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Henry Knox To John Doughty About Provisions Soldiers Pay And The Army As A National Force 27 March 1787
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Doughty about Provisions, Soldiers' Pay and the Army as a National Force, 27 March 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty about Provisions, Soldiers' Pay and the Army as a National Force, 27 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: Informs Doughty that he will help with procuring subsistence for the troops. Does not believe recruiting service will begin in New York as its quota numbers are deficient. The contracts of Morris and Wadsworth are ending as Congress is not happy with the proposals. Agrees with Doughty, who is in favor of a national force, as he expects every evil that can be produced from Anarchy. Also notes that Congress have had but for a very little time nine States. Therefore nothing has been concluded on respecting higher pay for the Artillery than the Infantry. Mentions supplying artillery pieces and stores necessary for the western country and states he will have to submit estimates to the Board of Treasury, as they hold the purse strings. Ends by stating, The disturbances in Massachusetts have pretty nearly subsided - the Courts of Justice are now trying such of the captured culprits as appear to be most criminal, referring to the end of Shays' Rebellion. Noted as a copy and lacks a signature. Creator inferred as Henry Knox, given the content. In the hand of William Knox.
Book Synopsis John Doughty to Henry Knox about Disbanding Troops and how to Pay Soldiers, 21 March 1787 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox about Disbanding Troops and how to Pay Soldiers, 21 March 1787 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he is extremely busy at the moment and will not be able to return to New York City as expected. Discusses concerns about the men not being paid and feels that if the corps are disbanded for lack of pay, they may never be able to raise another. States that if the federal troops are disbanded he should be allowed the choice of whether to stay or retire and without one, I cannot see how any government worth living under can be kep up in this country. Comments on the poor quality of the powder at Fort Pitt. Asks Knox about the state of affairs in Massachusetts, I feel so anxious for the Honor of Government that I cant but pray for the overthrow of all its opponents, possibly referring to Shays' rebellion.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Doughty Discussing Warrants and Military Pay in New Jersey for the Year 1787, 24 April 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty Discussing Warrants and Military Pay in New Jersey for the Year 1787, 24 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: Discusses warrants and [military] pay in New Jersey for the year 1787. Comments on the postponement of New Hampshire's convention to ratify the Constitution. Predicts that Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina will adopt the Constitution, while Rhode Island is likely not to adopt. Writes, If the New Constitution takes place, strong hopes may be entertained of our being a respectable nation- If it does not, we have no hope of being united & happy- It is to be apprehended in this case that we shall be torn by factions... But I confess I have no doubt respecting the adoption of the constitution by nine states.
Book Synopsis John Doughty to Henry Knox Declining Request to Serve as Lieutenant Colonel Commander as He Plans to Leave the Army and Questions Establishment of a Military in this Country, 8 March 1791 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Declining Request to Serve as Lieutenant Colonel Commander as He Plans to Leave the Army and Questions Establishment of a Military in this Country, 8 March 1791 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declines Knox's request to serve as Lieutenant Colonel Commander. Says after much deliberation, he has decided to leave the service. He wanted to when he served with General Josiah Harmar but the difficult situation with the Indians forbid my retireing at that Time. Explains in detail his reasons for leaving the military stating, I have long tried the military Life & have found many Disapointments... Questions the nature of the military establishment. A military establishment is certainly a very unpopular measure in this Country, Doughty explains. Every Act of the Government strongly supports me in this Belief, else why the odious Distinction betwixt the civil and military servants of the Country, the one being regularly & generously rewarded and the other not. Says he will be in Philadelphia in order to settle some public Accounts & make a surrender of any Commission in the Artillery. Wants to be sure there is nothing improper in doing this. See GLC02437.04891 and .4892 for related documents.
Book Synopsis John Doughty to Henry Knox about the Returns of Troops and Stores, 12 March 1785 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox about the Returns of Troops and Stores, 12 March 1785 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Doughty, commander at West Point, transmits returns of troops and stores (returns not included). Doughty is extremely upset because he hopes to remain in the military as an artillerist, but recently heard that Congress plans to discharge the troops presently in service. Writes, If this measure takes place, which it is probable will be the case, instead of continuing my military pursuits, I am fearful I shall be thrown upon the wide world without a profession, or a capital to create one... Asks Knox, who was recently offered the position of Secretary at War, to procure him an office which may place me in a respectable station in Life...
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Doughty Responding to His Decision Not to Take the Appointment, 27 March 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty Responding to His Decision Not to Take the Appointment, 27 March 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Express his embarrassment over Doughty refusing the appointment as lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Infantry Regiment Secretary. Writes, Your declining the appointment of Lt Colonel Commandant has mortified me extremely. Hopes Doughty will not regret his decision. See GLC02437.04875 and .4892 for related documents.
