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Henry Knox To Alexander Mcdougall Requesting That Munitions Be Sent To Cambridge Massachusetts 17 December 1775
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Requesting that Munitions be Sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts, 17 December 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Requesting that Munitions be Sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts, 17 December 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: Docket is written in Knox's hand. Asks Colonel McDougall to use his influence to have the listed shells sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts, immediately. In a post script, asks that McDougall inform George Washington if he cannot obtain the listed items. When Knox was in New York City a month earlier (en route to Ticonderoga to retrieve ordnance for American forces in Massachusetts), McDougall had promised to assist him in obtaining artillery by exerting influence on a committee representing the Second Provincial Congress (see GLC02437.00212). Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing the Transport of Captured British Artillery from Fort Ticonderoga, 17 December 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing the Transport of Captured British Artillery from Fort Ticonderoga, 17 December 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: Discusses activities relating to the transport of artillery captured from the British at Fort Ticonderoga earlier that year. Comments on difficulties of getting the ordnance over Lake George. Mentions that he has obtained sleds and oxen. He will use the oxen to drag the artillery to Springfield, where he will get new animals to drag them the rest of the way to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Explains the route and speculates on potential for either progress or hardship. Expects to arrive in Cambridge in 16-17 days. Sends an inventory of the artillery from Ticonderoga and the pieces requested from Colonel Alexander McDougall in New York (not included). Explains arrangements with McDougall and seeks Washington's approval for them (see GLC02437.00220; also GLC02437.00212). Discusses activities in Canada in regard to Colonel Benedict Arnold and British Colonel Allan McLean. Closes by noting that he believes General Richard Montgomery is in possession of Quebec. [Knox was wrong about this.] Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. Knox's retained working draft. Docket is written in another hand.
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 Henry Knox to George Palmer Requesting Equipment, 12 December 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Palmer Requesting Equipment, 12 December 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: Asks Captain Palmer to obtain forty sleds for transporting artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the oxen or horses needed to pull them. Asserts that he will assist in any way possible. Requests an immediate response. Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. See also GLC02437.00221 and GLC02437.00224.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Philip Schuyler Updating Schuyler on Preparations to Transport Artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, 17 December 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Philip Schuyler Updating Schuyler on Preparations to Transport Artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, 17 December 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: Gives General Schuyler an update on the progress of preparations to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mentions that he has gotten the mortars and cannon over Lake George and arranged with Captain George Palmer to obtain sleds and oxen or horses to pull them (see GLC02437.00218 and GLC02437.00224). Discusses plans for moving forward. Asks that Schuyler increase the length of the amount of rope he requested from Mr. [Walter] Livingston and that it be sent expeditiously. Also asks him to forward enclosed letters (not included). Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. Docket written in Knox's hand.
Book Synopsis Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Requesting Supplies and Passing on Gossip, 19 October 1783 by : Alexander McDougall
Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Requesting Supplies and Passing on Gossip, 19 October 1783 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel Hopkins] I am well informed has had a Bastard with a negro wench; and when I was lately in Dutcess County, a Muleto woman was shewn to me, by Mr Benson, that is reputed as his Daughter... Jokes about having an officer write a song about the situation. - McDougall also mentions Hopkins in the context of the Great Question of Commutation (soldiers' pay).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall about Artillery Procurement and Needs at Fort Ticonderoga, 16 March 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall about Artillery Procurement and Needs at Fort Ticonderoga, 16 March 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: Has procured a large amount of shot from Ogden, the owner of a local iron works. Asks McDougall to procure a vessel from the quartermaster at Peekskill on which to send the shot to Albany, where it is badly needed by General Schuyler at Ticonderoga. Ogden most likely refers to Uzal Ogden, 1705-1780, a local iron manufacturer.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Concerning Unrest in the Army, 12 March 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Concerning Unrest in the Army, 12 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:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Discussing when He Will Next See Her and the Progress of the War, 17 December 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Discussing when He Will Next See Her and the Progress of the War, 17 December 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: Longs to see his wife and plans to in three weeks. Discusses activities relating to the transport of artillery captured from the British at Fort Ticonderoga earlier that year to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Reports that both his and William Knox's health has been good. Quips about his rotund figure. Discusses the Bravery of America and a growing awareness of it among the British prisoners he has seen: Enemies who would not before this allow the Americans a Spark of Military virtue. Blesses America and Lucy. Links God watching over Americans to God watching over Lucy in particular. Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. A penciled note on the verso dated 12 March 1861 identifies the prisoners Knox mentions as from military engagements at St. Johns and Montreal.
