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Henry Knox To Jonas Simonds Congratulating Him On His Acquittal And Giving Advice On Going Forward 18 October 1783
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jonas Simonds Congratulating Him on His Acquittal and Giving Advice on Going Forward, 18 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jonas Simonds Congratulating Him on His Acquittal and Giving Advice on Going Forward, 18 October 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: Congratulates Symonds (or Simonds) on his acquittal and mentions being ignorant of a peace establishment. Jonas was accused of participating in the Philadelphia Mutiny of June 1783, an anti-government protest by nearly 400 soldiers of the Continental Army (see GLC02437.02609 for a related letter). Knox advises Simonds that former officers should procure farms. States that if land cannot be gotten cheap in the more settled areas, to move to less settled land. Believes that industry in such a situation is honorable as well as profitable and productive of much peace of mind.
Book Synopsis Correspondence from Jonas Simonds to Henry Knox Regarding a Mutiny that Occurred in Philadelphia in which He Has Been Accused of Participating, 2 October 1783 by : Jonas Simonds
Download or read book Correspondence from Jonas Simonds to Henry Knox Regarding a Mutiny that Occurred in Philadelphia in which He Has Been Accused of Participating, 2 October 1783 written by Jonas Simonds and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a mutiny that occurred in Philadelphia in which he has been accused of participating. Asks Knox to help clear his name. Simonds [or Symonds] is probably referring to the Philadelphia Mutiny of June 1783, an anti-government protest by nearly 400 soldiers of the Continental Army.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Congratulating Him on the Recent Peace, 28 March 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Congratulating Him on the Recent Peace, 28 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:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Edward Antill about Assisting Him, 31 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Edward Antill about Assisting Him, 31 October 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: Informs Antill that he is unable to assist him but instead refers him to another unnamed general.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Him of the Sending of Weekly Returns, 22 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Him of the Sending of Weekly Returns, 22 October 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: Informs General Washington that he is sending the weekly returns with other information to him (not included). Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb Replying to a Request for Subsistence, 18 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Replying to a Request for Subsistence, 18 October 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: Replies to Captain Lamb's request for subsistence while he waits for his accounts to be settled.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Clement Biddle Thanking Him for His Friendship, 1 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Clement Biddle Thanking Him for His Friendship, 1 October 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: Knox writes a warm letter to Colonel Biddle. I should have done violence to my feelings and Sentiments, my dear Biddle, were I to pass further from you eastward without dropping one line of recognition- The War is over, our acquaintance began in times of distress and was ripened by common danger into sincere friendship. We shall now assume new situations which may separate us widely and perhaps forever. But no distance, and no circumstances but loss of memory will obliterate... the idea of your goodness and sensibility... If at any period it may appear that I can be of service to you or yours, suffer me to embrace the opportunity...
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Winslow Stating that He Cannot Help at the Present Time, 8 November 1797 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Winslow Stating that He Cannot Help at the Present Time, 8 November 1797 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1797 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Offering Military Advice, 29 January 1779 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Offering Military Advice, 29 January 1779 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1779 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy. Knox gives advice to General Lincoln, Southern Department Commander: My ignorance of the Country makes me an inadequate judge of your situation, but the numbers you mention you have to oppose the Enemy is most certainly a very serious matter. This it is to hoped will ultimately be remedied but the mean time will probably be very disagreeable. Advises Lincoln to exercise patience. Relates that the right wing of the Continental Army is in New Jersey, while the left wing and part of the second line are east of the Hudson River. Remarks, The Enemy by shipping off so great a quantity of troops have not enough left to disturb our repose much this winter. We are enjoying ease at your expense. I feel a kind of shame in participating of any entertainment at a time when any part of my friends are in a disagreeable situation.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Clothing and Arrangements for the Troops Over the Winter, 8 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Clothing and Arrangements for the Troops Over the Winter, 8 October 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: Lets Washington know that he received his message concerning clothing for the troops over the winter and the resolves of Congress thanking General [Robert] Howe and his detachment. Notes that he enclosed a weekly return of the troops. Discusses the return of men to regiments and the numbers that will be discharged. Asks that the quartermaster make the necessary arrangements for five to six hundred men to obtain wood for the upcoming winter. Says there is a board of inspection assigned to discharging all of the infirm men, but they have not yet made a report. