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Henry Knox To Stephen Rochefontaine Asking Him To Suspend Work At Governors Island New York 17 August 1794
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Stephen Rochefontaine Asking Him to Suspend Work at Governor's Island, New York, 17 August 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Stephen Rochefontaine Asking Him to Suspend Work at Governor's Island, New York, 17 August 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notifies Rochefontaine to suspend the proposed works at Governor's Island, New York.
Book Synopsis Memorandum from Colonel Rochefontaine to Henry Knox, 18 August 1794 by : Stephen Rochefontaine
Download or read book Memorandum from Colonel Rochefontaine to Henry Knox, 18 August 1794 written by Stephen Rochefontaine and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memorandum to Knox which lists equipment and workforce needed to conduct surveys in every seaport town in Massachusetts. Notes he will need chains, compasses, and additional men to assist each of the assistant engineers, along with more superintendents. City and state is not listed but appears to be in Boston, Massachusetts.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Stephen Rochefontaine about Creating Fortifications, 16 August 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Stephen Rochefontaine about Creating Fortifications, 16 August 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests fortifications be made in several places with the utmost vigor. Notes the agents located in those places need to make arrangements for possessing the necessary grounds. Also mentions needing surveys on each fortification.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Preparation of the Barracks at West Point for the Winter, 2 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Preparation of the Barracks at West Point for the Winter, 2 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, Commander at West Point, reports that he did not receive Washington's two most recent dispatches. Plans to continue to discharge the invalids and those whose times of service may shortly expire. Requires Washington's instructions regarding preparing the barracks [at West Point] for 3,000 men for the winter. Remarks, The british unreasonably protract the evacuation of New York. They appear to be ready either to go or stay as shall be most condusive [sic] to their views. Major [Sebastian] Bauman, recently in New York, reported that the British would not get away untill December. If his conjecture should be right they will hardly go at that time. Your Excellency is probably posses'd of such information, as to enable you to decide with precision as per their intuitions. Notes that Lieutenant Colonel Villefranche (Chevalier de Villefranche), Major [Pierre] L'Enfant, and Major [Stephen] Rochefontaine would be well pleased to stay in the American Service. They wish however to retain their rank in the french Army and to go to France this winter.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Ebenezer Stevens Ordering Him to Suspend His Movement to Kings Ferry, 25 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Ebenezer Stevens Ordering Him to Suspend His Movement to Kings Ferry, 25 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: Directed to Lieutenant Colonel Stevens at Kings Ferry, Westpoint, or New Windsor. Informs Stevens to suspend his movement to Kings Ferry if he is not already there, reporting that Two twenty Gun ships, two sloops, and a galley belonging to the Enemy have just passed up the river. Orders Stevens to get all stores on shore if he is at Kings Ferry, as Knox fears losing the stores to the British. Adds, His Excellency the General has given me orders to risque no pieces [sic] or stores... Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting Permission to Join the President in Putting Down the Whiskey Rebellion, 6 October 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting Permission to Join the President in Putting Down the Whiskey Rebellion, 6 October 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secretary of War Knox informs the president of his arrival in Philadelphia, and also for permission to join Washington in Carlisle, Pennsylvania until the painful task upon which you are, shall be settled. The painful task was the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion by government troops, headed by Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Virginia Governor Henry Lee. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Movements, 4 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Movements, 4 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laments that Lucy had to abruptly leave New York, although it was for her safety. They believed the British would attack but they landed on Staten Island instead, where they were received with a hearty welcome by its rascally Tory inhabitants. Mentions that the people in New Jersey were assembling their militia (see GLC02437.00357). Favorably assesses their artillery preparations for battle. Asks Lucy to send his trunk back, which has his papers and money in it, and asks where to send her clothes. Pressing business prevents him from writing more. Gives love to their baby.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Hills Asking for Land Information and Treatment of the Tenants [Incomplete], 25 August 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hills Asking for Land Information and Treatment of the Tenants [Incomplete], 25 August 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses wanting information about the quality of land. Also mentions the inhabitants on the land and treating them well. However, Knox also appears to be stressing that he is the land owner and will not tolerate any insurgencies. Provides a list of goods he wants shipped. Letter appears to be missing the first page.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Clinton Regarding the Evacuation of the British from New York, 13 November 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Clinton Regarding the Evacuation of the British from New York, 13 November 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 plans for the evacuation of New York City by the British and requests that they give five to six days' notice.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Departure from New York the Campaign and Smallpox, 11 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Departure from New York the Campaign and Smallpox, 11 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Lucy's most recent letter (see GLC02437.00364), discussing her hasty departure from New York. Henry is upset by her distress. He reiterates that he did not want her in New York before something decisive occurred in the war. In response to her complaint that Nathanael Greene's wife returned to New York, he explains that General Greene did not want her there for the same reasons and had just sent her to Newark and she will later go to either Fairfield or Providence. Comments that if Mrs. Pollard comes to New York, she will distract her husband Jonathan Pollard, Knox's quarter master. Reiterates that he wants to keep her away from the war and describes his conduct as that of the most disinterested friendship cemented by the tenderest love. He emphasizes the gravity of the New York campaign, on which the happiness or misery of Millions may depend. Asks her to give Fairfield another chance, mentions that smallpox is spreading by inoculation in Boston, and reports recent sightings of British ships. After his signature, makes an attempt to raise her spirits with an aphorism about gender: I ever wish'd my Lucy to soar above the Generality of her Sex many of whom to be sure are trifling insignificant animals, dreading what never will come to pass.
