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Henry Knox To Francois Marie Comte De Aboville Discussing Relations Between France And America 2 July 1784
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Francois Marie, Comte de Aboville Discussing Relations Between France and America, 2 July 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Francois Marie, Comte de Aboville Discussing Relations Between France and America, 2 July 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflects on his friendship with Aboville and relations between France and America: ... I wish those connections may be strongly cemented and that the two nations may remain in a perpetual alliance strengthened by all possible good offices. Discusses how public opinion has forced alterations in the Society of the Cincinnati. Introduces and recommends Mr. Tracy, the bearer of this letter. Knox addresses Aboville as General.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Louis-Marie Noailles Discussing Friendship and Trade Relations with Great Britain, 2 July 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Louis-Marie Noailles Discussing Friendship and Trade Relations with Great Britain, 2 July 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes to Viscount Noailles, brother-in-law of the Marquis de Lafayette. Expresses friendship for Noailles. Discusses American trade and relations with Great Britain. Refers to public opinion of the Society of the Cincinnati, expressing his hope that the Society will meet [Noailles's] approbation and those of our other friends in France. Recommends Mr. Tracy, the bearer of this letter. Mentions Lafayette, and asks Noailles to present his affections to mutual friends [in France].
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Franois-Marie, Comte D'Aboville about the Loss of Cannon, 8 March 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Franois-Marie, Comte D'Aboville about the Loss of Cannon, 8 March 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Aboville's last letter (see GLC02437.01350). Discusses the loss of cannon: Your surprize and astonishment must have been great indeed that Machines so important and essential to the defence of a country would be placed in so negligent a manner as to be destroyed or rendered unserviceable by a single malignant person. But you judged right my dear Sir when you informed [his Excellency] Genl Rochambeau that I had no knowledge of them. Comments on the acquisition of military stores by the state of Virginia, and declares that General Washington will begin to negotiate with Virginia to obtain them for the United States. Sends compliments to him from General Washington, and extends his complements to General Rochambeau. Hopes to see him soon: I hope my dear Sir the ensuing campaign will bring us together again that we may have another glorious opportunity of continuing to humble the pride and power of our enemies. See also GLC02437.01369.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jean Baptiste Gouvion Discussing Military Business, 2 July 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jean Baptiste Gouvion Discussing Military Business, 2 July 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses public perception of the Society of the Cincinnati in France. Informs Gouvion of the reduction of the Continental Army, with only one remaining company commanded by John Doughty at West Point. Introduces and recommends Mr. Tracy, the bearer of this letter.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Rufus King about Politics in France and Its Influence on America, 15 July 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Rufus King about Politics in France and Its Influence on America, 15 July 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses politics in France, and how American statesmen are being influenced by the structure of government in France. Writes, The conduct of France in establishing provincial assemblies, is seized with great eagerness by the advocates for the state systems [...] But they do not bring into view the strong cement of the royal authority, supported by two hundred thousand soldiers - The state systems, are the accursed thing which will prevent our being a national character. Declares his support of a strong, centralized government.
Book Synopsis Life and Correspondence of Henry Knox by : Francis Samuel Drake
Download or read book Life and Correspondence of Henry Knox written by Francis Samuel Drake and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing a Congressional Order, 26 July 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing a Congressional Order, 26 July 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to a 2 June 1784 letter from Washington. Discusses a recent Congressional order requiring Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, to give the United States information as to when British troops will completely evacuate Western forts, and how cannon and stores from the forts can be exchanged. Knox is incensed, writing I cannot say but that I am well satisfied to be excluded from any responsibility in arrangements that cannot be executed. The attempt to employ militia for twelve months in an arduous operation of conveying the stores and making permanent establishments in that difficult country... Notes that William Hull has been sent to obtain the information from Haldimand, but that Haldimand will likely deliver the information at his own convenience, if at all. Notes that opposition to the Society of the Cincinnati in Massachusetts had died down. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette about French and American Politics, 25 July 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette about French and American Politics, 25 July 1787 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Francois Jean Chastellux about United States Debt of Thanks to France, 14 December 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Francois Jean Chastellux about United States Debt of Thanks to France, 14 December 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 the great debt and gratitude the new nation owes to France and the French officers and commanders for their leadership and support.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Affirming His Faith in America and Discussing French Involvement in the War, 6 April 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Affirming His Faith in America and Discussing French Involvement in the War, 6 April 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: Loves her and acknowledges her letter. Tries to assuage her fears about the war, smallpox, and his distance from her. Assures her that General Howe is not driving us thro' the Jersies into Pennsylvania. Discusses the character and rank of the recently arrived French officers. Says France will not enter the war, but will trade, and will defend that Commerce by force. Is confident that Britain will try to disrupt this trade. Proclaims that he is sure it is the Will of High Heaven that America should be great, and that is why a powerful brave army...headed by a man of genius does not worry him as much as it otherwise would. America may not deserve to be great, based on her actions so far, her actions are only lacking because her enemy's only greatness is a total debauch of morals. Referring to the British he says let them alone say you. I will for I believe that God has left them alone. Again says that he loves her, and wishes her and William Knox his best. Some text lost in the last paragraph.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox about Meeting French Generals, 20 May 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about Meeting French Generals, 20 May 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: Recently arrived in Wethersfield with Generals George Washington and Duportail to meet General Rochambeau and Admiral Louis Jacques comte de Barras de Saint-Laurant to discuss matters of great consequence. Expresses relief regarding William's management of an unspecified debt. Hopes for the safety of the Amsterdam, a ship. Comments on his distress regarding the depreciation of paper currency, asking William to procure hard money if he can. Adds that he will be paid as a Brigadier of Infantry, and asks William to look into the matter of his pay and send a copy of the award. In a post script, asks William to tell Harry [Henry Jackson] he must come on by the 1st of June or he will be black ball'd.
