Download or read book Joseph Williams to Henry Knox Regarding Sick Men Under His Care 12 February 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: Major Williams reports he has applied to Dr. Waldo of Springfield to attend sick men under Williams's care. Waldo requests that an order be created for the procurement of provisions in the hands of Widow Pincher. Encloses a provision return (refer to GLC02437.02957).
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 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 William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing His Ill Health 20 October 1784 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox's brother writes, I can only inform you I am happy to have recover'd from my late situation on point of health and spirits the want of which I have very unpleasantly experienced for many months, referring to his mental illness. Relates that his ill health did not permit an earlier return to America. Notes that his commercial friends in London have been indulgent, as his credit has expired. Discusses financial matters. Instructs Knox to send his mail care of Lewis Teissier, one of the most capital merchants in London in the Spanish & French lines...
Download or read book Henry Knox to James Webber Regarding William s Health and His Return to America 3 August 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to Webber, a caretaker and friend of Knox's brother William in England, regarding William's illness. Comments that he is very happy to hear William is doing well and that his prospects for recovery are positive. Discusses the likelihood that William will return to the United States, and hopes that he will, as his family will be able to provide a thousand tendernesses to soothe his mind & restore its tranquility. If William recovers, Knox suggests he stay in New York, with Knox and his wife and children; if he returns while still ill, requests that William return to Boston, as Knox has arranged for his care there. Reaffirms his statement in a previous letter that in case my brothers affairs should be so embarrased as to render him unable to pay the expenses of his confinement, Knox will reimburse Webber for any advances he had to make. Encloses a letter to William, as well as a packet to Mrs. Flucker, his mother-in-law, which he hopes Webber can safely deliver to her. Mrs. Knox sends her regards.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Army Rations 6 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: Informs Bryant that he will receive 7000 rations from army contractors to be issued in such Quantities upon Returns signed by Capt. Joseph Williams. Indicates that General Henry Jackson will protect the stores and that Daniel Parker & Co. (the contractors) should be paid. See GLC02437.02917 for Knox's retained copy.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Expressing Relief at His Recovery from Poor Mental Health 14 December 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: Expresses relief and joy regarding William's recent recovery from an episode of mental illness. Relates that he and his family plan to move from Dorchester to rent John Singleton Copley's house in Boston. Discusses family news, mentioning his children Lucy, Harry, Marcus, and Julia. Encloses a letter to a friend of his mother-in-law in London (letter not included).
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 Henry Knox to Joseph Williams about Shays Rebellion 14 October 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Had wanted to see Williams in order to talk about the business (likely referring to Shays' Rebellion). Writes he is relying on Williams to protect the military stores in every event, for which you shall be amply compensated. Asks him to continue with the methods he mentioned when they spoke.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Anthony Informing Anthony that He Has Received His Letter 26 February 1797 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Anthony that he has received his letter.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Young Requesting Provisions for the Hospital in Albany 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: A copy of the request Knox sent Messrs. Daniel Parker and Co. to furnish Young with provisions for the hospital in Albany, New York. States the order is to be enforced from January to April of 1784 and no longer.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez Informing Her of the Well being of His Wife and Children 12 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: Informs Flucker, possibly Sarah Lyons Flucker, of the well-being of Lucy and the Knox children (the Fluckers were Loyalists and left America at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War). Expresses his wish for a reunion between Lucy and her family. Requests documents related to an estate, likely the Waldo estate, of which Lucy was partially entitled to inherit as the granddaughter of General Samuel Waldo. Requests Flucker to give him power of attorney in matters related to the estate, noting that she may be able to recover her segment for her sole use. Instructs Flucker to send the papers with his brother William. Bottom right corner slightly brunt. Docket notes that this letter was sent by the care of Mr. John Appleton.
Download or read book The Army Medical Department 1775 1818 written by Mary C. Gillett and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appendices include laws and legislation concerning the Army Medical Department. Maps include those of territories and frontiers and Continental Army hospital locations. Illustrations are chiefly portraits.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Parker Duer about the Sickness in the Garrison and Requests Meat 27 May 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: Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to business partners William Duer and Daniel Parker: A very considerable part of the Garrison, upwards of two hundred, are at this time sick with the measles and there are more to have them,- In this situation, fresh meat is absolutely essential to their well being- Requests beef, veal, mutton, or other small meats, to be sent to West Point immediately.
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 James Webber Thanking Him for His Kind Treatment of His Brother William 6 November 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: Thanks Webber, a London merchant, for his kind treatment of his brother William, who suffered from mental illness. About William, writes I was flattered with the hope, that 'ere this he would have emerged from his unhappy despondency, and have assumed some portion of that cheerfulness, with which untill now he has already been blessed. Encloses a letter for William, which he requests Webber to sign, seal, and deliver. Also asks Webber to attempt to persuade William to return to Boston. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Getting Him Some Cloth and Knox s Bad Health 12 February 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that upon receiving his note, Knox sent to all the shops that might sell American broad cloth but was exceedingly chagrined to learn there were none in town at present. Found that some cloth was expected in town very soon, in light grey, Hartford grey, bottle green, and dark brown colors. Will be able to secure the quantity he and Mrs. Washington would like and send it immediately, though he warns that Washington might be disappointed with the quality of the cloth, as it is only about good as an english second cloth. Also reports that he has been ill and in bed due to a severe attack of the accute [sic] Rheumatism. However, he is improving and hopes to be able to go abroad in a few days. Knox's retained draft.
