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George Washington To Alexander Mcdougall And Henry Knox Naming Them Commissioners To Meet With The British Forces In America In Order To Settle Issues With Prisoners Of War 3 September 1782
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Book Synopsis George Washington to Alexander McDougall and Henry Knox Naming Them Commissioners to Meet with the British Forces in America in Order to Settle Issues with Prisoners of War, 3 September 1782 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Alexander McDougall and Henry Knox Naming Them Commissioners to Meet with the British Forces in America in Order to Settle Issues with Prisoners of War, 3 September 1782 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written jointly to General McDougall and General Henry Knox. Washington names them commissioners to meet with the commissioners of Sir Guy Carleton, the commander of British forces in America, to settle issues with prisoners of war. Mentions enclosed resolutions of Congress, which are not included here. Asks them to make their preparations early. Is waiting for letters from Congress before he gives them instructions and sets up a meeting place. Sends along report of previous commissioners to help them prepare, which are not included here. Partial tears in document where folds are. Folio pages are separated.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Recommending People as Commissioners to Britain, 21 February 1796 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Recommending People as Commissioners to Britain, 21 February 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: Writes to recommend several people to serve as American Commissioners to Great Britain, including a Mr. [Christopher] Gore, a Mr. [Theophilus] Parsons, and Judge [James] Sullivan, the Attorney-General of Massachusetts, in pursuance of the late treaty (Jay's Treaty). Was asked by friends to recommend these individuals. He and his wife send their respects to Mrs. Washington.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox, a Soldier of the Revolution by : Noah Brooks
Download or read book Henry Knox, a Soldier of the Revolution written by Noah Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Meeting with the Enemy, 3 September 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Meeting with the Enemy, 3 September 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: Has received his recent letter directed to himself and General [Andrew] McDougall. Declares that for his own part, he is perfectly ready to do what General Washington would like him to do, including meeting the Gentlemen from the enemy on the 16th or 18th of September. Mentions that they will need to prepare accommodations and provisions for the meeting. Says that General McDougall seems to decline the commission for reasons which Major [likely Hodjiah] Baylies will give to General Washington.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding Peace with the British and a Role as Secretary of War, 23 October 1783 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding Peace with the British and a Role as Secretary of War, 23 October 1783 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox regarding possible peace settlement and the office of Secretary of War. Asks Knox if he would be interested in becoming Secretary of War, and discusses the views of Congress opinion on a Peace Settlement, with many opposed. Copy made circa 1855.
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Book Synopsis Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Provision of Artillery and the Capture of Montreal, 27 November 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Provision of Artillery and the Capture of Montreal, 27 November 1775 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1775 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly detailed letter in which Knox reports on his efforts to obtain ordnance in New York City for the Continental Army in Cambridge. Discusses similar, unsuccessful activities in regard to the activities of a man named Colonel Read, and his problems with the committee sitting during the recess of the Second Continental Congress, possibly the Second Provincial Congress, which met in New York in late 1775 or the Committee of Safety. Reports Colonel Alexander McDougall's promise to exert his influence on the committee and have them send munitions to Cambridge immediately. Seeks permission to have McDougall arrange for some artillery pieces to be cast at a New York foundry. Informs Washington that he will leave for Fort Ticonderoga the following day, and expresses worries about the size of artillery he will be able to transport. Relays detailed news from Robert Livingston about the easy American victory at Montreal on 13 November 1775 that Knox believes has not reached Washington yet. Asks Washington to order Lieutenant Colonel William Burbeck to build carriages for the new artillery pieces. Has sketch of an unnamed fort on verso. Knox's retained working draft.
