Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Recruiting in Philadelphia 16 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: Written and initialed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, Capt. [Thomas] Machin is desirous of going to Philadelphia for a few days, to transact some business relative to the recruiting service for this State. If his absence for a short time will not interfere with his trial and your Excellency has no objection, I would recommend him for the indulgence requested.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing a Building Project 16 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: Discusses the difficulty of a building project on Constitution Island, possibly an ordnance magazine and barracks. Encloses a representation from Major Chevalier de Villefranche, involved in the construction project. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding Repairs of Arms 7 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: Mentions that he has received General Washington's letter of 5 September, regarding repairs of arms. Declares that each brigade's own armorers have been performing the repairs to the best of their ability, and that that is the only option, since there is not one hired armorer in the Army of the United States. Your Excellncy must have been misinformed with respect to any armorers at this post, as there are none here. Explains that brigades have traveling forges consisting of borax and salt, and that they can be sent to Verplanks Point. Has sent someone to Philadelphia to purchase borax on credit and expects it to arrive soon. Reports that he has asked General [Benjamin] Lincoln to provide armorers to the West Point garrison; at first, Lincoln responded that they could not afford to pay them, but then asked about the propriety of employing German prisoners who were armorers and wanted their freedom (see GLC02437.01546). Knox believes this is a bad idea, but wants to know Washington's opinion. Lastly discusses the matter of a Captain of the York Levies, who has been punished more harshly than necessary for a misdeed. Knox would like to release him but asks Washington's opinion because he has been consulted on the matter before.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Provisions at West Point 11 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: Discusses problems with the issuance of provisions at West Point. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Former Women and Children Prisoners of Native Americans in Need of Assistance 22 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:

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Death of His Son 10 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: Informs Washington of the death of his infant son, Washington's godson. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Meeting with the Enemy 3 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: Has received his recent letter directed to himself and General [Andrew] McDougall. Declares that for his own part, he is perfectly ready to do what General Washington would like him to do, including meeting the Gentlemen from the enemy on the 16th or 18th of September. Mentions that they will need to prepare accommodations and provisions for the meeting. Says that General McDougall seems to decline the commission for reasons which Major [likely Hodjiah] Baylies will give to General Washington.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on Military News and Orders 3 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: Knox, Commander at West Point, confirms receipt of a letter from Washington in which Washington ordered a suspension of the troops and stores destined to the Western posts. Reports that there are French refugees in the vicinity of West Point under the direction of a Major Merlet, who have drawn about one hundred rations to day for men women and children. Relates that Major [Caleb] Gibbs and the Second Massachusetts Regiment will arrive at West Point the same day this letter is written (Gibbs had traveled with his detachment to Philadelphia). Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox on the Forging of New Field Artillery 12 September 1782 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will soon inform Knox whether the field pieces or royal Howitzers, will be most acceptable to Count de Rochambeau. Also tells Knox that a certain inscription should be in Latin and says Captain Doughty is appointed fort Major of West point & its Dependencies. Written at Head Quarters. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Exchange of Prisoners 21 April 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 some of his experiences at the commissioner meeting in Elizabeth Town to negotiate a prisoner exchange. Suspects that many of the propositions the patriots made were discussed in New York by a council before any decisions were made by the British. Believes they never shall obtain justice or equal treatment from the Enemy unless they are in a position to demand it. Refers to a report (GL02437.01377), and a private letter, (GL02437.01395). Also discusses his and Washington's belief that several unnamed persons are providing intelligence to the British. Comments on whether they should establish a post at Elizabeth Town and believes the intelligence from a post at that location would be valuable. Suggests that if prisoners were exchanged by the north River, it would prevent much improper communication which unavoidably prevails at present. Thanks Washington heartily for a letter of recommendation he wrote which facilitated Knox's promotion to Major General. Sends regards to Mrs. Washington. Mentions a Colonel M. Ogden (likely Matthias Ogden) and a Colonel Smith.

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 the Invalid Regiment 10 October 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: Contributes his thoughts on what to do with the poor unfortunate invalid regiment. Declares that his ideas stem both from compassion for the soldiers and from what I conceive to be the good of the service. Discusses physical examinations of the soldiers, how to judge who is capable for duty, and what sort of work they might be able to accomplish (says that they could not, for example, be employed in the movement of ordnance). Mentions Colonel Timothy Pickering, the Quartermaster General.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Employment of Clerks 9 November 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 the story of Aaron Swetland and Charles Treat, who had been clerks in Colonel [possibly Jeduthan] Baldwin's regiment of artificers at the pay grade of Sergeant. When the regiment was reduced, they were transferred to Captain [Thomas] Patten's company of artillery artificers. Knox ordered that they should act as conductors, and if they performed well, would be kept on in that capacity. They have done well, but the reduction of the Commissary of military Stores department renders it is impossible to provide for them in that line. Adds, Had they actually received appointments of conductors they would have been discharged, but as they are held under their original enlisting I do not think myself authorized to discharge them from the service. Having been in situation for near eighteen months, in which they have been highly entrusted, and imbibed the habits of Gentlemen they think it a great hardship to be obliged now to return to Pattens company especially as they are not artificers and there is no employment for them in the absurd capacidy in which they were enlisted. Believes they should be discharged, as they were assured of promotion on their good behavior and the new arrangement of the department of military Stores is the only reason why they are not appointed conductors. Asks for Washington's opinion.

Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Ordering the Release of a Prisoner 3 September 1782 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes regarding the release of a prisoner. Informing Knox that As Mr. Corne was ignorant of the regulations respecting Flags, when he came out, he may be permitted to return with the other Prisoners. Written at Head Quarters. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of the Troops 24 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: Sends a return of the troops (not included). Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. Retained copy.

Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Concerning a Potential Traitor 30 March 1782 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy advising Knox to speak to his colleague about his association and manner of speaking with another person. Writes that I have every reason short of positive proof to believe the person here meant, is a Traitor to this Country, that he is in the pay of the Enemy... Noted as written at the York Hutts and as a copy, Copied and composed with the original Feb 8th 1854.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Equipping Forts with the Necessary Military Supplies for a Siege 8 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: Impressed with the importance of West Point for the existence of the United States, says he wanted to make sure the fort was in working order and that its dependencies were well-supplied with cannon and military stores. Says he has made every exertion, but that money and equipment are in short supply. Has included a paper describing the state of ordnance and supplies (not included here). Says if he had all the ammunition he requested he would only have enough for a siege of ten days, but as it is, only half the cannon would be functional. Says many of the 10-inch shells and shot are at Mount Hope and Hibernia in New Jersey. Says the furnaces at Salisbury, Connecticut and Mount Hope might be able to supply West Point, but thinks Pennsylvania can fill in any gaps of supply from those two places. Estimates the deficiencies in ammunition at about 1,000 tons. Says the transportation costs to resupply West Point and its surrounding dependencies could be 250 pounds of Pennsylvania currency. Hopes this information will allow Washington to make an informed decision on supplying the forts. Suggests having stone magazines built to protect the ammunition. Says it would be best to have three magazines built for the garrison, each able to hold 2,000 barrels of powder. Says more pieces of ordnance are damaged by being crammed into poor, weather-soaked buildings than by any other cause. Knox says he was reluctant to bring this matter before Washington, but that he was unequal to the task of fixing the problems without his help. Closing in the hand of Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, who also signs for Knox. The enclosure cited is GLC02437.10503.