Download or read book Henry Knox to William Hull about a Dispute Regarding Officers of the Infantry and Artillery Appearing in the Same Roster 28 February 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: Writes to Hull about a dispute with Major [Sebastian] Bauman regarding officers of the infantry and artillery appearing in the same roster. Knox says he consulted with Washington and other general officers before making the decision. States that [m]y principles are precisely this, that the artillery officers should do an equal [portion] of duty with the officers of the Infantry... Knox also discusses the recent trial of soldiers accused of committing an audacious robbery on Mr. Lunds, and questions whether the crime called for a civil, not a military, trial. Certainly they deserve the punishment inflicted by the Court, Knox states. But I find myself restricted from giving [just?] approbation to the sentence of these to suffer death...from a consideration that the articles of war upon which they are condemned are rather implicatory than direct... He notes that other such military trials have taken place when it was difficult or impossible to have a trial by a civil authority. But the case is now widely different and therefore I would have you deliver the culprits to the civil authority to be by them tried and adjudged....In a case of the importance of Life & death the principals should be clear and evident. Knox closes by stating that the observations of joy observed on February 6th (likely celebrating the anniversary of the Franco-American alliance) were, in his opinon, proper, and that he hopes the [financier] (probably a reference to Superintendent of Finance Robert Morris) does not object to the fact that the dinner was at the public's expense. Watermarked.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Hull Discussing Hull s Disagreement with Sebastian Bauman 5 April 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: Knox writes to Hull, commandant of West Point. Reports he has not received word from Congress regarding Hull's prior question about the engineers who remain in service at West Point. Discusses other military matters, including Hull's disagreement with Sebastian Bauman, an artillery officer. Expresses hope that both Knox's opinion and that of [Francisco] de Miranda will convince Bauman of the impropriety of his conduct. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Hull Discussing the Movement of Troops 17 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: Discusses the movement of troops and asks Hull to send one company to a different post. Signed for and written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman Regarding Officers and Their Duties 28 February 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: Writes to Bauman to reassure him of his regard for him. States that [m]y idea is that in garrison the artillery officers in common occasions should do their full proportion of the Duty of the place, provided always that the immediate duties of the artillery and stores do not at the same line require their particular attention. Continues to try and settle the dispute between officers and their duties. Watermarked.

Download or read book William Hull to Henry Knox Regarding Military Returns and a Letter Respecting Subsistence of the Officers 1 February 1781 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lieutenant Colonel William Hull transmits several documents to Knox, including military returns and a letter respecting subsistence of the officers. Writes, We find ourselves much accommodated by the Articles of Furnitures left in the House and our situation more agreeable than we expected.

Download or read book William Hull to Henry Knox Regarding a Monthly Return of Troops 1 March 1784 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hull, commandant of West Point, encloses a monthly return of troops.

Download or read book William Hull to Henry Knox about Hull s New Appointment and Soldiers Disputes 4 March 1787 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions his new appointment in the military. Discusses a dispute involving ranks of soldiers in the state of Massachusetts. Refers to a Congressional resolution appointing him the second officer in the state. Had been under the impression that the only person in the state he had to answer to was [Henry] Jackson, but would like Knox to clarify the chain of command so that he can regulate [his] conduct accordingly. Mentions a dispute with [William] North.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Hull about Ranks and North s Resignation 17 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: Discusses Hull's relative rank in the corps of troops directed to be raised in Massachusetts. He hopes circumstances do not lead Hull to leave the service. Mentions that he would be sorry to see Major [William] North resign. In a postscript states it was his intention to get Congress to alter the titles of field officers but has not had an opportunity yet. Noted as private in the upper left corner.

Download or read book William Hull to Henry Knox Enclosing Returns of the American Regiment Corps of Artillery and Invalids and of the Hospitals at West Point 29 March 1784 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hull, commandant of West Point encloses returns of the American Regiment Corps of Artillery and Invalids, and of the hospitals at West Point and Albany (returns not included).

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Hull about Military Appointments 20 May 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: Marked Private. From a prior meeting, Knox assured President Washington that Hull would accept his military appointment, and in this letter, discusses directly with Hull whether he will accept or decline. Also mentions General [John] Brooks' recent decision to decline the appointment.

Download or read book William Hull to Henry Knox about Military Appointments 17 May 1792 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he only just received Knox's letter of 7 May. Was informed by General [John] Brooks that Brooks declined his appointment as a Brigadier General. As for his own appointment, since accepting would dramatically change his life, he hopes Knox will allow him to spend a bit more time making the decision. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book William Hull to Henry Knox about a False Report in a Newspaper about His Accepting a Command 2 June 1791 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book William Hull to Henry Knox Regarding Military Uniform and an Upcoming Meeting that Will Have George Washington in Attendance 16 November 1783 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his regret that his order of overalls for the Light Infantry cannot be fulfilled, but insists on breeches for those who joined from the 5th Regt. [as they] did not draw Breeches when they received their other cloathing [sic], and now being entirely destitute, they may be furnished with Breeches to place them on a level with the other part of the company, and the other companies in the corps. Also discusses plans for a meeting on 20 November, and refers to the attendance of General [George] Washington, General [possibly Lewis] Morris, the Governor and others. Docket in the hand of John Lillie, Knox's aide-de-camp.

Download or read book William Hull to Henry Knox Discussing Hull s Declining of a Military Appointment 27 May 1792 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses their recent correspondence, and mentions that he has recently declined a military appointment. Recounts conversations he and Knox have had about the possibility of his appointment, as well as about the appointment of General [John] Brooks and Brooks' decision not to accept. Also discusses family reasons for declining, particularly the illness of his father-in-law.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about His Army Work 23 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: Discusses corresponding with his brother. Describes the artillery department in the Continental Army as one of the busiest, and the reason he cannot write as frequently as would prefer to. Gives his analysis and opinions of recent events, commenting on British activities and George Washington's leadership, the poor quality of officers the Continental Army, the failures of the Continental Congress, and the needs of the army. Believes that the Battle of Long Island was their one chance to win New York. Comments on the morale-boosting effects of the small victory at the Battle of Harlem Heights. Gives instructions to pay Major John Crane and a message for Henry Jackson. Written at Harlem Heights in New York (16 September 1776.).

Download or read book General Hull to Henry Knox Declining Knox s Offer of an Army Appointment 21 May 1791 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Hull Discussing General Brook 6 May 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: Marked as Private. Briefly discusses General Brook's appointment and whether he will accept or decline.