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Henry Jackson To Henry Knox Asking For News And Worries About Army Enlistment 14 October 1776
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Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Asking for News and Worries about Army Enlistment, 14 October 1776 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Asking for News and Worries about Army Enlistment, 14 October 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: He is anxious for news, which has not come in twelve days. He is also worried about the upcoming December because there are rumors that few in the old army will reenlist. Discusses possible solutions. Mrs. Johnson, the wife of Captain Lieutenant John Johnson, who was taken prisoner at the Battle of Long Island, was glad to receive a letter from Knox. Thinks it wise for Lucy Knox to stay in Boston for the winter. Inquires about a Mr. Cheever (possibly Ezekiel Cheever), who was possibly wounded.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Asking for News and Discussing the Declaration of Independence, 15 July 1776 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Asking for News and Discussing the Declaration of Independence, 15 July 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: Wants Knox to write more frequently to keep him updated on activities in New York. Remarks that at Last the grand Question of Independence is determined and I hope every true American will support it with his Life and Fortune. Comments on smallpox afflicting the Continental troops and the lack of news about the privateer he discussed in his previous letter (GLC02437.00370). Date of 15 July 1776 from docket. Header of letter only dated July 1776.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Girth and War Rumors, 7 November 1776 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Girth and War Rumors, 7 November 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: Discusses Knox's infrequent correspondence and attributes it to him being in one of the most active Situations in the whole army. Is happy to hear Knox is getting over an illness. Mentions Knox becoming increasingly fat. Discusses the scarcity and inconsistency of news reaching Boston. He is especially disturbed by the effects of false, positive news. Fears that the British might attack when the current army's enlistment ends. Laments not enlisting last year and hopes for a solution to the manpower problem. Notes that a privateer has taken a prize bound for Halifax from London.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Boston News and Discussion on Dr. Eustis and Other Army Recruitment, 1 May 1791 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Boston News and Discussion on Dr. Eustis and Other Army Recruitment, 1 May 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: Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 19 April 1791. Talks about people from Boston including the Brecks who were heading to Philadelphia. Jackson would have liked to have joined them, but could not due to the particular situation of my good mother. Discusses military appointments and that Dr. William Eustis thinks finding a good army surgeon might be difficult. Jackson reports that recruiting is very dull. Once again, Jackson believes the compensation is too low to induce our country's lads. Says Capt. Ulman of Ducktrap wants Knox to write the people on Patent to whom [he] promised Deeds.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about War News and Death of Major Thomas Henley, 2 October 1776 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about War News and Death of Major Thomas Henley, 2 October 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: Explains why he has not written recently. Reacts to Knox's account of Major Thomas Henley's death in a failed surprise attack against the British on Randall's Island. Notes that he has published accounts Knox requested. Indicates that Bostonians are much alarm'd, about the burn'g, hang'g & cut'g the throats of some of our people... Discusses the appointments, resignations, and selection of several officers. Reports the capture of a British vessel with light horse on board.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 November 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 November 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was worried to hear from Henry Jackson that William had gone aboard a ship going to confront the British ship the Mifford. Notes that after pursuing the Continental Army to White Plains, the British have turned back toward New York and Knox speculates that they intend to besiege Fort Washington and then pass to New Jersey and possibly Philadelphia. Believes Fort Washington could withstand a two or three month siege. Notes that the Hessians and the British plunder all before them. Instructs William to pick Lucy Knox up from New Haven, Connecticut, if she wants to winter in Boston. A note on the verso states It is absurd to suppose a man of Mr. Howe's character gone into winter Qtrs already.
