Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on Financial Matters 3 July 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: Later copy. Marked Private. Letter from Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Reports that the Massachusetts line has determined to apply to the state for its backpay. Says It would be useless to detail the reasons why such a settlement would be preferable to a continental one. Says it is probable that Massachusetts may decline to account for the officers subsistence, if so it must be brought before Congress.

Download or read book Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox on Financial Matters 29 June 1782 written by Benjamin Lincoln and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, Since my return my dear Sir I have found great difficulty in renewing our obligation at the bank I have at last by ye [the?] aid of our mutual friend Mr. Osgood obtained a farther credit (by giving a new obligation & paying the interest) of thirty days. I am under the painful necessity therefore of giving you the information & of soliciting your attention to the matter. Had I the money you would not have heard from me on the subject unless to inform you that the debt was discharged - I am particularly embarrassed at this time as prior to your receiving the money I drew for two other friends for both of which I have been obliged to advance the money.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on the Subject of His Financial Position 17 July 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:

Download or read book Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox Concerning Personal Finances 15 July 1782 written by Benjamin Lincoln and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Incomplete Letter from Henry Knox to Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln Discussing Financial Matters 3 July 1804 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1804 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsigned, and likely incomplete, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he is grateful to Jackson and Lincoln and wants to relieve them of their endorsements of his notes. Discusses financial arrangements with Mr. [Christopher] Gore and Mr. [Benjamin] Carpenter. Touches on a variety of other financial matters and includes calculations as well.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Officers Expenses 1 September 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: Knox writes to Lincoln, Secretary of War. Writes, His Excellency the commander in chief has stationed me at this post, which in addition to its natural embarrassments, is attended with much greater expenses than my purse can admit. Notes that Congress arranged for extra compensation for General Alexander McDougall, a previous commander at West Point. Asks Lincoln to provide a similar arrangement for him. If this is beyond the reach of Lincoln's powers, requests that Lincoln consult Mr. Morris (possibly Gouverneur Morris, assistant superintendent of finance). How my dear sir is the relief to (arise) if that payment shall be postponed, to a day which hope can be scarcely reached?

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on Financial Matters 9 February 1800 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1800 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox tells Lincoln that he has paid on Gorhams execution 2000 Dollars, independent of the Sheriffs fees. Knox appropriated an additional [Dollar sign]1800 to be raised and paid to Lincoln. Knox says it would not have been difficult for Lincoln's friends to get that sum from one of the banks, renewable for the period. Knox will send the articles engaged as soon as the weather improves.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Lincoln s Orders and Political Matters 15 July 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:

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding a Contract for Boxes 13 July 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: Marked copy. Writes, The bearer of this is a Mr. [Burnet] who is connected with some person who contracted in 1779 for [Cartridge] boxes. I do not remember exactly the circumstances, but generally that Mr. Ruddock was directed by the board of War in the first instance to make the contract & that specimens were approved by me.

Download or read book Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox on a Financial Note 14 August 1798 written by Benjamin Lincoln and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that he has signed the enclosed notes (not included).

Download or read book Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox on the Subject of Officers Pay 26 August 1782 written by Benjamin Lincoln and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Jeremiah Freeman s Pay 8 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: Writes to General Lincoln, the Secretary at War, on behalf of Captain Jeremiah Freeman, an officer of Artillery who is attached to an independent company. He is trying to obtain fair pay through Congress's resolve, but because of his attachment to an independent company, he is not receiving the deserved pay. Testifies to Freeman's service record and asks General Lincoln to take an interest in the case and see that Freeman get paid appropriately.

Download or read book Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox with a Plan to Improve Their Financial Position 20 September 1804 written by Benjamin Lincoln and published by . This book was released on 1804 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions that their affairs have remained unsettled for a long time, and he cannot bear for them to be unsettled any longer. Provides suggestions for how they might arrange their financial matters.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Replying to His Questions about Peace and Arguing for Proper Compensation for Soldiers 19 August 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:

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Problems with Laboratories and the Commissary 16 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: Writes again about problems he is having with laboratories and the Commissary, Mr. [Richard] Frothingham. Emphasizes the need for some payment, especially for the officers: a little money now would be of much more service than a great deal in future. [Y]our Joseph is likely Joseph Nourse. See GLC02437.01413 for a related letter.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing Their Business Affairs 25 December 1799 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1799 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox discusses with Lincoln matters concerning their business affairs. He tells Lincoln that Henry Jackson is having a difficult time advancing anything, and he asks Lincoln that he not bring any action against Jackson, as it will have a most pernicious [effect]. Knox says he will try to get Lincoln the money by mid-summer. Knox goes on to talk about other related matters and offers ideas about how to best deal with associates who are requesting money or who are not paying up.

Download or read book Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox Informing Knox of Knox s Appointment as Major general 7 April 1782 written by Benjamin Lincoln and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to inform Knox of Knox's appointment to Major General, and describes the details of his appointment.