Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox with List of French Fleet and Expresses Happiness at Their Impending Meeting 21 March 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: Begins by listing the ships comprising the French fleet (possibly Fran?ois de Grasse's): three 74-gun, three 64-gun, one 44-gun, two frigates, and one armed ship. States that he is happy to be seeing his brother William soon and asks for William to bring some things with him. Possibly incomplete.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about Meeting French Generals 20 May 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: Recently arrived in Wethersfield with Generals George Washington and Duportail to meet General Rochambeau and Admiral Louis Jacques comte de Barras de Saint-Laurant to discuss matters of great consequence. Expresses relief regarding William's management of an unspecified debt. Hopes for the safety of the Amsterdam, a ship. Comments on his distress regarding the depreciation of paper currency, asking William to procure hard money if he can. Adds that he will be paid as a Brigadier of Infantry, and asks William to look into the matter of his pay and send a copy of the award. In a post script, asks William to tell Harry [Henry Jackson] he must come on by the 1st of June or he will be black ball'd.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about the Coming Campaign 18 July 1781 written by William 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 an ensuing campaign and the potential for disposing of the British fleet. Remarks on the prevalence of British ships in the Boston harbor and adjacent waters. Reports that the House of Lee and Jones lost a ship to the British, consequently losing a total of 15,000. Reports that the merchants of Boston persuaded the Governor (John Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts) to ask the French Admiral (the Comte de Barras) for protection, but he said that American privateers had been engaging his men and tempting them to desert, thus he could not assist the merchants with a fleet. The merchants in turn threatened to dicountenance the engaging French Sailors aboard their vessell[s] in order to persuade the Comte to assist them. Discusses new monetary emission, reporting ... the very small proportion of specie that is circulating renders business peculiarly dull ... Refers to an account between Mr. Winslow and [Henry] Knox.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about War News 7 March 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: Discusses business, Cornwallis' activities and General Nathanael Greene's movements. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on Naval Movements and Family Matters 6 September 1781 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions Lucy Knox's trip up the Hudson River and hearing that General Knox passed New Windsor, New York with Governor George Clinton on his way to meet Lucy. Comments on a naval battle off the coast of Boston between the French frigate Magicianne and the more heavily armed British ship Assurance. Inquires if a Mr. Diricks was ever a Colonel in the Continental Army. Discusses the arrival of a French frigate called the Diligent, along with news that the Spanish and French have attempted the Reduction of Gibralter and that they have brought a new type of ship that floats higher in the water. Comments that the officer from the frigate, who has brought part of the loan negotiated by John Laurens, did not seem to know that there is such a place as Holland or...the Vienna Congress. Reports that a mutual friend named Mrs. Tarois is ill and S. Winslow, Henry's cousin, has married.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about His Voyage to France 27 November 1781 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about the Battle of Cowpens 13 February 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: Discusses a meeting with the French army and navy and General Daniel Morgan's victory over General Banastre Tarleton, the Kill-Devil of Cornwallis' Army, at the battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, 17 January 1781.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Arrangements Following His Departure for Europe 29 October 1781 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He is leaving for Europe tomorrow on a French frigate commanded by Count de Grasse. Remarks that in his haste the contents of this letter are only things of greatest importance. Discusses leaving his store with Joshua Loring, arranging for a Mr. Pierce to serve as Henry's attorney and leaving important papers with him. William does not know how long his trip will last, but his plans will be affected by the prospects for peace. Mentions business plans to transport hemp and iron. Comments on his funds for the trip, how he raised them, and expected costs. He will be happy to be able to deliver the news of the surrender of Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown to acquaintances in Europe. See also GLC02437.01277.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Military Business and Family News 4 October 1781 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses news of the siege of Yorktown, mentioning the activities of the Marquis de La Fayette and naval engagements between French Admiral Compte de Grasse and British Admiral Thomas Graves. Reports that Congress has received indications of the capture of Lord Cornwallis, but faulty intelligence from the past has made them skeptical. Discusses his upcoming business trip to Europe and seeks his brother's approval. Explains his sale of stock to finance the trip and plans to travel by French frigate. Explains his plans in case ships with cargo he owns arrive in Boston after his departure. Comments on the dearth of letters from Lucy to him and others in Boston. Mentions news of family and friends. Reports that local merchants are going to give a dinner for the Marquis de Gergerous.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on War News and the French Army 22 August 1781 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about Meetings of Generals 25 May 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: Informs his brother William that the business of the meeting held in Wethersfield between Generals George Washington and Rochambeau did not finish until the morning of 25 May. Rochambeau left 24 May. Knox expects to arrive at New Windsor, New York by evening of 26 May.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on General War News 8 August 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:

