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Henry Knox To Lewis Nicola Sympathizing With His Difficulties And Giving Him Instructions 15 October 1782
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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 Lewis Nicola to Henry Knox about the Invalid Regiment and His Building Work, 19 October 1782 by : Lewis Nicola
Download or read book Lewis Nicola to Henry Knox about the Invalid Regiment and His Building Work, 19 October 1782 written by Lewis Nicola and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Declares that he is convinced of Knox's desire to help old and infirm soldiers (he is a colonel in the Invalid regiment). Writes, I find by experience I have over rated my abilities in undertaking to remove boards from here to the Point; my horses are so weak they would not be able to hall any quantity of a long time, and I have been obliged to pay a dollar a load for a two horse waggon, an expense my purse will not bear, besides this & the removal of my furniture & I have a considerable quantity of vegetables, raised for a winter store, which I cannot afford to leave behind or take with me, these reasons compel me, however disagreeable, to continue my family here this winter, & flatter myself I shall be indulged with permission to continue with them as long as may be consistent with my duty, which I would not neglect. Writes that per Knox's last letter, he expects his regiment will be stationed at [Constitution] Island, which he thinks will suit them and hopes some quarters for him will be erected there in the spring. Finally, explains he would have paid his compliments to Knox this week but bad health and weather have prevented it: after riding 3 1/2 miles yesterday for business, he got such violent pains in my loins I was incapable of raising myself erect the remainder of the day. See GLC02437.01666 for a related document.
Book Synopsis Lewis Nicola to Henry Knox, 24 October 1782 by : Lewis Nicola
Download or read book Lewis Nicola to Henry Knox, 24 October 1782 written by Lewis Nicola 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 received an enclosed document (see GLC02437.01682) but not having power to comply with Lt Gibbs's request take the liberty of referring [Sgt. Gerrolds?] to you. Lieutenant Gibbs might be Samuel Gibbs, of the Invalid Regiment, of which Colonel Nicola is the commanding officer. Sends his respects to Mrs. Lucy Knox. At the bottom of the letter, Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, has written Granted a furlough for six weeks 25 Octo.
Book Synopsis Lewis Nicola to Henry Knox about the Reduction by Congress of His Regiment, 6 November 1782 by : Lewis Nicola
Download or read book Lewis Nicola to Henry Knox about the Reduction by Congress of His Regiment, 6 November 1782 written by Lewis Nicola and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Lewis Nicola to Henry Knox about His Attempts to Build a House and the Employment of Men Under His Command, 24 March 1783 by : Lewis Nicola
Download or read book Lewis Nicola to Henry Knox about His Attempts to Build a House and the Employment of Men Under His Command, 24 March 1783 written by Lewis Nicola and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses current situation on the Island and his difficulty in obtaining supplies to build proper housing for himself and his family. Also writes concerning fatigue work and relief for the men. Also notes that he has enclosed his views on punishments. See GLC02437.02027 for that document.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lewis Nicola Concerning Nicola's Accommodation, 1 September 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lewis Nicola Concerning Nicola's Accommodation, 1 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: Written and signed in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, As soon as all the stores can be removed the waggons necessary to transport the remaining part of your regiment procured, you will direct it to repair immediately to the Post, I shall be happy if suitable accommodations can be provided, so as to render the situation of yourself and family agreeable while they may remain here. In the mean time, you have my permission to continue at Fishkill, agreeable to your request, until the purposes on which it is founded are accomplished.
