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Henry Knox To Clement Biddle About The War And Family Matters 11 November 1781
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Clement Biddle about the War and Family Matters, 11 November 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Clement Biddle about the War and Family Matters, 11 November 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: Thanks him and Mrs. Biddle for their kindness to Mrs. Knox and their young daughter while in Philadelphia. Comments that Biddle's knowledge of his orders during the siege will excuse his inability to write frequently. Stresses his interest in ensuring that American battalions are filled with troops. Describes the recent illness and death of Mr. Custis, George Washington's stepson, while he was at camp with Washington as an aide. Mentions that General and Mrs. Washington were present for his last gasp. He is waiting for General and Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Custis to arrive, but Mrs. Knox seems inclined to go to Philadelphia to lye-in, but we cannot determine on the matter untill Mrs. Washington arrives. Asks Biddle to inquire into lodgings in Philadelphia for Mrs. Knox for three months, and stresses his desire to make her comfortable, regardless of price. Mentions Nathanael Greene and Tilghman, possibly Tench Tilghman, George Washington's aide-de-camp. Struck note on the left side of first page.
Book Synopsis Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Life with Martha Washington and the Biddle Family, 29 September 1781 by : Lucy Flucker Knox
Download or read book Lucy Knox to Henry Knox about Life with Martha Washington and the Biddle Family, 29 September 1781 written by Lucy Flucker Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes the very kind reception from the good Lady of this place [Martha Washington]. Gives news about their daughter Lucy, who is staying in Philadelphia. Colonel Clement Biddle and his wife will see her each Sunday. Pertinent correspondence will be forwarded to Knox. Requests that Knox write to Biddle to thank him. Expresses her desire for a home and rhetorically asks will the time ever come when we shall have a house of our own and our children about us[?] if not, life is undesirable. Reports difficulties with their son Harry. Mentions a rumored battle fought by General Nathanael Greene. The Continental Army began to invest the British works for the siege of Yorktown the day before.
Book Synopsis Clement Biddle to Henry Knox about Financial Matters, 17 January 1796 by : Clement Biddle
Download or read book Clement Biddle to Henry Knox about Financial Matters, 17 January 1796 written by Clement Biddle and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to [Clement] Biddle about a Possible Position in the War Office, 15 April 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to [Clement] Biddle about a Possible Position in the War Office, 15 April 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to a letter from Biddle. Writes, the news of your misfortunes deeply afflicted me... Does not know precisely what business he will oversee as Secretary at War, but promises that if an opportunity arises, he will appoint Biddle to work in the War Office under his direction.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Clement Biddle about Rations for the Pennsylvania Troops, 14 April 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Clement Biddle about Rations for the Pennsylvania Troops, 14 April 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox, Secretary of War, replies to a 10 April letter from Biddle. Discusses furnishing the Pennsylvania quota of troops with rations, noting that he wrote a public letter to Biddle on the same topic (this letter is marked private on the docket). Writes, I wish the business would be worthy of your attention- The treasury are so poor that they cannot make other payments than by warrants. Regrets that he can not assist Biddle more in the matter. Noted as a copy on the docket.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Clement Biddle Thanking Him for His Friendship, 1 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Clement Biddle Thanking Him for His Friendship, 1 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: Knox writes a warm letter to Colonel Biddle. I should have done violence to my feelings and Sentiments, my dear Biddle, were I to pass further from you eastward without dropping one line of recognition- The War is over, our acquaintance began in times of distress and was ripened by common danger into sincere friendship. We shall now assume new situations which may separate us widely and perhaps forever. But no distance, and no circumstances but loss of memory will obliterate... the idea of your goodness and sensibility... If at any period it may appear that I can be of service to you or yours, suffer me to embrace the opportunity...
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Clement Biddle Thanking Him for Procuring Him a House, 21 July 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Clement Biddle Thanking Him for Procuring Him a House, 21 July 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Biddle for offering to procure him a house in Philadelphia in case Congress moves to that city. Plans to leave in a few days for the eastward, and promises to pay [Captain] Zeigler's account when he returns.
Book Synopsis Clement Biddle to Henry Knox about a Contract and Pirates, 29 November 1785 by : Clement Biddle
Download or read book Clement Biddle to Henry Knox about a Contract and Pirates, 29 November 1785 written by Clement Biddle and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks him for his recent correspondence and for the western contract Samuel Shaw sent him. Will be glad to know when a new contract is ready. Thanks him for attending to his accounts of rations that he furnished Captain [likely David] Zeigler, as well as for procuring him money for the rations. Mentions that his commercial friends wanted him to ask Knox about problems with the Algerines, or pirates. Wishes to know whether Congress has passed any measures regarding the pirates. Mentions that some friends of his own a frigate which they would be willing to donate to Congress for use as a war ship or else as a peace offering to the pirates, if appropriate. He and his wife send their regards to Mrs. Lucy Knox.
