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Charles Thomson To Henry Knox Discussing Knoxs Appointment As Secretary At War Duplicate 9 March 1785
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Book Synopsis Charles Thomson to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Appointment as Secretary at War [Duplicate], 9 March 1785 by : Charles Thomson
Download or read book Charles Thomson to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Appointment as Secretary at War [Duplicate], 9 March 1785 written by Charles Thomson and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Duplicate of GLC02437.03105. Marked as duplicate in Knox's docket.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Charles Thomson Accepting the Appointment of Secretary at War, 17 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Charles Thomson Accepting the Appointment of Secretary at War, 17 March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes to Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Accepts the appointment of Secretary at War: I have the most grateful sentiments to Congress for this distinguishing mark of their confidence, and I shall according to the best of my abilities attempt to execute the duties of the office. I shall have a perfect reliance upon a candid interpretation of my actions, and I shall hope that application to business, and propriety of intention, may in a degree excuse a deficiency of talents. Plans to be at New York by 12 April 1785.
Book Synopsis George Partridge to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Appointment as Secretary at War, 8 March 1785 by : George Partridge
Download or read book George Partridge to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Appointment as Secretary at War, 8 March 1785 written by George Partridge and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Partridge, a Continental Congressman, discusses Knox's appointment as Secretary at War: This Congress made choice of you to be their Secretary in the War Department, but it is rather doubtful with some of your friends whither [sic] you will accept, on account of the difficiency [sic] of salary, which now stands at only 2450 dollars. Encourages Knox to accept the appointment despite the low salary.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Appointment as Secretary at War and Other Business Matters, 1 May 1785 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Appointment as Secretary at War and Other Business Matters, 1 May 1785 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses recent correspondence between himself and Knox, recently appointed Secretary at War. Discusses business and financial matters pertaining to Knox (apparently, Jackson was managing Knox's affairs while Knox was in New York).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Rufus King Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War, 28 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Rufus King Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War, 28 March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox discusses his appointment as Secretary at War. Informs King, a Continental Congressman, It is true I was fully of opinion that the salary was considerably inadequate to the honorable support of so confidential an officer, but I thought it would be injurious to the dignity of Congress to state that circumstance as an objection to my acceptance... Hopes a future Congress will consider increasing the position's allowance.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War and His Disappointment at the Low Salary, 10 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War and His Disappointment at the Low Salary, 10 March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his financial affairs, noting that he is owed money from many sources. For present subsistence, however, he may have to accept the War Department's offer. Agrees to recommend Samuel Blachley Webb (Blatchley in some sources), for a position, possibly as his own assistant. Sends his regards to General [Samuel] Parsons.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington He Has Accepted the Role of Secretary at War and Other Business Matters, 24 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington He Has Accepted the Role of Secretary at War and Other Business Matters, 24 March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests a certificate from Washington for Winthrop Sargent, who Knox describes as really clever and... an excellent artillery officer. Promises to procure limestone when the weather improves. Discusses Washington's refusal of a gift from the Legislature of Virginia. States, My jealousy for your fame is so high, that I should prefer seeing you cincinnatus like, following your plow rather than accepting the least pecuniary reward for services, which fairly challenge the approbation of posterity, but thank the supreme God, you are happily placed above the necessity of receiving any assistance. Suggests the money should instead go to the maintenance of the widows, and the support and education of the orphans of those men of their own line... Reports that he accepted the appointment of Secretary at War, noting From the habits imbibed during the War, and from the opinion of my friends, that I should make but an indifferent trader, I thought upon mature consideration that it was well to accept it... Complains of the position's low salary ([Dollar sign]2450 per year), discussing his relatively precarious financial state. Text extends into the margins of pages two and three. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Pierre Charles L'Enfant to Henry Knox Expressing His Hope that Knox Will Accept the Appointment of Secretary at War, 12 March 1785 by : Pierre Charles L'Enfant
