Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with News and Questions about the Army 1 April 1777 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reassures his brother of his affection for him. Has received a trunk for Henry from Jonathan Ingersol, and will write him. Informs Knox that he will try to obtain silk stockings for him and that George Washington's coat has been charged to his account by Mr. Austin. Has written to Squire Phillips and given the letter to Gideon Hubbard to deliver. Has not yet written Mr. Garey. Mr. P. Palmer and Reverend Isaac Mansfield paid their accounts. Paid Doctor Dix ten dollars he feels he did not owe him, but did so to protect Henry from slander. If Mr. Harrod calls, shall refer him to Knox's letter. Has heard that two more French ships arrived. Hopes to follow Henry's example and become a good horseman. Wishes to know where the rest of Henry's effects are, information about the store's lease, what he should buy before joining the army, and how he should go about joining. In a postscript mentions he has procured the silk stockings and discusses the sale of various personal items.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Life with His Unit 24 April 1777 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expects Henry will disapprove the most recent actions of the unit he is serving in. Says he did not wish to participate himself, but did so when his colonel said that not to would forever sully his name. Is living in the stile of soldiers, lodging on the floor...eating out of Wooden Bowls, Gallanting with the Ladies. His unit is remaining with General Spencer, keeping sentry over his person. Finds sentry duty good for Humour or...variety. Despite these obstacles is still committed to joining the army and has left many recently purchased goods behind. Hopes Lucy and her daughter are doing well since their inoculation and greatly desires to join Henry in New Jersey.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on Their Business and His Desire to Join the Army 4 June 1777 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comments on his recent sickness, noting that by riding out often, eating no animal food, & by drinking nothing of a spiritous kind... I have been sensibly losing flesh to a great degree. Complains of the high prices charged for books he is procuring (William was in charge of Henry Knox's bookstore). Has had difficulty procuring saddle cloths for Henry. As in letters from 3 June and 27 May, William awaits approval to join Henry. William has raised enough money to cover his expenses, and hopes to travel to Henry's location in Morristown, New Jersey, with Colonel Crane (possibly John Crane). Writes, Harry I know you think some times that that Brother Bill of yours is a selfish fellow & that he thinks more about his own pleasure & consults his own fancy in preference to your interest, but I solemnly declare if I know any thing of my own Heart that had your interest been wholly mine I should have left this place long e'er... In the margin of page three, informs Henry that his daughter, Lucy, can walk the length of a room.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Answering Questions incomplete 11 April 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answers Williams questions from a previous letter. First says his effects are stored in Springfield. Next discusses the lease on his store. Advises William on what clothes and other goods he will need to procure for Henry. Lastly says that he will be assigned as a volunteer aid de camp to General Greene, and reminds William that he will need to learn to ride better to fill this post.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Raising Money So He Can Join the Army Plus Business News 25 March 1777 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continues the discussion about raising money from his last letter, GLC02437.00555. Still believes that he will soon have raised the necessary funds, and will then be free to join the army. Hopes to receive the quills, wax, etc. that day. A French General has arrived and met with General Heath, and more French ships are expected. The General is most likely Phillipe Charles Jean Baptiste Tronson du Coudray.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Selling Horses and Joining the Army 10 April 1777 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hopes Henry will write more often. Captain William Dana cannot buy the two horses, but will take care of them until they are sold. William thinks they will earn one hundred pounds. Asks what would be the best way to travel to camp to join Henry. The first postscript mentions compliments from Mr. Cole, and the second apologizes for using a bad pen.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about the Battle of Bound Brook Discussing Business Matters and Pressing Him for a Reply 3 June 1777 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates to Henry what he has heard regarding the Battle of Bound Brook, New Jersey (13 April 1777). Notes that he knows General Washington & yourself was not in the Battle but intended being at bound Brook the next day. Discusses raising a sum of money and business matters, possibly related to his joining the army and to the bookstore he managed in Boston in Henry's absence. Also mentions Henry's share in the Newbury Privateer as demanded by Colonel Jackson (possibly Henry Jackson). Still awaits Henry's reply regarding his intentions to join the army.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Their House Sale and Other War News 7 April 1777 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Henry that the attachment on the house is completed. Discusses other details regarding the house, but is somewhat unclear. Seems to be saying that Mr. Hitchburn still owes Knox 2,000 pounds for the house, which it appears that he has purchased. Mr. Hitchburn is also discussed, along with the house, in GLC02437.00565. Asks Henry if Mr Rea should paint any saddle clothes for him, states he has not yet procured a silk handkerchief, and cannot find Mr. Garey's promissory note. Notes that the brig Cabot was captured by the British ship HMS Millford. In March the Cabot was engaged by the Milford outside Boston and chased North to Novia Scotia, where the crew abandoned the ship and escaped unharmed. The ship became the first Continental naval ship captured by the British. William also says that Pollard has informed him 1000 men have left to fight in the south. The quills and other items he purchased have arrived and are already selling well.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Discussing Business Matters and how He is Considering Joining the Army 27 May 1777 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to Henry, his brother. Discusses unfounded accusations that he, William, [stole?] a pair of pistols from Edmund Randolph. Writes, Now to come to the matter which ingrosses all my tho'ts, that of entring the army... Discusses raising funds pertaining to a previous verbal agreement he made with Henry. Refers to business ventures (including investment in a privateer), a recent sale, and the Newbury Privateer. Appears to harbor intentions of joining Henry (then in Morristown, New Jersey).

