Download or read book Letter from Henry Knox to David Brooks Instructing Him to Reduce the Size of His Department 2 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: Gives Brooks, assistant clothier general, instructions regarding the reduction in troops and the corresponding issue of clothing. Instructs Brooks to reduce the size of his department.
Download or read book Henry Knox to David Brooks Giving Detailed Instructions Regarding Surpluses and Clothing 1 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 gives detailed instructions to Brooks, assistant clothier general, regarding surpluses and the issue of clothing.
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 Edward Grant Ordering Him to Immediately Obtain Supplies 2 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 informs Grant that West Point has only enough provisions to last for one week. Orders Grant to immediately obtain supplies. For Grant's response, please refer to GLC02437.02909.
Download or read book Henry Knox to David Brooks about Stores 5 January 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: Signature has been clipped. Writes to D. [likely David] Brooks, Assistant Clothier General, Agreably to your request Major Haskell and Capt. Bliss will decide what articles [in] Store, are fit and which unfit for service.
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Price Giving Him Instructions on His New Post 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: Knox writes to Price, newly appointed commissary of military stores at West Point. Gives Price instructions regarding his post, including the method by which he must orders stores and keep meticulous records. Price will take orders from Major Sebastian Bauman.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Communicating the Military Movements 3 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: Major General Knox reports that he withdrew from New York on or around 18 December 1783, according to the wishes of Governor George Clinton. Informs Washington he has discharged all troops except those who he lists in an enclosed return (not included). Asks Washington to keep this letter private. Reports on the state of officers, discussing their lack of pay or ability to obtain provisions at their time of discharge. Expects to hear from Washington regarding the May 1784 meeting of the general Society, possibly referring to the Society of the Cincinnati. Discusses the pay and emoluments of a Major General. Plans to soon depart for Boston. Signed in the left margin of the last page. Knox's retained draft.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Edward Grant Regarding Army Provisions 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: Knox writes to Grant, I have received your favor of the 4th instant, and accordingly we shall rely entirely upon you that the garrison [at West Point] are not out of provisions. Notes that Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that provided the troops with supplies, is too far away to be relied upon. Relates that the issuing commissary at West Point will have to issue a large quantity of rations to the Canadian refugees.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Carleton Informing Him of the Troop Reductions His Has Made in Response to a Congressional Order 13 June 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 Carleton, acting Secretary at War, of the arrangements he has made in response to the Congressional resolve of 2 June 1784 ordering the reduction of Continental troops.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson 28 January 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: Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Thanks him for his letters. Writes, The Zeal of the people of Boston and the lower country in favor of Government is a good sign, and will probably produce the events expected from it. Declares, however, that even if the current insurgency dies down, some measures will be necessary to prevent a repetition of it. Believes that the poor poor federal government is sick almost unto death. Mentions that a convention has been proposed by Virginia and several states with the intention to discuss reforms. Describes his philosophy on the structure of the government. Urges Higginson to encourage the state of Massachusetts to send delegates to the convention. Body of letter and signature penned for Knox by Robert Pemberton, his post-war aide.
Download or read book Henry Knox to David Brooks Requesting a Return of Clothing 27 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: Requests a return for the clothing that Brooks currently has on hand.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Adams Introducing Him to David Humphreys 18 May 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 a letter of introduction for Colonel David Humphreys, George Washington's former aide-de-camp.
Download or read book David Brooks to Henry Knox Reporting Lack of Clothing for Soldiers 22 December 1783 written by David Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports to Knox about the situation of the lack of clothing for the men, and the general state of the troops mentioning ninety five prs of shoes, to the R. Island Regt. & about 200 to Col. Willett's. States that he should be hearing from the clothier soon about his order of clothing and that he can make do for some time yet, if the order does not come when expected. Includes public handwritten across the address leaf.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Edward Grant Regarding the States of His Account with Daniel Parker Co 9 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 Grant, who was in charge of supplying West Point with provisions (refer to GLC02437.02921). Discusses the state of his account with Daniel Parker & Co., a contractor who supplied provisions to the army.
Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Provision of Artillery and the Capture of Montreal 27 November 1775 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1775 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly detailed letter in which Knox reports on his efforts to obtain ordnance in New York City for the Continental Army in Cambridge. Discusses similar, unsuccessful activities in regard to the activities of a man named Colonel Read, and his problems with the committee sitting during the recess of the Second Continental Congress, possibly the Second Provincial Congress, which met in New York in late 1775 or the Committee of Safety. Reports Colonel Alexander McDougall's promise to exert his influence on the committee and have them send munitions to Cambridge immediately. Seeks permission to have McDougall arrange for some artillery pieces to be cast at a New York foundry. Informs Washington that he will leave for Fort Ticonderoga the following day, and expresses worries about the size of artillery he will be able to transport. Relays detailed news from Robert Livingston about the easy American victory at Montreal on 13 November 1775 that Knox believes has not reached Washington yet. Asks Washington to order Lieutenant Colonel William Burbeck to build carriages for the new artillery pieces. Has sketch of an unnamed fort on verso. Knox's retained working draft.
Download or read book Reply from Henry Knox to William Rickard Apologizing for Being Unable to Help Him Seek Office 11 March 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: Replies to Rickard's letter from 20 January (GLC02437.04475). Informs Rickard that he would gladly help, but the office you applied for was filled before I received your letter. Instructs Rickard to address the President of the United States if he seeks an appointment in the future.
Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on the Meeting of Officers Regarding Pay and Pensions 16 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: Later copy of GLC02437.02009. References his letter from a few days past. Says that letter mentioned a meeting of officers called for by a paper circulating around camp. Says The meeting was had yesterday, and the General will forward the proceedings to Congress - which will, I am certain make you perfectly happy. Says the meeting went well and that it will set the military character of America in a high point of view. Says that if the people have any gratitude in them they will now support the army. Wants to have the proceedings published immediately to affect public opinion on the army and asks if Lincoln can have that done. Calls Washington's address a masterly performance. References Lincoln's letter of 12 March. Hopes Colonel Dyer of Connecticut will change his vote and approve the half-pay pensions.
