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Henry Knox To Robert Morris About Various Matters 1 November 1786
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Robert Morris about Various Matters, 1 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Morris about Various Matters, 1 November 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: Writes that two days prior he sailed to New Haven to see Mr. Gouverneur Morris, and returned last night. Also met with Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth, to discuss business (a plan Wadsworth was working on with Robert Morris to loan money to Congress - see GLC02437.003314 and .03318). Writes, He appears to think [well] of the efficacy of the proposed plans, and will I am persuaded engage in it on proper principles. Could not convince Wadsworth to return with him to New York, since Wadsworth is a member of the Legislature and needed to remain in town. Will come to New York within the next few days, and has asked Knox to request that Mr. Gouverneur Morris will meet with Wadsworth at that time. Is extremely anxious to make sure that the meeting happens, as all other arrangements [strikeout] are suspended in the mean time.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Robert Morris about Loans to Congress, 26 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Morris about Loans to Congress, 26 November 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: Writes that the Board of Treasury will write by the next post to comment on the proposed contracts. Declares that he sincerely hopes that nothing may occur to prevent the completion of this business, in a manner advantageous to the public and satisfactory to you and Mr Wadsworth. (Refers to a loan Morris and Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth are attempting to grant to Congress; see GLC02437.03330.).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Robert Morris about His Loan to Congress, 30 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Morris about His Loan to Congress, 30 November 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: Writes that the Board of Treasury will write to Morris by this post regarding the proposed contracts. Intimates that not enough members of Congress are seated yet, but believes that by the time Morris and Wadsworth, as well as the Board of Treasury, sign the contract, Congress will be in session and will pass the contract easily. Discusses the merits of the measure but laments the time it will take to pass the measure through Congress. See GLC02437.03354 for a related document. Marked private.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Robert Morris Finalizing Morris's Loan, December 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Morris Finalizing Morris's Loan, 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: Writes that he has received the documents finalizing the loan Morris and Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth were preparing to give to the Board of Treasury. He is thrilled the plan worked, and believes the public good will be well served. Has received a copy of a letter from the Board asking that Colonel Wadsworth come to New York to finish signing the paperwork as well. Discusses the insurgents associated with Daniel Shays, and explains the claims and issues they are raising. Also mentions several of their acts of rebellion, including several attempts to keep the General Court from sitting in Massachusetts. Signature clipped causing text loss on page three and four.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about His Loan to Congress, 29 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about His Loan to Congress, 29 November 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: Writes to Colonel Wadsworth regarding a loan Wadsworth and Robert Morris are arranging with Congress. Declares that Mr. [possibly Rufus] King will have explained everything, hopefully to Wadsworth's satisfaction. Wadsworth will receive a letter from the Board of Treasury and the terms of the proposed contracts. Knox has already showed the information to Mr. Morris, and he will be getting a letter as well. If Morris agrees to the terms, it will be absolutely necessary for you to repair to Philadelphia, in order to make your private arrangements with each other. Hopes he is able to make the trip without much difficulty. Refer to GLC02437.03357 for a related document.
Book Synopsis Memorandum Related to Robert Morris and Jeremiah Wadsworth, 22 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Memorandum Related to Robert Morris and Jeremiah Wadsworth, 22 November 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: Describes a series of meeting in October - November 1786 involving Knox, Robert Morris, Jeremiah Wadsworth, Gouverneur Morris, and Samuel Osgood to develop Knox's proposal to loan money to Congress to clothe, feed, pay and house the troops. Congress had recently passed a resolve that each state should donate money into Congress' treasury, and that Congress could take out private loans against this incoming treasury money. Docket, in Knox's hand, reads: Minutes respecting an attempt to obtain Mr R Morris & Mr J Wadsworth to enter into contracts for supporting the troops directed to be raised by the resolve of Congress of the 20th Octr 1786. Two of the enclosures cited in this letter were copies of GLC02437.03323 and GLC02437.03330.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Robert Morris Regarding Employment for Samuel Shaw, 15 May 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Morris Regarding Employment for Samuel Shaw, 15 May 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: Transmits Morris a letter from Samuel Shaw, who served as Knox's aide during the Revolutionary War. Shaw hopes to gain employment from Morris in an unspecified position.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Robert Morris Discussing the Contract Between Congress and Daniel Parker & Co., 24 March 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Morris Discussing the Contract Between Congress and Daniel Parker & Co., 24 March 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 Morris, Superintendent of Finance. Discusses the contract between Congress and Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that provided troops with supplies. Expresses hope that Morris (and Congress) will extend the contract after May.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Rufus King with Nothing of Consequence to Communicate, 6 December 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Rufus King with Nothing of Consequence to Communicate, 6 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: Writes that he has nothing of consequence to communicate. Discusses the death of a Mr. Nash, as well as the doings of friends and colleagues including Mr. [possibly Edward] Carrington and Mr. [possibly Robert] Morris. Mentions trying to contact members of Congress who seem to have left the New York area. Sends regards to Mrs. King.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Robert Morris Regarding the Supply of Provisions, 3 January 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Morris Regarding the Supply of Provisions, 3 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 writes to Morris, Superintendent of Finance. Reports that no contract has been made to continue the supply of provisions to West Point. Discusses steps he has taken to obtain supplies to last for a short period. Hopes Morris will find it convenient to continue the supplies of provisions by Contract. After signing, Knox adds in his hand a lengthy postscript.