Book Synopsis Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Concerning the Movement of Artillery, 5 December 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Concerning the Movement of Artillery, 5 December 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: Discusses working with General Philip Schuyler to arrange to have artillery seized from the British earlier in the year forwarded from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Describes the garrison at Ticonderoga as weak and the Conveyance from the fort to the landing so indifferent & the passage across the lake so precarious that I am afraid it will be ten days at least before I can get them on this side the lake. Mentions potential problems with the sledding. Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. Knox's retained working draft. Docket is written in Knox's hand.
Book Synopsis Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox on McDougall's Arrest, 27 January 1782 by : Alexander McDougall
Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox on McDougall's Arrest, 27 January 1782 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letters and apologizes for not responding more quickly. Writes, But as I am now in arrest you and all the Army will hear from me through the channel of Mr. Loudons partner. I shall not enter into a detail of the merits or demerits of the arrest, because probably you may be of the court martial, nor shall I enter on other subjects, as this is not the best conveyance I could wish. Adds that Mrs. McDougall is with him and that they send their regards to Mrs. Knox.
Book Synopsis Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Regarding a Visit to Discuss the Army, 24 September 1783 by : Alexander McDougall
Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Regarding a Visit to Discuss the Army, 24 September 1783 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox over for a visit to discuss the army. Mentions that if the fireworks will be going off at West Point, he can take part of the company off Knox's hands. Discusses preparations to host a large group of visitors including the Minister of France, the President of Congress and some other southern members of Congress. Needs boards to fix the stables which were ruined by the army so these men can keep their horses. Mentions another building, The Dwelling in the outside, looks more like a Bawdy House then the Quarters of an American General, and asks for a painter. Noted as written at Robinsons.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Discussing Affairs Concerning the Military and Congress, 21 February 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Discussing Affairs Concerning the Military and Congress, 21 February 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: Discusses affairs concerning the military and Congress with General McDougall. Declares, We are in an unhappy predicament indeed not to know who are responsible [to us] for a settlement of accounts posterity will hardly belive that an army shall continue incessantly for eight years [struck: to establish themselves] under a constant pressure of misery to establish the liberty of their country, without knowing who are to compensate them, or whether they were ever to receive any reward for their services. Calls for a more efficient system of government, and wishes to know who will address the army's grievances. Suggests ways to implement settlement of soldiers' account. Notes that General [Benjamin] Lincoln's sentiments [correspond] with his own (and McDougall's) regarding payment of soldiers.
Book Synopsis Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Regarding the Movement of Military Men, 16 November 1783 by : Alexander McDougall
Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Regarding the Movement of Military Men, 16 November 1783 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions that his guard has left with Brigadier Jackson's regiment, and requests that General Knox will order a Corporal and eight Men to his [McDougall's] quarters, six of them to be acquainted with rowing.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Concerning Soldiers' Pay and Congress, 3 March 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Concerning Soldiers' Pay and Congress, 3 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: Discusses with McDougall the possible result of his mission, informing him that everyone is anxious for it and continues to deplore the lack of a strong Congress.
Book Synopsis Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox, 14 December 1782 by : Alexander McDougall
Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox, 14 December 1782 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, I received your favor of this day. I shall be ready to sett off from this, on Tuesday next, if the weather is fair, and all other arrangements are compleated, which dont depend on me. I suppose Col [John] Brooks will bring over the Memorial &c &c with him.
Book Synopsis Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Introducing John Robertson as a Potential Artilleryman, Approximately July 1776 by : Alexander McDougall
Download or read book Alexander McDougall to Henry Knox Introducing John Robertson as a Potential Artilleryman, Approximately July 1776 written by Alexander McDougall and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives a letter of introduction for John Robertson, who served under Colonel McDougall in the sea service and has experience manning canons. Thinks Robertson could be of use to Knox and seeks to have him put on the payroll. Dated summer 1776.
