Download or read book Henry Knox to John Adams about Obtaining Materials for Artillery Production and Recruitment copy 21 August 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy. Responds to Adams' (see GLC02437.00416) and discusses the urgent need to obtain copper from mines in New Jersey in order to cast canons. Joins Adams in lamenting the lack of officers from Massachusetts in the Continental Army, but also considers there to be a dearth of qualified candidates. Discusses recruiting and training good officers' rely not only on gentlemen but also on local talent. Suggests Colonel John Glover for possible promotion. Discusses raising an army and re-enlistment at length. Warns Adams that a bounty of [Dollar sign]25-[Dollar sign]36 or 100-150 acres of land is necessary to recruit and hold soldiers at next enlistment. Focuses on the associated expenses and recommends pay increases. Discusses the impending British attack on New York, anticipating it will come through Long Island and predicting victory for the Americans. Believes a direct attack on Manhattan would be ruinous to the British forces.

Download or read book John Adams to Henry Knox about Materials for Making Cannon 25 August 1776 written by John Adams and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.00423). Discusses the difficulty of obtaining copper in order to cast canons. Also discusses importance of officers to an army and the issue of appointing more officers from Massachusetts. Asks Knox for a list of the best prospects and comments on their characters. Explains his advocacy of a permanent regular army but also his doubts about one being created. Writes, I am a constant Advocate for a regular Army, and the most masterly Discipline, because, I know that without these We cannot reasonably hope to be a powerfull, a prosperous, or a free People...Men of Genius and spirit, must be promoted, wherever they are.

Download or read book Henry Knox to John Adams Discussing Military Books and the Importance of American Freedom 13 May 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apologizes for responding so late to Adams' letter of 11 November 1775 (see GLC002437.00208). Discusses military books and the difficulty of obtaining them in America, and recommends books useful to different departments in the army. Comments on the importance of the war and the cause of American freedom with vehement support: Such Opportunities as the present do no[t] turn up often in the course of human events--the happiness or misery of a great proportion of the human race is at stake. This was Knox's retained working draft; the sent copy (now in the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society) is dated May 16th.

Download or read book John Adams to Henry Knox about Congress and Cannons 13 August 1776 written by John Adams and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.00403) to tell him that he did not meet with the founder making the cannons Knox wrote about, but another member of the Continental Congress did. Reports that the congress is also making efforts to mine copper in New Jersey. Discusses the possibility of sending Knox some information about five ships, probably seized vessels. Agrees that Massachusetts should supply the army with more officers, since they supply so many soldiers. Adams continues to discuss the need to promote Massachusetts officers and raises additional artillery concerns in a letter to Henry Knox, dated 25 August 1776 (GLC02437.00424).

Download or read book Henry Knox to John Adams about Founding Cannon and Mining 29 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of the original. Notifies Adams' that a founder named Mr. Byers is on his way to Philadelphia to make cannons for the artillery. Seeks Adams' support. Also emphasizes the importance of working copper mines in New Jersey. Adams was then a member of the Continental Congress.

Download or read book Henry Knox to John Adams about Officer Selection and Military Academies 25 September 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy. Responds to a request from Adams and comments on the character and abilities of several officers, although he directs Adams to a list of officers rather than composing one himself. Discusses the difficulties of inducing good men to serve. Suggest the establishment of military academies. Discusses the problems of the Continental Army with reference to the activities in New York. Praises George Washington and Nathanael Greene. Believes the Battle of Long Island was their one chance to win in New York. Discusses the fortification of Harlem Heights.

Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to John Adams on the Subject of Cannons and Currency 10 May 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: Later copy. Knox writes to Adams, the Massachusetts representative to Continental Congress. Mentions obtaining cannon cast from the furnace at Salisbury, Massachusetts. Discusses a failed attempt by Colonel Stewart, aide-de-camp to General [Horatio] Gates, to obtain cannon for Ticonderoga, New York. Notes that Congress disapproved of the cannon price, thus Ticonderoga remains without the cannon. Writes, I sincerely wish that the spirit of enterprise may animate our army; but you well know, my Dear Sir, during the winter past and the most part of the spring, we have had no army to be animated. The time may shortly arrive when I hope we shall receive your approbation in this way. Argues for the establishment of United States currency. Mentions the Bank of England and discusses the worth of paper money compared to specie.

Download or read book Henry Knox to John Jacob Faesch Concerning the Manufacturing of Artillery 13 August 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: Writes to Faesch, a metalworker building arms and ammunition for the army, to discuss the amount and sizes of shells necessary to fit the French howitzers the army has procured. Mentions that he has been in contact with General Benjamin Lincoln regarding the amount of shells to order, but asks Faesch to write to him to get a final decision on the subject. Also suggests that Faesch imprint a letter F on one side of these shells and the letters U.S. on the other.

Download or read book Supply of Clothing for Henry Knox s Artillery Regiment 21 23 May 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A List of supplies for clothing and costs, including buttons and scarlet cloth, which notes in some cases who the material was sent to. Directed to Jonathon Pollard, the quartermaster for Knox's artillery regiment. A memo written on page three by Samuel Shaw indicates that Pollard gave Knox receipts for supplies on 12 and 14 June 1776.

Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty about Provisions Soldiers Pay and the Army as a National Force 27 March 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Doughty that he will help with procuring subsistence for the troops. Does not believe recruiting service will begin in New York as its quota numbers are deficient. The contracts of Morris and Wadsworth are ending as Congress is not happy with the proposals. Agrees with Doughty, who is in favor of a national force, as he expects every evil that can be produced from Anarchy. Also notes that Congress have had but for a very little time nine States. Therefore nothing has been concluded on respecting higher pay for the Artillery than the Infantry. Mentions supplying artillery pieces and stores necessary for the western country and states he will have to submit estimates to the Board of Treasury, as they hold the purse strings. Ends by stating, The disturbances in Massachusetts have pretty nearly subsided - the Courts of Justice are now trying such of the captured culprits as appear to be most criminal, referring to the end of Shays' Rebellion. Noted as a copy and lacks a signature. Creator inferred as Henry Knox, given the content. In the hand of William Knox.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Unknown about Money Materials and a New Corps of Artillery 10 May 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 money and materials in constructing the house and states that he is extremely anxious that it should be completed in the course of the year, although my heart fears that I shall not be able to go there this summer. Mentions the new corps of artillery. Ink very blurry due to water damage on subsequent pages. Watermarked J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.

Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to John Adams Relating the Siege of Yorktown 21 October 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: Later copy of GLC02437.01252. A detailed account of the siege of Yorktown. Affirms the correctness of Adams' ideas about a need to conduct a major attack against the British in the southern states. Announces the recent surrender of Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown. Explains the harmonious concurrence of circumstances that made the victory possible, mentioning the fleet from the West Indies commanded by Admiral Compte de Grasse, the American and French troops marching down from the Hudson River, and a fleet from Rhode Island under the command of Compte de Barras. Provides a chronological explanation of the Allied forces' actions against Yorktown between 27 September 1781 and 19 October 1781. Comments on the terms of surrender, ordnance confiscated, and strategic benefits of the victory. Also discusses the talent of General Nathanael Greene, the harmony between troops, the French fleet, the state of West Point, and the European trip his brother William Knox is taking.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Treat Paine 24 June 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed answer to a request for artillery information concerning the weight and bore of howitzers on hand in New York. Reports that they have none, although Colonel Richard Gridley ordered some cast. Also provides other artillery information. Discusses uses for different bore sizes, their range, and gives editorial comment on artillery matters. Explains the possibility of having brass cannons cast. Comments on artillery operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the recipient of this letter was. Knox's retained working draft.

Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Provision of Artillery and the Capture of Montreal 27 November 1775 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1775 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly detailed letter in which Knox reports on his efforts to obtain ordnance in New York City for the Continental Army in Cambridge. Discusses similar, unsuccessful activities in regard to the activities of a man named Colonel Read, and his problems with the committee sitting during the recess of the Second Continental Congress, possibly the Second Provincial Congress, which met in New York in late 1775 or the Committee of Safety. Reports Colonel Alexander McDougall's promise to exert his influence on the committee and have them send munitions to Cambridge immediately. Seeks permission to have McDougall arrange for some artillery pieces to be cast at a New York foundry. Informs Washington that he will leave for Fort Ticonderoga the following day, and expresses worries about the size of artillery he will be able to transport. Relays detailed news from Robert Livingston about the easy American victory at Montreal on 13 November 1775 that Knox believes has not reached Washington yet. Asks Washington to order Lieutenant Colonel William Burbeck to build carriages for the new artillery pieces. Has sketch of an unnamed fort on verso. Knox's retained working draft.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose Regarding Military Movements and Supplies 18 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: Request to supervise the arrangement of the Cannon & Stores from the outposts agreeably to the directions which you have received from this day.. - You will request of the Fort Major the number of men which shall be necessary for your purposes, taking care that a proportion of them be Artillery men. Retained copy prepared for Knox's files, copied out in the hand of aide-de-camp John Lillie, and signed for Knox by him. Also bears Lillie's docket on verso.

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 John Adams Relating the Siege of Yorktown 21 October 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: A detailed account of the siege of Yorktown. Affirms the correctness of Adams' ideas about a need to conduct a major attack against the British in the southern states. Announces the recent surrender of Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown. Explains the harmonious concurrence of circumstances that made the victory possible, mentioning the fleet from the West Indies commanded by Admiral Comte de Grasse, the American and French troops marching down from the Hudson River, and a fleet from Rhode Island under the command of Compte de Barras. Provides a chronological explanation of the Allied forces' actions against Yorktown between 27 September 1781 and 19 October 1781. Comments on the terms of surrender, ordnance confiscated, and strategic benefits of the victory. Also discusses the talent of General Nathanael Greene, the harmony between troops, the French fleet, the state of West Point, and the European trip his brother William Knox is taking. Postscript is in Samuel Shaw's hand. GLC04237.01251 is a later copy of this letter.