Download or read book Henry Knox to Daniel Parker about Lack of Provisions 23 December 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 lack of provisions for the troops at West Point, stating [t]here are not more provision at this place than will serve the troops to the end of the month, and I much doubt whether it will last so long ... Request that Parker supplies the post with supplies as soon as possible.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Daniel Parker Regarding Military Movements and the Provision of Supplied 29 December 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: Knox, commander of West Point, reports that about [ninety] men will be stationed in New York probably the greatest part of the Winter. Asks whether Parker, a contractor who furnished supplies for troops, will provide supplies for these men.
Download or read book Daniel Parker to Henry Knox Informing Him that He Will Continue to Supply the Army with Provisions Until the Following May 6 January 1784 written by Daniel Parker and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parker, of Daniel Parker & Co., informs Knox that the Superintendent of Finance (Robert Morris) has extended the contract with Parker's firm. Thus, Parker will continue to supply the army with provisions until the following May. Encloses a copy of the contract (not included).
Download or read book Letter to Henry Knox from Daniel Parker Discussing the Finishing of Some Business 13 September 1783 written by Daniel Parker and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses finishing up some unnamed business.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Daniel Parker Discussing a Business Arrangement 8 September 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: Major General Henry Knox discusses a business arrangement, with Parker (of Daniel Parker & Company). Informs Parker that [Samuel] Shaw will make an application to you in my behalf... there are several circumstances of your character which have induced me to commit myself to you, in preference to others upon whom I might be supposed to have a better claim for assistance. Discusses his financial resources, along with his plans to return to Boston after he leaves West Point.
Download or read book Henry Knox to D Parker Co about Provisions for Troops at Fort Schulyer 18 December 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 the company that troops will be at Fort Schuyler and that they need provisions. Gives instructions regarding the provisions and method of payment. Directs the company to arrange payment with the Superintendent of Finance.
Download or read book Henry Knox s Account with Daniel Parker 14 August 1783 written by Royal Flint 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 Daniel Parker Asking Him to Continue Furnishing Supplies to Troops 21 March 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox negotiates with Parker, of Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that supplied Continental troops with provisions. Hopes Parker will continue to furnish supplies to troops, although Congress has not informed Parker or Knox of a contract renewal. Refers to Mr. Morris, who has been in charge of paying Parker (possibly Robert Morris, Superintendent of Finance).
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Elderkin Regarding Supplies and Raitons for the Military 31 December 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: Knox writes to Elderkin, magazine keeper for Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that furnished supplies for troops. Relates that his contract with Parker has nearly expired and no measure has been taken for its renewal. Orders Elderkin to deliver a large number of rations to the present issuing commissary at West Point.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Clinton about Lack of Provisions for Men in Fort Schulyer 24 December 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 arrangements for provisions for the men stationed in the Albany/Fort Schuyler area noting they are running low on supplies. Says if greater numbers are needed appropriate arrangements for provisions will be necessary. Requests Clinton send word of what his wishes are.
Download or read book Daniel Parker to Henry Knox Reporting on the Sale of Alcohol to Troops and Subsequent Disorder 2 March 1783 written by Daniel Parker and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that they have received information that Liquors have been sold to the Troops in the Garrison of W'Point, by our agents, in such manner as tends to the Disorder of that Garrison ... States that they will attend to the matter and give orders to strictly attend to the regulations of the garrison. Noted as written at the Contractor's Office.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Morris Discussing the Contract Between Congress and Daniel Parker Co 24 March 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes to Morris, Superintendent of Finance. Discusses the contract between Congress and Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that provided troops with supplies. Expresses hope that Morris (and Congress) will extend the contract after May.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Daniel Parker Regarding a Friend who Had Planned to Gain Passage on Parker s Ship 8 January 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox encloses a letter (not included) for Parker, of Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that supplied troops with provisions. Writes that the enclosure proves the agonizing state of mind of my dear friend... who had planned to gain passage on Parker's ship. Asks Parker to keep the door open for him until three or four days previous to the vessells sailing. Location inferred.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Edward Grant Regarding the States of His Account with Daniel Parker Co 9 January 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes to Grant, who was in charge of supplying West Point with provisions (refer to GLC02437.02921). Discusses the state of his account with Daniel Parker & Co., a contractor who supplied provisions to the army.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Unknown Asking for Provisions and Commenting on War Office Move to Annapolis 8 December 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: Asks for provisions for the troops and mentions the War Office's move (with Congress) to Annapolis, Maryland.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Parker Duer about the Sickness in the Garrison and Requests Meat 27 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: Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to business partners William Duer and Daniel Parker: A very considerable part of the Garrison, upwards of two hundred, are at this time sick with the measles and there are more to have them,- In this situation, fresh meat is absolutely essential to their well being- Requests beef, veal, mutton, or other small meats, to be sent to West Point immediately.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering Regarding the Ordering of Provisions 31 December 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: Knox informs Pickering, Quartermaster General, that the contract for obtaining provisions for West Point has expired without definite renewal. Knox therefore ordered a large amount of provisions on the account of the United States. Instructs Pickering to assist William Bell, the issuing commissary at West Point, in transporting the provisions and other duties.
