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Jeremiah Wadsworth To Henry Knox About Funds And Clothes For The Troops 11 April 1787
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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 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 Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Soldiers' Clothing and Stores, 25 March 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Soldiers' Clothing and Stores, 25 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: States that a Mr. Welles, a subaltern officer, asked about clothing and pay and he is waiting on a warrant to give him an answer. Shoes and shirts are needed and are being made, but again, he needs a warrant to get them delivered. Has heard through General Benjamin Tupper that Colonel Phelps is in favor of the insurgents, referring to the armed uprising of Shays' rebellion. Wants Tupper to sign a statement of facts. Believes a few months time will show the necessity of having the stores guarded. Though the rebels were dispersed in January 1787 and many arrested, Wadsworth worries of another attempt, tho the fire is covered over it is not out...but I am well informed their [sic] is some secret designing fellows who have yet hopes of effecting ye [illegible] of the State of Massachusetts - they say had they destroyed the stores at S-d [Springfield] Shepard [General William Shepard] would have fallen an easy prey.
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 Thanking Him for the Salmon and Discussing Congress and the Army, 8 April 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Thanking Him for the Salmon and Discussing Congress and the Army, 8 April 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: Thanks Wadsworth for a salmon he sent. In reference to Wadsworth's request for clothing and shoes for the troops, tells him to acquire it and he will be paid out of the warrants he already received (see GLC02437.03509 for Wadsworth's letter). Reports that Colonel [David] Humphreys has arrived and can inform Wadsworth that Congress is considering the issue of the troops but nothing has been decided yet. Responds to Wadsworth's letter about the sale of damaged powder sold from West Point (see GLC02437.03512). States that Captain Price is in charge there. Knox trusts Price but he does not have authority to sell powder. Asks Wadsworth to look into this further and mentions that he saw an advertisement for the sale of damaged powder at the Brookland [Brooklyn] ferry which might be the powder in question.
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 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 Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Troops, 15 June 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Regarding Military Troops, 15 June 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: Headed by Knox as an Extract of a letter to Colonel Wadsworth. Writes, I have recruits in Pennsylvania and Jersey nearly ready to march... Asks how much dependence he can place on the Connecticut warrants as a resource.
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 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 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 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 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 Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about a Business Idea, Catherine Greene's Financial Woes, 19 August 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about a Business Idea, Catherine Greene's Financial Woes, 19 August 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 a business plan proposed to him by Major [Winthrop] Sargent for an upcoming voyage and the risks that accompany the proposal. (See GLC02437.03638 for Winthrop's views on the voyage) Mentions one of his officer's requests for payment. Describes the financial ruin and plight of Nathanael Greene's (Catherine Greene) widow and children. Asks Knox to forward the Marquis's [Lafayette's] letter to her. Worries about Greene's sons and their education. Complains about the numerous payment applications and loans requests he has received along with requests from people who wish him to speculate. Begs Knox to financially assist their late friend. Noted as private. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature. See GLC02437.03644, GLC02437.03647, and GLC02437.03652 for related documents. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth on Financial Matters, 29 June 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth on Financial Matters, 29 June 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: Marked by Knox as an extract of a letter to Colonel Wadsworth. Notes that the three thousand dollars Wadsworth already has plus one thousand he hopes to furnish in August will answer untill you shall receive further supplies. Instructs Wadsworth to send him the money by stage because Major Platt cannot assist him.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of Treasury about Funding the Army, 22 November 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of Treasury about Funding the Army, 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: Marked copy. Written from the War Office, likely in New York City during this period. Writes that his past agitations on behalf of payment for troops should convince them of his interest in providing for the public good. Believes that the defective compliance of most of the States with the requisitions of Congress has been the Sole cause which has prevented better payments. Therefore, has conferred with Mr. Robert Morris and Mr. Jeremiah Wadsworth in hopes that the public might derive substantial assistance from the great credit and monied influence of those gentlemen. Hopes that they might be influenced by the importance of the object, and its immediate connection with the welfare of the United States to enter into contracts for feeding, clothing, paying and transporting the troops for one year and to advance to the Treasurer of the United States the further sum of One thousand Dollars, on terms which are outlined in the enclosed documents [not present]. See GLC02437.03340 for related information.
Book Synopsis Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Gunpowder Purchases, 4 April 1787 by : Jeremiah Wadsworth
Download or read book Jeremiah Wadsworth to Henry Knox about Gunpowder Purchases, 4 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: Informs Knox of damaged gunpowder sold from the magazine at West Point for [dollar sign] 60 per ton. Because the price was so low, he thought Knox might not be aware of the sale. Will make inquiries if there was wrong doing involved. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature. Marked private on address leaf.
