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Henry Knox To Jeremiah Wadsworth About Financing The Army And Shays Rebellion 13 December 1786
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Financing the Army and Shays Rebellion, 13 December 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Financing the Army and Shays Rebellion, 13 December 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: Has received Wadsworth's last letter, and so has the Board of Treasury. Hopes he will not delay coming; everything rests on him, as everything stops until he and Mr. [Robert] Morris sign the papers (they are preparing a loan to Congress). Writes, For Gods sake do not delay a single moment longer than is indispensably necessary. Discusses the Shays insurgents and mentions that he does not believe they will recede. Will write via Mr. [Rufus] King if he hears any more news. Also mentions several people who have been recently elected from Maryland to the national Congress.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Lack of Army Supplies, 11 December 1786 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Lack of Army Supplies, 11 December 1786 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the lack of supplies faced by a group of soldiers he encountered, and mentions that he had to supply them himself because not one shilling will be furnished by the state. However, he is running out of money. Declares that the Board of Treasury must reimburse him from the loan he and Mr. [Robert] Morris negotiated with Congress. Otherwise, Wadsworth must immediately stop furnishing the men. In addition, the heavy snow is making it difficult for him to continue procuring the supplies. In a post-script, discusses the forces working with Daniel Shays, and comments on the ability of Massachusetts to raise a force to combat them.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Regarding His Loan to Congress, 3 December 1786 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Regarding His Loan to Congress, 3 December 1786 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth 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 received Knox's letter along with the letter from the Board of Treasury. Has written them back, and also written to Mr. [Robert] Morris to tell him he will come to New York to complete the paperwork if Mr. Morris approves of the terms. Is not fully reconciled to the business because it is a lot of money, but will agree to work with Mr. Morris if he approves (referring to a loan and contracts he and Morris are negotiating with Congress).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington with Updates on Shays' Rebellion, 21 December 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington with Updates on Shays' Rebellion, 21 December 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, The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to prevent the Court of Common Pleas from proceeding to business. It is probable that the seizing some of the insurgents at Middlesex occasioned a greater number of them to assemble at Worcester than otherwise would have assembled merely on Account of preventing the common Pleas. Adds that it appears that the government planned to bring the insurgents to action but was prevented by uncommonly deep snow. Declares, The commotions of Massachusetts have wrought prodigious changes in the minds of men in that State respecting the Powers of Government every body says they must be strengthned, and that unless this shall be effected, there is no Security for liberty or Property. Hopes to see Washington along with Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth in Philadelphia in a few days. Retained copy.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth on Shays' Rebellion, 3 October 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth on Shays' Rebellion, 3 October 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, apparently of the recent Shays' Rebellion, The insurrection here has certainly been of an alarming nature. It must have extensive consequences. Discusses the potential goal of the rebels and possible ways to protect the town of Springfield.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of Treasury about Funding the Army, 22 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of Treasury about Funding the Army, 22 November 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: Marked copy. Written from the War Office, likely in New York City during this period. Writes that his past agitations on behalf of payment for troops should convince them of his interest in providing for the public good. Believes that the defective compliance of most of the States with the requisitions of Congress has been the Sole cause which has prevented better payments. Therefore, has conferred with Mr. Robert Morris and Mr. Jeremiah Wadsworth in hopes that the public might derive substantial assistance from the great credit and monied influence of those gentlemen. Hopes that they might be influenced by the importance of the object, and its immediate connection with the welfare of the United States to enter into contracts for feeding, clothing, paying and transporting the troops for one year and to advance to the Treasurer of the United States the further sum of One thousand Dollars, on terms which are outlined in the enclosed documents [not present]. See GLC02437.03340 for related information.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about how Best to Handle Shays, 30 December 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about how Best to Handle Shays, 30 December 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: Discusses how best to handle Shays and his supporters. Writes, I will venture to predict that the insurgents must find security in Arms or they must fly the Country I found this opinion on the moral impossibility, of the existence of government with the spirit manifested by the insurgents - One or the other must give place - The insurgents are not the most numerous and therefore they will not have recourse to that expedients. - But they may think they shall advance themselves by arms, and having thrown down the gauntlet the government will take it up. Encourages Wadsworth to come visit, and to bring Miss Wadsworth. Also mentions that he gave the Board of Treasury proposals Wadsworth gave him about coining copper (without disclosing Wadsworth's name). Marked as a copy.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Loans to Congress, 19 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Loans to Congress, 19 November 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 of his recent visit to Philadelphia to discuss with Robert Morris a loan that Morris and Wadsworth were planning to make to Congress. Relates the terms he worked out with Morris on Wadsworth's behalf (see GLC02437.03330, in which Wadsworth gives Knox permission to work out the terms of the loan for him with Morris).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Getting Pay, 28 January 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Getting Pay, 28 January 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 he has persuaded the board of treasury to give orders on Mr. Imlay for [Dollar sign]3000, which Knox encloses in another public letter of this same date. States that if Wadsworth could negotiate [Dollar sign]1000 more, he will try to get the board to give that sum solely to be applied to the subsistence of the officers and the pay of the men of Colonel [David] Humphreys corps. The money being paid to Wadsworth was related to raising troops that were used to quell Shays' Rebellion. Writes that Congress will probably discuss the troops soon, it is most likely they must be reduced however keep this entirely a secret. Marked private.