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Sears & Smith Asking Them to Hold Onto Some Items His Brother William Knox Had Sent Through Them Until His Return to Boston, Discusses the British Evactuating New York, 27 August 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Sears & Smith Asking Them to Hold Onto Some Items His Brother William Knox Had Sent Through Them Until His Return to Boston, Discusses the British Evactuating New York, 27 August 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: Replies to a previous letter and asks Sears and Smith to hold onto some items that his brother William had sent him via the firm. Discusses the British evacuating New York. Says New York will probably be evacuated by 20 October but not much earlier. Sends them both his and his family's compliments.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lewis Nicola Sympathizing with His Difficulties and Giving Him Instructions, 15 October 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lewis Nicola Sympathizing with His Difficulties and Giving Him Instructions, 15 October 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: Apologizes for the difficulty Colonel Nicola is having at Fishkill, and declares that he would help instantly were it in his power. However, the teams and equipment Colonel Nicola needs can only be gotten from the Quartermaster General, so he asks Colonel Nicola to apply to the Quartermaster General directly. Comments that His Excellency [General George Washington] has not yet decided where to station the Invalids for the winter, but will know when he makes the general arrangement of the army which will be very soon. But he appears to think constitution island a proper place for them and that they will be very competent to do the work assigned to them there. Will let him know as soon as General Washington tells him the plan. Adds that the Stores will all be removed from Fish Kill as soon as the army goes to winter quarters.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Unknown Asking for Provisions and Commenting on War Office Move to Annapolis, 8 December 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Unknown Asking for Provisions and Commenting on War Office Move to Annapolis, 8 December 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: Asks for provisions for the troops and mentions the War Office's move (with Congress) to Annapolis, Maryland.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Osgood Exchanging Pleasantries And, in Particular, Discussing Soldiers Pay, 30 December 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Osgood Exchanging Pleasantries And, in Particular, Discussing Soldiers Pay, 30 December 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: Knox writes to Osgood, a Continental Congressman. Thanks him for the disinterested attention he has paid Knox in several instances. Assures Osgood he prizes their friendship highly. Reports that George Washington has instructed him to dissolve several corps and reorganize the soldiers whose terms have not expired into an infantry and artillery. Writes, This business has been painful on account of discharging the officers and soldiers at this [severe] season without pay, and in many instances the men are miserably clad. Refers to an instance in summer of 1783 when officers petitioned Continental Congress for land west of the Ohio River (the Newburgh Petition was presented by men who, in many cases, had not been paid for their service in the Continental Army, and they asked for land as payment). Asks if the petition has been considered. Discusses rumors that he may be appointed to take the place of Benjamin Lincoln (presumably as Secretary of War). In a post script, writes I think the pay & other emoluments of a major general, in a separate department, exclusive of any encumbrances... would not be an unreasonable expectation,- and that would satisfy me.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering Asking If it is Possible to Increase the Means of Supply to the Garrison, 24 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering Asking If it is Possible to Increase the Means of Supply to the Garrison, 24 October 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: Talks about the on-coming winter and the scarcity of wood. Asks Colonel Pickering if it is possible to increase the means of supply to the garrison. Has directed the 4th Massachusetts to occupy the huts as winter quarters. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis inside a seal.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Surrender at Yorktown, 19 October 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the Surrender at Yorktown, 19 October 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: Announces that a glorious moment for America has arrived, Lord Cornwallis has surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. Discusses how General Washington refused Cornwallis' request that Britons and Germans be sent back to their countries prior to his surrender, instead giving the British Army the same terms that the Americans received upon their surrender at Charleston in 1780. Washington has ordered Knox to headquarters immediately. Clement Biddle has written Knox to tell him his daughter Lucy is well. Tells his wife he will send her his most recent letter from his brother William Knox, who is tending their financial affairs. Looks forward to seeing her in November. Communicates message from William regarding Lucy's connections in England. Knox has informed George Washington and John Parke Custis of William's trip to Europe. Reports that Martha Washington and Eleanor Calvert Custis are in Williamsburg, Virginia. (See also GLC02437.01231 and GLC02437.01257.).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Rufus Putnam about how the People Feel in Regards to the Army and Compensation, 5 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Rufus Putnam about how the People Feel in Regards to the Army and Compensation, 5 October 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: Writes to General Rufus Putnam about how the people feel in regards to the army and compensation. He hopes that it is satisfactory but events show otherwise. Many in Connecticut and the inland counties are unhappy. Feels that Connecticut shows prejudices against officers about compensation which are so outrageous as to [induce] some of the most prudent and respectable officers to look out for another place of residence. Writes to George Washington about the situation. Discusses the land in the Ohio region that may be offered as compensation for the officers, the Virginia cession, delayed evacuation of New York, and the Definitive Treaty of Peace. Contains two dockets, one in the lower left corner, and the other two thirds of the way down of the right side.
