Download or read book Henry Knox to Stephen Bruce Saying He is Thinking and Also Mentions a Remedy 16 June 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: Informs Bruce he is thinking about an unspecified subject. Also mentions a remedy for some illness being found in Boston. Lists three people or positions on docket leaf.

Download or read book Stephen Bruce to Henry Knox Asking for a Job in the Militia 5 January 1791 written by Stephen Bruce and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bruce asks Secretary of War Knox for some appointment under the general Government. He suggests a role in the new militia. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Caleb Gibbs 16 June 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: Mentions an unnamed lodging is full. Says the lodging has been occupied for many years. Discusses his pleasure over an unspecified event.

Download or read book Stephen Bruce to Henry Knox on Business Matters 4 March 1793 written by Stephen Bruce and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes him in consequence of a letter he received from their mutual friend Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn. Hichborn reported that Colonel William Smith would have occasion for some agent this way to Purchas some Quantity of provision &c &c and it might be an object for me to seek immediately after. Cannot learn anything more than what Hichborn told him and would like Knox to write to Smith to see if more information can be had. Docket notes it was received 9 March.

Download or read book Stephen Bruce to Henry Knox about a Supply Contract 13 December 1786 written by Stephen Bruce and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bruce, apparently a merchant, writes to Knox to discuss a contract for supplying the troops in the Boston area. Has been working with General [Henry] Jackson and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn, providing them with necessary supplies. Includes terms for a potential contract to work as an official supplier.

Download or read book Stephen Bruce to Henry Knox about Government Loans with Morris and Wadsworth and Contracts 7 January 1787 written by Stephen Bruce and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks him for his kind letter. Declares that before he received it, he had been inform'd of the negociations taking place between the board of Treasury, and [Messrs Robert] Morris & [Jeremiah] Wadsworth for the whole supplies of the Troops, and had accordingly wrote those Gentlemen on the Subject, by our mutual friend Colo. [James] Swan: who was immediately bound to New York. Writes that the proposition of Morris and Wadsworth does at once preclude any kind of contract of mine with the Board - but as was hinted by you, I am still of opinion that I might be very servicable [sic] to them if he negotiates a contract for the business in his quarter. Adds, having already furnish'd every supply that has been call'd for by Genl [Henry] Jackson for the Recruits already raised, he is persuaded he could continue to supply them to universal satisfaction. While he does not know Wadsworth and Morris personally, several friends have written them on his behalf, and he hopes Knox will consider writing them as well.

Download or read book Henry Knox to an Unknown Recipient Discussing the Constitution Approximately 29 September 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: Discusses the Constitution of the United States. Declares, But a candid examination of [the Constitution], will most probably produce a conviction that it is one of the best models of a republican government ever presented to the sons of men. Comments on different groups' opposition to the Constitution, noting that the southern states will oppose it because they think it will support the commercial interest of the north. Remarks that the Constitution will affect the projects of the paper money... Notes that America is seen with contempt abroad. Of the current government writes, The present ship is unfit to encounter the riding storm, it will not answer even for the smooth surface of peace- it must sink- let us then embark on board the new ship offered by the united [wisdom] of our country. Notes that, every thing depends on Massachusetts to set an example (by adopting the Constitution). Relates that Pennsylvania is the only state whose Legislature is in session, and they will soon set a date for their state ratification convention to be called. Date inferred based on Knox's reference to the unanimous adoption by Congress on Friday of the 28 September 1787 Resolution calling for state conventions to consider the Constitution.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox on Various Family and Business Matters incomplete 17 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: Writes to his wife saying that he did indeed write to her before, but that he later found out his letter was not delivered: As I staid at Randalls I entrusted it to his black man, and it is now pretty evident he deceived me and did not carry it to the office. Also comments on recent attacks upon him in a newspaper: I have read the attack in Adams's paper - The writer must be a fellow of diabolical sensation to be sure - It shall not give me pain. I shall put all those sons of darkness and envy under my feet one of these days but, the time has not arrived. The report of the Committee of Congress is my mark - If it is received I sing - if it is rejected I soar. Further discusses his finances and accounts, and asks her not to mention any of this information to Henry Jackson. Of his planned meeting with Joseph Brandt, the famous Mohawk chief, he writes, I think our overtures for peace will be successful - One thing may prevent them - The inroads of the frontier people against positive orders - and the killing our messengers. Asks Lucy to befriend Captain Anthony's wife, since Knox has experienced some solid friendships through Anthony. Ends by stating that he had two family dinners with the President this week.

Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about His Moves and Hoping for Supplies from monied Men 18 February 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says that he received his recent letters, including one to be delivered to [Benjamin] Hichborn. Asks him to give his regards to Mr. and Mrs. [James] Swan. Writes that Major [William] North has not yet arrived, and he is afraid that North is sick on the road. Declares that he would be happy if his regiment were to remain at camp until it was full and properly organized, but would be satisfied to have any help from the state or from influential monied men in the form of supplies or clothing. Expects an order from Knox to be delivered by North allowing for some money, clothing and supplies for his troops. Discusses monies raised to pay for General [Benjamin] Lincoln's expedition against the Shays insurgents, and mentions that several men, including Governor [James] Bowdoin, have contributed large sums. Asks whether Congress can authorize the use of federal troops by the state forces, if the state paid them. Describes how many men he has thus far recruited, and mentions that Mr. [Stephen] Bruce has advanced supplies to him. Sends love to Lucy Knox and the children. Document has significant water damage throughout including the signature.

Download or read book Henry Knox to J Bruce about Accommodation Arrangements 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 vacating his house in preparation for moving back to Boston, Massachusetts. Goes on to write about his route. Watermarked J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Stephen Sayre about Sayre s Plan to the President and British Spanish Tensions 4 September 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: Knox tells Sayre despite several letters sent to him, he still has not heard from Sayre. Says he presented Sayre's plan to the president. The magnitude of the plan was such that the president could not give an explicit answer. Talks about the expectation of war between Great Britain and Spain and the public attention it has managed to capture. Docketed by Knox.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Stanhope Smith about Smith s Son 16 June 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: Thanks Smith for his letter of 14 June (GLC02437.04994). Says Smith's letter was the first he heard of his son's accident. Is happy he is under Smith's good care. Says I shall not mention the affair to his mother until he shall write to her [which] I pray you to direct him to do by the post of tomorrow.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Peirce about Knox s House 17 June 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 the situation with the construction of the house and states that I am making great exertions to endevor [sic] to be arrange my business in such a manner, as to set [out for] the province of Maine in the in the course of the next month ... Mentions a petition. Watermarked J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Them Being Apart and that He Has Ordered Her Food 7 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: Expresses regret over Lucy's absence. Informs her he has ordered her bread, rhubarb, and a hind quarter of veal. Comments he will send for her if he does not go out after dinner. Mentions he needs to head east but is unsure if he will be able to go. Also mentions trying to avoid further embarrassments.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Stephen Adam about Acceptance of the Constitution and Relations with the Cherokee 12 December 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: Addressed to General Stephens. (Possibly to General Adam Stephen, whose name is often misspelled Stephens.) Discusses Indian policy, stating [t]he affairs of the Cherokee Indians are peculiarly perplexed, and require a stronger arm to put them into a proper train than is proposed the present government ... Mentions a previous treaty with Congress made in 1785. States that he is happy Stephens approves of the new government, and writes it seems the only mean[s] to avoid the horror and miseries of the weakness of our present situation - New Hampshire, Massachusetts & Connecticut - New Jersey Pennsylvania and Delaware will probably adopt it before the duration of the month of Jany. I hope that Virginia will relish it better than it is reported she does at present. Finishes by stating, A war between France and England seems inevitable and great probability of a general war in Europe.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Stephen Rochefontaine Asking Him to Suspend Work at Governor s Island New York 17 August 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: Notifies Rochefontaine to suspend the proposed works at Governor's Island, New York.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Anthony Wayne about Ending Wayne s Dispute with General Wilkinson 5 December 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: Congratulates Wayne on his success and wishes to end a dispute between Wayne and another general (possibly James Wilkinson; see GLC02437.10308). Mentions that he thinks there will be a pay raise for non-commissioned officers and privates. Writes that I believe this will be the last letter you will receive from me while I am Secretary of War. I have never attended to my private affairs, and I have a growing family. I must be more attentive, or an unpleasant old age will be stealing up on me. Watermarked J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.