Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox about Disbanding Troops and how to Pay Soldiers 21 March 1787 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he is extremely busy at the moment and will not be able to return to New York City as expected. Discusses concerns about the men not being paid and feels that if the corps are disbanded for lack of pay, they may never be able to raise another. States that if the federal troops are disbanded he should be allowed the choice of whether to stay or retire and without one, I cannot see how any government worth living under can be kep up in this country. Comments on the poor quality of the powder at Fort Pitt. Asks Knox about the state of affairs in Massachusetts, I feel so anxious for the Honor of Government that I cant but pray for the overthrow of all its opponents, possibly referring to Shays' rebellion.
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 John Doughty to Henry Knox Declining Request to Serve as Lieutenant Colonel Commander as He Plans to Leave the Army and Questions Establishment of a Military in this Country 8 March 1791 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declines Knox's request to serve as Lieutenant Colonel Commander. Says after much deliberation, he has decided to leave the service. He wanted to when he served with General Josiah Harmar but the difficult situation with the Indians forbid my retireing at that Time. Explains in detail his reasons for leaving the military stating, I have long tried the military Life & have found many Disapointments... Questions the nature of the military establishment. A military establishment is certainly a very unpopular measure in this Country, Doughty explains. Every Act of the Government strongly supports me in this Belief, else why the odious Distinction betwixt the civil and military servants of the Country, the one being regularly & generously rewarded and the other not. Says he will be in Philadelphia in order to settle some public Accounts & make a surrender of any Commission in the Artillery. Wants to be sure there is nothing improper in doing this. See GLC02437.04891 and .4892 for related documents.
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox about the Returns of Troops and Stores 12 March 1785 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Doughty, commander at West Point, transmits returns of troops and stores (returns not included). Doughty is extremely upset because he hopes to remain in the military as an artillerist, but recently heard that Congress plans to discharge the troops presently in service. Writes, If this measure takes place, which it is probable will be the case, instead of continuing my military pursuits, I am fearful I shall be thrown upon the wide world without a profession, or a capital to create one... Asks Knox, who was recently offered the position of Secretary at War, to procure him an office which may place me in a respectable station in Life...
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty Discussing Warrants and Military Pay in New Jersey for the Year 1787 24 April 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses warrants and [military] pay in New Jersey for the year 1787. Comments on the postponement of New Hampshire's convention to ratify the Constitution. Predicts that Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina will adopt the Constitution, while Rhode Island is likely not to adopt. Writes, If the New Constitution takes place, strong hopes may be entertained of our being a respectable nation- If it does not, we have no hope of being united & happy- It is to be apprehended in this case that we shall be torn by factions... But I confess I have no doubt respecting the adoption of the constitution by nine states.
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Enclosing the Monthly Military Returns for October 30 October 1784 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses the monthly military returns for October. Doughty gives a detailed report on matters at West Point and the surrounding areas. Discusses stores, arrangements to be made for winter, and other topics.
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Thanking Knox for Communication with His Family After Reports He was Missing and Discussing Soldiers Hardships 19 August 1790 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Doughty acknowledges Knox's letter of 25 July. Doughty was worried about his parents who had word that he had died in a skirmish on the frontier (see GLC02437.04606 and GLC02437.04628 for Knox's correspondence with Doughty's family). Thanks Knox for writing to his family and for sending him a letter from Doughty's parents and sister, which eased his mind. Mentions that Judge Turner left him two eagles from the property of the Society [of Cincinnati] to sell. Says that General Josiah Harmer wants Doughty to encourage re-enlistment of older soldiers. Doughty says not one soldier has shown a Disposition to re-engage, and I am fearful we shall not be very successful in this Business. Doughty reprimands Congress, which could not comprehend the hardships attending the services in this Country. Doughty continues to lament the poor pay and harsh conditions of the officers. He asks if it is not a little mortifying that an officers of the Corps should receive less for his services than the Door keeper of the Congress. Written from Fort Harmar in present-day Marietta, Ohio.
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox about Debt and Constitutional Plans for the Western Territory 1 December 1787 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs that he has debts in Jersey and is willing to have his pay applied to discharge the debt. Writes about the new constitution and the western territory, I am much obliged to you for the new constitution & for the plan of Government for the Western Territory, they are both much wanted - it is hoped some kind of order will be introduced in this country by the latter, I never saw a country in which Licentiousness political & religious so much prevailed as in the Infant Settlements in this western World ... it wants a Government peculiarly adopted to the circumstances of the country to produce a change. Noted as written at Fort Harmer and marked as private.
