Download or read book Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox Asking what Quartermasters Should Do with Spare Ammunition 7 June 1783 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks on behalf of other quartermasters what they should do with spare ammunition as the brigades in this vicinity are dissolved and dissolving. On public service written on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox Asking Him to Write an Official Request to Justify the Allowance for the Transportation of Discharged Officers Baggage 31 January 1784 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pickering, Quartermaster General, asks Knox to write an official request to justify the allowance Pickering granted for the transportation of discharged officers' baggage (after they were discharged, many officers had difficulty traveling home). In a post script, suggests Knox assigns an earlier date to his official certificate.

Download or read book Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox Regarding a List of Items Ordered from Philadelphia 15 April 1783 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forwards a list of items ordered from Philadelphia and informs Knox that the wagon carrying the items should arrive at any day.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering Asking If it is Possible to Increase the Means of Supply to the Garrison 24 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: Talks about the on-coming winter and the scarcity of wood. Asks Colonel Pickering if it is possible to increase the means of supply to the garrison. Has directed the 4th Massachusetts to occupy the huts as winter quarters. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis inside a seal.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering Regarding the Ordering of Provisions 31 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: Knox informs Pickering, Quartermaster General, that the contract for obtaining provisions for West Point has expired without definite renewal. Knox therefore ordered a large amount of provisions on the account of the United States. Instructs Pickering to assist William Bell, the issuing commissary at West Point, in transporting the provisions and other duties.

Download or read book Correspondence from Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox Asking Knox to Hire More Wagoners 3 October 1783 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox to hire more wagoners to drive the teams which are transporting wood.

Download or read book Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering Answering His Question about Artillery and Draft Animals 13 February 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: In answer to Pickering's letter (see GLC02437.01351), encloses an estimate of the wagons necessary for the artillery in the ensuing campaign. Declares that he sees no problem with using oxen to pull ammunition wagons. Nominates Mr. Turner, a wagon master, to be in charge of the artillery wagons. Labeled copy. See GLC02437.01353 for enclosed list.

Download or read book Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox Discussing General Issues Regarding Military Movement 16 October 1783 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Believes that a guard at Newburgh is not necessary. Mentions that men have been dispatched to secure the public wood at New Windsor and discusses the details of that. Needs to refill the wood supply at Newburgh and states a sergeant and 12 men will cut up fallen trees.

Download or read book Note from Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox Requesting Advice on Testing New Howitzers 18 February 1795 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: States that Paul Rever has his howitzers ready to bore and asks if they should be proved. Pickering feels this might be a waste of ammunition and asks for Knox's opinion. Noted as written at the War Office.

Download or read book Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox Informing Him that He Will Attempt to Leave for Boston Before the Following Sunday 5 January 1784 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pickering, Quartermaster General, informs Knox he will attempt to leave for Boston before the following Sunday. Recommends the bearer of this note, Smith, to drive a team of oxen carrying Knox's baggage when he departs for Boston.

Download or read book Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox about Army Bargemen 24 April 1783 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the rations and clothing given to bargemen in the Army and requests better conditions for them. Pickering explains that the men of the Newburgh packet feel that they should have the same benefits as that of the crew on the commander-in-chief's barge, whose duty is very light. Pickering suggests he and Knox apply jointly for comparable benefits for the West Point packet. See also GLC02437.02114.

Download or read book Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox about a Shipment of Supplies 2 November 1783 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that a shipment of supplies has arrived and that others are expecting him to procure additional supplies to feed the riding horses, though this is not part of his duty. Asks Knox to clarify the matter and explains his delay in sending the boards. Noted as sent On Public Service.

Download or read book Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox about Wastefulness of People at Howe s Headquarters 1 November 1783 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox of the wastefulness of the guard and servants who are watching over General William Howe's quarters.

Download or read book Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox Rejecting a Request for a Team of Oxen to Carry Out Certain Work 31 January 1783 written by Timothy Pickering 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 Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox Regarding the Fitting Out of Gunboats 2 March 1783 written by Timothy Pickering and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the possible use of two gunboats for the wood service. Describes that they are, as of yet, not fit for use as they have very little rigging & no sails, except square-sails just sufficient to enable them to move with the wind & tide in their favour. States that to make them sea-worthy enough for Knox's purpose would incur a larger expense than it would warrant. On public service written on address leaf with no signature.

Download or read book Timothy Pickering to Henry Knox Confirming Receiving Knox s Earlier Letter which Included Two Letters from George Washington 31 August 1783 written by Timothy Pickering 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 Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering about Army Bargemen 24 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: In response to an earlier letter from Pickering (see GLC02437.02112), Knox suggests they jointly apply for extra pay for the barge crew rather than extra clothing.