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Henry Knox To Henry Jackson About Army Appointments The Convention And The Society Of Cincinnati 28 February 1787
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Henry Jackson about Army Appointments, the Convention and the Society of Cincinnati, 28 February 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Henry Jackson about Army Appointments, the Convention and the Society of Cincinnati, 28 February 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 General [Rufus] Putnam as suitable candidate for handling their eastern matters. Also suggests Colonel Maxwell and asks what Jackson thinks of him. Discusses a map that Captain Stone was to deliver to Jackson, possibly concerning Waldo patent lands. Thinks that if General [Benjamin Lincoln] is not chosen to attend the Philadelphia convention in May, Jackson should send him to the Cincinnati (referring to a meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati) with Brooks, Hull and Jackson himself. Comments, Why do you not get your diplomas? Our friend Genl Washington must die - a diploma of his signature would be worth ten of any other persons - Besides this certainty of his stepping out of the world, he will be out of office as president, at the next meeting.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Updates on Soldiers' Clothes, the Society of Cincinnati and the Massachusetts Governor Election, 25 March 1787 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox with Updates on Soldiers' Clothes, the Society of Cincinnati and the Massachusetts Governor Election, 25 March 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mentions a letter Knox sent him concerning Colonel Hull. Writes about obtaining cloth to cloath the men raised by the state. Informs him that at the last meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati, General R. Putman, Major N. Rice and Dr. Eustis were chosen as delegates, and 13 others were chosen as a grand Committee to instruct the delegates. Also mentions the election for the Massachusetts governorship. Politicks runs high for Governor and Lt Governor as you will observe by the papers - it is generally believed that Mr. Hancock will be chosen - tomorrow [week?] will determine the question - all parties appear to have taken sides, it will be the greatest contest ever known of the occation [sic]. Ends by discussing an account with Mr. Bruce to supply rations.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Society of the Cincinnati, 8 June 1783 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Society of the Cincinnati, 8 June 1783 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses sending out notices for the Society of the Cincinnati and mentions setting up to vote for officer positions.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Convention and Society of Cincinnati, 4 March 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Convention and Society of Cincinnati, 4 March 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: Later copy. Discusses a meeting in Philadelphia, and writes You will have found that Congress have recommended a convention to meet in Philadelphia in May. I hope and pray that you may be at it, either on the part of the State or the Cincinnati.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Jackson, 28 June 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Jackson, 28 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: Note stating that Knox is returning signed diplomas for the Rhode Island Society (presumably the Rhode Island branch of the Society of the Cincinnati) to Jackson. Signed in text by Knox, who writes in the third person.
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 Jackson to Henry Knox about Various Military Matters [incomplete], 28 February 1782 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Various Military Matters [incomplete], 28 February 1782 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses various topics of the day, including his own illness, the execution of a soldier for desertion and the trial of another for forgery, the capture of Lord Cornwallis and his army, and his movements with the military over the last several months. Mentions that Generals William Heath and Alexander McDougall have had a misunderstanding, and a court is being convened to try McDougall, with William Alexander, Lord Stirling, as President and Jackson himself as a member of the court; lists the other members of the court on page eight. Also asks when the soldiers will be paid. Written from New Boston, which may be located in present-day Massachusetts or New Hampshire. Docketed in Knox's hand on page one. Missing the last pages.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Annual Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati, 5 July 1789 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on the Annual Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati, 5 July 1789 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes concerning the annual meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati at the Bunch of Grapes where they all had a joyous day, everyone endeavoring to make each other happy. Goes on to describe the general business of the meeting. We choose the same officers as last year... Watermarked L Paine and with a hunting horn in a crest with G R underneath.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Society of the Cincinnati and Reported Kidnappings, 7 April 1790 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about the Society of the Cincinnati and Reported Kidnappings, 7 April 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses an upcoming meeting with the Society of the Cincinnati. Says the standing Committee would like to know if the Constitution of the Society will be voted on during the next meeting. Asks the number of delegates Knox believes will be necessary to handle the business at the meeting. Believes it more convenient if Knox were to handle the whole business himself. Mentions it has been reported that Gov. [Arthur] St. Clair and Major [Winthrop] Sargent have been taken by Indians.