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 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 about British Moves and News, 19 August 1776 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about British Moves and News, 19 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: Fears potential British successes in New York and the consequences it would have on morale. Wants all available men in New England sent to defend New York so it is not lost for want of soldiers, as was the case with the invasion of Canada. Believes that the British value New York very highly and if the Americans lose it will be disastrous. Discusses a ship from St. Augustine, Florida, that was seized and the intelligence gathered from it. Would like Knox to get him some artillery pieces.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Attempted British Parley, Militia and Naval News, 29 July 1776 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Attempted British Parley, Militia and Naval News, 29 July 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: Responds to a letter in which Knox described a meeting between George Washington and an adjutant general from the British army seeking to deliver a letter and negotiate a truce (the story was written to Lucy in GLC02437.00385). Claims that the information about the conference had not been known to anyone else in Boston. Seeks Knox's permission to have the account printed. Mentions that the Continental troops have left Boston triggering the creation of a new militia. Comments on preparatory activities of Colonel Craft's regiment. Discusses a privateer's seizure of a ship bound for New York and capture of several Scotsmen, including Benjamin Davis, a sandemanian preacher. Reports supplies on board. Davis and the other prisoners were brought to Boston, where the guards had to prevent the people from attacking him. Another ship was blown up. Mentions the smallpox outbreak. Discusses other naval activities.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Problems with Military Pay and Mrs. Swan's Travels, 16 May 1790 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Problems with Military Pay and Mrs. Swan's Travels, 16 May 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter. Mentions current issues facing the military establishment, particularly regarding enlistment and pay. Also touches on military inspections, and tells Knox to expect a letter from Captain C[onstant] Freeman on the subject. Briefly mentions the price of State notes. Discusses the travel plans of Mrs. Swan, who will be meeting her husband in Paris. Hopes she will travel with some letters of introduction in case Mr. [James] Swan cannot meet her when she arrives.
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 with News of a Courtship and Marriage, 24 October 1790 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with News of a Courtship and Marriage, 24 October 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackson describes his concern that two letters he sent to Secretary of War Henry Knox did not reach him yet. Jackson tells Knox that a Captain Barnard is in Boston and will bring the article Knox left when he returns. Jackson also informs Knox of the courtship and pending marriage between John Codman and Katy Amory. Notes that judgment against a man named Richard has been postponed fourteen days, during which time Richard must prove that he paid a debt. Jackson closes by saying that Governor James Bowdoin is very sick and not expected to continue long. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
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 Knox to William Knox about War News and Independence, 15 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about War News and Independence, 15 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions that he wrote to Henry Jackson about the British ships that sailed up the Hudson on 12 July 1776 and their engagement with artillery. Describes an attempt by General William Howe to have a letter delivered seeking a truce, which was rejected because it was addressed to Mr. Washington instead of General Washington. In a reference to the Declaration of Independence, the messenger claimed the letter was of a civil matter, not a military one. He expects the message to be brought again, which it was. Asks William to give the wife of Thomas Seward twenty dollars and to inform her that Seward had gone on a mission north of New York City. Seward was a captain lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about His Intentions to Have the Best-dressed Regiment and Discusses Problems of Rank, 18 March 1787 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about His Intentions to Have the Best-dressed Regiment and Discusses Problems of Rank, 18 March 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: Discusses uniforms and informs Knox that I intend my Regiment shall be the best Cloathed [sic] and as perfectly Uniform as any that has ever been in the American Army, or indeed any other Army - Mentions that Colonel Hull has written to Knox regarding his rank (see GLC02437.03493) and calls him a Charming fellow. Discusses problems of rank with his ensigns as they do not have an actual rank, but would like one. Feels he will be able to recruit the state quota with help from the government. Wants colors for his regiment, asks Knox for the device to make them so he can execute them. Mentions dining with John Hancock, who told of his proposed visit to New York City (see GLC02437.3491). Comments on the governor's upcoming election and that it looks like Hancock will win.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox with News of a British Advance on New York, 26 June 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox with News of a British Advance on New York, 26 June 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reiterates his message from a 24 June 1776 letter (see GLC02437.00345) that Mr. Jackson will show William his letter, possibly referring to Henry Jackson who wrote to Knox with military news on 17 June 1776 (see GLC02437.00343). Also relays a report that General William Howe is on his way to New York with British forces. Knox indicates that they are prepared and states that it will be their own fault if they do not give the British a reception that does honor to America. Discusses personal finances and mentions that Lucy Knox will write to William.
