Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Halsey about Transport for Knox and His Family to New York 20 June 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: Knox requests that Halsey secure transportation on a ship from Providence, Rhode Island to New York City for his family and some furniture. Anticipates that Halsey can secure their passage on either Captain Godfrey's or Captain Laton's ship.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Gershom Mott Regarding Stores and Transportation 16 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: Written for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Encloses an order from Timothy Pickering, Quartermaster General (order not included). Discusses a wagon which is to be sent to Kings Ferry, New York. Is glad to hear Mott has regained his health. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

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Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing the Transport of Captured British Artillery from Fort Ticonderoga 17 December 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: Discusses activities relating to the transport of artillery captured from the British at Fort Ticonderoga earlier that year. Comments on difficulties of getting the ordnance over Lake George. Mentions that he has obtained sleds and oxen. He will use the oxen to drag the artillery to Springfield, where he will get new animals to drag them the rest of the way to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Explains the route and speculates on potential for either progress or hardship. Expects to arrive in Cambridge in 16-17 days. Sends an inventory of the artillery from Ticonderoga and the pieces requested from Colonel Alexander McDougall in New York (not included). Explains arrangements with McDougall and seeks Washington's approval for them (see GLC02437.00220; also GLC02437.00212). Discusses activities in Canada in regard to Colonel Benedict Arnold and British Colonel Allan McLean. Closes by noting that he believes General Richard Montgomery is in possession of Quebec. [Knox was wrong about this.] Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. Knox's retained working draft. Docket is written in another hand.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox with Family News and Discusses the War and Politics 20 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: Thanks William for money he recently sent. Reports that Lucy Knox and their children have gone up the Hudson River on a visit. Discusses his hopes for an end to the Revolutionary War, writing I sincerely pray God that the War may be ended this campaign that public and private felicity may be again restored. Discusses British movement in the South, noting, Our affairs to the Southward have an agreeable aspect and convince us although the Enemy may establish posts, they cannot conquer the Country. Criticizes what he calls vile water-gruel governments which have taken place in most of the States... Praises Massachusetts, stating The same tone, sentiment, & exertion, pervading all the States would indisputably render this the last Campaign. Reports that the British recently sent ships up the Hudson River to sabotage Continental communication but were unsuccessful. Promises to write as often as possible, though the post follows a circuitous route. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose Containing Instructions for Knox s New House 20 December 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: Instructs Vose to always notify General [Henry] Jackson beforehand if he intends to draw money. Notes both he and Jackson need to know the amount and purpose of the draw. Informs Vose he plans on visiting St. George, Maine in May and expects the house (likely Montpelier) to be completed. Notes a number of fruit trees are being shipped to Vose and provides planting instructions for the trees. Also mentions his desire to have the ice house completed and stocked. Sends his love to Vose's family. The edge on the first page and the upper right corner on the last page of the letter is damaged causing minor text loss.

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 Note from Henry Knox to Thomas Patten 21 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: Refers to work undertaken by Patten after Knox's departure from New Windsor, New York. Hopes to be able to give a report to George Washington, Commander in Chief, as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Successful Completion of Henry s Business in New York 8 June 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Elizabeth Town, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Writes to tell Mrs. Knox that he has successfully completed his business in New York and is on his way back to Philadelphia. Will write her a longer letter when he arrives in Philadelphia. Received her letter from 3 June.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sears Smith Asking Them to Hold Onto Some Items His Brother William Knox Had Sent Through Them Until His Return to Boston Discusses the British Evactuating New York 27 August 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: Replies to a previous letter and asks Sears and Smith to hold onto some items that his brother William had sent him via the firm. Discusses the British evacuating New York. Says New York will probably be evacuated by 20 October but not much earlier. Sends them both his and his family's compliments.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Discussing Family and the Potential Evacuation of Philadelphia 3 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: Discusses matters of business William is tending to in Boston, including a debt and a petition. Writes, The Enemy have not yet evacuated Philadelphia but we are in hourly expectation of that event. The whole army is under marching orders as soon as they leave the City. Expects the British to assemble their force at New York City. Reports that Lucy and the baby are both well, referring to his wife, and possibly to their two-year-old daughter, also named Lucy. Relates that he has seen Harry, possibly Colonel Henry Jackson.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Troop Placements the Society of the Cincinnati and Indian Affairs 22 November 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: Writes to Washington on a variety of subjects. Mentions that he had hoped to visit him at Mount Vernon, but now does not think that is possible. Discusses placement of six companies on the Ohio River, by Forts McIntosh and Pitt; declares that they will have to post them there for the winter. Comments on the negotiations with Indian tribes and the treaties they are trying to create. Also discusses the New York chapter of the Society, referring to the Society of the Cincinnati. Reports that he and his wife send their love to Mrs. Washington.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering to Arrange the Officers Transport 11 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: Encloses a list of officers who now retire upon the reduction of the corps here... (not included). Asks Pickering, Quartermaster General, to arrange for the officers' transportation.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about Information from Deserters 8 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: Reports intelligence gathered from two British deserters on the size and plans of the British force gathering to attack New York.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox with News of a British Advance on New York 26 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: Reiterates his message from a 24 June 1776 letter (see GLC02437.00345) that Mr. Jackson will show William his letter, possibly referring to Henry Jackson who wrote to Knox with military news on 17 June 1776 (see GLC02437.00343). Also relays a report that General William Howe is on his way to New York with British forces. Knox indicates that they are prepared and states that it will be their own fault if they do not give the British a reception that does honor to America. Discusses personal finances and mentions that Lucy Knox will write to William.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering Discussing Transport and Supplies 2 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: Knox writes to Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General. Discusses the transport of lead, pistols, and other items to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Refers to shot, shells, and other ordnance gathered at various posts (New Windsor and Fishkill, New York; Hibernia, Mount Hope, and Pompton, New Jersey). Most of text on second page and docket appear to be written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.

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.