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Delegates to the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters, 25 November 1787 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Delegates to the Constitutional Convention and Other Matters, 25 November 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: States that General Putnam is engaged in the business of the Ohio Company. Informs Knox that Mr. King is chosen as one of the Delegates to the Convention for the town of Newbury and the other three gentlemen for that town are high Federal Men, Indeed all the Towns that have as yet chosen, have confined their choice wholly to Federal Men & those of the best abilities - thus far it looks well, indeed, more than well, I pray god it may finally be adopted in this State - if it were not, I dread the consequences that must & will follow - there is, and will be an opposition against it... & your friend in Milton Hill [James Warren] with some others are at the head of it. Comments that the general court adjourned and the members left with favorable ideas about the constitution. Details the execution of one of his former soldiers in Boston for burglary. States that Mrs. Thomas Russell died yesterday. Stamped Boston and marked as private.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Lands, 28 October 1787 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Knox's Lands, 28 October 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox that his affairs at the Eastward want your attention exceeding, I impressed this on the mind of your Brother when here, in the strongest manner that was in my power. Discusses the subdivision and selling off of Knox's lands, likely in Maine. Relates advice about Knox's land to maximize his profits. Mentions that General [Rufus] Putnam is planning to move to Ohio, and that he [Jackson] is sick of the city and thinking of moving out there himself. Relates business matters involving their mutual friend [Samuel] Breck. Lastly, discusses the fact that the Massachusetts legislature has voted to hold a convention to ratify the new United States Constitution. Adds that if it is approved, a military will be established; hopes Knox will think of him for a position in that new military.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Making Recommendations for Military Appointments, 25 March 1792 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Making Recommendations for Military Appointments, 25 March 1792 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has enclosed a letter from Mr. William Hunt recommending Mr. John Patten for an appointment in the federal troops. Jackson is not acquainted with Patten but declares that he seems well-suited to be an officer. Reports that General [William] Hull knows him. Also recommends an [Ebenezer] Kent for an appointment. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05376) written on the same day places Jackson in Boston.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about a Society of Cincinnati Meeting and Elections Plus an Employment Request from Captain Phelon, 11 July 1790 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about a Society of Cincinnati Meeting and Elections Plus an Employment Request from Captain Phelon, 11 July 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati where they elected officials, most of whom were the same as the ones they had the year before. Lists the delegates, including Knox, who were chosen to attend the general meeting the following May. Notes that Governor John Hancock has been ill. Writes on behalf of a Captain Phelon and asks Knox if he would be able to employ him.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Troop Arrangements for the Aftermath of Shays' Rebellion and an Escaped Prisoner, 25 February 1787 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Troop Arrangements for the Aftermath of Shays' Rebellion and an Escaped Prisoner, 25 February 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the arrangement of troops and an established military uniform he received from Major [William] North. Asks Knox to decide which of the two majors will be assigned to him so he can appoint a field officer at the Castle. Goes into further detail about his new recruits and funding for the uniforms. Notes General [Benjamin] Lincoln remains in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (one of the areas where Shays' Rebellion took place). Writes, ...the heart of the Rebellion is broken up, and have dispersed to all quarters - but if the government Troops were withdrawn, from that quarter, the same faction would brake out again. Says the prisoners from the rebellion will be tried immediately. Notes Captain [Adam?] Wheeler, one of the leaders of the rebellion who was taken prisoner in New York, was rescued by a set of Raskels from that state.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Eustis on a Military Appointment and the Society of the Cincinnati, 13 December 1789 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Eustis on a Military Appointment and the Society of the Cincinnati, 13 December 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates that he delayed responding to Eustis's previous correspondence in hopes that Congress would decide upon an arrangement for paying the invalids (refer to GLC02437.04414 and GLC02437.04386). If someone is specially appointed to the post of paying the invalids, and Mr. [John] Lucas (commissary of pensioners) resigns, Knox thinks Eustis can easily obtain the appointment. Predicts that the Secretary of the Treasury will make the appointment with the approval of the President. Discusses Society of the Cincinnati diplomas Eustis previously requested. Agrees with Eustis regarding the membership of the Count de Ponteves in the Society, but adds that the Count D'Estaing assured him that the appointments were legitimate.
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 Jackson to Henry Knox on Land Sales, 11 March 1787 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox on Land Sales, 11 March 1787 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the sale of the Eastern lands. Relates the membership of the committee chosen to represent Massachusetts at the Society of the Cincinnati meeting in May (members include General [Rufus] Putnam and Doctor [William] Eustis). Mentions petitioning the General Court of Massachusetts for funds to support the troops and provide uniforms. Asks about specifics concerning the uniforms, such as whether or not swords should be hung at the waist or from the shoulder, what officer rank should have each style of epaulette, or this length or amount of bullion fringe. Includes a small sketch of an epaulette to illustrate his question. Appears to be docketed by Knox.
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