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on a Business Trip to Amsterdam 18 May 1779 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses happiness in hearing of the arrival of the Joseph, a ship. Wishes William could have sailed earlier, on the General Arnold (referring to a voyage William plans regarding a business venture in Amsterdam). Instructs him to be careful when buying bills of exchange, and not to buy from foreigners without a good Indorser an Inhabitant of America. Intends to procure letters of introduction for William from the Marquis de Lafayette, John Adams, Baron von Steuben, and Baron Johann De Kalb. Urges William to travel directly to Holland, arguing that unnecessary stops elsewhere are costly and dangerous. Writes, It would be needless for me to urge you to make your Capital as great as possible that is buy as many Bills as you can. I wish it was in my power to add to them. But I fear it is not. Notes that the Winslow sisters will travel [to Boston] by phaeton. Remarks on his wife's illness.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown 8 September 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: Reports to his brother that the army has gathered with all its stores in Head of Elk, Maryland and will proceed to the Chesapeake in three days. He is optimistic about the upcoming siege of Yorktown: I shall hope to inform you in 15 days that we have had Cornwallis completely invested. He is also confident in the assistance of the French Admiral de Grasse, whose job it was to secure the mouth of the York River. Mentions that his wife Lucy Knox is in Philadelphia with their daughter.

Download or read book A Letter from Henry Knox to William Knox on Family and War News 5 August 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 at camp near Dobbs Ferry by Brigadier General Knox to his brother William Knox. References William's letter of 25 July 1781. Says he wrote last week and hopes he has received the letter as the post office has been unreliable. It seems that someone in Lucy Knox's family is dying, but Henry says he will not tell her because she will be afflicted by it beyond moderation. Says her family in England will want to know of this information, and wants to be informed when a Mrs. Winslow will sail for Plymouth, so he can write to Lucy's sisters and mother. Says the destruction of paper money will damage the cause. Says the stoppage [of paper money] will create a distress here[.] I am pretty certain it will be temporary. I shall consider it as the dawn of returning honesty and industry. Says they have enough troops to defend themselves, but not to undertake an offensive campaign. References Major General Nathanael Greene's siege at Ninety Six in South Carolina. Says Greene could not storm the position, but that the siege forced the enemy to abandon the position and retire to Charleston. Claims that Twice General Greene has fought General Actions [at Guilford Courthouse and Hobkirk Hill] was defeated completely and yet reaped all the consequences of victory. Says the British probably have control of Plymouth, Virginia, Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. Says the American and French armies are in the most perfect harmony.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding His Investments and Business Matters 13 February 1779 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains why he has not written recently, citing a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master. Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say Hichborn). Refers to the hoorid fate of the General Arnold. Notes humanity recoils at the Idea of the distress which the poor families must sustain by the loss of their husbands, fathers, or brothers in that tremendous catastrophe (the General Arnold, a ship, crashed on a sandbar outside of Plymouth, Massachusetts in December 1778). Knox had some investment in the ship, noting his relief that savings from the wreck will pay all expenses. Discusses British ships and the high price of goods in Philadelphia. Instructs William to pay Mr. French a sum owed by Knox. Comments on Betsey and Sally Winslow, who are staying in Pluckemin. Remarks, You will see in the papers some... charges against Genl [Benedict] Arnold by the State of Pennsylvania- I shall be exceedingly mistaken if one of them can be proven- he has returned to Philadelphia and will I hope be able to vindicate himself from the aspersion of his enemies.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Military and Naval Operations 13 August 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: Chastises William, his brother, for not writing more frequently. Mentions a military operation planned against Newport to take place in conjunction with the arrival of a French fleet led by the Comte D'Estaing. Instructs William to inform [James] Bowdoin's family that John Temple, British Consul General, has arrived at New York. Reports that a fire in New York City has destroyed between 80 and 100 houses. Encloses some letters for Colonel Sears in Newport. Regarding the planned military and naval operation, writes, I hope sincerely that Rhode Island may fall into our hands first. The Events at Newport will determine the further operations of the Army. Relates that his wife Lucy received a letter from her brother, possibly Thomas Flucker, informing her of the family's welfare (the Fluckers, as Loyalists, left America for England during the Revolutionary War). A note on page four discusses correspondence between Mrs. [Knox?] and Mr. Smith.