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Henry Jackson Reports Arrival Of A French Ship Carrying Artillery And Also Recruitment News To Henry Knox 20 March 1777
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Book Synopsis Henry Jackson Reports Arrival of a French Ship Carrying Artillery and Also Recruitment News to Henry Knox, 20 March 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson Reports Arrival of a French Ship Carrying Artillery and Also Recruitment News to Henry Knox, 20 March 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports News Glorious News that a French ship loaded with artillery and arms for the Americans landed at Portsmouth last week. Also carried French officers well recommended by Doct. Franklin and an account stating that a similar ship will soon arrive with more weapons. Also reports that two Fine Prize Ships worth 50,000 pounds were recently captured from the British. Many of these same events are mentioned in GLC02437.00555. Wishes to know if he should still try to recruit men for a regiment. Notes that he has begun training a number of men to play the fife, and hopes to retain a fife major to continue this training. Worries that the officers there are becoming uneasy.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Recruitment Bounties, 16 March 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Recruitment Bounties, 16 March 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel Crane has been authorized to give twenty pounds as a bounty to those he enlists in the regimental artillery. But Boston is offering a town bounty of fifty pounds for anyone who joins the local army, and this is making recruiting very difficult. Suggests the only way to fill the artillery will be with men from other units, but has his doubts about this as well. Wishes that George Washington would issue an order putting the artillery on equal footing for recruitment. Feels that the other officers, who gave up a lot while fighting, deserve better than their current situation. Discusses Mr. Hill, a wheelwright who Knox apparently sent to Springfield to work, but who was told he was not needed there. Hopes to resolve this situation. Postscript expresses pity for General William Heath because he has been put in command at Boston.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting the Capture of Two British Ships, 8 June 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting the Capture of Two British Ships, 8 June 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel Jackson writes by way of Peekskill [New York]. Reports that a Massachusetts state cruiser has taken two British transport ships bound for New York with Hessians on board. Of the Hessians, writes it is said they show'd the greatest joy when our people board'd the Ship. Refers to another cruiser bound for Quebec with dry goods and blankets. Writes, I wish to know if it would be agreeable to the generall that I may Inlist some of [the Hessians] in my Regt.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Battle of Ticonderoga and News from France, 19 July 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Battle of Ticonderoga and News from France, 19 July 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel Jackson asks, What think you of the loss of Ticonderoga, it is in general believ'd here, that that Fortress was sold to the enemy- as for my part, I shall suspend my Judgement till I can hear more of the particulars. Discusses recent news from France that all France is Arm'g their Fleet and Army... to assist America. Also notes that a private letter from Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin to a gentleman in America suggests that a War was inevertable, (possibly inevitable). Mentions the British recapture of their frigate the Fox, which had been taken by the Americans earlier. Notes that unless the court assists, he will not be able to fill his regiment. Asks about the affair of the Frenchman, declaring that if du Coudray is appointed the head of artillery. Declares that du Coudray is appointed in Knox's place, all the Majr Generals must resign.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding British Movements, 10 July 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Regarding British Movements, 10 July 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to a letter from Henry from 21 June, in which Knox discussed British movement in detail. Agrees with Knox, that the British in the New York/New Jersey area will form a junction with the Northern [sic] Army. Worries that General George Washington had misleading information, believing William Howe intended to march to Philadelphia (Howe did not march to Philadelphia; refer to Knox's letter to Jackson from 21 June). Expresses misgivings regarding the loyalty of Native Americans near Fort Ticonderoga: These devils will let their Friendship be what it may- will always take up the hatchet on the strongest side. Declares that if Howe captures Philadelphia, Albany, and Ticonderoga, it may help the Continental cause: it would Brake up all our dam'd money makers, who are making their Fortunes on the ruin of their Country. Complains of the poor pay for soldiers and officers in the Continental Army. Discusses his regiment. Gives details of an Independence Day celebration held the previous Friday. Reports that a maritime prize landed in Marblehead [Massachusetts] with Jamaican Rum.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on British Movements and Recruitment, 4 September 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on British Movements and Recruitment, 4 September 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses surprise that the Continental Army has no knowledge of British General William Howe's location. Thinks it's possible, but unlikely, Howe intends to sail for Boston. Comments on the Battle of Bennington and the performance of General John Stark: Genl Starks Action I think view'g every circumstance stands first in the American War... before this the Enemy were Ravage'g, butcherg and Scalp'g all before them, not a prisoner fell in there Land but was Tomhawk't to Death- now all is quiet with them & we hear nothing of their Scalp'g & c. Relates that [Burgoyne] has possibly retracted back to Ticonderoga, and ponders why Howe would leave Burgoyne isolated. Reports that a naval prize bound for New York from Liverpool, England, was taken at Boston 3 September, and papers on board suggest the British look upon the affair to be up