Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Discussing Ordnance Allowance at West Point Location of Congress Permanent Residence and Benjamin Lincoln s Resignation as Secretary of War Recommending Knox as Successor 11 October 1783 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the issue of ordnance allowance at West Point, which General George Washington supports, but does not think advisable to proceed without talking it over with the Secretary of War, General Benjamin Lincoln. Mentions the decision to have Congress' permanent residence be on the Delaware, about two miles below Trenton. The temporary residence is to be fixed on this day, which is expected to be either at Annapolis or Wilmington. Informs Knox also, that Lincoln is resigning from his position as Secretary of War and recommended Knox to be his successor.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding an Extra Allowance from the Public as Head of the Ordnance 1 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: Thanks Washington for writing to General Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary of War, on his behalf, requesting an extra allowance from the public as head of the ordnance and during the time I have been in the command of these posts. Refers to a journey taken by Major Samuel Shaw to gain information and if possible a favorable resolve from Congress, apparently on his own and on Knox's behalf. Writes, I hope it cannot be thought an unreasonable solicitation, to be placed upon the same footing with my predecessors, as an equal... Notes that Generals [Alexander] McDougall, [William] Heath, and [John] Paterson have obtained additional compensation through application to Congress. Requests that Washington provide Shaw with a certificate of his services, noting a certificate under your Excellencys hand might be of the greatest utility to him. Lucy Knox sends her regards to Martha Washington. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox Discussing Congressional Meeting 23 October 1783 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a Congressional meeting that may determine whether Knox should be granted an allowance for Major General of a separate division. Since they did not have enough representatives from the states, the decision has been postponed and is causing Shaw some anxiety. Free frank signed by Benjamin Lincoln and noted as sent On Public Service, though the On Public portion is missing due to text loss.

Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting Information Regarding an Officers Petition to Congress in which Officers Would be Granted Lands in Place of Their Back Pay 17 September 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, I cannot refrain from communicating the joy I feel, and the pleasure manifested by the officers in general, upon the noble testimony of gratitude exhibited by Congress in their resolve concerning the equestrian statue... Requests information regarding an officers' petition to Congress in which officers would be granted lands in place of their back pay. Assures Washington, Were the prayer of the petition to be granted, the officers in a very few years would make the swift settlement on the frontiers, and form a strong barrier against the barbarians... Suggests the creation of the office of master general of ordnance, noting that the current Minister of War (Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War) does not predict the appointment of a successor to his post. Asserts that the master general of ordnance would ...reside near Congress to execute such orders as they should think proper for the dignity or security of the republick. Expresses his wish for Washington to keep this letter in confidence. Notes that if he were appointed as master general of ordnance, he would give the post his zealous assistance. His wife Lucy sends her respectful regards to Martha Washington. Knox's retained draft.

Download or read book Report Regarding Henry Knox s Salary 30 October 1 November 1783 written by Benjamin Lincoln and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Copy of a letter dated 1 November 1783 from Benjamin Lincoln to Robert Morris, along with a copy of a Congressional resolution dated 30 October 1783. The letter and the resolution concern Congress's decision that Henry Knox should be allowed the pay of a Major General in a separate department during his command at West Point. The original resolution was signed by Charles Thomson, miscopied here as Thompson. Copies written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.

Download or read book George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Extra Allowances for Henry Knox 6 June 1783 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from military Headquarters in New York. Washington, Commander in Chief of Continental forces, writes to Lincoln, Secretary at War. Discusses extra allowances requested by General Henry Knox, declaring the allowances perfectly reasonable and well founded. Attests that Knox's position as commander at West Point (1782-1783) required extra expenses (in 1782, Knox entertained many French officers in the area). Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Docket indicates this letter is a copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Concerning the Conclusion of the War and Payment of Artillery Artificers 8 April 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: Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. To Secretary of War Lincoln. Says with the confirmation of peace the artillery artificers are worried about disbanding before hearing from Congress about a payment settlement for their past services. Says he wrote to Lincoln about this issue previously and asked him to bring it before Congress. Says it being but reasonable that their stipulated pay, of twenty dollars a per month to the privates and in proportion for the noncommissioned officers, should be made good to them. Hopes Lincoln will use his influence to get a decision from Congress as soon as possible.

Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding the Number of Troops to be Stationed at West Point During the Winter 8 October 1783 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports receiving a letter from Knox, delivered by Captain Shaw (possibly Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp). Informs Knox, commanding at West Point, he has been impatiently waiting for Congress to decide the number of troops to be stationed at West Point during the winter. Relates that some members of Congress seem reluctant to lessen the present force while the British remain in the United States. Intends to send orders to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering, Quarter Master General, to extend winter provisions for the supply of 2500-3000 men. Notes that Shaw has gone to Philadelphia. Docketed in Knox's hand.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Officers Expenses 1 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: Knox writes to Lincoln, Secretary of War. Writes, His Excellency the commander in chief has stationed me at this post, which in addition to its natural embarrassments, is attended with much greater expenses than my purse can admit. Notes that Congress arranged for extra compensation for General Alexander McDougall, a previous commander at West Point. Asks Lincoln to provide a similar arrangement for him. If this is beyond the reach of Lincoln's powers, requests that Lincoln consult Mr. Morris (possibly Gouverneur Morris, assistant superintendent of finance). How my dear sir is the relief to (arise) if that payment shall be postponed, to a day which hope can be scarcely reached?

Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding the Position of Secretary at War Copy 23 October 1783 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions the return of General Benjamin Lincoln. Hopes the transition to a peacetime military establishment will commence without further delay. Does not think Congress intends to abolish the Office of Secretary at War (which Lincoln held from 1781-1783). Notes that Lincoln has helped devise a plan for making the office more economical. Intends to recommend Knox for the position of Secretary at War if Knox wishes. Comments that many members of Congress object to the terms of the peace establishment. Lincoln and Washington disagree on predicted expenses the office of Secretary at War will incur. Docketed in Knox's hand. For a duplicate of this letter, but with the addition of Washington's excerpt of a report from a congressional committee regarding the emoluments of the office of Secretary at War, see GLC02437.09403.

Download or read book Samuel Shaw to Henry Knox about Knox s Position in the Army 10 January 1782 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comments that he hoped he would receive news that Knox had gotten the promotion he deserved, but was disappointed to find that Congress had decided not to consider it at present. Comments, However disagreeable it would be for an officer in your station to quit the army, especially at a juncture so promising as the present, yet I am to well persuaded of your inflexibility in a resolution taken upon the clearest grounds, that I look on your resignation as a certain consequence, Should they refuse or unnecessarily delay to comply with the reasonable expectations of yourself and friends. Adds that he knows Knox's desire to fight for his country is great, but that Knox would never do anything to injure his own personal honor. Extends congratulations regarding the birth of his son: children are a treasure which will support a person under every kind of adversity, and even compensate him for the ingratitude of his country.

Download or read book Answers from Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox s Questions 21 February 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 at the conclusion by Benjamin Lincoln. Pages divided into two columns. The left column contains sixteen issues about which Knox would like further direction and information from General Benjamin Lincoln. Some of these include questions and concerns about artillery, ordnance, artillery men, and their pay. The right column has Lincoln's reply concerning the respective issues. The entire document is written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding Lincoln Passing Dobbs Ferry and Questions Over Military Salaries and Compensation 30 September 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, A Report has been brought by the Garrison, that you have passed the river at Dobb's [Dobbs Ferry]- It would be unnecessary to say how much this mortifies me, but the urgency of your affairs, has undoubtedly been so great as to oblige you to pass as unnoticed. Relates that he was unaware that the salary given to previous commanders at West Point was withdrawn when he took command. Requests from Lincoln, Secretary at War, the same compensation as his predecessors, noting Certainly I have expended as much as any of them, and I only ask the same allowance. This is but common justice. If it is not granted to me it will have an ugly aspect... Remarks that he has presented the matter to General George Washington. Knox hopes he shall leave no cause of complaining of unequal rewards for the same services.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall Regarding the Position of Secretary for the Department of War 19 October 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed in text in third person as the General. This document is a statement by Knox that the U.S. House of Representatives validates his position as Secretary for the Department of War.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Furloughed Artificers Pay and Arms 6 June 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: Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. Discusses the pay for army artificers about to be furloughed, and their entitlement to arms.

Download or read book Resolution Allowing General Henry Know to Have the Pay of a Major General 30 October 1783 written by United States. Continental Congress and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Copy of a resolution allowing General Henry Knox to have the pay of a major general in a separate department, during his command at West Point ... Intended for presentation to Congress on October 31st. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.

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.