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Henry Knox To George Turner On An Application To The Society Of Cincinnati By A French War Officer 25 April 1788
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Turner on an Application to the Society of Cincinnati by a French War Officer, 25 April 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Turner on an Application to the Society of Cincinnati by a French War Officer, 25 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: Marked as a copy. Author not indicated, but possibly by Knox. Responds to Turner's query regarding the Marquis de Rouvray. Informs Turner that French officers applying for diplomas based on their Revolutionary War service must obtain authenticated applications from France (possibly for inclusion in the Society of Cincinnati). Requests information related to expected attendance at the next Society of the Cincinnati meeting.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Count de Rochambeau Regarding His Application to the Society of Cincinnati, 26 April 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Count de Rochambeau Regarding His Application to the Society of Cincinnati, 26 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: Informs Rochambeau he forwarded [Society of the Cincinnati] diplomas to Louis-Marie-Athanase de Lom nie, comte de Brienne, French Secretary of War. Reports that the application of a French officer will be addressed at the next Society of the Cincinnati meeting.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about Society of Cincinnati, the Constitution, State Politics and His Family, 21 December 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Society of Cincinnati, the Constitution, State Politics and His Family, 21 December 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's retained draft, riddled with struck text and insertions. Acknowledges receipt of applications Washington sent for admission into the Society of the Cincinnati. Comments on the Constitution at great length: In the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut, the great object of organizing the new Constitution has engrossed the attention of the people. Notes that Rhode Island's paper money system and tender laws are sufficiently characteristick of their pursuits. Refers to the Constitution, the new government, and Federalism in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Virginia and New Jersey. Declares, Mr. John Adams will probably have the plurality of views for vice President- from his principles of government as well his professions of regard to the character universally decided on for the President- he will probably be one of the best characters for the office of vice president. Notes that his three youngest children have had the measles. In a post script, reports that Major Haskell, who is on his way to Europe, hopes to obtain a certificate of service from Washington.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Pierre Charles L'Enfant Concerning French Members of the Society of Cincinnati, 19 April 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Pierre Charles L'Enfant Concerning French Members of the Society of Cincinnati, 19 April 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: Writes that he has received L'Enfant's note from this morning. Does not believe the members of the Society of Cincinnati in France have received their diplomas yet. Does not have the names of the members because all the information was left in the possession of General [Otho] Williams, Assistant Secretary. If L'Enfant has the names, and sends them to Knox, he will immediately have General [George] Washington sign them and have the name blanks filled in.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox on the Society of the Cincinnati, 27 April 1787 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox on the Society of the Cincinnati, 27 April 1787 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing the Society of the Cincinnati, and the light in which it is viewed in France. Copy made 3 February 1854.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Charles Henri D'Estaing about the Society of Cincinnati, 25 July 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Charles Henri D'Estaing about the Society of Cincinnati, 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: Discusses the application of the Marquis de Bouille to the Society of the Cincinnati. Also asks the Count d'Estaing for a list of the officers in the French Navy who are members of the Society; would like to use this list to fill out diplomas for those members. Mentions that the president General [Washington] is too busy at the [Constitutional] Convention to perform this service. Finally, thanks the Count for submitting Ideas on the Association of the Cincinnati which the Count wrote in 1784 (see GLC02437.03027). Is not sure the Society will decide to adopt any of the recommendations in the memorial, but reports that the General Society will take the issue up in their next meeting.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington, Communicating the Military Movements, 3 January 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington, Communicating the Military Movements, 3 January 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: Major General Knox reports that he withdrew from New York on or around 18 December 1783, according to the wishes of Governor George Clinton. Informs Washington he has discharged all troops except those who he lists in an enclosed return (not included). Asks Washington to keep this letter private. Reports on the state of officers, discussing their lack of pay or ability to obtain provisions at their time of discharge. Expects to hear from Washington regarding the May 1784 meeting of the general Society, possibly referring to the Society of the Cincinnati. Discusses the pay and emoluments of a Major General. Plans to soon depart for Boston. Signed in the left margin of the last page. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox, a Soldier of the Revolution by : Noah Brooks
