Download or read book Joseph Young to Henry Knox Exchanging Pleasantries and Expressing Thanks for Past Actions 30 December 1783 written by Joseph Young and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young, a hospital physician, thanks Knox for orders he recently sent which Young claims saved him from embarrassment. Also thanks Knox for the Sixty Dollars you sent to supply them with firewood, which was greatly needed ... Transferred Knox's orders to a contractor. Reports news of hospital matters, including Doctor Egbert's retirement.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Osgood Exchanging Pleasantries And in Particular Discussing Soldiers Pay 30 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: Knox writes to Osgood, a Continental Congressman. Thanks him for the disinterested attention he has paid Knox in several instances. Assures Osgood he prizes their friendship highly. Reports that George Washington has instructed him to dissolve several corps and reorganize the soldiers whose terms have not expired into an infantry and artillery. Writes, This business has been painful on account of discharging the officers and soldiers at this [severe] season without pay, and in many instances the men are miserably clad. Refers to an instance in summer of 1783 when officers petitioned Continental Congress for land west of the Ohio River (the Newburgh Petition was presented by men who, in many cases, had not been paid for their service in the Continental Army, and they asked for land as payment). Asks if the petition has been considered. Discusses rumors that he may be appointed to take the place of Benjamin Lincoln (presumably as Secretary of War). In a post script, writes I think the pay & other emoluments of a major general, in a separate department, exclusive of any encumbrances... would not be an unreasonable expectation,- and that would satisfy me.
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 Henry Knox to Andrew Elliot Exchanging Pleasantries 23 November 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: Signed in text. Sends his best wishes to Elliot. States that he hopes that at a future date, he may unshackled by opposite interests, fully enjoy those sentiments which were inspired by the liberal and politic conduct of Mr. Elliot and continue with their friendship despite a difference in opinion.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Edmund Affleck Exchanging Pleasantries 25 November 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: Signed in text. Replies to Affleck's letter (see GLC02437.02794). Writes that he and Mrs. Lucy Knox sincerely wish him [Affleck] a prosperous voyage and every felicity.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting the Action Taken on Missing Powder 23 March 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:
Download or read book Henry Knox to Baron Von Steuben Regarding Military Matters 30 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: Reports that the corps in the detachment at West Point have been dissolved, except for those soldiers whose terms of service have not expired. These 500 men will be commanded by Colonel [Henry] Jackson, presumably at West Point. There is also one corps of artillery commanded by Major Sebastian Bauman. Asks Steuben to instruct Jackson on the mode by which the remaining soldiers will be mustered and inspected. Plans to depart soon for Boston, leaving Jackson in charge.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Daniel Parker about Lack of Provisions 23 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 lack of provisions for the troops at West Point, stating [t]here are not more provision at this place than will serve the troops to the end of the month, and I much doubt whether it will last so long ... Request that Parker supplies the post with supplies as soon as possible.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Mrs Flucker Exchanging Pleasantries 24 November 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: Writes to a relative of his wife Lucy (possibly Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez) and tells her that Lucy and the children are all well. Discusses some of their plans for the coming year and wishes that Mrs. Flucker will write back.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette with Gratitude to France Affection for Lafayette Expectations of the British and Praise for Washington 14 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: Says he wrote Lafayette several letters expressing his affection for him. Says America as a nation believes the same thing and that you must not regard [such expressions] as compliments but the language of sincerity. Goes on to say Our independence is now established and we feel the warmest gratitude to all the means what have contributed to effect it. Reports that The English have at last left us to ourselves, with the full expectation that we shall not know how to govern the ship of state and that we must apply to the Steady and well experienced pilots of Britain. Says Our much loved friend the General has gone from this city to Congress and from thence to Mount Vernon. Goes on to praise Washington. Sending this note by the Chevalier Villefranche.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Anthony Discussing Financial Help for Anthony 30 August 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: Extensive docketing. Writes that he has before expressed gratitude for Anthony's help and expressed sadness when Anthony has been in financial distress. Is happy to be able to enclose to Anthony some financial help, apparently in the form of notes from an investor. Discusses related financial matters, including news about Mr. [William] Bingham.
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 Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Him of the Sending of Weekly Returns 22 October 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: Informs General Washington that he is sending the weekly returns with other information to him (not included). Knox's retained draft.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Clinton about an Act of the Council 22 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 an act of the Council, expressive of their thanks to myself and the officers, and men of the ... troops who have lately been upon duty in the city of New York.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Anthony Thanking Anthony for Endorsing Some Drafts of Money 16 June 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Captain Anthony for endorsing two drafts, each for [Dollar sign]1,750, for Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall. Encloses the drafts (not included).
Download or read book Letter from Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox Exchanging Pleasantries and Congratulating Knox on the Birth of His New Child 2 September 1783 written by Samuel Ogden 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 George Washington Congratulating Him on the Recent Peace 28 March 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:
