10.
Download or read book Bill for William Knox s Purchase of Clothes from Benjamin Callender 15 September 1778 written by Benjamin Callender and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Payment for Callender making jacket and breeches. Knox was also charged for silk thread and buttons. The total was 6.
Download or read book Journal of William Knox 26th December 1777 to 22nd January 1778 26 December 1777 22 January 1778 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diary covers a variety of subjects, listed by date, including a report of General William Smallwood's capture of a British brig in Wilmington, Delaware, local observations (including Moravian customs), the amount of snowfall, merchant shops, dining with Clinton, etc. Includes travels through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York. Prior to setting out on this journey, William had been staying with his brother Henry Knox at the Valley Forge encampment. Year inferred from content.
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Military Actions and the Mustering of Militia 24 July 1776 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a British ship that was captured near an American fort at Nantasket, Massachusetts. The vessel had come from Ireland to support General William Howe's army and had mistakenly thought the British were still in Boston. Tells a detailed story about how the Committee of Correspondence and Safety ordered every man between sixteen and sixty to gather with full military accoutrements and drafted thirty-two of them to join the invasion of Canada. Many men ran away but the draft was eventually made by offering larger bounties. The debacle caused some to call for the removal of John Brown, the chairman of the Committee. Also discusses the activities of his company, commanded by Henry Jackson, at the event. Notes that there is no other news, business has been slow, and that the town has been made exceedingly dull with the smallpox.
Download or read book Receipt of Transactions of William Knox 12 September 1778 written by Martin Brimmer and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists transactions of William Knox.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox with News of Lucy 4 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes that Lucy Knox and others have gone to Fairfield, Connecticut, away from potential fighting in New York. Indicates that he gave Colonel David Mason a draft for fifty dollars to be paid by William (see GLC02437.00358). Asks William to write fully & frequently. Alluding to the impending battle in New York comments that You may expect something great before long.
Download or read book Bill for Purchases of Cloth Silk and Shoes Bought by William Knox 20 October 1778 written by Jonas Clark and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill for purchases by William Knox from Wm & Jno Molineux. William bought super fine broad cloth, silk hose, and shoes. The total came to 46.10. It is noted that Knox paid for the goods and signed by Jonas Clark, who seems to be an agent for the Molineuxs.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Military and Naval Operations 13 August 1778 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chastises William, his brother, for not writing more frequently. Mentions a military operation planned against Newport to take place in conjunction with the arrival of a French fleet led by the Comte D'Estaing. Instructs William to inform [James] Bowdoin's family that John Temple, British Consul General, has arrived at New York. Reports that a fire in New York City has destroyed between 80 and 100 houses. Encloses some letters for Colonel Sears in Newport. Regarding the planned military and naval operation, writes, I hope sincerely that Rhode Island may fall into our hands first. The Events at Newport will determine the further operations of the Army. Relates that his wife Lucy received a letter from her brother, possibly Thomas Flucker, informing her of the family's welfare (the Fluckers, as Loyalists, left America for England during the Revolutionary War). A note on page four discusses correspondence between Mrs. [Knox?] and Mr. Smith.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Military and Business Matters 5 October 1778 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written at Fredericksburgh. Comments on the arrival of (the privateer) General Arnold's prize. Thinks the British will leave the United States to secure their possessions elsewhere, noting that an attempt to capture the French fleet at Boston rests on too many uncertainties for the British. Recently received news that the French captured the island of Dominica, which Knox refers to as Dominico. Also reports that France sent 4,000 men to take Jamaica. Comments that the British have taken cattle and forage in New Jersey, and surprised [Colonel George] Baylor's regiment, wounding Baylor (this battle is referred to as the Baylor Massacre, 28 September 1778). Writes, But should the Enemy contrary to my reasonings, conjectures & conclusions be so insane as to push to Boston, you may rely I shall give you the earliest notice- But rest easy on this head. Discusses a business matter handled by William related to Henry's mortgage and estate. Also mentions an unspecified petition. Contains several notes written in a different hand throughout text. Minor text loss from seal. Mentions that Lucy and her baby, possibly their daughter Lucy, are both well. On page four, Knox reports that General Benjamin Lincoln will soon take command in Charleston South Carolina.