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 Lucy Knox about Her Location and British Movements Around New York, 8 July 1776 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about Her Location and British Movements Around New York, 8 July 1776 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells Lucy she was right not to return to New York because it is unsafe. Henry would be too worried if she were in danger. Discusses a Mrs. G[reene], who shocked her husband by coming to the city. Remarks that the peace of this Town & of the safety of the ladies is upon the most precarious tenor imaginable. Explains that the British are close and could strike any time, giving the Continentals only ten minutes to prepare, and Lucy only ten minutes to escape if she were with Henry. It would be even more dangerous because Lucy has a new baby and the road conditions would be unknown. Explains that the British have 10,000 men on Staten Island and are getting reinforcements. Discusses the importance of defending New York, stating that The eyes of all America are upon us and posterity will bless or curse us. Comments skeptically on having their dear little pledge at Fairfield. Informs her that the ladies are telling dismal stories of [Lucy's] living. Tells Lucy not to take advice from Palfrey's wife, who is also in Fairfield, Connecticut, because, in part, she wants to see her husband and he wants to see her because she is a woman. Informs Lucy that an artillery party destroyed a British ship, after which the British burned the remains. Comments on shooting at ships. In a note at the end, comments that he does not like Mr. A., and he believes Packard cheated Lucy in his market accounts.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Griffin about the Terms on Brigadiers Island and Inhabitants Leaving the Island [working Draft], 30 August 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Griffin about the Terms on Brigadiers Island and Inhabitants Leaving the Island [working Draft], 30 August 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working draft to GLC02437.06190. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within a year's time. Requests Griffin to insure that the inhabitants do not cut more than a acre of wood. Also requests Griffin to care for the land once the inhabitants leave. Asks Griffin to purchase sheep and put it on his account. Notes Griffin will be reasonably compensated. Written from Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island. Letter is unsigned but appears to be in Knox's handwriting.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Coming Travels and Difficulties with Their Son, 17 August 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about His Coming Travels and Difficulties with Their Son, 17 August 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses leaving for St. George's today. Expects a lot of trouble but hopes to persevere over the difficulties. Speaks of a visit he had with their son (possibly Henry Jackson Knox). Discusses his son's recent behavior and the grief he is causing him. Writes a little note to his wife and each of his children expressing his love and how much he cares for them.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox Letter, 1794 April 4 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox Letter, 1794 April 4 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letter from Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon requesting the delivery of cannons and other equipment and ammunition by order of the Governor of Pennsylvania. Includes response from Thomas Mifflin stating the supplies will be transported to Mud Island.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Mifflin Regarding Embargo on Ships Traveling to Foreign Ports, 26 March 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Mifflin Regarding Embargo on Ships Traveling to Foreign Ports, 26 March 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relays a decision from Congress.
Download or read book Henry Knox Letter written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers consist of a letter dated 26 March 1794 from Secretary of War Henry Knox to an unknown recipient regarding a letter for the governor of Connecticut that must be delivered. Knox believed the governor might be in Norwich. If that was the case, Knox directed that the letter was to be given to a senior officer of the New London militia, so that the letter could be acted upon immediately if needed. A transcript of the letter is included.
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