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Henry Knox To Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Troops 15 June 1788
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Troops, 15 June 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Troops, 15 June 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: Headed by Knox as an Extract of a letter to Colonel Wadsworth. Writes, I have recruits in Pennsylvania and Jersey nearly ready to march... Asks how much dependence he can place on the Connecticut warrants as a resource.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Recruits and the Virginia Constitutional Ratification Convention, 22 June 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Recruits and the Virginia Constitutional Ratification Convention, 22 June 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: Reports that he will draw on Wadsworth for [Dollar sign]2,000 to answer the present exigencies- after which the connecticut recruits are to be paid and marched. Hopes a company will be ready to march from West Point by 10 July. Of the Virginia Constitutional ratification convention, writes: The business in Virginia is critical indeed- So nearly balanced that neither side can determine which has the majority but this is independent of the Kentucky members amounting to 14- Those Gentlemen will determine the fate of America.... You see my dear sir on what a slender thread depends the future happiness of America. Mentions the Mississippi business, a reference to the ways in which arguments over navigation of the Mississippi River will effect the debate. Expresses his wish that New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution (in fact, New Hampshire had adopted the Constitution 21 June 1788).
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing the Recruitment of Troops, May 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing the Recruitment of Troops, May 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: Discusses the recruitment of troops. Writes, I have farther investigated the Bermuda business I am persuaded there will be a Garrison [there] of one or two thousand men... referring to British soldiers. Refers to the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and North Carolina. Writes, This State as well as Massachusetts will be represented & [Governed] principally by federal Men- and I begin to hope our new Machine will be put in motion in all this Year. Mentions the opposition of Rhode Island and New York to the Constitution. Notes that George Washington Greene, son of Catherine Littlefield Greene and the late General Nathanael Greene, is on his way to Knox's house (Knox and Wadsworth arranged passage for G. W. Greene to France, where he obtained an education under the care of Lafayette). Instructs Knox that Nicholas Hoffman will attend to George during the passage, noting that it may be proper to give George a small sum to put in his pocket.... but a little will do he is a dissipated young dog and would buy every thing he could find valuable or worthless.
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 on Financial and Political Matters, 26 June 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 26 June 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: Promises Knox one thousand dollars in addition to the two thousand already given. Discusses the safety of sending the money by stage. Congratulates Knox on New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution, noting is it possible the an[cient] Dominion [Virginia] can reject it. if they do who can think of a Curse that is equal to their Crime- [William] Grayson and [James] Monroe how- unaccountable their conduct are you not convinced their is a Hell - is any other punishment but [illegible] unquenchable fire equal to the crime of destroying the [fairest] hopes of a world - Adam & Eve [did] nothing when the Fell. Grayson & Monroe have a claim to the first place in the regions of Perdition. But it can not be[.] Virginia must and will. Instructs Knox to send an enclosure to Major Platt, who will obtain the three thousand dollars for Knox.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Lieutenant Pratt's Expedition and Disappointment at His Pay, 26 October 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Lieutenant Pratt's Expedition and Disappointment at His Pay, 26 October 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: Discusses military matters, possibly related to gathering troops to march to Fort Pitt. Remarks, Lt. Pratt went of [sic] with a heavy Heart he hoped to have seen you- he has been very industrious & indefatigable- (Pratt was gathering men to march to Fort Pitt and was disappointed in his own pay and the lack of pay granted to some of his men; refer to GLC02437.04013).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth on Financial Matters, 29 June 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth on Financial Matters, 29 June 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 by Knox as an extract of a letter to Colonel Wadsworth. Notes that the three thousand dollars Wadsworth already has plus one thousand he hopes to furnish in August will answer untill you shall receive further supplies. Instructs Wadsworth to send him the money by stage because Major Platt cannot assist him.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Thanking Him for the Salmon and Discussing Congress and the Army, 8 April 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Thanking Him for the Salmon and Discussing Congress and the Army, 8 April 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: Thanks Wadsworth for a salmon he sent. In reference to Wadsworth's request for clothing and shoes for the troops, tells him to acquire it and he will be paid out of the warrants he already received (see GLC02437.03509 for Wadsworth's letter). Reports that Colonel [David] Humphreys has arrived and can inform Wadsworth that Congress is considering the issue of the troops but nothing has been decided yet. Responds to Wadsworth's letter about the sale of damaged powder sold from West Point (see GLC02437.03512). States that Captain Price is in charge there. Knox trusts Price but he does not have authority to sell powder. Asks Wadsworth to look into this further and mentions that he saw an advertisement for the sale of damaged powder at the Brookland [Brooklyn] ferry which might be the powder in question.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Warrants to Pay for Troops, 29 May 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Warrants to Pay for Troops, 29 May 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: Knox left Philadelphia for New York because his daughter Lucy was ill, but by the time he arrived, she was feeling better. Hopes to obtain warrants from the Board of Treasury to pay the arrearages of pay and clothing to the Connecticut troops. Relates that the Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia on 25 May with seven states. George Washington will preside over the Convention, and [William] Jackson will serve as secretary. Ten states are now present at the Convention, but Maryland, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island are all absent.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth with Money Delivery Details, 19 October 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth with Money Delivery Details, 19 October 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: Instructs Wadsworth to deliver a sum of money to Knox's brother, William, who is managing War Office business in his absence.
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 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 Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing the Possible Adoption of the Constitution Across the United States, 12 April 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing the Possible Adoption of the Constitution Across the United States, 12 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: Plans to transmit [Dollar sign]29,000 worth of warrants from the Board of the Treasury to Wadsworth within the course of one week to pay for the recruiting service. Discusses Virginia's possible adoption of the Federal Constitution. Writes, Mr. A[rthur] Lee informs me that by the elections it appears that 63 are against the constitution, and 67 - for These are all the elections excepting the back coun[ties]... Mentions the attempts of Patrick Henry and Colonel [William] Grayson to influence the back counties against the Constitution. Notes that Mr. [James] Madison seems to be of opinion that the majority at the first meeting of the convention will probably be against it. Notes that the Anti-federalists in New York are indefatigable. Thanks Wadsworth for sending a gift of salmon.
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 Funds and Clothes for the Troops, 11 April 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Funds and Clothes for the Troops, 11 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: States I do not wish to have anything to do with the Clothing of the Troops, but if you send me another warrant of one or two thousand dollars I can probably get the money & it will be when in my hands ready for your order - Also informs Knox that he will look into the issue of the powder, referring to a sale of damaged gunpowder from West Point (see GLC02437.03512 and .03513).
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Soldiers' Clothing and Stores, 25 March 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Soldiers' Clothing and Stores, 25 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: States that a Mr. Welles, a subaltern officer, asked about clothing and pay and he is waiting on a warrant to give him an answer. Shoes and shirts are needed and are being made, but again, he needs a warrant to get them delivered. Has heard through General Benjamin Tupper that Colonel Phelps is in favor of the insurgents, referring to the armed uprising of Shays' rebellion. Wants Tupper to sign a statement of facts. Believes a few months time will show the necessity of having the stores guarded. Though the rebels were dispersed in January 1787 and many arrested, Wadsworth worries of another attempt, tho the fire is covered over it is not out...but I am well informed their [sic] is some secret designing fellows who have yet hopes of effecting ye [illegible] of the State of Massachusetts - they say had they destroyed the stores at S-d [Springfield] Shepard [General William Shepard] would have fallen an easy prey.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Requesting a Payment, 9 June 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Requesting a Payment, 9 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: Asks Wadsworth to please pay [Dollar sign]498 to Major William North. Noted as a copy.
