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Henry Knox To The Board Of War And Ordnance With Instructions 10 July 1781
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance with Instructions, 10 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance with Instructions, 10 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: Informs the Board that George Washington has directed him to delay the transport of cannon and powder to New Windsor and Kings Ferry, New York, until [8] August. Small stores are to be sent to New Windsor as soon as possible. Writes, The Army are in great distress for drums & fifes... Contains a note written on page three, written by Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, in which Knox requests sheepskins. Also docketed by Shaw. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance, 6 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance, 6 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: Discusses arrangements made with General Ezekiel Cornell (a member of the Board) regarding the transportation of cannon and stores from Pennsylvania (to the Hudson River near West Point). Notes that William Price and Captain Mitchell will handle additional stores that are to be forwarded to the area.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance about Troop Numbers and Cannon, 21 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance about Troop Numbers and Cannon, 21 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: Reports, The uncertainty of obtaining a force adeq[uate] to the capital object in contemplation induced His Excellency the Commander in Chief to direct me to write to your honorable board on the 10th instant to suspend the transportat[ion] of the cannon and stores before requested... Relates that the states expected to furnish large numbers of men have not specified the numbers they will be able to supply. Asks the Board to hold the cannon and stores until the situation can be more surely assessed. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 26 October 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 26 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: Reports that Lord Cornwallis' surrender at the Battle of Yorktown precludes the need for the additional ordnance requested from Williamsburg (see GLC02437.01204). Indicates that by order of General George Washington, some arms will be kept on deposit in Virginia and sent to General Nathanael Greene. This eliminates the need for Colonel Robert Harrison to obtain ammunition from the Board of War & Ordnance for Greene.
Book Synopsis Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 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: Reports that General George Washington has ordered him to take southward all the arms and accoutrements possible. The demand has been indicated to Washington in letters from the Marquis de Lafayette. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Requests specific supplies listed on an accompanying sheet (GLC02437.01161). The Board of War and Ordnance was responsible for supplying troops in the field.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 October 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 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: Reports that Colonel Robert Harrison will wait for the Board to send a supply of musket ammunition for the Southern Army commanded by General Nathanael Greene. Explains that the frequent activity has depleted stores and the free navigation of the Chesapeake Bay provides an opportunity for delivery. Asks that stores from Williamsburg, Virginia also be forwarded. Reports that they invested Yorktown on 28 September 1781 and that General Cornwallis evacuated his outer works the following day. The Continental Army hopes to open its batteries in three days. See also GLC02437.01264.
Book Synopsis The Board of War to Henry Knox about Heavy Stores, 11 July 1781 by : Ezekiel Cornell
Download or read book The Board of War to Henry Knox about Heavy Stores, 11 July 1781 written by Ezekiel Cornell and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General Cornell, on the Board of War and Ordnance, encloses a list of articles ordered to New Windsor, New York (list not included). Reports that George Washington informed the Board in a letter that none of the heavy stores are to be sent from Philadelphia until further notice. Awaits further direction as to when the heavy stores should be sent. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
Book Synopsis Request for More Shot and Shells from Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance, 23 September 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Request for More Shot and Shells from Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance, 23 September 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: Believes that the provisions of shot and shells will be inadequate for the siege of Yorktown. Requests additional ordnance be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland. Asks that Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, be ordered to superintend the transport. Signed twice, once at close of letter and once after postscript. (See also GLC02437.01249.).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance about Artificers' Pay, 25 March 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance about Artificers' Pay, 25 March 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: Argues that a small group of artificers attached to the Park of Artillery have served since the beginning of the campaign of 1777 and are duly entitled to have the depreciation of their pay made good... the very good character these troops sustain make it a matter of some regret that they are not better provided for... Encloses a [report] on the state of the drums and fifes... (see GLC02437.00900).
Book Synopsis Report Written by Henry Knox Sent to the Board of War and Ordnance, 9 September 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Report Written by Henry Knox Sent to the Board of War and Ordnance, 9 September 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: Reports that almost all the stores are embarked at Head of Elk, Maryland. He has not yet received a full account of ordnance sent from Philadelphia from Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, so he does not know if the Board's directions have been fulfilled. Knox will ensure full compliance. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Richard Peters Discussing Ordnance and Stores, 17 August 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Richard Peters Discussing Ordnance and Stores, 17 August 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: Knox writes to Peters, a member of the Congressional Board of War and Ordnance. Discusses gathering ordnance and stores for George Washington's proposed Southern Operation. Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to [Ebenezer] Stevens with Transport and Ammunition Instructions, 11 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to [Ebenezer] Stevens with Transport and Ammunition Instructions, 11 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: Gives Colonel Stevens instructions regarding the transportation of ammunition and stores. Discusses moving the artillery park and gathering ordnance and stores to be moved with the army. Mentions Richard Frothingham, a commissary, who will assist with moving the stores. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).
Book Synopsis Message from Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance Requesting Supplies, 27 June 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Message from Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance Requesting Supplies, 27 June 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: In Samuel Shaw's hand, signed by Shaw for Henry Knox. Discusses loans of cannon, powder, and other supplies from various states, to be gathered in his vicinity. Docket, also written by Shaw, indicates the letter was sent by General [Ezekiel] Cornell.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb Putting Lamb in Charge of the Transport of Ordnance, 2 November 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Putting Lamb in Charge of the Transport of Ordnance, 2 November 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: Puts Colonel Lamb in charge of ordnance being transported to Head of Elk, Maryland and instructs him on how to proceed. Includes instructions on where to store the ordnance, what to obtain from the quartermaster at Head of Elk, and what to demand of the Board of War & Ordnance. Explains that the company of artificers under Captain Thomas Patten are to be left in Philadelphia and set to work immediately. As much artillery as possible should be removed to the Hudson River and placed under the command of General Benjamin Lincoln. The ordnance being transported had been used for the siege of Yorktown. Written at a park of artillery. In the hand of Samuel Shaw and signed for Knox by Shaw.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about Operations, 2 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Operations, 2 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: Recently arrived in Peekskill. Expresses disappointment that Washington had moved by the time he arrived. Asks Washington to write to the Board of War if he plans to alter the time of arrival of stores sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a post script, writes, If your Excellency should be engag'd in any operations, which you intend to lead to immediate action I hope I may with confidence expect your Summons ...
Book Synopsis Reply from the Board of War and Ordnance to Henry Knox's Request for Artillery Supplies, 6 October 1781 by : Richard Peters
Download or read book Reply from the Board of War and Ordnance to Henry Knox's Request for Artillery Supplies, 6 October 1781 written by Richard Peters and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Knox's request for armaments with assurances that the Board of War and Ordnance is working expeditiously to fulfill his request. Explains the recent activities of Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board. Knox needed the ordnance for the siege of Yorktown. Peters was the Secretary of the Board of War and Ordnance.
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.
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