Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox Accusing Colonel John Crane of Defrauding Soldiers 14 August 1781 written by John Lamb 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 John Crane to Henry Knox in Response to Officers who Have Accused Him of Withholding Money from Soldiers Under His Command 14 August 1781 written by John Crane 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 John Lamb to Henry Knox about Soldiers Pay 14 February 1782 written by John Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Burlington, likely in New Jersey. Writes that he was informed by the Pay-Master that the Financier intended the officers should receive two months Pay, in certain Notes, payable on the 1st of August next. He and the other officers agreed that our receiving Pay of any kind in which the Soldiers do not share, will have a tendency, to sour their minds, still more, - and, may involve consequences not only fatal to those who command them, but the Public. Is ready to travel to New York state and hopes to stop in Poughkeepsie and convince the legislature there to recruit new soldiers and advance some money to those already in their employ. See GLC02437.01355 for Knox's response.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Putting Lamb in Charge of the Transport of Ordnance 2 November 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: Puts Colonel Lamb in charge of ordnance being transported to Head of Elk, Maryland and instructs him on how to proceed. Includes instructions on where to store the ordnance, what to obtain from the quartermaster at Head of Elk, and what to demand of the Board of War & Ordnance. Explains that the company of artificers under Captain Thomas Patten are to be left in Philadelphia and set to work immediately. As much artillery as possible should be removed to the Hudson River and placed under the command of General Benjamin Lincoln. The ordnance being transported had been used for the siege of Yorktown. Written at a park of artillery. In the hand of Samuel Shaw and signed for Knox by Shaw.
Download or read book John Crane to Henry Knox Reporting His Arrival at West Point 20 July 1781 written by John Crane and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel Crane reports his arrival at New Windsor the previous evening with ordnance and stores. Discusses cannon, cartridges, powder, and other items.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb about Military Matters and the Death of John Custis 12 November 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: Uncertain yet whether he will join the artillery park because General George Washington had not yet arrived. Writes, He has lately met with a severe Shock to his affections, in the loss of the amiable Mr. Custis, Mrs. Washington's only child. Believes Washington felt as affectionately for Custis as if he were his real father, as he had raised him from childhood. Only other affectionate parents might be able to understand this misfortune. Has nothing to add about the disposition of the park, only that it might be in the vicinity of Head Quarters. Has no objection to Lamb paying his family a visit if Lt. Col. Stevens remains in camp: I see no reason for making any other arrangement of the corps this winter than what exists at the moment. Advises that Lamb's regiment form the park and Col. Crane's form the garrison of West Point and its defenses with the artificers to remain in Philadelphia. Written in the clerical hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, and signed for Knox by him.
Download or read book John Crane to Henry Knox about a Dispute Between Officers 7 January 1783 written by John Crane and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book John Crane to Henry Knox Regarding Winter Stores and Work 12 October 1781 written by John Crane and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses a return of ordnance and stores. Reports that nothing will be done in the fall toward building the magazine at Fort Clinton or Fort Putnam because of all the work needed to prepare for winter. The artificers have been building a workshop at West Point to work in over the winter. Indicates that a Mr. Gray has been appointed a commissary of military stores for General William Heath. Colonel Crane commanded the 3rd Battalion of Artillery.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Crane Handing Over Command of the Artillery on the Hudson River to Crane 22 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 John Lamb to Henry Knox Suggesting a Place to Disembark Artillery Stores 28 September 1781 written by John Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel Lamb asserts that Trebell's Landing is the best place to disembark the ordnance for the siege of Yorktown and requests men for the task. Reports that the return of stores Knox requested is impossible because Colonel Stevens (possibly Ebenezer Stevens, who was Colonel in Lamb's regiment) did not make an account of the stores on the vessels. Informs Knox that Captain Duncan has arrived with howitzers and carriages. (See also GLC02437.01193, GLC02437.01216, GLC02437.01217, GLC02437.01246 and GLC02437.01271.).
Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox Updating Him on Military Repairs and Discussing Foreign and Domestic Affairs 20 July 1782 written by John Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has noted Knox's previous letter, which indicates that artificers are working hard on wagons and tumbrils. However, At the same time, I am sorry to inform you, that, they will fall far short of your expectations, in this particular owing to the great portion of time which has been taken up, in making the necessary repairs of the carriages, of those Pieces, that were brought from Philadelphia, to this place, many of which were in a wretched state. Writes that he is chagrined to find that a Lieutenant Fisk has resigned to avoid a Court Martial. Adds that the bearer of the letter, Lieutenant Allen, wants to resign and Lamb has permitted it, because there is no arguing with, or reasoning down a man's feelings, when want stares him in the face. Lastly, is happy that Holland has recognized America's independence, and that Captain Barney from the Havanna has arrived with a large sum of money for the public. Sends his compliments to Mrs. Knox and Samuel Shaw, and adds that the men in the Corps present their compliments to Knox. On public service written on address leaf.
Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox Angry at Complications about His Leave 20 December 1782 written by John Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book John Crane to Henry Knox about Regimental Matters 19 December 1781 written by John Crane and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to inform Knox of his wishes that the detachment from the Regiment may joine us if consistent with Knox's plans. They are acquiring clothing for the regiment and he wants the men to anticipate the new clothes and feel satisfaction from attaining them. Mentions that all but three companies of the Regiment are quartered at the Joint. They are collecting the materials for the ordnance as fast as possible but the men are not well fed so he does not want to rush them. Has the men in good winter quarters, is trying to build a guard house for the artillery, and declares the ammunition to be in good order, but says there is no covering to be had for the ordnance.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Giving Specific Orders for Mobilization of Lamb s Regiment 18 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. Gives specific orders for mobilization of Lamb's regiment, and apparently the entire artillery park. Indicates they should cross the Hudson River at Kings Ferry. Closing and signature in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Crane about Stores and Provisions 3 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: Directs the letter to Colonel Crane, in charge of the ordnance and stores forwarded from Boston, Massachusetts to Claverack, New York. Provides instructions for shipping the powder and other stores. Orders that the stores must be sent from Claverack to West Point.
Download or read book John Crane to Henry Knox about Ordnance Supplies 6 July 1781 written by John Crane and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses ordnance he gathered to be sent from Springfield to Claverack, New York. Notes that Captain Callendar, delivering this letter to Knox, will give Knox details of their march from Boston. Intends to depart for Claverack as soon as the mortars are sent from Springfield.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Regarding the Movements of His Troops and Other War News 11 July 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
