Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Discussing the Distribution of Artillery in American Garrisons 16 August 1783 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the distribution of artillery at American garrisons, now that most hostilities have ceased. Written at Head Quarters. Washington's signature clipped.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Military Artificers and the Importance of Arsenals 8 June 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 a lack of artificers and the importance of the arsenals and magazines for the artillery and any other branch of the military. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding Situation of the Westward and Requesting Further Orders 27 August 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: Informs Washington he sent him a post concerning Captain Farley's confirmation of the ill success of the Baron Steubens Mission. Says it appears they will not have possession of the Westward this fall and request Washington's final order concerning the detachment and artillery there. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that He Will Procure Wood for the Garrison at West Point 15 October 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: Informs General George Washington that he shall set to work to procure...wood for the Garrison who will probably return here During the winter. Suggests someone whose term of service will soon expire to be in charge of receiving the discharges. Estimates more than five hundred such men on the returns, but states that they are unlikely to get more than three hundred and fifty working men. They have found a place where the wood may be easily attained. The men will bring it to the foot of the mountain, and from thence it will be transported by teams if they can be procured. Goes on to discuss discharges and promotions. Encloses returns of the troops and clothing. States that the men need clothing as they only have uniforms and other clothing from last spring. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis in a crest and a crown over lettering. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Concerning the Movement of Artillery 5 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: Discusses working with General Philip Schuyler to arrange to have artillery seized from the British earlier in the year forwarded from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Describes the garrison at Ticonderoga as weak and the Conveyance from the fort to the landing so indifferent & the passage across the lake so precarious that I am afraid it will be ten days at least before I can get them on this side the lake. Mentions potential problems with the sledding. Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. Knox's retained working draft. Docket is written in Knox's hand.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Leaving Some Cannon at Niagara 15 August 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 the possibility of leaving some cannon at Niagara and how to best arrange them. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Provision of Artillery and the Capture of Montreal 27 November 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: A highly detailed letter in which Knox reports on his efforts to obtain ordnance in New York City for the Continental Army in Cambridge. Discusses similar, unsuccessful activities in regard to the activities of a man named Colonel Read, and his problems with the committee sitting during the recess of the Second Continental Congress, possibly the Second Provincial Congress, which met in New York in late 1775 or the Committee of Safety. Reports Colonel Alexander McDougall's promise to exert his influence on the committee and have them send munitions to Cambridge immediately. Seeks permission to have McDougall arrange for some artillery pieces to be cast at a New York foundry. Informs Washington that he will leave for Fort Ticonderoga the following day, and expresses worries about the size of artillery he will be able to transport. Relays detailed news from Robert Livingston about the easy American victory at Montreal on 13 November 1775 that Knox believes has not reached Washington yet. Asks Washington to order Lieutenant Colonel William Burbeck to build carriages for the new artillery pieces. Has sketch of an unnamed fort on verso. Knox's retained working draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Cannon 6 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: Informs General Washington that he has received the cannons for the Count de Grasse and makes plans for their further transport. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing the Transport of Captured British Artillery from Fort Ticonderoga 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: Discusses activities relating to the transport of artillery captured from the British at Fort Ticonderoga earlier that year. Comments on difficulties of getting the ordnance over Lake George. Mentions that he has obtained sleds and oxen. He will use the oxen to drag the artillery to Springfield, where he will get new animals to drag them the rest of the way to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Explains the route and speculates on potential for either progress or hardship. Expects to arrive in Cambridge in 16-17 days. Sends an inventory of the artillery from Ticonderoga and the pieces requested from Colonel Alexander McDougall in New York (not included). Explains arrangements with McDougall and seeks Washington's approval for them (see GLC02437.00220; also GLC02437.00212). Discusses activities in Canada in regard to Colonel Benedict Arnold and British Colonel Allan McLean. Closes by noting that he believes General Richard Montgomery is in possession of Quebec. [Knox was wrong about this.] Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. Knox's retained working draft. Docket is written in another hand.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing the Earnings of Commissioned and Noncommissioned Officers 16 April 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 the earnings of commissioned officers and the feelings of uneasiness among noncommissioned officers due to unequal payment. Suggests discharging noncommissioned officers as soon as possible under the pretext that it is being done so that they can attend to their farms in the present season... Retained copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Artillery Artificers 14 May 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates that the artillery artificers are preparing supplies and will be ready to march whenever General Washington thinks it is the right time; Knox imagines it will be after 1 June. Explains that he will be leaving today for Burlington and expects to stay there for three or four days before proceeding to headquarters. Describes Mrs. Knox's travel plans as well.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Artillery 10 March 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Refers to a letter he received from Colonel Franois-Marie, comte d'Aboville (see GLC02437.01365), who commands French artillery in Virginia. Aboville mentions 14 artillery cannon belonging to the State of Virginia which do not have carriages or ammunition and are in poor repair. Argues that these cannons would not be useful to Virginia, since they could not repair or equip them, but that the United States forces are in dire need of cannon for an artillery battery and could make them serviceable. Encourages General Washington to pursue a trade with the State of Virginia and give them small arms, or something similar, in exchange, or else to purchase or borrow the cannon from Virginia. Adds that he should obtain them quickly and bring them to Burlington for the ensuing campaign.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Behavior of the Soldiers 14 May 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: Declares, The soldiers of the regiments of this garrison have been tolerably quiet until last night, when the behaviour of most or all of the regiments was totally repugnant to discipline, & in many instances highly mutinous... the rioters appeared to have no particular object in view... Offers to take the responsibility of granting officers' furlough requests, if Washington thinks it appropriate. Knox' retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Explaining Delays in Transporting Artillery 5 January 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: Explains delays in transporting the artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts caused by the lack of snow on the ground and ice on the Hudson River. He realizes the importance of the transport and explains plans for moving forward. Also mentions that he has sent another list of the artillery being moved (not included). Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Preparations for the Battle of Yorktown 24 August 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Account of ordnance attached to the American Army. Includes two lists: Field Artillery and For a Siege. The siege being prepared for was the Battle of Yorktown, which began the following month. Written at a Park of Artillery. With closing and Knox's signature (written along the margin) in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

Download or read book Orders to Procure Artillery from George Washington to Henry Knox 16 November 1775 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1775 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington, Commander in Chief of Continental forces, orders Knox to examine the state of Continental artillery. Instructs Knox to travel to New York City and Ticonderoga, and even to Quebec if necessary, to procure necessary artillery articles. Allows [dollar sign] 1000 for Knox's expenses. Postscript, Endeavour to procure what Flints you can is in Washington's hand.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Gathering Ammunition 8 June 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to a letter he received from Washington on the same day. Refers to another letter Washington enclosed, from General [Ezekiel] Cornell. Cornell's letter referred to lead and cartridge expected to arrive from Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. Further discusses gathering ammunition from other states, noting the demands from the southward and westward so great as to claim the utmost economy... Notes that General Duportail applied to the Quartermaster General for [artillery gun] platforms. Knox's retained draft.