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Henry Knox To George Washington Discussing Military Artificers And The Importance Of Arsenals 8 June 1783
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Military Artificers and the Importance of Arsenals, 8 June 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Military Artificers and the Importance of Arsenals, 8 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: Discusses a lack of artificers and the importance of the arsenals and magazines for the artillery and any other branch of the military. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Suggestions to George Washington Regarding Maintenance and Expansion of the United States Military, 17 April 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Suggestions to George Washington Regarding Maintenance and Expansion of the United States Military, 17 April 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 offers his opinions regarding military matters and national security following the anticipated peace between the United States and Great Britain. Suggests maintaining a strong militia, noting Every method should be devised to make the profession of arms honorable... Recommends annual exhibitions of war to be attended by first men of the community, stating that, To an enlightened people arguments are unnecessary to enforce a truth so obvious. This is the moment to form habits which shall give a lustre to the American character. Advocates universal distribution of arms in America, as well as fully stocked arsenals in each state. Discusses fortification of western frontier land, including the post at Detroit, a national army, and the importance of keeping West Point (the key to America) safe. Declares, A perfect knowledge of the principles of war by land and sea is absolutely incumbent on a people, circumstanced as we are and determined to be free and independent. Advocates ... a complete system of military education... The education for the Sea and land offices being different in their natures, will require different institutions. Covers terms of enlistment for soldiers, establishment of military academies, pay, foundries, the organization of military posts, and inspections, among other topics. Written in the hand of, and signed for Knox by, Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. Docketed by Henry Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Clothing and Arrangements for the Troops Over the Winter, 8 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Clothing and Arrangements for the Troops Over the Winter, 8 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: Lets Washington know that he received his message concerning clothing for the troops over the winter and the resolves of Congress thanking General [Robert] Howe and his detachment. Notes that he enclosed a weekly return of the troops. Discusses the return of men to regiments and the numbers that will be discharged. Asks that the quartermaster make the necessary arrangements for five to six hundred men to obtain wood for the upcoming winter. Says there is a board of inspection assigned to discharging all of the infirm men, but they have not yet made a report. Knox's retained draft.
Download or read book Henry Knox written by Noah Brooks and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Secretary Of War Under The Constitution, Founder Of The Society Of The Cincinnati 1750-1806.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about Various Troop Formations, 25 June 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Various Troop Formations, 25 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 George Washington to Henry Knox Discussing the Distribution of Artillery in American Garrisons, 16 August 1783 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Discussing the Distribution of Artillery in American Garrisons, 16 August 1783 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the distribution of artillery at American garrisons, now that most hostilities have ceased. Written at Head Quarters. Washington's signature clipped.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about Artillery Artificers, 14 May 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Artillery Artificers, 14 May 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: Relates that the artillery artificers are preparing supplies and will be ready to march whenever General Washington thinks it is the right time; Knox imagines it will be after 1 June. Explains that he will be leaving today for Burlington and expects to stay there for three or four days before proceeding to headquarters. Describes Mrs. Knox's travel plans as well.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on Ammunition and Weaponry, 4 April 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on Ammunition and Weaponry, 4 April 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 issuing ammunition and weaponry to the troops. Warns that if every brigade orders the same proportion the number of weaponry will be immense. Retained copy.
