Download or read book Henry Knox to Guy Carleton Discussing the Evacuation of British Troops from New York City and Five Suggestions for the Movement of American Troops 9 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: Discusses the evacuation of British troops from New York City. Suggests that American forces take over the city as soon as Sir Guy Carleton and his men leave to prevent disorder and damage to the city. Requests that Carleton give him 5-6 days notice before pulling out. Written in the hand of, and signed for Knox by, Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.
Download or read book George Clinton to Henry Knox Discussing the Delays of the British Evacuation from New York 13 November 1783 written by George Clinton and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the delays of the British evacuation of New York City. States that they have to wait Sir Guy's [Carleton] Pleasure and I fear considering the advanced season that he will put myself as well as many other Citizens who cannot think of removing their families into the City until his Departure, to great Inconveniencies and Difficulties.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Clinton Regarding the Evacuation of the British from New York 13 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: Discusses plans for the evacuation of New York City by the British and requests that they give five to six days' notice.
Download or read book Guy Carlton to Henry Knox Regarding the Evacuation of British Troops 10 November 1783 written by Guy Carleton Dorchester (Baron) and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox about a delay in the evacuation of his British troops, as they are still waiting for the ships and supplies. States that he will let Knox know their departure date as soon as he, himself, finds out.
Download or read book Guy Carleton to Henry Knox Informing Him of the Proposed Schedule to Evacuate New York 12 November 1783 written by Guy Carleton Dorchester (Baron) and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox of his proposed schedule to evacuate New York, starting from King's Bridge as far as McGowan's Pass, continuing eastward on Long Island. Mentions evacuating Brooklyn the day following, then Paulus Hook, Denys's (Denyse's Ferry in Brooklyn), and Staten Island soon after. His plan also includes reserving the rights to the New York City shipyards for boat repairs for as long as he needs them.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Giving Jackson Orders Regarding Taking Control of King s Bridge New York as the British Evacuate Their Troops 16 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: Knox gives Jackson orders regarding taking control of King's Bridge, New York as the British evacuate their troops. Informs Jackson that the first and fourth Massachusetts regiments have been directed to march this day for King's Bridge where they will join the Light Infantry commanded by Colonel Hull. As the senior officer, Jackson is to lead the corps which will take command of the British posts of New York, long Island, &c. Expects the British to evacuate posts on the north end of York Island by 21 November, and the City 22 November. Advises Jackson that if anything happens to prevent the British from evacuating as scheduled, you, will apply to His Excellency Governor Clinton, and make such arrangements with him, as you may mutually think proper, for taking possession of and securing the safety of the city. Watermarked.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Hull Regarding the British Evacuation of New York 15 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 that the British will begin evacuating New York soon. Mentions the evacuation of Kingsbridge, Fort Washington, McGowan's Pass, New York City, Brookland (Brooklyn), Paulus Hook, Staten Island, and De Neices (Denyse's Ferry in Brooklyn). Advises Hull to ready his men and states that George Washington, Governor Clinton and himself will arrive soon and may need quarters. Post script states that a small party of Hull's men will be left in Westchester.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Regiments Winter Quarters and Evacuation of New York 29 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: Discusses the winter quarters for various regiments located in and around the area of West Point. Mentions the British evacuation of New York City which may or may not happen soon. Knox also offers to host Washington if he travels to New York City or Boston. Knox's retained draft.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Clinton about an Act of the Council 22 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 an act of the Council, expressive of their thanks to myself and the officers, and men of the ... troops who have lately been upon duty in the city of New York.
Download or read book Henry Knox s Responses to Questions Posed by George Washington Regarding the Movements of the Continental Army 2 September 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: Later copy. Knox considers whether or not the greater part of the Continental Army should move east to reinforce troops in Newport, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts. Suggests lending assistance if American General John Sullivan's troops are captured. Suggests leaving a force in the Hudson River Highlands comparable to the size of the British force in New York. Advises against an attack on New York. Remarks that obtaining bread will be difficult for the troops moving east.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of Troops to Washington and Illness Among Soldiers in the West Point Vicinity 10 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, transmits a weekly return of troops to Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Discusses illness among soldiers in the West Point vicinity: The troops having been uncommonly sickly for this place, and a malignant putrid fever being among their disorders, I have fixed upon the barrack at Constitution Island as an hospital... Discharged and furloughed some patients from the hospital at New Windsor, under the care of surgeon William Eustis. Reports, We have had cold unpleasant weather since commencement of the present month... [the troops] have only the remains of the thin under cloathes which they purchased in the spring. Regarding the uncertain date of discharge of troops following the recent signing of the Treaty of Paris (3 September 1783), Knox remarks, The officers in general are exceedingly anxious to have some final arrangements made... It is apparent from the foul, illiberal Spirit manifested by many parts of Connecticut, that their hands are outstretched against their officers. I mention these matters not with which to accelerate arrangements which might in some measure depend upon the British evacuating New York, but merely to share the anxiety of the officers... I am apprehensive that the preparations which have been made at this post to celebrate peace have been made in vain...