Book Synopsis Note from Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering about Lack of Teams and Artificers, 8 October 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Note from Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering about Lack of Teams and Artificers, 8 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: Writes that he does not have enough teams and artificers yet at West Point. Asks Pickering to work on obtaining them and reports that he has assigned Mr. [Daniel] Carthy to help.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding Duer's Financial Troubles and how Knox Cannot Help Him, 26 February 1797 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding Duer's Financial Troubles and how Knox Cannot Help Him, 26 February 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: Replies to Duer's letter and apologizes for not being able to come immediately to his aid, but gives his own financial difficulties as an excuse.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about the Invalid Regiment, 10 October 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Invalid Regiment, 10 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: Contributes his thoughts on what to do with the poor unfortunate invalid regiment. Declares that his ideas stem both from compassion for the soldiers and from what I conceive to be the good of the service. Discusses physical examinations of the soldiers, how to judge who is capable for duty, and what sort of work they might be able to accomplish (says that they could not, for example, be employed in the movement of ordnance). Mentions Colonel Timothy Pickering, the Quartermaster General.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas FitzSimons Apologizing for Being Unable to Help His Friend, 23 July 1789 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas FitzSimons Apologizing for Being Unable to Help His Friend, 23 July 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 that he received Mr. FitzSimons's letter regarding employment for Mr. Hall (see GLC02437.04297). Regrets to inform him that there are no vacancies in his office, so he cannot offer Mr. Hall a job, even though he would like to help Mr. Hall, who seems to be a worthy character who suffered many misfortunes.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Meeting with the Enemy, 3 September 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Subject of Meeting with the Enemy, 3 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: Has received his recent letter directed to himself and General [Andrew] McDougall. Declares that for his own part, he is perfectly ready to do what General Washington would like him to do, including meeting the Gentlemen from the enemy on the 16th or 18th of September. Mentions that they will need to prepare accommodations and provisions for the meeting. Says that General McDougall seems to decline the commission for reasons which Major [likely Hodjiah] Baylies will give to General Washington.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering, 10 November 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering, 10 November 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 Sergeant [Moses] Dean will be transfered to Colonel Pickering's regiment from 5 November, as he requested (see GLC02437.01699). Mentions that Major Campbell will make you acquainted with our difficulties respecting teams. Describes plans to transport the line.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Unexpected Detention in New Jersey, 22 March 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Unexpected Detention in New Jersey, 22 March 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: Explains that due to miscommunication with General Sir Henry Clinton, he is being detained in New Jersey. Had set out from Philadelphia toward Elizabeth, New Jersey, to attend a meeting of commissioners, but Clinton sent word to Philadelphia which arrived after he left. Clinton's letter postponed the meeting to 20 April, and when Knox finally received word, he wrote to Clinton to ask that due to the exceeding inconveniences inflicted, he move the appointment up. Relates that they will now meet in Elizabeth on 28 April, but says this will detain them a week at least. Writes that he misses her: every time I am absent from you I am convinced more & more of the utter improbability of living without you. Asks after the health of their dear little pledges of natural love and joy and hopes that Marcus has recovered from smallpox. Sends the compliments of the Lott family, General [Robert] Howe, and Colonel [Samuel] and Mrs. Ogden, who have just had a baby girl.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox about Their Family and Health, 25 August 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about Their Family and Health, 25 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 a friend of William's [name illegible but might be Mr. Samuel Hodgdon] will be travelling to France and will see William, so Knox felt he had to take the opportunity to write. Thanks William for his last several letters. Comments that he thinks William's motives are just for remaining in Europe until peace is achieved. Mentions the recent defeat of Comte de Grasse, and also relates that General George Washington has appointed him Commandant of West Point. Reports that he and his family resided in Philadelphia until they moved to the North River. Writes, All my little family have been much afflicted with sickness, and mentions that Mrs. Knox and Mary were ill with intermittent fevers but have recovered. Lucy was declining rapidly so they brought her to the North River for the pure air, and it has helped aid her recovery. Marcus has been suffering from a [dysentery?] a consequence of [getting] teeth. He fears that William will never have the pleasure to see him. A few days, perhaps a few hours may decide his fate.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Family Matters and His Movements, 15 April 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Family Matters and His Movements, 15 April 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: Was happy to receive her last letter, though sounded as if she was in some distress; hopes the distress was simply that she missed him: This implication I hope however is the consequence of an ardent affection. I am mortified that I have been so long absent from you, but I now think that we shall be able to get away from here tomorrow. Believes that they may stop one day at Morris perhaps to make our report to the General and in two days afterwards be in Philadelphia. Sends love to the children and to the Biddle family, with whom Lucy and their children are staying.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Charles McKnight Regarding His Leave Application, 15 October 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Charles McKnight Regarding His Leave Application, 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: Writes that in response to his request, he has not heard that any sick members of the garrison are suffering for want of a Gentleman of the hospital. Writes that he does not feel it would be proper to grant him permission to travel to New Jersey on family business, perhaps because Dr. McKnight's services are needed at Fishkill: If it really was with me to grant you the permission and the State of the service would permit it, I certainly should convey it to you without hesitation. See GLC02437.01662 for a related document.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Gouverneur Morris about Issues with British and the Death of His Child and Illness of Lucy, 8 October 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Gouverneur Morris about Issues with British and the Death of His Child and Illness of Lucy, 8 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: Relates a variety of information regarding (a prison cartel) meeting with the British Commissioners, General Campbell and Mr. [Andrew] Elliot [lt. gov. of British-occupied New York]. Contrasts Campbell with former British commissioner General [William] Dalrymple. Believes that Morris was perfectly right in his opinion that the British Commissioners wouldn't be able to treat us with equal power. Mentions General William Heath. Knox notes the recent death of his child and illness of his wife Lucy and family.