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 Gouverneur Morris about Benjamin Lincoln's Deployment to Deal with Shays, 16 January 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Gouverneur Morris about Benjamin Lincoln's Deployment to Deal with Shays, 16 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: Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Marked copy on the docket Details General [Benjamin] Lincoln's deployment with 4,000 men to deal with Shays and his supporters. Writes that Lincoln will begin at Worcester, trying to protect the Court, and then make several more stops around the state. If the insurgents do not choose to oppose him in his parties, he will proceed to search for them individually. Is pleased to hear that both he and Robert Morris have been chosen to attend the Philadelphia convention: I ardently wish for many reasons that the States would unanimously send delegates to it, but the various opinions respecting it will prevent. I most exceedingly wish Massachusetts and the eastern states would be at it, but they appear to think it an irregular step and inadequate to our critical situation - will you muster up all your arguments in favor of it, and forward them to me? I will not make a bad use of them. Is unsure when Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth will arrive, but knows there have been delays in his travels. Also reports that recruitment of troops has been going pretty well, but we exceedingly want the clothing, and every thing rests on the proposed contracts. Body of letter and signature penned for Knox by Robert Pemberton, his post-war aide.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Robert Morris Regarding Major Butler of Smellies, 14 December 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Robert Morris Regarding Major Butler of Smellies, 14 December 1792 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Morris for forwarding a letter. Notes he was informed by Major Butler of Smellies upcoming departure to Head Quarters and the purpose of Smellies visit. Marked private on the docket.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Joseph Williams about Shays' Rebellion, 25 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Joseph Williams about Shays' Rebellion, 25 November 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: Discusses a recent letter from Williams. Writes that the recent acts of government will help contain the insurgents (referring to Shays' Rebellion, which happened in Springfield, Massachusetts in late September 1786).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Dwight about Shays' Rebellion, 25 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Dwight about Shays' Rebellion, 25 November 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: Writes that he would have responded immediately to Dwight's last letter but was concerned that writing by the post might be injurious to Dwight. Discusses whether letters sent to him would arrive safely. Mentions the importance of news about the affairs in western Massachusetts (referring to Shays' Rebellion), and discusses whether the insurgents will take the oaths presented by the government.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox on Matters of Business, Land and Politics, 24 June 1791 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox on Matters of Business, Land and Politics, 24 June 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: Knox signs with his initials. References receiving several letters from William since 7 April. Has no excuses for why he has not written more often. Says this letter will not be long because there is a ship in port that is just about to leave for Liverpool and this note needs to be on it. Says they are all well and situated comfortably near the city at Bush Hill, Vice President John Adams's house. Adams was away at Braintree, Massachusetts, so the house was available. Reports he is going into a good house in Philadelphia in the autumn. Is surprised that William is living in a strange Country without a Guinea. Says he has not paid Shaw and Randall, but he will. Will not draw upon Webber. Tells him not to worry, If you cannot sell the lands ... why you must not starve. Says that Mr. Morris has sold the lands which he bought of Gorham and Phelps. Makes references to 120,000 acres around Lake Ontario called the Yenesee Lands. Has heard that Gouverneur Morris has neglected the St. Lawrence Lands. Relates that the consular bill was put before the Senate on the last day of the session. Says it will be taken up again next session. Says that Thomas Jefferson has been absent, but he will communicate with him on the subject. Says George Washington has been absent or in the Southern states since 23 March. Has returned in good health to Mount Vernon though. Washington will be back in Philadelphia next month. Says his wife is expecting a baby on 25 July. Tells him to keep his spirits up and to keep writing even though he is a bad correspondent. Claims We have a force of about 3000 men going against the Indians. Says that unless they make peace they will need to be punished.
Book Synopsis Gouverneur Morris to Henry Knox about His Business Idea, 1 November 1787 by : Gouverneur Morris
Download or read book Gouverneur Morris to Henry Knox about His Business Idea, 1 November 1787 written by Gouverneur Morris and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Must decline Knox's offer to participate in a business deal. Explains that the need for him to decide on the matter immediately makes him reluctant to agree. Also argues, [t]o hold a small Share is not worth our while, to hold a large one, say 1/2 or 3/4, might prove inconvenient. Might consider participating if an opportunity arises at a later date. Noted as private. See GLC02437.03686 for Knox's offer to Morris.