Book Synopsis Clement Biddle to Henry Knox about a Friend Asking for Officer Appointment, 10 May 1790 by : Clement Biddle
Download or read book Clement Biddle to Henry Knox about a Friend Asking for Officer Appointment, 10 May 1790 written by Clement Biddle and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes on behalf of a friend who solicits the office of Ensign in the Service of the United States - Writes on behalf of a friend, Mr. William Burd, who solicits the office of Ensign in the Service of the United States. Reports that he is the son of Mark Burd, who worked in the Quartermaster's office, and that William Burd has the endorsement of Thomas Mifflin, former Quartermaster General and former President of the Continental Congress.
Book Synopsis Account Between Henry Knox and Clement Biddle, 23 July 1792 by : Clement Biddle
Download or read book Account Between Henry Knox and Clement Biddle, 23 July 1792 written by Clement Biddle and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Account between Henry Knox and Clement Biddle. Lists transactions by date from 31 December 1791 to 29 June 1792.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Surrender at Yorktown, 19 October 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Surrender at Yorktown, 19 October 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: Announces that a glorious moment for America has arrived, Lord Cornwallis has surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. Discusses how General Washington refused Cornwallis' request that Britons and Germans be sent back to their countries prior to his surrender, instead giving the British Army the same terms that the Americans received upon their surrender at Charleston in 1780. Washington has ordered Knox to headquarters immediately. Clement Biddle has written Knox to tell him his daughter Lucy is well. Tells his wife he will send her his most recent letter from his brother William Knox, who is tending their financial affairs. Looks forward to seeing her in November. Communicates message from William regarding Lucy's connections in England. Knox has informed George Washington and John Parke Custis of William's trip to Europe. Reports that Martha Washington and Eleanor Calvert Custis are in Williamsburg, Virginia. (See also GLC02437.01231 and GLC02437.01257.).
Book Synopsis Clement Biddle to Henry Knox Asking for Help with Obtaining a Judiciary Appointment, 22 July 1789 by : Clement Biddle
Download or read book Clement Biddle to Henry Knox Asking for Help with Obtaining a Judiciary Appointment, 22 July 1789 written by Clement Biddle and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received his recent letter and is happy to hear that your Child is out of danger. Writes that he must again bother Knox on the subject of judicial appointments. Mentions that he wrote to the President on the subject about three weeks ago about his interest in being appointed Marshall of the federal Court for the district of Pennsylvania but has heard nothing back from him. Is a bit concerned because the President has always employed him in his private affairs. Asks Knox to mention him to the President if he gets the opportunity, and to mention that Biddle's accounts have been settled at Mr. [likely Jonathan] Burrall's office.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox Discussing the Forthcoming Siege of Yorktown and Family Matters, 4 September 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Discussing the Forthcoming Siege of Yorktown and Family Matters, 4 September 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: Tells his brother that an object is now developed and known to be Lord Cornwallis, and alludes to the forthcoming siege of Yorktown: our measures are such that if the respective parts harmonize, we hope to do something handsome... The military maneuver will disrupt General Knox's family life because he has to leave for Virginia. Discusses a personal financial issue.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox with Family News and Discusses the War and Politics, 20 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox with Family News and Discusses the War and Politics, 20 July 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: Thanks William for money he recently sent. Reports that Lucy Knox and their children have gone up the Hudson River on a visit. Discusses his hopes for an end to the Revolutionary War, writing I sincerely pray God that the War may be ended this campaign that public and private felicity may be again restored. Discusses British movement in the South, noting, Our affairs to the Southward have an agreeable aspect and convince us although the Enemy may establish posts, they cannot conquer the Country. Criticizes what he calls vile water-gruel governments which have taken place in most of the States... Praises Massachusetts, stating The same tone, sentiment, & exertion, pervading all the States would indisputably render this the last Campaign. Reports that the British recently sent ships up the Hudson River to sabotage Continental communication but were unsuccessful. Promises to write as often as possible, though the post follows a circuitous route. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).
Book Synopsis Clement Biddle to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Accounts with Knox, 20 July 1796 by : Clement Biddle
Download or read book Clement Biddle to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Accounts with Knox, 20 July 1796 written by Clement Biddle and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses financial accounts with Knox, including the purchase of stocks. Page two features a chart concerning Knox's accounts with Biddle.
Book Synopsis Reply from Henry Knox to Clement Biddle about a Contract and Pirates, 6 December 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Reply from Henry Knox to Clement Biddle about a Contract and Pirates, 6 December 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes in response to Biddle's letter of 29 November (see GLC02437.03221). Comments that he feels Congress has done everything in its power to handle the Algerine [pirate] situation, so he does not think it necessary for them to obtain any frigates to send out on the sea. Also discusses the places at which provisions will be issued on the Ohio [likely the Ohio River]. Hopes Biddle will attempt to win the contract to issue the rations, and will contact him again when he has more information.
Book Synopsis Clement Biddle to Henry Knox on Bank Stocks, 4 May 1793 by : Clement Biddle
Download or read book Clement Biddle to Henry Knox on Bank Stocks, 4 May 1793 written by Clement Biddle and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports to Knox that the bank stock is at par, but I will take Care to provide as you desire.
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