Download or read book Henry Knox, a Soldier of the Revolution written by Noah Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Joseph Mandrillon Rejecting His Application to the Society of Cincinnati, 4 June 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Mandrillon Rejecting His Application to the Society of Cincinnati, 4 June 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: Informs Mandrillon that the Society of the Cincinnati cannot accept him as a member. Adds that the Society, as an institution, is too young to assume so much importance to appoint a gentleman of your abilities their historiographer... Letter is in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's secretary at the War Department. Also signed by Pemberton for Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Troop Placements, the Society of the Cincinnati and Indian Affairs, 22 November 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Troop Placements, the Society of the Cincinnati and Indian Affairs, 22 November 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 to Washington on a variety of subjects. Mentions that he had hoped to visit him at Mount Vernon, but now does not think that is possible. Discusses placement of six companies on the Ohio River, by Forts McIntosh and Pitt; declares that they will have to post them there for the winter. Comments on the negotiations with Indian tribes and the treaties they are trying to create. Also discusses the New York chapter of the Society, referring to the Society of the Cincinnati. Reports that he and his wife send their love to Mrs. Washington.
Book Synopsis Portion of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Troop Placements, the Society of the Cincinnati and Indian Affairs, 22 November 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Portion of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Troop Placements, the Society of the Cincinnati and Indian Affairs, 22 November 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: Later copy. Duplicate of a portion of GLC02437.03220, a letter by Knox. Discusses the troops at Forts Pitt and McIntosh, as well as treaty negotiations with the Indians. Calculations in blue pencil on verso.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Vicomte de Noailles about Victory in the War and the Society of the Cincinnati, 16 June 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Vicomte de Noailles about Victory in the War and the Society of the Cincinnati, 16 June 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 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 to Marquis de Lafayette Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 26 April 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Marquis de Lafayette Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 26 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: Contemporary secretarial copy of a letter sent to Lafayette. References Lafayette's letters from November 1787 and February 1788. Says that The Convention by you Mr. Jefferson and Common Sense [Thomas Paine], judge wisely respecting the New Constitution requiring some amendments & of the time they should be effected. Of the Constitutional Convention says The unanimity of the former convention may be regarded as a rare evidence of the empire of reason. Believes there will not have to be another convention. Says it is likely that nine states will accept the constitution over the next 2-3 months. Says New York will have its ratifying convention in June and hopes the acceptance of other states will influence them to vote for it. Goes into other state's conventions. Lashes out at Rhode Island. Gives Lafayette an update on Catherine Greene, the wife of the late General Nathanael Greene. Seems like she wants to send her son George to France to study. Asks for an updated list of French officers in the Society of the Cincinnati so he can send them diplomas. Says war seems less likely in Europe now, but that the English however are haughty and overbearing - too much so I am apprehensive, for a firm and durable peace. Below the docket, a later note initialed by EY sums up the letter and states that Lafayette's letters to Knox referenced in this letter is feared lost. In the hand of William Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Eustis about the Society of the Cincinnati, 13 April 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Eustis about the Society of the Cincinnati, 13 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: Replies to Eustis, Vice President of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Eustis had previously written regarding Knox's appointment by the State Society of Massachusetts to attend the general meeting, scheduled for May in Philadelphia. Agrees to attend, but only for a few days. Discusses the society's need to form a constitution, noting that it should be unanimously embraced. Adds that the May meeting will be without effect if the delegates are not conferred with the power to create a constitution.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Society of the Cincinnati, 2 November 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Society of the Cincinnati, 2 November 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: A circular letter to the state societies requesting payment for the balance due to Major L'Enfant (for Society eagle medals). Spaces for an individual state's name are left blank.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Trumbull on the Society of the Cincinnati, 5 July 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Trumbull on the Society of the Cincinnati, 5 July 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:
