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Henry Knox To George Washington Informing Him Of The Sending Of Weekly Returns 22 October 1783
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Him of the Sending of Weekly Returns, 22 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Him of the Sending of Weekly Returns, 22 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: Informs General Washington that he is sending the weekly returns with other information to him (not included). Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that He Will Procure Wood for the Garrison at West Point, 15 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that He Will Procure Wood for the Garrison at West Point, 15 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: Informs General George Washington that he shall set to work to procure...wood for the Garrison who will probably return here During the winter. Suggests someone whose term of service will soon expire to be in charge of receiving the discharges. Estimates more than five hundred such men on the returns, but states that they are unlikely to get more than three hundred and fifty working men. They have found a place where the wood may be easily attained. The men will bring it to the foot of the mountain, and from thence it will be transported by teams if they can be procured. Goes on to discuss discharges and promotions. Encloses returns of the troops and clothing. States that the men need clothing as they only have uniforms and other clothing from last spring. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis in a crest and a crown over lettering. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Weekly Return of Troops, 17 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Weekly Return of Troops, 17 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, encloses a weekly return of troops (see GLC02437.10140). Reports that he appointed a board to inspect the decrepit and infirm, to determine those who were unfit for service. Sixty-one soldiers were deemed unfit for service, and Knox asks for Washington's approval to discharge these men with a pension. Comments on cannons and military stores. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of the Troops, 24 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of the Troops, 24 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: Sends a return of the troops (not included). Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. Retained copy.
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.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of Troops to Washington and Illness Among Soldiers in the West Point Vicinity, 10 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of Troops to Washington and Illness Among Soldiers in the West Point Vicinity, 10 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, transmits a weekly return of troops to Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Discusses illness among soldiers in the West Point vicinity: The troops having been uncommonly sickly for this place, and a malignant putrid fever being among their disorders, I have fixed upon the barrack at Constitution Island as an hospital... Discharged and furloughed some patients from the hospital at New Windsor, under the care of surgeon William Eustis. Reports, We have had cold unpleasant weather since commencement of the present month... [the troops] have only the remains of the thin under cloathes which they purchased in the spring. Regarding the uncertain date of discharge of troops following the recent signing of the Treaty of Paris (3 September 1783), Knox remarks, The officers in general are exceedingly anxious to have some final arrangements made... It is apparent from the foul, illiberal Spirit manifested by many parts of Connecticut, that their hands are outstretched against their officers. I mention these matters not with which to accelerate arrangements which might in some measure depend upon the British evacuating New York, but merely to share the anxiety of the officers... I am apprehensive that the preparations which have been made at this post to celebrate peace have been made in vain...
Book Synopsis Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding Situation of the Westward and Requesting Further Orders, 27 August 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding Situation of the Westward and Requesting Further Orders, 27 August 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: Informs Washington he sent him a post concerning Captain Farley's confirmation of the ill success of the Baron Steubens Mission. Says it appears they will not have possession of the Westward this fall and request Washington's final order concerning the detachment and artillery there. 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 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.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Informing Knox that Washington Will be Late for a Series of Meetings, 14 October 1791 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Informing Knox that Washington Will be Late for a Series of Meetings, 14 October 1791 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, informing Knox that he will arrive later than he expected to or had hoped for in Philadelphia. States that his later than expected arrival means he will have very little time to prepare for his meetings with other officials. Asks Knox to be ready for his arrival. Copied from original 1 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Responding to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 13 November 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Responding to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 13 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: Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Creator inferred from the draft (GLC02437.10186) in Knox's hand. On behalf of the officers remaining on the banks of the Hudson, Knox responds to General Washington's farewell address to the army. Thanks Washington for the address and states that the failure to fully recompense officers was beyond Washington's control. Lists accomplishments of army and the officers. Noted as a copy in the docket. Watermarked. Date inferred by date of Knox's covering letter (GLC02437.02772).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on the Recent Letter to Colonel Crane, 11 March 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Recent Letter to Colonel Crane, 11 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: Sends his regrets to General George Washington as he was unable to make a meeting at Head Quarters due to the the large amount of ice in the river. Discusses the extraodinary notification and address forwarded to Colonel Crane (the first of the anonymous Newburgh letters, which had been circulated at camp the previous day, 10 March 1783). Washington had doubtless asked Knox to attend a confidential meeting of trusted officers to discuss the response to the Newburgh Crisis. (For more information on that meeting, see background for GLC02437.10105.) This document is Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that Expenses of His Charge at West Point Exceeded His Expectations, 29 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that Expenses of His Charge at West Point Exceeded His Expectations, 29 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, informs Washington (and Congress) that expenses of his charge at West Point exceeded his expectations, and he has used a considerable amount of his personal money to maintain the post. Hopes to be granted the same compensation as preceding commanders at West Point. Asks that Washington present his request before Congress. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Congratulating Him on the Recent Peace, 28 March 1783 by : Henry Knox
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about the Theft of Supplies, 27 February 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Theft of Supplies, 27 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 the loss of stores at Kings Ferry and informs Washington that he had sent over a lock and key to prevent further mishaps. Also mentions that he plans on removing Captain Lieutenant Ephraim Fenno from his post as he feels Fenno should have kept a more careful account of the stores at Kings Ferry.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Leave of Absence, 13 January 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Leave of Absence, 13 January 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 requests Washington to grant a 12-14 day leave of absence to Lieutenant Colonel Johnson of Colonel Swift's regiment. Notes that Johnson's family is in distress due to a shortage of grain.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Allen Informing Allen that General George Washington is at West Point to Make the Reduction of the Army, 18 November 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Allen Informing Allen that General George Washington is at West Point to Make the Reduction of the Army, 18 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: Relates that General George Washington is at West Point to make the reduction of the Army. Relays Washington's orders that Allen, or the officer commanding the Rhode Island troops at Saratoga, collect your men, and give them their discharges and turn in the arms ammunition accoutrements, and all public stores in your possession to Mr. Nicholas Quackenbush, assistant Quartermaster at Albany. Asks for returns of stores, officers, and the number of men discharged. Watermarked. Refer to GLC02437.02858, GLC02437.02863, and GLC02437.10195 for related correspondence.