Download or read book Pierre Charles L'Enfant to Henry Knox Expressing His Hope that Knox Will Accept the Appointment of Secretary at War, 12 March 1785 written by Pierre Charles L'Enfant and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his hope that Knox will accept the appointment of Secretary at War. If so, hopes to serve under Knox as an engineer for military posts on the western frontier. Requests that Knox recommend him as such to Congress.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to James McHenry about McHenry's Appointment as Secretary of War and an Injured Officer, 14 April 1796 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to James McHenry about McHenry's Appointment as Secretary of War and an Injured Officer, 14 April 1796 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses McHenry's recent appointment to Secretary of War. Comments that McHenry accepted the position from a patriotic sense of duty. Also appears to also discuss an injured officer from the war and the pay the officer should receive. Letter is likely a draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Joseph Carleton Regarding Pay and Commissions for Major Wyllis and His Men, 15 May 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Carleton Regarding Pay and Commissions for Major Wyllis and His Men, 15 May 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox, recently appointed Secretary at War, makes arrangements with Carleton, acting Secretary at War, to transmit pay and commissions to Major Wyllis (possibly John P. Wyllis) and his men.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons Discussing Public Objection to the Society of the Cincinnati [Later Copy], 29 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons Discussing Public Objection to the Society of the Cincinnati [Later Copy], 29 March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of GLC02437.03120. Contains a note at the top of page one written by the transcriber of this letter at a later date: The parts between parentheses are from the rough draught in my possession of Knox's letter to Parson's- The other parts I have had transcribed from Parsons copy of the original which he sent to me in Oct 1860.
Book Synopsis Charles Thomson to Henry Knox on the Great Victory of the Revolution, 25 December 1789 by : Charles Thomson
Download or read book Charles Thomson to Henry Knox on the Great Victory of the Revolution, 25 December 1789 written by Charles Thomson and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his satisfaction on their victory in the revolution and forwards Knox a letter. Writes, I can assure you that whether I look back to the share I have had in the late glorious revolution, or forward to the prospects which open to view in consequence of this happy event; whether I reflect on our Escape from the galling yoke of depressing tyranny or on the fair chance now given for the spread of freedom & happiness through this immense continent I enjoy a pleasing satisfaction... Noted as written in Harriton, which is the name of Charles Thomson's house in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Book Synopsis Joseph Carleton to Henry Knox Discussing Military Matters and Artillery Pay, 12 June 1785 by : Joseph Carleton
Download or read book Joseph Carleton to Henry Knox Discussing Military Matters and Artillery Pay, 12 June 1785 written by Joseph Carleton and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carleton, previous acting Secretary at War, discusses military matters with Knox, recently appointed Secretary at War (Carleton is handling business from the War Office in Knox's absence). Discusses the pay and rank of several officers, the disbandment of troops at Fort Pitt, and the proposed reduction of artillery pay. Writes, the recruiting business here goes on slowly - from this circumstance as well as some others, there is too much reason to apprehend that the time of holding the Southern Frontiers will be unavoidably procrastinated.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox's Congressional Appointment as Colonel of Artillery in the Continental Army, 17 November 1775 by : John Hancock
Download or read book Henry Knox's Congressional Appointment as Colonel of Artillery in the Continental Army, 17 November 1775 written by John Hancock and published by . This book was released on 1775 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congress represents the United Colonies. Hancock signs as President of Congress. Also signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Extremely fragile, and torn in several creases.
Book Synopsis 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 by : Henry Knox
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.
Book Synopsis Jonathan Pollard to Henry Knox Requesting an Appointment to Work for Knox, 23 March 1785 by : Jonathan Pollard
Download or read book Jonathan Pollard to Henry Knox Requesting an Appointment to Work for Knox, 23 March 1785 written by Jonathan Pollard and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complains that his broken knee will prevent him from pursuing the trucking business. Requests an appointment to work under Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding the Western Territories, 18 June 1785 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding the Western Territories, 18 June 1785 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, advising Knox in detail on how he might arrange for the Defense of the Western Territories. Also congratulates Knox on becoming Secretary at War, discusses Congress' plans for the Western Territories and the British presence in these areas. The end of the last page is attached and extends beyond the document. Copy made 3 February 1854.
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