with us. Saw in one London paper a paragraph he had written to Knox the previous March in a letter. Asks Knox to speak to the General (George Washington) regarding his officers' commissions. Reports that he has not recruited many men recently, and his regiment consists of 160 men. Asks Henry to give his regards to Bill, Henry's brother William Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with War News, 1 April 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with War News, 1 April 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received Knox's letter via Captain Shaw, and was pleased by Knox's good spirits. Hopes to defeat the British, but worries about the lack of manpower, hearing that Washington only has 4,000 men. If this is the case you must expect a whipping very soon. Hears that there are only 1,200 men and no field officers at Fort Ticonderoga, that Indian skirmishes there have cost many American lives, and that Colonel Baldwin the Engineer was taken prisoner. Unless action is taken he fears this most important post on the Continent may be lost. Colonel Crane lost his struggle to be permitted to use the town bounty in recruiting men. Without the bounty he will lose fine men he could otherwise recruit. Nothing has been done about raising their three battalions, and the legislature says nothing will be done until fifteen other battalions are raised first. Thinks this point will never come, and wishes Washington would order these battalions raised quickly. Worries his young officers will leave if the situation remains stagnant. Has a number of boys learning the drum and fife, but nothing for them to do.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting that Shays' Rebellion is Almost Over and Discussing Legislature Raising Money and Troops, 11 February 1787 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting that Shays' Rebellion is Almost Over and Discussing Legislature Raising Money and Troops, 11 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: Received his last letter and delivered the enclosures appropriately. Sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. [James] Swan, and reports that their family is well. Writes that the Rebellion is nearly at an end. Has enclosed newspapers to provide an authentick & particular account of the fate of Mr. [Daniel] Shays and his banditti as well as of the success of their friend General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Reports that the Legislature has voted to raise troops to protect the state and capture any rebels they find, and the Legislature is offering a bounty to encourage men to enlist. Is concerned that this endeavor will jeopardize his ability to recruit for his own regiment, because he cannot afford to offer as much money up front as the government can. Reports that a large balance is owed to Mr. Stephen Bruce for the materials he supplied to the regiments, and Jackson cannot provide him any of the money. Visited Mr. [Stephen] Higginson for help, but Mr. Higginson told him there was no money to be spared for Jackson's regiment, though he will do his best to help him. Mentions that he does not know whether Knox or the Governor will order his regiment to Springfield, but insists that they must be properly clothed and paid before they march. Discusses how best to organize the men on the march, and mentions the status of the recruitment of artillery officers. Also mentions that Mr. Bruce would like to contract with Mr. [Robert] Morris or Mr. [Jeremiah] Wadsworth for supplying troops. Sends his love to Lucy and the Knox children.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Henry Jackson on Recent Movements of British Troops, 21 June 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson on Recent Movements of British Troops, 21 June 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lengthy letter written at Camp Middlebrook. Replies to an earlier request from Colonel Jackson to enlist Hessians from a captured British ship: I have not mentioned to the General your request to be permitted to enlist some of [the Hessians], it is so repugnant to the good of the service and your own reputation... Discusses General William Howe's recent movements, and General John Sullivan's Continental force in Princeton, New Jersey. Is confused by the movements of the British. Assumed they intended to march to Philadelphia, but they instead fortified their position at Middlebrook, New Jersey. Notes that Mr. Howe, instead of marching to Philadelphia found himself almost blockaded in an open flat County. If Howe had attempted to march on Philadelphia, Knox asserts he should probably had twenty five thousand or thirty thousand militia upon his back... Describes Howe's retreat, at one a.m. the morning of 19 June. While Howe plundered on his way, he was intermittently followed and attacked by American militia. Predicts Howe to attack on the North River (the Hudson). Reports that General John Burgoyne is active near Fort Ticonderoga, and Genl Howe must make an attempt or push for a junction. Notes that the enemy, by all appearances, is leaving New Jersey.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Privateer News and Price of Sugar, 5 August 1776 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Privateer News and Price of Sugar, 5 August 1776 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rebukes Knox for calling him a lazy scoundrel for not writing at every post. Discusses privateering news from a man named Captain White in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and provides an account of ships and cargo seized. Notes that the privateering has affected the price of sugar. Responds to Knox's suggestion of raising a regiment of artillery, but plans to write more on it in the future.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Giving Recent News and Complaining about the Price of Goods, 12 June 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Giving Recent News and Complaining about the Price of Goods, 12 June 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Repeats news he mentioned in a letter from 8 June. Discusses the capture of several British ships with Hessians on board, and asks if he can enlist some of them for service. Comments on various ships, and mentions receiving money from Henry's brother William for Henry's share in the Newbury, apparently a privateer. Notes that Samuel Bradstreet has been accused of being a Tory, and Doctor Boyle is to be sent out of the country. Declares, if the Court does not do something for us, we shall never raise our Regt. it is not money that will get the men... money is as plenty as dirt- there is nothing but what is better than money- Harry you have not the least Idea of the price of goods... Complains of the exorbitant prices charged for goods, and proposes a system in which the military could purchase goods at a lower rate.