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Enclosing the Last Return of the Corps of Artillery 3 March 1784 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Doughty encloses the last return (possibly GLC02437.10578) of the corps of artillery (Doughty took command of the artillery at West Point after the suspension of Sebastian Bauman which resulted from a disagreement with William Hull, commandant of West Point). Declares, It is no small misfortune to our little Corps, that on its first formation it should be embarrassed with trifling squabbles about duty, & perhaps had our Commandant diverted himself of his knowledge of foreign services, & attended to the practice of his own, much trouble might have been prevented... Criticizes Bauman's actions. Has not information from the clothier general, and complains that the men need shirts and coats immediately. In a post script, comments on the personal life of Samuel Shaw, Knox's former aide. Shaw left his Maria in a doleful plight.... when he sailed for China ten days before. Reports that Bauman's wife gave birth three days before.
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Reporting on Events at West Point 30 June 1784 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Doughty encloses returns of the ordnance stores and troops under his command. Plans to wait for clothing to arrive before sending a party of soldiers to Springfield, Massachusetts. Writes, I have the Happiness to inform you that the greatest good order has prevailed in the discharge of the Troops from this place- Reports a theft of stores. Reports on other events at West Point, thanking Knox for his charge.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty Responding to His Decision Not to Take the Appointment 27 March 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Express his embarrassment over Doughty refusing the appointment as lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Infantry Regiment Secretary. Writes, Your declining the appointment of Lt Colonel Commandant has mortified me extremely. Hopes Doughty will not regret his decision. See GLC02437.04875 and .4892 for related documents.
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Relieved that Disbandment of the Army is Not Final 14 April 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his relief that Congress has not finalized their decision to disband the troops and states I am in hopes they will alter their present intention of disbanding them - my heart - my soul - my present & future happiness is more connected in this business, than in any other situation in which I have ever been placed - in my own account it will be death to me - He is most anxious about his officers, who he calls, the gentlest & most ambitious Corps of Officers. States he will continue his exertions to clothe the men despite the possible disbanding and discusses applying for funds for this purpose. Mentions that John Hancock, his wife, and a Mrs. Jeffery are leaving tomorrow for New York. Informs that the Society of the Cincinnati of Massachusetts held a meeting and have chosen seven delegates including, General Knox, General Putnam, Henry Jackson, General Cobb, Major Rice, Major North, and Doctor Eustis. Of these, three will form a delegation; Knox, North, and Eustis. Has incorporated a tax for the Society of Cincinnati members to cover the costs of the delegation. Ends by pleading, I pray you Harry keep my Regiment alive, I rest all on you...
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Congratulating Knox on Virginia s Adoption of the Constitution and Financial Matters 5 July 1788 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Fort Pitt. Thanks Knox for his assistance: ...it has extricated me from a Difficulty which all men must feel who are in Debt, & fail in their resources for payment. Congratulates Knox on Virginia's adoption of the Constitution, writing I am in Hopes Health & Vigour will soon be restored to our Body politic- This happy circumstance must cheer the Hearts of our Countrymen, particularly those of our military Brethren, who have been struggling through the late Revolution, & who to their immortal Honor appear to feel so much for the Honor and Dignity of their Country- so I flatter myself it will not be saying too much, to assert that our society are more generally advocates for good government, than perhaps any other class of citizens. Marked private on the address leaf.
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox about Stores and Refugees 1784 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forwards to Knox returns of the troops' stores and feels burdened by the number of Canadian refugees. Date from docket.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty Appointing Him Lieutenant Colonel Commander of an Additional Infantry Regiment 4 March 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the approval of President George Washington and the advice of the Senate, Knox writes to Doughty that he has been appointed Lieutenant Colonel Commander of an additional regiment, of Infantry...immediately raised. This includes 1 company in [South] Carolina, 1 in Delaware, 1 Rhode Island, 1 New Hampshire, Six in Massachusetts, and two in Connecticut. The officers and Major General have also been appointed on this day. Docketed by Knox.
Download or read book Upset Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reacting to the Disbanding of His Part of the Army 11 April 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes in full, This will inform you, that your friend is the most wreched [sic] man on earth, in consequence of your Letter of the 4th Inst. recd. by the post this Evening - derange - disband - return to private life again - great gad it is too much - I cannot think of it, without distraction, and my mind is embarrased [sic] without description - point to yourself every thing, and it will fall far short, of my feelings on this occation [sic], as more than every thing that is dear to me is involved in this business - I dare not trust on paper what I would wish to say to you - it is cruel - my heart is too full to proceed. He is referring to Congress's proposed disbandment of his regiment or of the troops in general.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Leave for Two Soldiers 14 July 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 furloughs of two soldiers who served under Bryant (refer to GLC02437.10122). The men have to obtain blank discharge forms from army headquarters which must be filled out by Bryant before they can receive their furloughs. Expresses his opinion that Bryant should come to West Point to settle the accounts of the poor fellows (and Bryant's own account) with the army paymaster. Notes that the troops at West Point have received pay for four months of 1783. Instructs Bryant to keep the men serving under him mustered up to the present time.