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Robert Morris Finalizing Morris's Loan, December 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Morris Finalizing Morris's Loan, December 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 the documents finalizing the loan Morris and Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth were preparing to give to the Board of Treasury. He is thrilled the plan worked, and believes the public good will be well served. Has received a copy of a letter from the Board asking that Colonel Wadsworth come to New York to finish signing the paperwork as well. Discusses the insurgents associated with Daniel Shays, and explains the claims and issues they are raising. Also mentions several of their acts of rebellion, including several attempts to keep the General Court from sitting in Massachusetts. Signature clipped causing text loss on page three and four.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to David Humphreys about Public Finance and the Military, 29 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to David Humphreys about Public Finance and the Military, 29 November 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: Written from the War Office; location inferred. Discusses the derangement of the public finance and the difficulty of being able to financially support the military establishment. Mentions that if Humphreys is with Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth, Wadsworth can explain everything. Also discusses the recruitment of soldiers.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about His Loan to Congress, 29 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about His Loan to Congress, 29 November 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 to Colonel Wadsworth regarding a loan Wadsworth and Robert Morris are arranging with Congress. Declares that Mr. [possibly Rufus] King will have explained everything, hopefully to Wadsworth's satisfaction. Wadsworth will receive a letter from the Board of Treasury and the terms of the proposed contracts. Knox has already showed the information to Mr. Morris, and he will be getting a letter as well. If Morris agrees to the terms, it will be absolutely necessary for you to repair to Philadelphia, in order to make your private arrangements with each other. Hopes he is able to make the trip without much difficulty. Refer to GLC02437.03357 for a related document.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Reacting to Shays' Rebellion and Discussing Trade, 7 January 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Reacting to Shays' Rebellion and Discussing Trade, 7 January 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letter contains Wadsworth's reaction to Knox's analysis of Shays' Rebellion and includes Wadsworth's own ideas on the matter. Believes that despite the actions of the insurgents, they and their supporters would not vote for anyone who have not the will or ability to lead, or favor, measures for the establishment of a good government. Discusses recruitment efforts, as well as the poor state of his own finances. Comments on the status of trade with France, the West Indies, and Canada, as well as opportunities of coining copper. Mentions correspondence with Thomas Jefferson, the Marquis de Lafayette, and the recently deceased Nathanael Greene.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Allocating Money from Treasury Warrants and Pay for Soldiers, 15 April 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Allocating Money from Treasury Warrants and Pay for Soldiers, 15 April 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the allocation of money from the Treasury warrants. Believes the troops at all hazards need to be paid. Wants the next warrant to be used to pay the officers or they...will consider themselves as greatly injured & will give weight to the opposers of a Federal Government ... Expresses anxiety about the possibility of rebellion if the men are not paid, this state I am persuaded never was so ripe for rebellion as at present the friends to Chaise [Shays] & his party are increasing & growing bolder every day - they have in general carreid their Elections throughout the state. Has no doubt the troops at Springfield, Massachusetts will be fed. Is disillusioned with Congress and wants nothing to do with matters they are involved in. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to Knox's letter from 12 April (GLC02437.03835). Discusses army pay warrants. Has ransacked the County a couple of good cows. Promises to send a cow to Knox when one can be obtained. Speculates on the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and New York: I don't believe [George] Mason and old [William] Grayson will be very influential in Virginia- and hope the exertions of the Federalists will continue to be industrious in New York for as I came thro E & W Chester I found the Antis had been busy and too successful. Further relates his views on whether New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution. Discusses reports that Bermuda will become a garrison for the British. In a post script, refers to his attempts to send a delegate in his place (possibly to Congress), but can not afford one. Writes, I dont know any good that could be done by seven states & I am not much pleased with the Polliticks of some of the present Congress.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Confirming Receipt of Warrants, Mentioning Need for More Clothing and Expressing Fear of Demobilized Troops Joining Insurgents, 1 April 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Confirming Receipt of Warrants, Mentioning Need for More Clothing and Expressing Fear of Demobilized Troops Joining Insurgents, 1 April 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received Knox's letters enclosing warrants for [dollar sign] 3000 (possibly GLC02437.03475) and encloses receipts (see GLC02437.03505). Mentions that the troops need clothing and that Colonel [David] Humphreys ordered some to be made. But if the troops are to be reduced, he will stop the clothing order. Fears that if the soldiers are discharged without pay, they may join the Shays' rebellion insurgents. Discusses other warrants and how the money would be allocated. Mentions that he wants to send Knox some salmon but that he has not been able to catch enough due to the weather. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Warrants to Pay for Rations and Other Instances of Insurgency, 28 March 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Warrants to Pay for Rations and Other Instances of Insurgency, 28 March 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his unhappiness over not yet receiving the warrants he needs to pay the balance for rations at Springfield, Massachusetts. These warrants were likely related to raising troops to quell Shays' Rebellion. Wadsworth writes, the troops may perhaps disband for want of food. Mentions more instances of insurgency in the state, including an incident in which Sergeant Hill and eleven recruits were beaten by some men that spoke favorably of Shays. They were sent to prison but all escaped except Sergeant Hill and two recruits. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
