Download or read book Joseph Cranch to Henry Knox on Leaving Springfield Due to His Health 25 August 1788 written by Joseph Cranch and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that he had to leave Springfield, Massachusetts, on account of his ill health. Asks if Knox has settled his account for the work he completed. Requests any imployment... In the Public Service. Instructs Knox to direct his reply to the care of William Cranch. Public business written on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Joseph Cranch to Henry Knox Asking for Employment 28 October 1788 written by Joseph Cranch and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solicits employment from Knox. Offers to clean some pistols in Springfield, Massachusetts. After the task is finished, will wait for Knox's further commands. Instructs Knox to direct his reply to the care of William Cranch in Boston.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Cranch about Cranch s Brother s Accounts 17 March 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 accounts pertaining to Cranch's brother. Notes he will be traveling through Springfield [Massachusetts] in May. Possibly related to GLC02437.03134. marked private on the docket.
Download or read book Joseph Cranch to Henry Knox Requesting Help to Settle a Debt 14 August 1786 written by Joseph Cranch and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Springfield, possibly in Massachusetts. Writes that the present letter is copied from a letter Cranch sent to Knox in New York, before he was aware Knox had traveled to Boston. In it, he discusses a problem of receiving pay. Had received a letter containing Knox's orders for a Mr. Imlay to pay a sum owed to Cranch. Mr. Imlay denied ever having accepted any orders, but said he would pay the sum if he had cash at the deadline of the orders. Explains how it is a hardship to wait away from home for his payment for cleaning the arms, and how he is losing money. Asks for Knox's help in making sure he receives payment. Also reiterates proposals for the cleaning of pistols and carbines. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Williams Discussing Provisions on Hand at Springfield 21 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: Discusses provisions, medicine, and wood on hand at Springfield, where Williams is stationed. Refers to an enclosed order to Mrs. Pynchon (refer to GLC02437.02962) in which Knox requests that she turn over medicine and stores in her possession to the Continental troops. Knox's signature has been removed.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson about Medical and Financial Matters and the Constitutional Convention 13 January 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: Reports that he seems to be recovering from a recent illness. Transmits a letter to Mrs. McNeill related to financial matters. Asks Jackson to wait on Mrs. [Mary] McNeill and take duplicate receipts for the said certificate. Asks Jackson to write to him about the convention and send all the publications from it, referring to the convention in Massachusetts to ratify the constitution.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Thanking Him for His Service and Asking Him to Protect Stores at Springfield 9 February 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: Unsigned, and marked copy. Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Knox refers to a previous letter he sent to Lincoln (see GLC02437.03446). Thanks him for his last letter, and believes his recent services to the government (by leading troops to suppress Shays' Rebellion) will prove beneficial. Writes, A Congress of seven States has been lately formed. Our old friend General [Arthur] St. Clair president. Nearly three months elapsed between the time Congress ought to have been and the time it was actually formed. Adds, I have written you an official letter respecting some troops I have ordered to Springfield. Discusses where these troops are currently stationed, and how they will arrive at Springfield. Urges him to keep your attention fixed on the Stores and to afford them as ample protection as your force will admit, and the case may require. Mentions the variety of rumors he has heard regarding the status of Lincoln's regiment, but has heard that Generals [Rufus] Putnam and [Benjamin] Tupper are with him and if so, sends his regards to them.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding a Receipt for the Return of Ordnance and Stores in April 28 May 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes his receipt of a return of Ordnance and Stores for the month of April. Discusses his receipt of a letter from a Mr. Cranch, who he supposes is now completing the business in his line at Springfield, after which he will go to West Point where there is much for him to do. Written from the War Office. Lower left corner of letter is clipped.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about Their Family and Health 25 August 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: Writes that a friend of William's [name illegible but might be Mr. Samuel Hodgdon] will be travelling to France and will see William, so Knox felt he had to take the opportunity to write. Thanks William for his last several letters. Comments that he thinks William's motives are just for remaining in Europe until peace is achieved. Mentions the recent defeat of Comte de Grasse, and also relates that General George Washington has appointed him Commandant of West Point. Reports that he and his family resided in Philadelphia until they moved to the North River. Writes, All my little family have been much afflicted with sickness, and mentions that Mrs. Knox and Mary were ill with intermittent fevers but have recovered. Lucy was declining rapidly so they brought her to the North River for the pure air, and it has helped aid her recovery. Marcus has been suffering from a [dysentery?] a consequence of [getting] teeth. He fears that William will never have the pleasure to see him. A few days, perhaps a few hours may decide his fate.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Phillips Savage about the Reported Death of Joseph Savage 15 August 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secretary of War Knox tells Savage he read of the death of Savage's son Captain Joseph Savage. As he is fairly certain this is untrue, Knox wonders how that misinformation appeared in a Worcester newspaper. Knox tells about hearing from the port collector of Savannah Mr. Habersham as well as Captain John Smith, both of whom remember nothing of such an event.
Download or read book Joseph Williams to Henry Knox Regarding the Situation at Springfield and Plans for the Issue of Rations 23 January 1784 written by Joseph Williams and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Williams recently arrived at Springfield, he found the arsenal unoccupied by troops. Reports on the present situation at Springfield. Discusses the plan for the issue of rations. Complains that the allowance of firewood is very insufficient, for this season of the year- many people here, have expressd there fear, that there wood & fences, will fall a sacrifise... Reports that the barracks are well prepared, and requests extra straw.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Young about Sick Patients in Albany and Provisions 25 December 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 sick patients that have to stay in Albany, New York for the winter. Also writes about provisioning the sick. Writes that Young must know the state of the patients better than any other man, and a confidence in your candor induces me to leave the disposition entirely to you. Says the hospital is closed at West Point but that they still have twenty patients that will be need to be supported through the winter. Encloses (not included) Morris's notes of sixty dollars and an order (not included) for provisions for the patients until they are discharged.
Download or read book Genealogy of the Descendants of John Eliot apostle to the Indians 1598 1905 written by Wilimena Hannah Eliot Emerson and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution written by John Adams and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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