Download or read book Henry Knox to Bennett Wheeler about Appointment of the Naval Officer of Providence 14 August 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secretary of War Knox responds to a claim Wheeler made to Knox in a previous letter that the present naval officer of Providence had obtained this office through the influence of the mechanics of Providence. Knox insists no one had reason or authority from me to report such a matter.
Download or read book Henry Knox Congratulates Samuel Smith on His Secretary of Navy Appointment and Recommends Henry Jackson as Naval Agent 15 April 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congratulates Smith on his appointment as Secretary of Navy. Recommends his friend Henry Jackson be appointed to the office of Naval Agent. Describes Jackson's background and notes his contribution to the war (Revolutionary War).
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Matters Regarding the Navy 24 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: Acknowledges receipt of a letter William wrote 14 August 1778. Notes that his wife Lucy would also reply to William, but Shaw has not provided her with pens (possibly referring to his aide-de-camp, Samuel Shaw). Refers to a naval battle near Newport, Rhode Island between the fleets of the Comte D'Estaing and British General William Howe. Mentions the violent storm that thwarted the battle, noting that the success of American General John Sullivan, on land in Rhode Island, depends largely on D'Estaing's success (there was no decisive winner in the naval battle, and after the storm D'Estaing sailed for Boston). Reports that British Admiral Augustus Keppel has taken two French frigates. Discusses other matters pertaining to the navy. In closing, remarks, As I wrote you before our operations will depend in a good measure on the success or non success of the Rhode Island affair ...
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 George Washington about Officer Appointments 27 March 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: Discusses the appointment of officers in the artillery, complaining that there are no established principles for governing such appointments. That the greatest caution should be observed in making the appointments I would humbly propose that they should originate with the Colonels of the regiments... Also discusses promotion within the artillery. Writes, regarding promotion of an individual State, If your Excellency should view this matter in the same point of light I beg you would be pleas'd to make such a representation to Congress as may prevent the evils apprehende'd. Body of letter is in Knox's hand with close and signature in hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Sherburne about His Non appointment by the President 30 June 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Colonel Sherburne, I am unable to inform you of the motives which [induced] the President of the United States to nominate the persons he did to the service for officers in the customs at Newport. Assures Sherburne that although he was passed up for the position, he still retains high standing in the President's mind.
Download or read book LS 1786 August 10 Providence to Henry Knox Secretary at War written by William Barton and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acknowledges receipt of the elegant sword presented by Congress for his capture of General Prescott in 1777. Copy.
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about His Travels 9 August 1790 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Knox writes Secretary of War Henry Knox about his travels through Newburyport and Salem, Massachusetts. Reports that his friends Mr. Jonathan Jackson and Mr. George Cabot have welcomed him and introduced him to characters most calculated to forward my views to the eastward of this Town. Adds that his return will be delayed by a day due to the trip he took through Newburyport and Salem. Plans on returning via Newport, Rhode Island, for two reasons, first, that my stay at Providence was too short for me to make any arrangements satisfactorily in passing through, and the second is the shaking that a four days passage would give me in taking the stage. Discusses more travel plans.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Jefferson Recommends Henry Jackson as Naval Agent to Thomas Jefferson 29 March 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recommends Henry Jackson for the appointment to the office of Naval Agent (possibly the Secretary of Navy). Lists Jackson's qualifications, including his supervision of the construction of the USS Constitution, and describes Jackson as being competent in all respects to execute the duties of the station cannot be questioned with propriety. Marked as private.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Blair 11 August 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secretary of War Knox confirms receipt of a letter Blair sent him on 6 August. Knox informs him he will promote your views but believes that now is not the best time to agitate the point. Instead, will save the issue for the next session when we shall all be on the spot together.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Giving Him Instructions If There is an Attack on Boston 31 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: Again chastises William for his neglect in writing. Refers to the naval battle between the Comte D'Estaing and British General William Howe's fleet near Newport, Rhode Island. Observes that D'Estaing's departure for Boston will oblige American General John Sullivan to end his attack of Aquidneck Island. Comments that General Henry Clinton is on his way to reinforce the British at Rhode Island. Suggests that Lord John Byron, also sent to reinforce Howe, may give Howe's fleet superiority over Sullivan (Howe received no help from Byron, whose fleet had been damaged in a gale). Gives William instructions should Howe, Byron, and Clinton attempt to attack Boston, urging him to keep his conjectures secret. Some text loss on page three. In a post script, mentions his daughter and wife, both named Lucy.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Government Appointments 13 August 1789 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses his disappointment with apparently not receiving a government position, but knows that Knox did everything in his power to help. Would prefer, if possible, to be appointed in the Revenue department. Comments on the appointment of General [Benjamin] Lincoln and of Mr. Lovell. Mentions the severely hot weather they have recently experienced in Boston, and sends his love to Mrs. Knox and the rest of the family.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Lincoln s Appointment as Collector to the Port of Boston 4 August 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: Later copy. Letter reads, Although I do not conceive the office of Collector to the Port of Boston adequate to the merits of my friend, yet as it is the best thing that can be offered at present, I sincerely congratulate you on the appointment.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington He Has Accepted the Role of Secretary at War and Other Business Matters 24 March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests a certificate from Washington for Winthrop Sargent, who Knox describes as really clever and... an excellent artillery officer. Promises to procure limestone when the weather improves. Discusses Washington's refusal of a gift from the Legislature of Virginia. States, My jealousy for your fame is so high, that I should prefer seeing you cincinnatus like, following your plow rather than accepting the least pecuniary reward for services, which fairly challenge the approbation of posterity, but thank the supreme God, you are happily placed above the necessity of receiving any assistance. Suggests the money should instead go to the maintenance of the widows, and the support and education of the orphans of those men of their own line... Reports that he accepted the appointment of Secretary at War, noting From the habits imbibed during the War, and from the opinion of my friends, that I should make but an indifferent trader, I thought upon mature consideration that it was well to accept it... Complains of the position's low salary ([Dollar sign]2450 per year), discussing his relatively precarious financial state. Text extends into the margins of pages two and three. Knox's retained draft.
Download or read book Henry Knox to James McHenry about McHenry s Appointment as Secretary of War and an Injured Officer 14 April 1796 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses McHenry's recent appointment to Secretary of War. Comments that McHenry accepted the position from a patriotic sense of duty. Also appears to also discuss an injured officer from the war and the pay the officer should receive. Letter is likely a draft.
Download or read book Henry Sherburne to Henry Knox about Government Appointments and His Lack Of 17 June 1790 written by Henry Sherburne and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses appointments made by the President to various positions. Asks Knox reason of my being totally neglected; perhaps it might have been from Misrepresentation made to the President. Informs Knox that Rhode Island's senators will be arriving in New York soon and describes them: Mr Stanton you'l [sic] find to be a man highly tinctured with anti principles, and filled with the most exalted [Ideas] of the Landholders - consequence, - but as he is a man of much Modesty & Condecension [sic], I flatter myself he will do (after spending some time with you) right. Mr Foster will do all in his power to promote the Interest of the Union, with a proviso, that he does not deviate from any of the determined plans of his Brother Fenner our present Governor, by whoes [sic] Influence he obtained his appointment. This Gentleman possesses a good heart, has genuine Federal sentiment, a full share of sensibility, and is a man of Liberal education. Stamped Newport. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Oliver Wolcott Recommending Henry Jackson to the Naval Department 27 May 1798 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes a recommendation for his friend Henry Jackson to the Naval department. Noted as a copy. Written at a later date.