Download or read book Henry Knox s Replies to Questions Posed by George Washington on Whether an Eastward Movement of the Continental Army Would be Feasible 2 September 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: In Shaw's hand, and signed for Knox by Shaw. Knox replies in detail to Washington's question, whether an eastward movement of the greater part of the Continental Army would be feasible. Knox writes, I cannot see the propriety of such a measure at present, or that it would be warranted from the state of information which your Excellency gave to the Council last evening. Discusses the factors involved, including the strength of the French and British fleets near Newport, Rhode Island, and the status of American General John Sullivan's operation in Rhode Island. Considers the likelihood of British movement toward Boston. Supposes the British may conduct operations against Providence, Rhode Island. Suggests that a relatively strong force be left in the Hudson River Highlands if the Continental Army should move east. Advises against an attack on New York City, noting that the British have sufficient strength to successfully defend themselves. Argues that obtaining bread will be the greatest difficulty in supplying provisions to the Continental Army during an eastward movement. Duplicate of GLC02437.00724.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Preparation of the Barracks at West Point for the Winter 2 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: Knox, Commander at West Point, reports that he did not receive Washington's two most recent dispatches. Plans to continue to discharge the invalids and those whose times of service may shortly expire. Requires Washington's instructions regarding preparing the barracks [at West Point] for 3,000 men for the winter. Remarks, The british unreasonably protract the evacuation of New York. They appear to be ready either to go or stay as shall be most condusive [sic] to their views. Major [Sebastian] Bauman, recently in New York, reported that the British would not get away untill December. If his conjecture should be right they will hardly go at that time. Your Excellency is probably posses'd of such information, as to enable you to decide with precision as per their intuitions. Notes that Lieutenant Colonel Villefranche (Chevalier de Villefranche), Major [Pierre] L'Enfant, and Major [Stephen] Rochefontaine would be well pleased to stay in the American Service. They wish however to retain their rank in the french Army and to go to France this winter.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Clinton Discussing General Government and Military Matters 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 writes to Clinton, Governor of New York. Discusses the probable discharge of levies from New York. Writes that Major Sumner's company of light infantry will relieve the infantry now in New York who are soon to be discharged.
Download or read book Henry Knox s Response to Queries from Headquarters on Military Matters Approximately 27 29 October 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the hand of Samuel Shaw. Knox expresses his opinion against a general attack on the British. Writes, It requires the best discipline, the firmest spirit, and good officers, to storm works or to make an impression on British troops. Not that I suppose the Europeans will make better soldiers than the Americans, but that habitual discipline to which they are used and in which all their officers are initiated gives them a superiority over us, which nothing but a similar discipline or superior numbers can counterbalance. Discusses the division in Continental troops between northern (against Burgoyne in New York) and southern campaigns (near Philadelphia). Refers to the possibility of uniting American troops. Suggests that Reading, Pennsylvania serve as the site for a large cantonment. Covers other military matters including, deserters, promotions, and offices. Prepared for George Washington in response to his queries of 26 October 1777. See GLC02437.00676 for a draft in Knox's hand.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Carleton Informing Him of the Troop Reductions His Has Made in Response to a Congressional Order 13 June 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: Informs Carleton, acting Secretary at War, of the arrangements he has made in response to the Congressional resolve of 2 June 1784 ordering the reduction of Continental troops.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Clothing and Arrangements for the Troops Over the Winter 8 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: Lets Washington know that he received his message concerning clothing for the troops over the winter and the resolves of Congress thanking General [Robert] Howe and his detachment. Notes that he enclosed a weekly return of the troops. Discusses the return of men to regiments and the numbers that will be discharged. Asks that the quartermaster make the necessary arrangements for five to six hundred men to obtain wood for the upcoming winter. Says there is a board of inspection assigned to discharging all of the infirm men, but they have not yet made a report. Knox's retained draft.