Book Synopsis Life and Correspondence of Henry Knox by : Francis Samuel Drake
Download or read book Life and Correspondence of Henry Knox written by Francis Samuel Drake and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting a Systerm of Signals, Discussing Stores and Placement of Troops, Wood Foraging and a Hospital Road, 12 November 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting a Systerm of Signals, Discussing Stores and Placement of Troops, Wood Foraging and a Hospital Road, 12 November 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: Writes to General George Washington that he would like a copy of the general system of signals Washington is producing when it is finished. Discusses placement of regiments and guards, including the Invalid Regiment, for the coming winter. Comments briefly on military stores (such as the amount of rachets on hand) and then recounts that General [Alexander] MacDougall's troops in Connecticut are displeased because they will be losing a guard after inspections, and Knox suggests that permitting them to continue having a guard would probably induce a continuance of favor. Asks for instructions regarding the road for the hospital, and after enquiring to Verplanks about the quality of wood they have there, he has determined they have no more than fifty cords of wood and it is all on the water side, though there is plenty more wood on the West side. Asks General Washington to order Hatch coats for his post as well as several others and estimates the amount they would need. Lastly, discusses the prospects of Colonel [possibly Heman] Swift after the removal of his position.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Informing Knox that Washington Will be Late for a Series of Meetings, 14 October 1791 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Informing Knox that Washington Will be Late for a Series of Meetings, 14 October 1791 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, informing Knox that he will arrive later than he expected to or had hoped for in Philadelphia. States that his later than expected arrival means he will have very little time to prepare for his meetings with other officials. Asks Knox to be ready for his arrival. Copied from original 1 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Instructing Secrecy Regarding Appointments, 22 January 1792 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Instructing Secrecy Regarding Appointments, 22 January 1792 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, instructing Knox not to disclose information regarding the nomination of General Officers and a bill that has not yet passed. Copy made 1 February 1854. Original of this letter is GLC02437.09424.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Instructing Knox Not to Disclose Information Regarding the Nomination of General Officers, 22 January 1792 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Instructing Knox Not to Disclose Information Regarding the Nomination of General Officers, 22 January 1792 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructs Knox not to disclose information regarding the nomination of General Officers and a bill that has not yet passed. Docketed in Knox's hand.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding an Extra Allowance from the Public as Head of the Ordnance, 1 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding an Extra Allowance from the Public as Head of the Ordnance, 1 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: Thanks Washington for writing to General Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary of War, on his behalf, requesting an extra allowance from the public as head of the ordnance and during the time I have been in the command of these posts. Refers to a journey taken by Major Samuel Shaw to gain information and if possible a favorable resolve from Congress, apparently on his own and on Knox's behalf. Writes, I hope it cannot be thought an unreasonable solicitation, to be placed upon the same footing with my predecessors, as an equal... Notes that Generals [Alexander] McDougall, [William] Heath, and [John] Paterson have obtained additional compensation through application to Congress. Requests that Washington provide Shaw with a certificate of his services, noting a certificate under your Excellencys hand might be of the greatest utility to him. Lucy Knox sends her regards to Martha Washington. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Concerning a Potential Traitor, 30 March 1782 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Concerning a Potential Traitor, 30 March 1782 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy advising Knox to speak to his colleague about his association and manner of speaking with another person. Writes that I have every reason short of positive proof to believe the person here meant, is a Traitor to this Country, that he is in the pay of the Enemy... Noted as written at the York Hutts and as a copy, Copied and composed with the original Feb 8th 1854.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of Troops to Washington and Illness Among Soldiers in the West Point Vicinity, 10 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of Troops to Washington and Illness Among Soldiers in the West Point Vicinity, 10 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, transmits a weekly return of troops to Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Discusses illness among soldiers in the West Point vicinity: The troops having been uncommonly sickly for this place, and a malignant putrid fever being among their disorders, I have fixed upon the barrack at Constitution Island as an hospital... Discharged and furloughed some patients from the hospital at New Windsor, under the care of surgeon William Eustis. Reports, We have had cold unpleasant weather since commencement of the present month... [the troops] have only the remains of the thin under cloathes which they purchased in the spring. Regarding the uncertain date of discharge of troops following the recent signing of the Treaty of Paris (3 September 1783), Knox remarks, The officers in general are exceedingly anxious to have some final arrangements made... It is apparent from the foul, illiberal Spirit manifested by many parts of Connecticut, that their hands are outstretched against their officers. I mention these matters not with which to accelerate arrangements which might in some measure depend upon the British evacuating New York, but merely to share the anxiety of the officers... I am apprehensive that the preparations which have been made at this post to celebrate peace have been made in vain...
Book Synopsis Instructions from George Washington to Henry Knox [Fragment], 19 March 1791 by : George Washington
Download or read book Instructions from George Washington to Henry Knox [Fragment], 19 March 1791 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Placing Knox in charge of certain affairs of government, because he is going on a journey to the Southern States. Gives Knox orders regarding various military actions, including troop recruitment, hostilities against the indians. and treaty issues with the Creeks. The last one or two pages of the letter are missing.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox and Robert Morris, Regarding Prisoner of War Negotiations by :
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