Download or read book David Humphreys to Henry Knox about Academic Trip to Boston Seeing John Quincy Adams Speak and Views on the Convention 27 July 1787 written by David Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to Knox about his last trip to Portsmouth and Boston. Says he was present and highly delighted with most of the Academic Excercises held at the University of Cambridge [Harvard], including one by a young Mr. [John Quincy] Adams, who distinguished himself by a manly & dignified oration on public Credit. Also discusses the government, saying We are gladdened with Reports that the federal Convention is likely to adopt almost unanimously some energetic form of Government, & that it is made so palatable, there are hopes entertained, that it will be swallowed by the People - I wish it may be so, but I must confess I have yet my apprehensions. Writes about the possible appointment of some diplomatic characters for England, Holland, &c and how it will affect him. Discusses his writings on the Anarchiad and the blasphemers of the [Society of] Cincinnati. Writes, the Philosophers who have taught that every thing degenerates in America. Yet plague on these same Americans if they do not reform their morals & politics soon, I shall wish them all safe in the land of Annihilation.
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 Humphreys to Henry Knox about Meetings and Dispatches from Congress 22 September 1782 written by David Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Henry Knox to David Cobb about a Coming Trip to Boston 12 July 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses an upcoming trip to Boston, Massachusetts and expresses that I am anxious that you should [go to] the [Marne ?] with me. Goes on to mention a Pichgreu, stating [w]hat a flabigasting he has given the Emperor and his satelites. Watermarked J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.
Download or read book Henry Knox to David Humphreys about a Visit to the President 7 August 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 he will attend the President at nine, and that the message respecting the troops should be accompanied by a statement which shall be prepared and submitted to the president so that it may be communicated to the house any time after to day.
Download or read book David Humphreys to Henry Knox about a Passport for Thomas Coffin 15 April 1783 written by David Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes in response to Knox 's letter about Thomas Coffin (see GLC02437.02087). Humphreys encloses a passport for Coffin (not present), given by Washington, on the stipulation that Governor John Hancock has also given permission for Coffin to travel to Boston.
Download or read book David Humphreys to Henry Knox Regarding a Meeting about the Army 16 April 1783 written by David Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests that Knox attend a meeting at Head Quarters with General Washington and that Washington would like Knox's advice as to at what time & in what manner it is best to announce this Intelligence to the Army - and what measures are necessary to be taken respecting the men who are engaged for the War. Washington's headquarters were at Newburgh, New York at this time.
Download or read book David Humphreys to Henry Knox Requesting that He Attend a Meeting with George Washington 23 June 1783 written by David Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests that Knox and all the General Officers belonging to the Garrison attend a meeting with General George Washington the next day and asks Knox to notify those Gentlemen accordingly. Noted as written at Head Quarters and docketed by Knox.
Download or read book Henry Knox to David Humphreys Regarding Thomas Coffin s Letter to Knox about Obtaining a Passport from Washington 14 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: Writes in response to Thomas Coffin's letter to Knox (see GLC02437.02075). Knox vouches for Coffin's good character and asks Humphreys if Washington will give Coffin a pass to visit his family in Boston. Notes that John Hancock has given permission. In a postscript, notes that Caleb [White?] of headquarters must know Coffin.
Download or read book David Humphreys to Henry Knox about Plans for a Detachment of Soldiers 25 June 1783 written by David Humphreys 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 David Humphreys to Henry Knox with Ideas for the Army 10 November 1786 written by David Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that since his last letter, has had an idea that he thought best directed to Knox privately. Suggests that Congress, in all their Corps, to promote by Brevet the Lt Colonels Commandant to be Brigadiers, and the first Majors to be Lieutenant Colonels. Can see no negatives to this plan, as it would not cost them anything, and allow them all to retain command of their regiments. It would, perhaps, grant these officers recognition and therefore motivate them. Also, if they were called on to enter the militia, their rank would give them command over the militia colonels and it might also strike some terror on their foes, & give a certain weight to the federal affairs which they stand much in need of. Respectfully submits the idea to Knox and defers to his better judgment.
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Adams Discussing Military Books and the Importance of American Freedom 13 May 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: Apologizes for responding so late to Adams' letter of 11 November 1775 (see GLC002437.00208). Discusses military books and the difficulty of obtaining them in America, and recommends books useful to different departments in the army. Comments on the importance of the war and the cause of American freedom with vehement support: Such Opportunities as the present do no[t] turn up often in the course of human events--the happiness or misery of a great proportion of the human race is at stake. This was Knox's retained working draft; the sent copy (now in the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society) is dated May 16th.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Stephen Higginson about the Coming Congress 25 February 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: Thanks Higginson for his observations on the current state of the government. Says Higginson's views are perfectly just and well founded and that Higginson has a greater degree of attention, and thought on the subject, than most other gentlemen... Shares his thoughts about the state of affairs, noting the whole must be taken to peices [sic], and a new one erected on the bases of publick Liberty and public happiness... Notes Congress has acceded to the idea of a Convention. Discusses the benefits the Convention would bring if the states were to agree to it. States he hopes that Higginson is able to attend along with Mr. [Rufus] King and General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Discusses the rebellion (Shays' Rebellion) that took place in Massachusetts and the effects it has had on the government and other states.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Explaining that He Has Not Set Out for Boston to See Her Due to Urgent Public Business 27 December 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: Written at Camp Great Valley [Valley Forge]. Relates that he has not set out for Boston, Lucy's location, due to urgent public business. Writes, I should most certainly see you this winter if within the compass of human possibility but it will most assuredly be much better for my own satisfaction that I should have the honor of doing public business ... Notes that George Washington hopes to wait for the arrival of an unspecified committee, and Knox hopes to be able to leave after the committee meets. Has not seen his brother William for some days, due to William's illness and fatigue. Remarks that if he travels to see Lucy, he will have to leave his brother behind. Reports that General William Howe, who occupies Philadelphia with British troops, has been drawing forage from the meadows near Philadelphia.
Download or read book Henry Knox to James Sullivan about the Upcoming Convention copy 28 February 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. Discusses an upcoming convention (the Constitutional Convention) in Philadelphia. The late approbation of Congress of a Convention to be held at Philadelphia in May next will it is presumed remove all objections as to its legality. - If men of truly great minds should compose the Majority of the convention something of importance may be effected. But if a number of trifling Characters get together we shall only be deluded instead of being benefited. Noted in the docket as a copy.
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Ratification of the Constitution in Massachusetts and the Different Attitudes of Those who Oppose It 14 February 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on Massachusetts' adoption of the Constitution of the United States. Writes, It may with great truth be asserted that no subject was ever more candidly debated- Many of the minority express their determination, of inculcating the principle of union among their constituents. Categorizes those who oppose the Constitution into three groups: the insurgent interest, the desperate debtors, and honest men, without information whose minds are apprehensive of danger to their Liberties. Encloses a paper containing a description of the demonstration of Joy by the Boston people on the occasion (not present). Notes that New Hampshire's ratification convention assembled the previous day.
Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Moves and Coming Congress copy 14 February 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: Marked copy. Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses Lincoln's success at stopping Shays' Rebellion and dispersing the insurgents. Mentions how the rapid defeat of the insurgents will affect orders previously given to Colonel [David] Humphreys and Colonel [Henry] Jackson to move their regiments to Springfield, Massachusetts. Says he has been keeping General Washington and Congress abreast of Lincoln's actions. Comments on the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and expresses his firm support of it. Believes the objections voiced by many are not well-founded. Hopes that Massachusetts agrees to send delegates to the convention and that they select Lincoln, Mr. [Rufus] King and Mr. [Stephen] Higginson to be among them.