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about the Location of Congress and Military Matters 2 September 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William, attending business in Henry's absence, transmits two letters from Lucy Knox (possibly GLC02437.03976 and GLC02437.03979). Notes that Congress recently addressed the question of its permanent location. Six states were in favor of New York, while four were in favor of Philadelphia, so the question was lost as seven states are necessary for the decision. Discusses military matters: Royal Flint's clothing contract with [the War Department?]; Joseph Howell's appointment as Commissioner of Army Accounts; correspondence with Arthur St. Clair and Josiah Harmar; business with William Duer; Jeremiah Wadsworth's departure for Hartford, etc. Discusses news from Europe. Mentions ...the [British] prohibition of the wheat from this Country on account of the Hessian Fly. Notes that one of Henry's cows is missing and Caesar, possibly a slave or servant, has been searching for her.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox on His Intention to Join the Service and Other Business News 20 March 1777 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions his plan to enter the Service once he raises a certain sum, which he is confident he will have soon. He has bought two hundred pounds worth of quills, paper, and similar articles from Newbury, and thinks they will be easy to turn a profit on since they are scarce in Boston. William and Lucy Knox had reopened the bookshop that Henry had operated before the war, and tried to sell these items there. States that he ran into Joshua Wentworth of Portsmouth, who informed him of the arrival of a French vessel carrying a large cargo of arms for the Continental Army. French officers were also on board, and another French ship with more weapons was expected soon. Mentions the capture of British supply ships. Many of these same events are mentioned in GLC02437.00558. Discusses pistols and horses belonging to Henry. Closes by saying that he is confident he can raise the necessary money, and wishes to discuss what to do next.

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Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox with News of a British Advance on New York 26 June 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reiterates his message from a 24 June 1776 letter (see GLC02437.00345) that Mr. Jackson will show William his letter, possibly referring to Henry Jackson who wrote to Knox with military news on 17 June 1776 (see GLC02437.00343). Also relays a report that General William Howe is on his way to New York with British forces. Knox indicates that they are prepared and states that it will be their own fault if they do not give the British a reception that does honor to America. Discusses personal finances and mentions that Lucy Knox will write to William.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Asking After News of Her and Their Baby 20 April 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says that he always writes by the post and wishes she would do the same as it is now conducted with some regularity. Hopes that her inoculation works, and that both she and their daughter not have too many or too few pocks. Wishes Lucy could choose where the pocks go on her face, and hopes the inoculation will not harm either Lucy or the baby's health. Assures her the army is growing. Says that William Knox is now headed for Philadelphia. Believes Lucy's brother is in Augustine. Hears news that Silas Deane is travelling to the Hague and that Prussia, Sweden and Dane desire American ambassadors. Is hopeful about the war saying things look as favorable as possible after an unfortunate campaign.

Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Military Actions and the Mustering of Militia 24 July 1776 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a British ship that was captured near an American fort at Nantasket, Massachusetts. The vessel had come from Ireland to support General William Howe's army and had mistakenly thought the British were still in Boston. Tells a detailed story about how the Committee of Correspondence and Safety ordered every man between sixteen and sixty to gather with full military accoutrements and drafted thirty-two of them to join the invasion of Canada. Many men ran away but the draft was eventually made by offering larger bounties. The debacle caused some to call for the removal of John Brown, the chairman of the Committee. Also discusses the activities of his company, commanded by Henry Jackson, at the event. Notes that there is no other news, business has been slow, and that the town has been made exceedingly dull with the smallpox.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about War News and the Battle of Ticonderoga 13 July 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes, the shortness of your two last letters were not very agreable [sic] to me... Discusses the Battle of Ticonderoga (2-6 July 1777): We have received... news of the evacuation of Ticonderoga pregnant in my opinion with the most disagreable [sic] consequences of any thing during the War... Mentions Generals John Burgoyne (British), Arthur St. Clair (American), and Philip Schuyler (American). Refers to a wagon of supplies Lucy sent to him. Wishes his brother William would not join the Army, but would instead remain in Boston, serving as a disinterested friend and protector for Lucy. Expects General William Howe to combine forces with Burgoyne at an unspecified point along the North River (the Hudson). Mentions that Mrs. Greene (Catherine Littlefield Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene) arrived several days before. Discusses a letter he sent to John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, inquiring if Congress intended to appoint Phillippe du Coudray in command of the Continental Artillery. Reports that Congress resolved that Knox's letter was an infringement on the Liberties of the people.

Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding Business Matters Military Affairs and Their Family 3 June 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says that he received William's account of plundered stock from British troops [the British had left many supplies in Boston when they evacuated in March 1776]. Discusses notes that must be paid that pertain to personal business. Asks William to send him money to buy a carriage, so that Lucy Knox can leave New York quickly if there is danger. Also asks him to send uniform buttons mentioned in a previous letter (see GLC02437.00275). Wants William to keep him informed on what is done with the confiscated Tory estates. Requests a copy of Edes and Gill's Monday newspaper.