Book Synopsis Military Advice for George Washington Written by Henry Knox, 3 January 1778 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Military Advice for George Washington Written by Henry Knox, 3 January 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: Written from Artillery Park of Great Valley (Valley Forge), Pennsylvania. Knox discusses the necessity of recruiting more men. Argues that New York City is of greater importance to the British than any other place due to its accessibility by way of water. Writes, The disagreeable circumstances to which the loss of New York would reduce the Enemy operate so strongly on my mind, that were the numbers there fully ascertained, their works of defence & ca so as to render the Success of a Coup de Main probable, I should most readily give my opinion to open the Campaign by an attack upon that place... Suggests the British would leave Philadelphia to help fortify New York if an attack were made upon New York City. Emphasizes the role of militia, maneuvers, magazines, hospitals, quarter masters and commissaries in strengthening the Continental Army. In reference to commissaries and stores, writes, We have found by experience in this course of this campaign that a [fill] of Rum would support the men through every difficulty. In Samuel Shaw's hand, including signed docket. Signed for Knox by Shaw.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington He Has Accepted the Role of Secretary at War and Other Business Matters, 24 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington He Has Accepted the Role of Secretary at War and Other Business Matters, 24 March 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: Requests a certificate from Washington for Winthrop Sargent, who Knox describes as really clever and... an excellent artillery officer. Promises to procure limestone when the weather improves. Discusses Washington's refusal of a gift from the Legislature of Virginia. States, My jealousy for your fame is so high, that I should prefer seeing you cincinnatus like, following your plow rather than accepting the least pecuniary reward for services, which fairly challenge the approbation of posterity, but thank the supreme God, you are happily placed above the necessity of receiving any assistance. Suggests the money should instead go to the maintenance of the widows, and the support and education of the orphans of those men of their own line... Reports that he accepted the appointment of Secretary at War, noting From the habits imbibed during the War, and from the opinion of my friends, that I should make but an indifferent trader, I thought upon mature consideration that it was well to accept it... Complains of the position's low salary ([Dollar sign]2450 per year), discussing his relatively precarious financial state. Text extends into the margins of pages two and three. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on Military News and Orders, 3 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on Military News and Orders, 3 September 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, Commander at West Point, confirms receipt of a letter from Washington in which Washington ordered a suspension of the troops and stores destined to the Western posts. Reports that there are French refugees in the vicinity of West Point under the direction of a Major Merlet, who have drawn about one hundred rations to day for men women and children. Relates that Major [Caleb] Gibbs and the Second Massachusetts Regiment will arrive at West Point the same day this letter is written (Gibbs had traveled with his detachment to Philadelphia). Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about Gathering Ammunition, 8 June 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Gathering Ammunition, 8 June 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: Replies to a letter he received from Washington on the same day. Refers to another letter Washington enclosed, from General [Ezekiel] Cornell. Cornell's letter referred to lead and cartridge expected to arrive from Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. Further discusses gathering ammunition from other states, noting the demands from the southward and westward so great as to claim the utmost economy... Notes that General Duportail applied to the Quartermaster General for [artillery gun] platforms. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting on the Response to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 12 November 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting on the Response to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 12 November 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: Draft of an address from the officers of the part of the Army remaining on the banks of the Hudson in response to hearing General Washington's farewell address to the army. Expresses both joy and grief at his leaving- joy at the end of a long dubious and important conflict, and we deeply lament the separation from our beloved...General- A General under whose auspices the Army have been led to glory and victory and America to Freedom and Independence. Goes on to praise the American people and Washington. States that they anticipate all the happy consequences of a wise and just Government. Location inferred from content. Date from docket. Watermarked with two crests. Draft version of GLC02437.10199. See GLC02437.02772 for a draft or retained copy of the cover letter that accompanied the final version of this address.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing the Earnings of Commissioned and Noncommissioned Officers, 16 April 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing the Earnings of Commissioned and Noncommissioned Officers, 16 April 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 earnings of commissioned officers and the feelings of uneasiness among noncommissioned officers due to unequal payment. Suggests discharging noncommissioned officers as soon as possible under the pretext that it is being done so that they can attend to their farms in the present season... Retained copy.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing War Department Matters, 14 October 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing War Department Matters, 14 October 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses War Department matters that, in his opinion, should be mentioned to the legislature at the next session. Notes that arsenals are needed in the middle and southern states. Transmits a letter from Governor Lee. Proposes to travel east the following day to see his family. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox on the Subject of Military Stores, 28 June 1781 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox on the Subject of Military Stores, 28 June 1781 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sending Knox an extract of a letter he has received from the Board of War, regarding funds for Knox. The Board states that it has petitioned Congress for the funds Knox needs for military stores and transportation, but has not yet received the funds. Worries that their previous plans must now be altered due to British reinforcements at Charlestown, Augustine and New York. Discusses where military stores should be sent in this case, preferring the East to the South. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Regiments Winter Quarters and Evacuation of New York, 29 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Regiments Winter Quarters and Evacuation of New York, 29 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: Discusses the winter quarters for various regiments located in and around the area of West Point. Mentions the British evacuation of New York City which may or may not happen soon. Knox also offers to host Washington if he travels to New York City or Boston. Knox's retained draft.
