Download or read book Henry Knox to Ebenezer Dunton with Instructions 4 March 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: Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Provides extensive instructions to Dunton, for when he arrives back in Maine, to continue building projects he left behind at the end of the previous fall. The project seems to specifically be two build two houses on the St. Georges River. Marked copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Ebenezer Dunton about Boards Delivery 20 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: Large amount of text loss in the upper left corner of page 1 and upper right corner of page 2. Explains that boards will be delivered at St. Georges (likely in Maine) so that Dunton can continue building the fences and stables at Knox's estate. Provides him with some further instructions, in case the work is completed before Knox arrives the following month.

Download or read book Ebenezer Dunton to Henry Knox about a Dispute Between Himself and a Mr Parsons Regarding Living Arrangements 16 May 1796 written by Ebenezer Dunton and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Place written is illegible. Dunton, one of Knox's employees in the Waldo patent lands in Maine, writes about a dispute between himself and a Mr. Parsons regarding living arrangements. Both Dunton's and Parsons's families are sharing one unfinished house. Parsons is currently out of town, but Dunton begs that when he returns, Knox relocate Parsons to an empty schoolhouse nearby.

Download or read book Henry Knox to the Carpenter Ebenezer Dunton about Window Alterations and Materials for the House 14 April 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the alterations he requested to be made to the windows of his new house. Informs Dunton to skip the alterations, saying, I am not obstinate and therefore I give up my opinion to your judgment - but I pray you to have everything in true proportion. Tells Mr. Dunton to use the most durable and cheapest material on the basement. Provides further instructions on what materials to use on the rest of the house. A piece of the letter is missing.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Ebenezer Dunton Ordering Building Materials 12 13 November 1795 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Places an order for 1500 feet of pine planks, among other items.

Download or read book Ebenezer Dunton to Henry Knox about House Construction 3 April 1794 written by Ebenezer Dunton and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that the alteration of a window will be attended with a considerable expence; as the windows are all finished & glazed, and the window frames are also finished with all the work that is to go inside which must consequently be thrown away if in case this alteration is put in execution ... Also states that he already had the curtains and sashes made to fit the specifications of the windows listed in the last plan and suggests a way to adjust the height of the windows so they match. Continues to comment and make suggestions about the windows and doors. Watermarked Budgen.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Discussing Future Financial Prospects and Shipping and Trade Interests in Europe and India 2 November 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: Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Received his last letter as well as the money enclosed. Discusses his future financial prospects. Thanks Jackson for his offer to help Knox pay off any and all of his debts. Believes he will be able to have financial security in his old age. Discusses shipping and trade interests in Europe and India, relating to his attempts to sell lumber abroad. Mentions that he owes money to his carpenter, Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Ebenezer Stevens with Instructions to Gather Men at New Windsor 3 July 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: Gives Lieutenant Colonel Stevens specific instructions for organizing and gathering men and weapons at New Windsor, Peekskill, and West Point, New York. From the frequent communications to you of my intentions & desires, you will be able to execute the business with precision. Refers to the preparations being made by other officers in the vicinity. Reports that final orders may be expected the following day. Contains some mathematical figures on page four.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Ebenezer Stevens with Transport and Ammunition Instructions 11 July 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: Gives Colonel Stevens instructions regarding the transportation of ammunition and stores. Discusses moving the artillery park and gathering ordnance and stores to be moved with the army. Mentions Richard Frothingham, a commissary, who will assist with moving the stores. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).

Download or read book Note from Ebenezer Stevens to Henry Knox Updating Him as to the Equipment of His Regiment 16 March 1776 written by Ebenezer Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes that the men are supplied with small arms and requests carbines for the officers. Stevens had recently been appointed a captain in Knox's regiment of artillery. The British evacuated Boston the day after this letter was written.

Download or read book Ebenezer Stevens to Henry Knox about His Plans to Move 13 July 1781 written by Ebenezer Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel Stevens plans to soon sail from his present location, bound for Kings Ferry, New York. Has endeavored to fulfill Knox's instructions in Knox's absence (Stevens possibly writes from New Windsor, New York). Notes that the arms available to his men at present are rusty and dirty, and expresses reluctance to march with these. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

Download or read book Request from Ebenezer Stevens to Henry Knox for Knox to Pardon Two Men Due to be Executed 2 February 1783 written by Ebenezer Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Request for the pardon of two men under confinement and sentenced to be executed.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Workmen on His House the Cost and Knox s Son s Progress 13 April 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports Mr. Robinson, Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton, Mr. [Henry] Simpson, and several laborers have set sail for St. George's [House]. Informs Knox he sent Mr. [Thomas] Vose a new ox cart and Mr. Vose expects the workmen to keep two teams in constant employ. Provides information on salaries paid for the construction of Knox's house. Also, mentions invoices totaling [Dollar sign]400 for materials. Warns Knox his house will cost twice the amount of what he expects. Relays a story about the construction of a theater costing twice the estimated amount. Discusses the performance of Henry Jackson Knox, the son of Henry Knox. Notes they should purchase Henry Jackson Knox a flute.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Ebenezer Stevens about Army Movement Towards Yorktown 1 September 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: Instructs on facilitating movement on the Washington-Rochambeau route southward toward Yorktown. Stevens is to head toward Christiana Bridge with Colonel John Lamb's regiment, and then on to Head of Elk. Stevens was commanding officer of an artillery regiment in the Continental Army.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Ebenezer Sprout about the Crimes of Israel Honeywell 19 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:

Download or read book Ebenezer Stevens to Henry Knox 14 December 1781 written by Ebenezer Stevens and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Knox for forwarding a letter from Robert Morris to David Rhea; he forwarded it on, but as Mr. Rhea was traveling, had not yet received a reply. Promises to send a reply to Knox when he gets one. Relates that his troops only have three days of rations left so he sent someone to Philadelphia to get more. Comments that the people in Burlington (most likely Burlington, New Jersey) are so dispirited that he cannot get supplies from them without the warrant of a Magistrate & the bayonet to enforce it. Relates that the artificers need timber and he was asked by Col. Nelson, the state quartermaster, to procure his Excellency's warrant for the purpose.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Possible British War House Alterations and the Massachusetts Governor Election 8 April 1794 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the possibility of war with the British. States while he hopes war is avoidable, the British should be held accountable for the depredation done to their property. Reports Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton says the alterations Knox requested to the windows is too difficult and costly to complete. Mentions Mr. [Thomas] Simpson and Mr. Robinson will be heading towards [St. George's House]. Informs Knox you may calculate before this reach's you that the Corner Stone of this Immense Edifice will be laid. Clarifies what type of material and hardware to use on Knox's house. Discusses the election (1794 Governor race in Boston, Massachusetts) between [William] Cushing and [Samuel] Adams.