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Henry Knox To John Doughty Discussing The Care Of A Powder Store 16 August 1784
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Doughty Discussing the Care of a Powder Store, 16 August 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty Discussing the Care of a Powder Store, 16 August 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses Doughty's treatment of a specific store of powder. Notes that Doughty should care for the arsenal under his watch to the best of his ability until further instructions are received from Congress. Reports that Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, will not probably deliver the upper posts this summer... Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Book Synopsis John Doughty to Henry Knox about Stores and Refugees, 1784 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox about Stores and Refugees, 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: Forwards to Knox returns of the troops' stores and feels burdened by the number of Canadian refugees. Date from docket.
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 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 Reporting on Events at West Point, 30 June 1784 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Reporting on Events at West Point, 30 June 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: Major Doughty encloses returns of the ordnance stores and troops under his command. Plans to wait for clothing to arrive before sending a party of soldiers to Springfield, Massachusetts. Writes, I have the Happiness to inform you that the greatest good order has prevailed in the discharge of the Troops from this place- Reports a theft of stores. Reports on other events at West Point, thanking Knox for his charge.
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 John Doughty to Henry Knox Giving a Detailed Report of Matters at West Point, 9 October 1784 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Giving a Detailed Report of Matters at West Point, 9 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: Major Doughty, commander at West Point, gives a detailed report on matters at that post. Writes, I intend with your permission to go to Congress about the first of next month upon the concern of my small Corps, to settle their account & procure them if possible some Money, for want of this very essential article, our situation is become so very necessitous as to border upon Wretchedness... Asks for a letter from Knox introducing him to a Congressman from Massachusetts and to the President of Continental Congress (Thomas Mifflin).
Book Synopsis John Doughty to Henry Knox Enclosing the Last Return of the Corps of Artillery, 3 March 1784 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox Enclosing the Last Return of the Corps of Artillery, 3 March 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: Major Doughty encloses the last return (possibly GLC02437.10578) of the corps of artillery (Doughty took command of the artillery at West Point after the suspension of Sebastian Bauman which resulted from a disagreement with William Hull, commandant of West Point). Declares, It is no small misfortune to our little Corps, that on its first formation it should be embarrassed with trifling squabbles about duty, & perhaps had our Commandant diverted himself of his knowledge of foreign services, & attended to the practice of his own, much trouble might have been prevented... Criticizes Bauman's actions. Has not information from the clothier general, and complains that the men need shirts and coats immediately. In a post script, comments on the personal life of Samuel Shaw, Knox's former aide. Shaw left his Maria in a doleful plight.... when he sailed for China ten days before. Reports that Bauman's wife gave birth three days before.
Book Synopsis John Doughty to Henry Knox about His Health, Weather and His Secret Mission, 26 October 1791 by : John Doughty
Download or read book John Doughty to Henry Knox about His Health, Weather and His Secret Mission, 26 October 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: Mentions the terrible weather and how unwell he is. Says he cannot leave his home right now but will as soon as he can. Notes he had a fever all of last night and his mind was disturbed. Also discusses a mission Knox wants him to do, and mentions it being a secret. Written from Morris, which is possibly Morristown, New Jersey or Morris County, New Jersey. Marked as private.
Book Synopsis Orders from Henry Knox to John Doughty, 19 December 1789 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Orders from Henry Knox to John Doughty, 19 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: Notes, The instructions which you will herewith receive are truly important. Expresses his confidence in Doughty's abilities, adding that he knows Doughty will fulfill the expectations of the President of the United States. Emphasizes the importance of receiving Doughty's report as early as possible. Relates news of mutual acquaintances, informing Doughty of Aunt Ludlow's death. Reports that Captain Burbeck's company returned from Georgia without the loss of a man. Marked as private and signature has been clipped. Written from the War Office.
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 Letter of Introduction from John Doughty to Henry Knox, 2 July 1789 by : John Doughty
Download or read book Letter of Introduction from John Doughty to Henry Knox, 2 July 1789 written by John Doughty and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to introduce the bearers, Dr. Allison and Ensign Suydam, who are traveling to New York.
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 Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding the Receipt and Distribution of Stores, 6 January 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding the Receipt and Distribution of Stores, 6 January 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox gives orders regarding the receipt and distribution of stores to Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Springfield, Massachusetts Armory. The stores will be delivered by Daniel Parker & Co., contractors who provided the army with supplies under contract.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Hardy Reporting that He Has Now Discharged Most of the Troops Remaining in Service, 13 June 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Hardy Reporting that He Has Now Discharged Most of the Troops Remaining in Service, 13 June 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes to Hardy, a Congressman and Chairman of the Committee of the States. Reports that he has discharged most of the troops remaining in service besides a small number at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania, and West Point, New York. Discusses arrangements being made in light of the troops' dispersal. Reports that several officers will remain in service (John Doughty, Samuel Jefferds, and Captain Lieutenant Johnson). Discusses continued arrangements for invalids and refugees, hospital staff, and stores.
Book Synopsis Orders from Henry Knox to John Crane Concerning the Storage of Powder, 6 August 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Orders from Henry Knox to John Crane Concerning the Storage of Powder, 6 August 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: Writes that he has mentioned to General George Washington his and Crane's opinion that the west redoubt is the best place to deposit the powder now at Fishkill, and Washington agrees completely. Declares that Washington has asked Knox to direct the preparations, so he asks Crane to examine the west redoubt with a Captain Lieutenant Sears. If they find it an acceptable place, Crane should order Sears to prepare the redoubt to render it proper for the safety of the powder that may be placed there. Also asks Crane to provide Crane's regiment and Captain Moody's company [likely Captain Andrew Moodie] to help Sears.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Crane about Stores and Provisions, 3 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Crane about Stores and Provisions, 3 July 1781 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Directs the letter to Colonel Crane, in charge of the ordnance and stores forwarded from Boston, Massachusetts to Claverack, New York. Provides instructions for shipping the powder and other stores. Orders that the stores must be sent from Claverack to West Point.