Book Synopsis Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette Discussing Foreign and Domestic Affairs, William Knox, and Pierre L'Enfant's Debt, 16 June 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette Discussing Foreign and Domestic Affairs, William Knox, and Pierre L'Enfant's Debt, 16 June 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of letter written by Knox to Lafayette at GLC02437.03276. Thanks Lafayette for the kind treatment given to his brother William. Discusses the affair of Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, who had been sent to France in 1783 to purchase jeweled eagle badges for the members of the Society of the Cincinnati. L'Enfant returned to America in 1784 and brought back many badges purchased on credit. The price proved too high for some officers, which left L'Enfant in a bind. Goes on to say that the Society approved of L'Enfant's conduct and owed 630 dollars to him for his services in France, which Knox says was recently offered to him. L'Enfant refused the payment until the entire issue of the badges purchased on credit is cleared up with the Society. Says L'Enfant will write to Lafayette. Reports he will keep Washington informed. Written on lined paper with an embossed image of a building on the upper left corner.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette with Gratitude to France, Affection for Lafayette, Expectations of the British and Praise for Washington, 14 December 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette with Gratitude to France, Affection for Lafayette, Expectations of the British and Praise for Washington, 14 December 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: Says he wrote Lafayette several letters expressing his affection for him. Says America as a nation believes the same thing and that you must not regard [such expressions] as compliments but the language of sincerity. Goes on to say Our independence is now established and we feel the warmest gratitude to all the means what have contributed to effect it. Reports that The English have at last left us to ourselves, with the full expectation that we shall not know how to govern the ship of state and that we must apply to the Steady and well experienced pilots of Britain. Says Our much loved friend the General has gone from this city to Congress and from thence to Mount Vernon. Goes on to praise Washington. Sending this note by the Chevalier Villefranche.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jean Baptiste, Comte D'Estaing, 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jean Baptiste, Comte D'Estaing, 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: Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati and asks about the French Royal Navy. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. Noted as a copy in the docket and is missing half of the docket sheet.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox's Replies to Questions Posed by George Washington on Whether an Eastward Movement of the Continental Army Would be Feasible, 2 September 1778 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox's Replies to Questions Posed by George Washington on Whether an Eastward Movement of the Continental Army Would be Feasible, 2 September 1778 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Shaw's hand, and signed for Knox by Shaw. Knox replies in detail to Washington's question, whether an eastward movement of the greater part of the Continental Army would be feasible. Knox writes, I cannot see the propriety of such a measure at present, or that it would be warranted from the state of information which your Excellency gave to the Council last evening. Discusses the factors involved, including the strength of the French and British fleets near Newport, Rhode Island, and the status of American General John Sullivan's operation in Rhode Island. Considers the likelihood of British movement toward Boston. Supposes the British may conduct operations against Providence, Rhode Island. Suggests that a relatively strong force be left in the Hudson River Highlands if the Continental Army should move east. Advises against an attack on New York City, noting that the British have sufficient strength to successfully defend themselves. Argues that obtaining bread will be the greatest difficulty in supplying provisions to the Continental Army during an eastward movement. Duplicate of GLC02437.00724.
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 Henry Knox to Francois Jean Chastellux about the Society of Cincinnati, 2 July 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Francois Jean Chastellux about the Society of Cincinnati, 2 July 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the changes made to the Society of the Cincinnati and whether Chastellux approves of the alterations made to the Society. Mentions he hopes to approve Chastellux 's idea of reconciling the glory of the army with the society of the citizens. Also discusses the gentleman who will be delivering the letter to Chastellux.
