Download or read book Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox Consoling Him on the Death of His Son and Soldiers Pay 24 October 1782 written by Joseph Peirce 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 Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about His Son Not Taking an Army Appointment 20 March 1791 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes Knox about his son receiving an appointment in the 2d Regiment of the Federal Troops. Informs him that his son cannot accept the appointment due to his present commitment, but they are both grateful for the opportunity. Mentions issues with Mr. Thomas Flucker's estate, as well as issues involving other debtors.

Download or read book Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox Regarding Business 9 October 1782 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a variety of business concerns with Knox regarding Knox's investments with the Government, and asks for his opinion on how to handle certain matters. Mentions that he and Colonel Hatch are planning to send to Knox possessions of his brother William Knox's, which have been in the possession of Mr. [Joshua] Loring while William has been in Europe. Relates that the appraisers living on a limerock farm that Knox is interested in are having difficulty conducting their appraisal due to the presence of the enemy. Discusses the recent death of a Treasurer Gardner and the candidates who might replace him. Also mentions the arrival of a ship from Amsterdam, which carries no news of William Knox, but news that new Commissioners are close to arriving at Paris to negotiate a peace treaty, and that Gibraltar will likely fall soon.

Download or read book Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about a Farm Knox May Want to Buy 6 January 1783 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses sending a box to General Knox, a farm Knox may wish to purchase, and the need for raising money to pay the Army.

Download or read book Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about Debtors to Mr Flucker s Estate Harmar s Expedition and Need for More Troops to Fight the Indians 15 February 1791 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes Knox to discuss the business of Mr. Flucker's Estate. Says he has heard from the debtors and they seem disposed to pay as fast as they can. There are some obstacles with some of the debtors that the letter details. Notes General [Josiah] Harmar's expedition was unsuccessful. Insists that Knox must send a powerful force of regular troops - and strike the Red men so effectually that they [never more] will have it in their power to do much mischief again... Mentions in the postscript that Henry Jackson calld several times to tell me the Cause of not writing.

Download or read book Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about a Petition 27 January 1789 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has received Knox's last letter. Has not yet seen Mr. [Isaac] Winslow, Sr. but has seen a member of the petition committee, who declared that the committee will meet in two or three days. Hopes to see Mr. Winslow before then. Has enclosed a copy of the petition, Knox's check book from the bank, and a letter to Peirce's brother (not present).

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Death of His Son 10 September 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: Informs Washington of the death of his infant son, Washington's godson. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about Knox s In laws Estate 15 January 1783 written by Joseph Peirce 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 Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce Placing an Order for Several Items Including Corn and Coal 24 October 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: Addressed to Joseph Peirce & Son. Places an order for several items, including corn and coal.

Download or read book Henry Knox to John Peirce Instructing Him to Forward a Sum of Money for the Care of Sick Soldiers 7 January 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: Knox writes to Peirce (in some sources Pierce), Paymaster General. Instructs Peirce to forward a sum of money periodically for care of sick soldiers who have remained in the service. Gives specific instructions for the method of transmitting the funds.

Download or read book Joseph Pierce to Henry Knox about Selling Knox s Property 6 April 1791 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peirce writes to Secretary of War Knox regarding the condition of Knox's property they are trying to sell. Peirce tells Knox, it may be of importance for me to know if you furnished Mr. Jas Bowdoin with the statement of Mr. Flucker's acct. Peirce believes the statement was in Knox's handwriting. Thinks the commission might use that in case Knox claims he did not pay the note.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox about Military and Business Matters 22 November 1781 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Had wanted to write earlier but was afraid a letter might not reach him. Informs Knox that his brother William left for France on the 20th. Before he left, Knox's brother William left Peirce various papers and empower'd me to transact his affairs in his absence, at the same time wished me to inform you thereof. Promises to forward letters he has since received from William. Discusses the surrender of Cornwallis: The taking of Lord Cornwallis' Army is an event of prodigious magnitude, such as may produce a peace at a much earlier period than the most sanguine could expect. Discusses the siege at York and the humiliation of the British. Mentions General John Burgoyne and General Benjamin Lincoln. Includes a long list of items William Knox left in his care and discusses William's business ventures in Europe.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox Congratulating the Latter on His Commission and Lamenting the Plundering of His House and Shop 19 February 1776 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praises Knox and congratulates him on his recent commission to colonel and his successful operation retrieving artillery from Fort Ticonderoga. Discusses his own ill health as well as his desire to get well and return to military service. Comments on his friends' attempt to conceal the plundering of his house and shop from him, in order to avoid agitating his health. Comments on a man named Hardy, who Peirce recommended and for whom Knox found work. Recollects and affirms their friendship. In a post script, favorably mentions a proposal by the Continental Congress to fortify a dock for the American Navy in New London Harbor.

Download or read book Joseph Peirce to Henry Knox on a Missing Receipt and a Recommendation for the Navy 20 October 1794 written by Joseph Peirce and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he did not receive the receipt on Palmer's note. Discusses a financial matter regarding when payments are to be made. Recommends a young man for a position in the Navy. Letter is marked as private.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Lewis Nicola Sympathizing with His Difficulties and Giving Him Instructions 15 October 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: Apologizes for the difficulty Colonel Nicola is having at Fishkill, and declares that he would help instantly were it in his power. However, the teams and equipment Colonel Nicola needs can only be gotten from the Quartermaster General, so he asks Colonel Nicola to apply to the Quartermaster General directly. Comments that His Excellency [General George Washington] has not yet decided where to station the Invalids for the winter, but will know when he makes the general arrangement of the army which will be very soon. But he appears to think constitution island a proper place for them and that they will be very competent to do the work assigned to them there. Will let him know as soon as General Washington tells him the plan. Adds that the Stores will all be removed from Fish Kill as soon as the army goes to winter quarters.

Download or read book John Brooks to Henry Knox about Soldiers Pay 17 October 1782 written by John Brooks 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 Henry Knox to John Lamb about Soldiers Pay 15 February 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: Responds to Lamb's letter (see GLC02437.01354) that the notes which were to be paid to the officers were intended, by Robert Morris, to counterbalance the clothing provided for the soldiers. Morris's priorities are first to provide the soldiers and officers with rations, second to provide clothes (which these notes were intended to do for the officers), and third to provide pay, which they are working on obtaining. Argues that an officer who paid for clothing out of his own purse may use the payment as he likes, but that the intention was to pay for clothing for the officers. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette.