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Jeremiah Wadsworth To Henry Knox About Allocating Money From Treasury Warrants And Pay For Soldiers 15 April 1787
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Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Allocating Money from Treasury Warrants and Pay for Soldiers, 15 April 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Allocating Money from Treasury Warrants and Pay for Soldiers, 15 April 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the allocation of money from the Treasury warrants. Believes the troops at all hazards need to be paid. Wants the next warrant to be used to pay the officers or they...will consider themselves as greatly injured & will give weight to the opposers of a Federal Government ... Expresses anxiety about the possibility of rebellion if the men are not paid, this state I am persuaded never was so ripe for rebellion as at present the friends to Chaise [Shays] & his party are increasing & growing bolder every day - they have in general carreid their Elections throughout the state. Has no doubt the troops at Springfield, Massachusetts will be fed. Is disillusioned with Congress and wants nothing to do with matters they are involved in. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Confirming Receipt of Warrants, Mentioning Need for More Clothing and Expressing Fear of Demobilized Troops Joining Insurgents, 1 April 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Confirming Receipt of Warrants, Mentioning Need for More Clothing and Expressing Fear of Demobilized Troops Joining Insurgents, 1 April 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Received Knox's letters enclosing warrants for [dollar sign] 3000 (possibly GLC02437.03475) and encloses receipts (see GLC02437.03505). Mentions that the troops need clothing and that Colonel [David] Humphreys ordered some to be made. But if the troops are to be reduced, he will stop the clothing order. Fears that if the soldiers are discharged without pay, they may join the Shays' rebellion insurgents. Discusses other warrants and how the money would be allocated. Mentions that he wants to send Knox some salmon but that he has not been able to catch enough due to the weather. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Warrants to Pay for Troops, 29 May 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Warrants to Pay for Troops, 29 May 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: Knox left Philadelphia for New York because his daughter Lucy was ill, but by the time he arrived, she was feeling better. Hopes to obtain warrants from the Board of Treasury to pay the arrearages of pay and clothing to the Connecticut troops. Relates that the Constitutional Convention began in Philadelphia on 25 May with seven states. George Washington will preside over the Convention, and [William] Jackson will serve as secretary. Ten states are now present at the Convention, but Maryland, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island are all absent.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Getting Pay, 28 January 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth about Getting Pay, 28 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: Informs he has persuaded the board of treasury to give orders on Mr. Imlay for [Dollar sign]3000, which Knox encloses in another public letter of this same date. States that if Wadsworth could negotiate [Dollar sign]1000 more, he will try to get the board to give that sum solely to be applied to the subsistence of the officers and the pay of the men of Colonel [David] Humphreys corps. The money being paid to Wadsworth was related to raising troops that were used to quell Shays' Rebellion. Writes that Congress will probably discuss the troops soon, it is most likely they must be reduced however keep this entirely a secret. Marked private.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Funds and Clothes for the Troops, 11 April 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Funds and Clothes for the Troops, 11 April 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: States I do not wish to have anything to do with the Clothing of the Troops, but if you send me another warrant of one or two thousand dollars I can probably get the money & it will be when in my hands ready for your order - Also informs Knox that he will look into the issue of the powder, referring to a sale of damaged gunpowder from West Point (see GLC02437.03512 and .03513).
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Warrants to Pay for Rations and Other Instances of Insurgency, 28 March 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Warrants to Pay for Rations and Other Instances of Insurgency, 28 March 1787 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his unhappiness over not yet receiving the warrants he needs to pay the balance for rations at Springfield, Massachusetts. These warrants were likely related to raising troops to quell Shays' Rebellion. Wadsworth writes, the troops may perhaps disband for want of food. Mentions more instances of insurgency in the state, including an incident in which Sergeant Hill and eleven recruits were beaten by some men that spoke favorably of Shays. They were sent to prison but all escaped except Sergeant Hill and two recruits. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Army Pay Warrants and the Adoption of the Constitution, 17 April 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to Knox's letter from 12 April (GLC02437.03835). Discusses army pay warrants. Has ransacked the County a couple of good cows. Promises to send a cow to Knox when one can be obtained. Speculates on the possible adoption of the Constitution by Virginia and New York: I don't believe [George] Mason and old [William] Grayson will be very influential in Virginia- and hope the exertions of the Federalists will continue to be industrious in New York for as I came thro E & W Chester I found the Antis had been busy and too successful. Further relates his views on whether New Hampshire will adopt the Constitution. Discusses reports that Bermuda will become a garrison for the British. In a post script, refers to his attempts to send a delegate in his place (possibly to Congress), but can not afford one. Writes, I dont know any good that could be done by seven states & I am not much pleased with the Polliticks of some of the present Congress.
Book Synopsis Notice of Payment Sent to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 5 May 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Notice of Payment Sent to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 5 May 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: Knox's warrant to Wadsworth to pay [dollar sign] 3000 to Captain Joseph Wilcox paymaster to the quota of troops raised by the state of Connecticut agreeably to the resolve of Congress of the 20th of October 1786...being the amount of an order of the board of Treasury on William Imlay Esqr. receiver of continental taxes for the state of Connecticut... The troops were raised to quell Shays's Rebellion. Noted as written at the War Office.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Requesting Money, 8 September 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Requesting Money, 8 September 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: Requests money to pay the firm of Samuel Ward & Brothers. Notes that the sum can be charged to his account. Includes a note from the firm to pay Mrs. Catharine Greene, the widow of General Nathanael Greene. Page two contains a 15 September 1787 note signed by Phineas Miller, noting that the sum was received for Mrs. Greene.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Matters Relating to Warrants, 22 June 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox Discussing Financial Matters Relating to Warrants, 22 June 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked as private. Discusses financial matters related to warrants. Informs Knox he can draw on Wadsworth for two thousand dollars. Mentions a secret financial transaction he promises to explain when he next sees Knox. Writes, ... their [sic] has been such cursed work between the collectors & sherrifs that I am afraid their will be trouble enough before we have got through with ye settlement of our old taxes. Has been in hopes of getting good news from Virginia, referring to the Constitutional ratification convention of that state. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Copy of a Receipt Related to Military Pay Warrants, 16 April 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Copy of a Receipt Related to Military Pay Warrants, 16 April 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox, Secretary of War, notes receipt of ten warrants from John Pierce drawn by the Board of Treasury in favor of Michael Hillegas. Intends to forward the warrants to Jeremiah Wadsworth and to issue warrants for the payment of troops.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Requesting a Payment, 9 June 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Requesting a Payment, 9 June 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: Asks Wadsworth to please pay [Dollar sign]498 to Major William North. Noted as a copy.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Warrants from the Treasury and Bryant's Pay, 19 April 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Warrants from the Treasury and Bryant's Pay, 19 April 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses obtaining warrants from the treasury on Connecticut for various objects and Captain Bryant's pay. Says he put the warrants in Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth's hands. Wadsworth has been instructed to inform Knox once he receives payment; Knox will then issue an order for Bryant's and Mr. Henly's pay for the last year. Comments on the settling of accounts in the ordnance department related to Bryant's pay. Closes by claiming he has made every effort to pay the people in his department but the absolute poverty of the treasury of the United States have opposed insuperable obstacles to my wishes. Written from the War Office. Free frank signed by Knox on address leaf.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Lack of Army Supplies, 11 December 1786 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Lack of Army Supplies, 11 December 1786 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the lack of supplies faced by a group of soldiers he encountered, and mentions that he had to supply them himself because not one shilling will be furnished by the state. However, he is running out of money. Declares that the Board of Treasury must reimburse him from the loan he and Mr. [Robert] Morris negotiated with Congress. Otherwise, Wadsworth must immediately stop furnishing the men. In addition, the heavy snow is making it difficult for him to continue procuring the supplies. In a post-script, discusses the forces working with Daniel Shays, and comments on the ability of Massachusetts to raise a force to combat them.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 17 June 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 17 June 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Knox he will be able to pay his dividend of bank stock in early July. Asks that Knox inform him if he decides to draw on Wadsworth immediately for 2,000 dollars. Writes, I am obliged to have recourse to some Magic to get hold of Money on your warrants- but you see I am not without some success. Thanks Knox for transmitting news of the likelihood of Virginia's adoption of the Constitution.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 26 June 1788 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox on Financial and Political Matters, 26 June 1788 written by Jeremiah Wadsworth and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promises Knox one thousand dollars in addition to the two thousand already given. Discusses the safety of sending the money by stage. Congratulates Knox on New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution, noting is it possible the an[cient] Dominion [Virginia] can reject it. if they do who can think of a Curse that is equal to their Crime- [William] Grayson and [James] Monroe how- unaccountable their conduct are you not convinced their is a Hell - is any other punishment but [illegible] unquenchable fire equal to the crime of destroying the [fairest] hopes of a world - Adam & Eve [did] nothing when the Fell. Grayson & Monroe have a claim to the first place in the regions of Perdition. But it can not be[.] Virginia must and will. Instructs Knox to send an enclosure to Major Platt, who will obtain the three thousand dollars for Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Concerning Financial Accounts and the French Revolution, 28 November 1789 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Concerning Financial Accounts and the French Revolution, 28 November 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: Encloses five accounts and asks Wadsworth to sign them, noting that his signature is necessary for the accounts' settlement. Asks him to return all warrants that will not be paid before 15 December, as Knox wishes to close his accounts with the treasury before that date. Discusses the French Revolution: What an uproar in France! The instability of human affairs has never been displayed in stronger colors! The clouds and darkness hang on the issue. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette. Adds that he is sorry to hear that Wadsworth and his children have the influenza.