Book Synopsis John Doughty to Henry Knox Thanking Knox for Communication with His Family After Reports He was Missing and Discussing Soldiers' Hardships, 19 August 1790 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Thanking Knox for Communication with His Family After Reports He was Missing and Discussing Soldiers' Hardships, 19 August 1790 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major Doughty acknowledges Knox's letter of 25 July. Doughty was worried about his parents who had word that he had died in a skirmish on the frontier (see GLC02437.04606 and GLC02437.04628 for Knox's correspondence with Doughty's family). Thanks Knox for writing to his family and for sending him a letter from Doughty's parents and sister, which eased his mind. Mentions that Judge Turner left him two eagles from the property of the Society [of Cincinnati] to sell. Says that General Josiah Harmer wants Doughty to encourage re-enlistment of older soldiers. Doughty says not one soldier has shown a Disposition to re-engage, and I am fearful we shall not be very successful in this Business. Doughty reprimands Congress, which could not comprehend the hardships attending the services in this Country. Doughty continues to lament the poor pay and harsh conditions of the officers. He asks if it is not a little mortifying that an officers of the Corps should receive less for his services than the Door keeper of the Congress. Written from Fort Harmar in present-day Marietta, Ohio.
Book Synopsis John Doughty to Henry Knox Enclosing the Monthly Military Returns for October, 30 October 1784 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Enclosing the Monthly Military Returns for October, 30 October 1784 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses the monthly military returns for October. Doughty gives a detailed report on matters at West Point and the surrounding areas. Discusses stores, arrangements to be made for winter, and other topics.
Book Synopsis John Doughty to Henry Knox about Debt and Constitutional Plans for the Western Territory, 1 December 1787 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox about Debt and Constitutional Plans for the Western Territory, 1 December 1787 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs that he has debts in Jersey and is willing to have his pay applied to discharge the debt. Writes about the new constitution and the western territory, I am much obliged to you for the new constitution & for the plan of Government for the Western Territory, they are both much wanted - it is hoped some kind of order will be introduced in this country by the latter, I never saw a country in which Licentiousness political & religious so much prevailed as in the Infant Settlements in this western World ... it wants a Government peculiarly adopted to the circumstances of the country to produce a change. Noted as written at Fort Harmer and marked as private.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb about Soldiers' Pay, 15 February 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb about Soldiers' Pay, 15 February 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: Responds to Lamb's letter (see GLC02437.01354) that the notes which were to be paid to the officers were intended, by Robert Morris, to counterbalance the clothing provided for the soldiers. Morris's priorities are first to provide the soldiers and officers with rations, second to provide clothes (which these notes were intended to do for the officers), and third to provide pay, which they are working on obtaining. Argues that an officer who paid for clothing out of his own purse may use the payment as he likes, but that the intention was to pay for clothing for the officers. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Doughty Appointing Him Lieutenant Colonel Commander of an Additional Infantry Regiment, 4 March 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty Appointing Him Lieutenant Colonel Commander of an Additional Infantry Regiment, 4 March 1791 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the approval of President George Washington and the advice of the Senate, Knox writes to Doughty that he has been appointed Lieutenant Colonel Commander of an additional regiment, of Infantry...immediately raised. This includes 1 company in [South] Carolina, 1 in Delaware, 1 Rhode Island, 1 New Hampshire, Six in Massachusetts, and two in Connecticut. The officers and Major General have also been appointed on this day. Docketed by Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Concerning Soldiers' Pay and Congress, 3 March 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Alexander McDougall Concerning Soldiers' Pay and Congress, 3 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: Discusses with McDougall the possible result of his mission, informing him that everyone is anxious for it and continues to deplore the lack of a strong Congress.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Hancock Regarding the Pay of Soldiers in Massachusetts, 2 September 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hancock Regarding the Pay of Soldiers in Massachusetts, 2 September 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:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Charles Stewart Discussing Pay for Military Service, 24 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Charles Stewart Discussing Pay for Military Service, 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: Knox writes to Stewart, Continental Congressman and former Commissary General of Issues of the Continental Army. Requests Stewart's assistance in helping William Hoskins receive pay for his military service. Refer to GLC02437.03112 for Hoskins's letter.
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 John Bryant Regarding Leave for Two Soldiers, 14 July 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Leave for Two Soldiers, 14 July 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 furloughs of two soldiers who served under Bryant (refer to GLC02437.10122). The men have to obtain blank discharge forms from army headquarters which must be filled out by Bryant before they can receive their furloughs. Expresses his opinion that Bryant should come to West Point to settle the accounts of the poor fellows (and Bryant's own account) with the army paymaster. Notes that the troops at West Point have received pay for four months of 1783. Instructs Bryant to keep the men serving under him mustered up to the present time.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Bryant's Delayed Pay, 25 February 1789 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Bryant's Delayed Pay, 25 February 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: Writes he has enclosed an order (not included) on Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth's for six months pay owed to Captain Bryant for his service in 1787. Hopes Bryant will receive his pay for 1788 in a few months. He will write more about his difficulties settling Bryant's account when he goes abroad. Indicates he was confined to his house for the past month with rheumatism. Written from the War Office.
