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George Washington To Henry Knox Instructing Knox Not To Disclose Information Regarding The Nomination Of General Officers 22 January 1792
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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 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 Note from Henry Knox to George Washington on the Return of General St Clair, 22 January 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Note from Henry Knox to George Washington on the Return of General St Clair, 22 January 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 that he has not list[ed] the characters mentioned yesterday to any mortal. Declares that Arthur St. Clair has arrived, and that he has not seen him yet but will this morning.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington, Communicating the Military Movements, 3 January 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington, Communicating the Military Movements, 3 January 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: Major General Knox reports that he withdrew from New York on or around 18 December 1783, according to the wishes of Governor George Clinton. Informs Washington he has discharged all troops except those who he lists in an enclosed return (not included). Asks Washington to keep this letter private. Reports on the state of officers, discussing their lack of pay or ability to obtain provisions at their time of discharge. Expects to hear from Washington regarding the May 1784 meeting of the general Society, possibly referring to the Society of the Cincinnati. Discusses the pay and emoluments of a Major General. Plans to soon depart for Boston. Signed in the left margin of the last page. Knox's retained draft.
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 Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Him of the Sending of Weekly Returns, 22 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Him of the Sending of Weekly Returns, 22 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: Informs General Washington that he is sending the weekly returns with other information to him (not included). Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Responding to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 13 November 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Responding to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 13 November 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: Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Creator inferred from the draft (GLC02437.10186) in Knox's hand. On behalf of the officers remaining on the banks of the Hudson, Knox responds to General Washington's farewell address to the army. Thanks Washington for the address and states that the failure to fully recompense officers was beyond Washington's control. Lists accomplishments of army and the officers. Noted as a copy in the docket. Watermarked. Date inferred by date of Knox's covering letter (GLC02437.02772).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting on the Response to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 12 November 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting on the Response to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 12 November 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: Draft of an address from the officers of the part of the Army remaining on the banks of the Hudson in response to hearing General Washington's farewell address to the army. Expresses both joy and grief at his leaving- joy at the end of a long dubious and important conflict, and we deeply lament the separation from our beloved...General- A General under whose auspices the Army have been led to glory and victory and America to Freedom and Independence. Goes on to praise the American people and Washington. States that they anticipate all the happy consequences of a wise and just Government. Location inferred from content. Date from docket. Watermarked with two crests. Draft version of GLC02437.10199. See GLC02437.02772 for a draft or retained copy of the cover letter that accompanied the final version of this address.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on the Recent Letter to Colonel Crane, 11 March 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Recent Letter to Colonel Crane, 11 March 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: Sends his regrets to General George Washington as he was unable to make a meeting at Head Quarters due to the the large amount of ice in the river. Discusses the extraodinary notification and address forwarded to Colonel Crane (the first of the anonymous Newburgh letters, which had been circulated at camp the previous day, 10 March 1783). Washington had doubtless asked Knox to attend a confidential meeting of trusted officers to discuss the response to the Newburgh Crisis. (For more information on that meeting, see background for GLC02437.10105.) This document is Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Note from Henry Knox to George Washington Forwarding a Letter from General Pinckney, 17 March 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Note from Henry Knox to George Washington Forwarding a Letter from General Pinckney, 17 March 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, Mr Izard has just put the enclosed letter from Genl Pinckney into my hands what with pleasure I communicate to you.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing War Department Matters, 14 October 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing War Department Matters, 14 October 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: Discusses War Department matters that, in his opinion, should be mentioned to the legislature at the next session. Notes that arsenals are needed in the middle and southern states. Transmits a letter from Governor Lee. Proposes to travel east the following day to see his family. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Draft of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington about Congress Decisions and Stores, 23 April 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Draft of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington about Congress Decisions and Stores, 23 April 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues against Congress's decision to discontinue the post at Fishkill, commanded by John Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores. Its proximity to West Point and to army in the field, as well as the armory located on site, renders the post indispensable to Knox. Also expresses opposition to moving the stores from Fishkill to West Point. With Respect to the dismission of Mr Ruddock, I can have nothing to say, but that it is a disagreeable service indeed where a man after six years faithful services, without the imputation of an official crime that I know shall be dismis'd, with almost his whole pay due for four years, and that at a time when there are not... more officers of his station than are wanted. Knox's working draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about Officer Appointments, 27 March 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Officer Appointments, 27 March 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the appointment of officers in the artillery, complaining that there are no established principles for governing such appointments. That the greatest caution should be observed in making the appointments I would humbly propose that they should originate with the Colonels of the regiments... Also discusses promotion within the artillery. Writes, regarding promotion of an individual State, If your Excellency should view this matter in the same point of light I beg you would be pleas'd to make such a representation to Congress as may prevent the evils apprehende'd. Body of letter is in Knox's hand with close and signature in hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Lack of Readiness of the 3rd Massachusetts to March, 29 June 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Lack of Readiness of the 3rd Massachusetts to March, 29 June 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: Informs General Washington that 250 men of the 3rd Massachusetts will not be ready to march until the afternoon due to lack of essential articles for their march. Reports that the regiment is without their compliment of field officers and Colonels Michael Jackson and Rose have never joined at the post. Also reports that Lieutenant Colonel Maxwell and Major Pettingal are unwell. See also GLC02437.02203.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding Resolves of Congress for the Army, 26 September 1783 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding Resolves of Congress for the Army, 26 September 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: Encloses resolves of Congress. Instructs Knox to publish the resolves for the army. Expresses great pleasure in Congress's commendation of General [Robert] Howe and his detachment (for their role in suppressing the Philadelphia mutiny of 1783). See GLC02437.02559 for this resolve of Congress.
Book Synopsis Correspondence Between George Washington and Henry Knox Regarding the United States' Attempts for the Re-establishment of Peace and Friendship with the Indians, 16-26 January 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Correspondence Between George Washington and Henry Knox Regarding the United States' Attempts for the Re-establishment of Peace and Friendship with the Indians, 16-26 January 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: First part includes a printed letter from George Washington asking the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) to publish a statement regarding the United States' attempts for the re-establishment of peace and friendship with the Indians. The second part is Knox's response to this request in which he states the The causes of the existing Hostilities between the United States, and certain Tribes of Indians North-West of the Ohio, stated and explained from official and authentic Documents... Noted as written at the War department and that it was printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by David C. Claypoole.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Leave of Absence, 13 January 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Leave of Absence, 13 January 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 requests Washington to grant a 12-14 day leave of absence to Lieutenant Colonel Johnson of Colonel Swift's regiment. Notes that Johnson's family is in distress due to a shortage of grain.
