Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington in Praise of Sergeant Enos J Prindle 6 June 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: Praises the bravery and character of Sergeant Major [Enos J.] Prindle of Colonel Lamb's regiment.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Various Troop Formations 25 June 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 George Washington Regarding the Lack of Readiness of the 3rd Massachusetts to March 29 June 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 General Washington that 250 men of the 3rd Massachusetts will not be ready to march until the afternoon due to lack of essential articles for their march. Reports that the regiment is without their compliment of field officers and Colonels Michael Jackson and Rose have never joined at the post. Also reports that Lieutenant Colonel Maxwell and Major Pettingal are unwell. See also GLC02437.02203.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Cannon 6 November 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 General Washington that he has received the cannons for the Count de Grasse and makes plans for their further transport. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Congratulating Him on the Recent Peace 28 March 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 George Washington on the Behavior of the Soldiers 14 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: Declares, The soldiers of the regiments of this garrison have been tolerably quiet until last night, when the behaviour of most or all of the regiments was totally repugnant to discipline, & in many instances highly mutinous... the rioters appeared to have no particular object in view... Offers to take the responsibility of granting officers' furlough requests, if Washington thinks it appropriate. Knox' retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting the Action Taken on Missing Powder 23 March 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 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 Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Continental Army 18 June 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: Document in Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox, giving Knox's opinion on several questions posed by Washington. Writes, ...it would be a most criminal degree of madness to hazard a general action at this time with the enemy, as by it we might lose every advantage which a three years war, combined with many fortunate circumstances, have given to America. Suggests the Continental Army remain at Valley Forge until the British completely evacuate Philadelphia. Does not advise a detachment to be sent to reinforce Continental troops in New Jersey. Gives advice for securing the sick and stores if the Continental Army should have to immediately evacuate their position at Valley Forge.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting on the Response to General Washington s Farewell Address to the Army 12 November 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: Draft of an address from the officers of the part of the Army remaining on the banks of the Hudson in response to hearing General Washington's farewell address to the army. Expresses both joy and grief at his leaving- joy at the end of a long dubious and important conflict, and we deeply lament the separation from our beloved...General- A General under whose auspices the Army have been led to glory and victory and America to Freedom and Independence. Goes on to praise the American people and Washington. States that they anticipate all the happy consequences of a wise and just Government. Location inferred from content. Date from docket. Watermarked with two crests. Draft version of GLC02437.10199. See GLC02437.02772 for a draft or retained copy of the cover letter that accompanied the final version of this address.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Him of the Sending of Weekly Returns 22 October 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 General Washington that he is sending the weekly returns with other information to him (not included). Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Military Artificers and the Importance of Arsenals 8 June 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 a lack of artificers and the importance of the arsenals and magazines for the artillery and any other branch of the military. Knox's retained draft.

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 Henry Knox to George Washington about Upcoming Campaign 29 June 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: Mentions doubts George Washington expressed in a previous letter regarding the upcoming campaign (initially the campaign was to be against the British in New York, but Washington revised these plans to launch the Siege of Yorktown). Discusses arrangements [Knox] made with General [Ezekiel] Cornell, a Continental Congressman, to obtain supplies.

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 George Washington Regarding a Weekly Return of Troops 17 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, encloses a weekly return of troops (see GLC02437.10140). Reports that he appointed a board to inspect the decrepit and infirm, to determine those who were unfit for service. Sixty-one soldiers were deemed unfit for service, and Knox asks for Washington's approval to discharge these men with a pension. Comments on cannons and military stores. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Recent Letter to Colonel Crane 11 March 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 his regrets to General George Washington as he was unable to make a meeting at Head Quarters due to the the large amount of ice in the river. Discusses the extraodinary notification and address forwarded to Colonel Crane (the first of the anonymous Newburgh letters, which had been circulated at camp the previous day, 10 March 1783). Washington had doubtless asked Knox to attend a confidential meeting of trusted officers to discuss the response to the Newburgh Crisis. (For more information on that meeting, see background for GLC02437.10105.) This document is Knox's retained draft.