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Book Incomplete Letter from Henry Knox to William Tatham Commenting on Tatham s Book  8 February 1792

Download or read book Incomplete Letter from Henry Knox to William Tatham Commenting on Tatham s Book 8 February 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: Discusses a proof sheet for Tatham's publication, An Analysis of the State of Virginia. Comments on the contents of it, and suggests some edits.

Book William Tatham to Henry Knox Regarding Tatham s Publications and the Associated Copyright  3 August 1791

Download or read book William Tatham to Henry Knox Regarding Tatham s Publications and the Associated Copyright 3 August 1791 written by William Tatham and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes he enclosed by his last letter a Virginia sheet of his intended publication Analysis of the United States (see GLC02437.05093.02). Reports that the Clerk of the Federal Court thought it proper to suspend his certificate for copyright. Says an attorney working for the government told him the copyright was only good for Virginia. Writes, This seems to be acting judicialy; and not ministerialy; and the advantages of speedy information to the Community may be somewhat delayd. States since they both know Attorney General Edmund Randolph, he hopes Knox will ask his official opinion. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Book William Tatham to Henry Knox Regarding the Report A Topographical Analysis of the United States of America  31 July 1791

Download or read book William Tatham to Henry Knox Regarding the Report A Topographical Analysis of the United States of America 31 July 1791 written by William Tatham and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Incomplete Letter from Henry Knox to Thomas Randall about a Payment Randall Owes  18 March 1792

Download or read book Incomplete Letter from Henry Knox to Thomas Randall about a Payment Randall Owes 18 March 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: Declares that Randall's notes will become due on 25 March. Asks about possible arrangements for making a payment on the notes.

Book Indenture Between Henry Knox and William Duer  incomplete   7 June 1792

Download or read book Indenture Between Henry Knox and William Duer incomplete 7 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: A copy of pages 1-2 of GLC02437.05492.

Book Note from Henry Knox to George Washington Forwarding a Letter from General Pinckney  17 March 1792

Download or read book Note from Henry Knox to George Washington Forwarding a Letter from General Pinckney 17 March 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: Writes, Mr Izard has just put the enclosed letter from Genl Pinckney into my hands what with pleasure I communicate to you.

Book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson  incomplete   20 May 1792

Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson incomplete 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: Discusses a letter received previously from Jackson and how sorry that he has not been able to respond promptly. Most of the rest of the page is illegible. Date and place writ from previous assessment. Watermarked G R under a crest.

Book Incomplete Letter from Henry Knox to Clement Biddle Discussing Business  3 March 1798

Download or read book Incomplete Letter from Henry Knox to Clement Biddle Discussing Business 3 March 1798 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses some sort of business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. Writing is extremely faded and water stained, making it difficult to read.

Book Henry Knox to William Green Informing Green that Knox Has Received His Letters  10 September 1792

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Green Informing Green that Knox Has Received His Letters 10 September 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: Informs Green that he has received his letters and will make a reply once he contacts Mr. Jarvis.

Book Henry Knox to Constant Freeman Referring to Other Letters  4 October 1792

Download or read book Henry Knox to Constant Freeman Referring to Other Letters 4 October 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: Notes he has received Col. [Robert] Troup's and Mr. Lewis's letters. Asks that he contacts and obtains an answer from [William] Duer to Knox's letters. Date previously inferred, written in red. State not listed; however, based on another letter (GLC02437.05639) written by Knox on the same day, he was writing from Philadelphia.

Book Henry Knox to William Bingham Discussing Financial Transactions and Work with the Legislature  incomplete   30 May 1796

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Bingham Discussing Financial Transactions and Work with the Legislature incomplete 30 May 1796 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unsigned, and possibly incomplete. Acknowledges receipt of Bingham's letter and the bank notes he enclosed. Discusses financial transactions with him and with General [David] Cobb. Touches briefly on his work with the legislature.

Book Note from George Washington to Henry Knox Forwarding the Draft of a Letter  25 February 1792

Download or read book Note from George Washington to Henry Knox Forwarding the Draft of a Letter 25 February 1792 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of a letter in which he informs Knox that he has sent him the draft of a letter to Captain Brandt, allowing him to let stand any corrections he may chose to make. Along left margin, Recd from Lt. Henry Knox Thatcher Aug 9 1855 by mail.

Book A Letter from Henry Knox to William Knox on Family and War News  5 August 1781

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.

Book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Provision of Artillery and the Capture of Montreal  27 November 1775

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.

Book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on Various Family and Business Matters  incomplete   17 June 1792

Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on Various Family and Business Matters incomplete 17 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: Writes to his wife saying that he did indeed write to her before, but that he later found out his letter was not delivered: As I staid at Randalls I entrusted it to his black man, and it is now pretty evident he deceived me and did not carry it to the office. Also comments on recent attacks upon him in a newspaper: I have read the attack in Adams's paper - The writer must be a fellow of diabolical sensation to be sure - It shall not give me pain. I shall put all those sons of darkness and envy under my feet one of these days but, the time has not arrived. The report of the Committee of Congress is my mark - If it is received I sing - if it is rejected I soar. Further discusses his finances and accounts, and asks her not to mention any of this information to Henry Jackson. Of his planned meeting with Joseph Brandt, the famous Mohawk chief, he writes, I think our overtures for peace will be successful - One thing may prevent them - The inroads of the frontier people against positive orders - and the killing our messengers. Asks Lucy to befriend Captain Anthony's wife, since Knox has experienced some solid friendships through Anthony. Ends by stating that he had two family dinners with the President this week.

Book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Various Matters Concerning Family and Friends  8 July 1792

Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Various Matters Concerning Family and Friends 8 July 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: Expresses his happiness on hearing about his son Henry's current situation. Sends Lucy news of various acquaintances, which he lists by number. States that he is sorry to hear of Mrs. [Abigail] Adams's indisposition, noting that the Adams family has ordered their furniture to be shipped to Boston. Vice President John Adams plans to return to New York without his family. Reports that George and Martha Washington will be going to Mount Vernon the following Wednesday, and will not return until 15 October. Mentions the Ogdens, Mrs. Smith, the Izards, the Stewarts, and Count Andreani. Writes, My evenings cannot possibly be any cause of jealousy - They are stupid indeed... The City is dull enough. Only two tea parties since your absence. Reports that he has not sold to William Duer, and comments on Henry Jackson's dissatisfaction with their current land dealings. Relates, No Indian depredations lately - I hope they have called in their war parties - Our recruits are getting forward. Notes that he does not know whether the Winslows, Lucy's cousins, will accept his offer to buy land from them.

Book Henry Knox to Royal Flint Forwarding a Letter from William Duer Regarding Land in Massachusetts  16 September 1792

Download or read book Henry Knox to Royal Flint Forwarding a Letter from William Duer Regarding Land in Massachusetts 16 September 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: Forwards a letter for William Duer, regarding land in Massachusetts. Asks Flint to obtain an answer from Duer and to inform Knox himself of Duer's development. Also mentions the status of Madame de Leval's security and payments.