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting a Scare Regarding a Fleet of 150 Ships in the Massachusetts Bay, 7 August 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reporting a Scare Regarding a Fleet of 150 Ships in the Massachusetts Bay, 7 August 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports a scare regarding a fleet of 150 ships in the [Massachusetts] Bay. Describes how Bostonians were thrown into confusion, thinking the fleet consisted of British troops from New York. Speaks of the evacuation of Boston: altho' the Alarm came very direct- yet by heavens everyone was for own dear self- from my little observation in this affair- I really think if the enemy were to come here, not one quarter part of the Town would turn out to oppose them- O my God the thought. Notes that The Hancock, a frigate, has been captured and taken to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Gives report of a naval prize ashore at Newbury [Massachusetts] containing rum. Complains of slow recruiting. As in previous letters, expresses his wish that the Gen'l (George Washington) will write to Massachusetts to encourage the state's assistance regarding recruiting. Asks Henry to remember him to Mr. Secretary Knox (Henry's brother William), and to offer [William] a position as ensign under Jackson's service.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Poor State of Recruitment for the American Army and His Concerns Over Certain Defenses, 27 May 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Poor State of Recruitment for the American Army and His Concerns Over Certain Defenses, 27 May 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives details of marching with an unspecified company, and discusses his recent service at Providence, Rhode Island. Refers to a recent election of representatives, possibly in Boston, Massachusetts. Writes, My good friend, we are in a very bad state of defense in this Town & harbor, not a man in all the Forts here... Sent his regiment to recruit soldiers outside of Boston, and they have only raised 26 men: the Country People have got the devil in them... good god Harry if we go on in this way we shall soon be ruined, ruined for ever. Mentions the discrepancy between the current draft of nine months and George Washington's orders to draft for three years or the length of the war. Disapproves of the nine month draft, stating by the time I had got them well disciplined their time would out... then all my time, trouble & expense would be lost. Spotted two British frigates in the [Massachusetts] Bay.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Opinions on Recruitment at Seaports, Organization of Officers and Poor Pay, 20 March 1791 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Opinions on Recruitment at Seaports, Organization of Officers and Poor Pay, 20 March 1791 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells Knox he looks forward to his visit to Boston in the early summer. Updates Knox on various news from the Boston/New England area. Gives his opinion on the organization of the officers and warns Knox that the small salary allotted to the troops would make it difficult to obtain proper men for the service. Knox could look to the seaports and stragglers in the Country, but they will be the refuse of Creation. Mentions that Samuel Ogden left Boston for Philadelphia.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Recruitment, 3 April 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Recruitment, 3 April 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson had said that Crane could not get his battalion through the court, but says now he has got every bounty allow'd him and will soon have a full regiment. Believes that Lee's, Henley's, and his regiment will never be filled by the Honorble Court. The court says it will only fill their battalion once it has filled fifteen others, and at the current pace this will never happen. Colonel Lee is on the verge of resigning, and the other officers are distraught. Wishes Knox to advise him on how to handle the situation.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Recommending Captain Mullens as an Officer, 7 May 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Recommending Captain Mullens as an Officer, 7 May 1777 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel Henry Jackson recommends Captain Mullens, who carries this letter to Knox. Reports that Mullens is an Irish gentleman & has been in the French Service for 20 years. Notes that Mullens seeks an appointment, and if he does not receive such he will take command of a company of Jackson's regiment. Writes, he appears to me to be a very fine Officer & much of a Gentleman.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with News of Shays Rebellion, 7 January 1787 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with News of Shays Rebellion, 7 January 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: Happy to hear that Mr. and Mrs. [James] Swan arrived safely. Their friends in Boston were concerned about their trip due to the weather. Asks Knox to present his compliments to the Swans, and to tell them that their family in Boston is doing well. Reports that the government is making preparations to support the sitting of the Court at Worcester on 23 January. General [Benjamin] Lincoln will be commanding 4000 militia men, including six artillery companies, beginning on 20 January. If the insurgents do not appear, the plan is to use the militia to find the insurgents and bring them to civil justice or pursue them root and branch out of the state. Includes the names of the men in Boston, including Governor [James] Bowdoin, who have contributed large sums of money to support this endeavor. Mentions the recruitment of soldiers. Discusses the possible appointment of a Mr. Lee as a cadet, and what steps would be necessary for that to occur. Mentions that Knox's brother William is acquainted with Mr. Lee. Also discusses the appointment of officers and artillerymen, as well as the acquisition of uniforms and supplies. Sends his love to Lucy Knox and their children.
