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Henry Jackson To Henry Knox About Recruitment Bounties 16 March 1777
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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 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 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 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 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 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 Enlisting British Soldiers, 27 November 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Enlisting British Soldiers, 27 November 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, Are you dead or alive- one post after another, and not a line from you-its a Mo since I saw your hand writi'g. Describes his attempts to enlist soldiers. Asks if George Washington would approve if he enlists British General John Burgoyne's men, who are marching through on their way to embark for England following the British defeat at Saratoga. Argues that since Burgoyne's men are neither prisoners nor deserters, he should be able to recruit them. Hopes to obtain a set of bayonet belts based on the English pattern. Reports he will not be able to make it to camp (where Knox is stationed outside of Philadelphia) until mid-January.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Military Moves, 14 April 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Military Moves, 14 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: Says he has received orders from the Council of this State to march my Independent Company Immediately to Providence. Rhode Island needs these men for defense until 2,000 militiamen can be raised, and Jackson worries that without him his men would not have gone. Also worries what will happen to his continental regiment while he is away, and hopes the general will not disapprove of his actions.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on British Movements, 31 July 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on British Movements, 31 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: Reports that Lucy Knox, Henry's wife, left for Newbury Port (possibly Massachusetts), the previous Monday. Mentions an express from General [Israel] Putnam to General [William] Heath, in which Putnam attested the British sailed from the Hook (possibly Paulus Hook, New Jersey), but did not know where they were bound. General George Washington assumed they are bound for Philadelphia, but a letter from General [Alexander] McDougal to Colonel Sears in Boston states they may be sailing toward Boston. Notes that Sears's behavior, including his intention to flee Boston, has fright'd all the old women in Town. Does not think the British will come to Boston, but instead expects them to sail up the North River (the Hudson), and attempt to lure Washington over the Delaware River. Reports on the capture and recapture of the Fox, a frigate. Complains of the difficulty of recruiting for his regiment. As in previous letters, expresses his wish that George Washington would write a letter to the State of Massachusetts to encourage assistance (possibly a draft). Expresses his disappointment that Knox might resign: the greatest inducement of my go'g into the Army was because you was in it.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Recruitment and the Poor Quality of Recruits, 24 April 1791 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Recruitment and the Poor Quality of Recruits, 24 April 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: Jackson received Secretary of War Knox's letter of 10 April 1791. Comments on various military appointments and the recruits from Massachusetts. He says, the Officers in this Town have inlisted five or six but they are not such men as you want for the service. Mentions that gentlemen in the area are pleased that Knox has sent people to survey the area for the canal. Writes that Mr. Jonathan Jackson will try to hold both his appointments, that of Marshal, and in the Excise. Jackson does not approve. Gives his opinion to Knox about other candidates.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Health, the Electioneering in the Newspapers and Soldiers Applying for Bounty Land, 15 March 1789 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Health, the Electioneering in the Newspapers and Soldiers Applying for Bounty Land, 15 March 1789 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has discussed Knox's case with Dr. [William] Eustis, who is clearly of opinion you ought to take the greatest care of yourself, as to your diet & exercise, for a twelve mounth to come, by heating your blood & over loading your stomach for many months would be the means of a return of the disorder. Mentions that the newspapers are full of Electioneering for governor and lieutenant governor. Major candidates for lieutenant governor are Mr. S[amuel] Adams and General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Believes that Mr. [John] Hancock will be elected, and Laco, an anonymous newspaper editorialist, will not injure his Election but rather promote it. Reports that Hancock always asks after Knox's health; Hancock was pleased about what Knox wrote in his last letter disparaging Laco. Encloses a directory of the titles and properties of the men in Boston. Asks about the procedure for soldiers to apply for bounty land. Discusses local elections. Sends his love to Knox's wife and family.
Book Synopsis Incomplete Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Ongoing War, 12 May 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Incomplete Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Ongoing War, 12 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 Jackson discusses military details, noting that the Court, (referring to the Court of Massachusetts) has ordered the draft of every seventh man from towns that have not met enlistment quotas. He has persuaded the court to allow drafted men to choose which regiment they will join. Notes that General George Washington has ordered him to send weekly reports of his (Jackson's) proceedings. Wants Knox to apply to George Washington to give an order on his behalf for arms and accoutrements. Asks Knox other military advice, noting, as I have never been in the Service I wish to be as regular as possible, in all my proceedings, & Shall be ambitious to enter the field with as much reputation as possible for your sake, as well as my own. GLC02437.00591 and GLC02437.09451 were originally one document.
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 Money and Recruitment, 11 December 1786 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Money and Recruitment, 11 December 1786 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he is having difficulties with the subscription, apparently being unable to raise even one shilling since writing his last letter. Complains about the carelessness with which the subscription paper is left around, and mentions that several Rich men still have not paid. Provides a list of the people who paid, and the amount they paid. Suggests that Knox asks some of their associates, such as Mr. [Samuel] Higginson and Mr. [Samuel] Breck, to lobby for subscriptions where they live. Writes that if he had known Knox was too short of funds to help his recruiting efforts, he would not have recruited so many troops so quickly. Says he could procure supplies if he was guaranteed money within a couple of months. Asks for information on rations. Mentions the heavy snow they have received in Boston. Discusses the taxes due at the Falmouth lands, and how the snow is collecting on the property. Has received the arms and accoutrements from Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon. Mentions a letter providing news about Shays' Rebellion.
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 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 Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Loss of Ticonderoga, 23 July 1777 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Loss of Ticonderoga, 23 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 declares, The loss of Ticonderoga is a very severe stroke, we shall expereance [sic] the misfortune of it as long as the War lasts- there is no one circumstance take'n place this War that has affected the minds of the People so much as this- and there is not one that can acct for its being given up in the maner [sic] it was- not one single Gun fired from us... Wonders how General [Arthur] St. Clair will explain his conduct after the American loss of Ticonderoga. Hopes General George Washington will become aware of General William Howe's plans. Expects Howe to move up the North River (the Hudson), and has received information that many British soldiers are sick. Discusses the capture and recapture of the Fox, a British frigate. Expresses gratitude for his appointment as Knox's agent. Cannot recruit enough men to join his regiment, and asks for assistance from Knox and his Excellency the Genl, (George Washington). Text loss on page three.
