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John Brooks To Henry Knox About A Petition On Pay 26 September 1782
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Book Synopsis John Brooks to Henry Knox about a Petition on Pay, 26 September 1782 by : John Brooks
Download or read book John Brooks to Henry Knox about a Petition on Pay, 26 September 1782 written by John Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a variety of issues related to his presenting a petition to the Massachusetts State Legislature. Has attempted to meet with Governor [John] Hancock, who has promised to notify them when a meeting would be convenient. Describes the positions and concerns of many legislators regarding half-pay of officers, on which the petition seems to focus. Docketed at the top of page one by Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Olney Regarding Petitions Over Pay, 12 December 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Olney Regarding Petitions Over Pay, 12 December 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Colonel Olney (possibly Jeremiah Olney of Rhode Island) to deliver a petition and address regarding soldiers' pay to General [Andrew] McDougall and Colonels [Samuel] Ogden and [John] Brooks, who will carry it to Congress in Philadelphia. Declares that General George Washington has seen the petition and address and has no objection to its presentation. Briefly discusses the contents of the documents.
Book Synopsis John Brooks to Henry Knox about Soldiers' Pay, 17 October 1782 by : John Brooks
Download or read book John Brooks to Henry Knox about Soldiers' Pay, 17 October 1782 written by John Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Hancock Regarding the Pay of Soldiers in Massachusetts, 2 September 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Hancock Regarding the Pay of Soldiers in Massachusetts, 2 September 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis John Brooks to Henry Knox with a Recommendation for the Army, 13 September 1794 by : John Brooks
Download or read book John Brooks to Henry Knox with a Recommendation for the Army, 13 September 1794 written by John Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recommends a captain for a position in the national army. Notes the gentleman has distinguished himself as an officer and is currently in the Boston, Massachusetts regiment of militia.
Book Synopsis John Paterson to Henry Knox about Address to Congress, 13 December 1782 by : John Paterson
Download or read book John Paterson to Henry Knox about Address to Congress, 13 December 1782 written by John Paterson and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has received his most recent letter accompanying the address to Congress, and will comply with Knox's request to have it signed by the committee members and then pass it on to Colonel [John] Brooks, who will be leaving for West Point tomorrow. Will also pay close attention to Knox's other requests.
Book Synopsis John Brooks to Henry Knox Seeking a Government Appointment, August 1789 by : John Brooks
Download or read book John Brooks to Henry Knox Seeking a Government Appointment, August 1789 written by John Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has not composed a letter to Knox for awhile in order not to interrupt the business of his office, and also, in order not to be a burden. Discusses his poor financial prospects and wishes for a government appointment. Asks Knox about his prospects for receiving a position, now and in the future. He and his wife send their respects to Mrs. Knox. Date taken from docket.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting Information Regarding an Officers' Petition to Congress in which Officers Would be Granted Lands in Place of Their Back Pay, 17 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting Information Regarding an Officers' Petition to Congress in which Officers Would be Granted Lands in Place of Their Back Pay, 17 September 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, writes, I cannot refrain from communicating the joy I feel, and the pleasure manifested by the officers in general, upon the noble testimony of gratitude exhibited by Congress in their resolve concerning the equestrian statue... Requests information regarding an officers' petition to Congress in which officers would be granted lands in place of their back pay. Assures Washington, Were the prayer of the petition to be granted, the officers in a very few years would make the swift settlement on the frontiers, and form a strong barrier against the barbarians... Suggests the creation of the office of master general of ordnance, noting that the current Minister of War (Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War) does not predict the appointment of a successor to his post. Asserts that the master general of ordnance would ...reside near Congress to execute such orders as they should think proper for the dignity or security of the republick. Expresses his wish for Washington to keep this letter in confidence. Notes that if he were appointed as master general of ordnance, he would give the post his zealous assistance. His wife Lucy sends her respectful regards to Martha Washington. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis A Letter of Introduction from John Brooks to Henry Knox, 16 October 1798 by : John Brooks
Download or read book A Letter of Introduction from John Brooks to Henry Knox, 16 October 1798 written by John Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relays a message concerning the son of a mutual acquaintance who offers his services to Knox. Noted as written in Medford, state unknown.
Book Synopsis John Brooks to Henry Knox Regarding New Appointments in the Army, 24 April 1792 by : John Brooks
Download or read book John Brooks to Henry Knox Regarding New Appointments in the Army, 24 April 1792 written by John Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Knox for his letter announcing the arrangement of the new general officers of the army. Does not feel he can provide an official opinion until he has more information about the ranks and pay scales associated with the positions, so he writes to ask Knox several questions on the subject. Among his comments about candidates, he states that he should have priority of rank over General [Marinus] Willett.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Brooks Informing Him that He Has Been Made a Brigadier General, 12 April 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Brooks Informing Him that He Has Been Made a Brigadier General, 12 April 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: Letter signed by Knox as Secretary of War to Brigadier General Brooks. Informs Brooks that he has been appointed a brigadier general in the U.S. Army. Says he must write to accept or deny the rank. If he accepts the rank he must go to Philadelphia immediately. Includes a list of pay rations and emoluments for commissioned and non-commissioned officers as well as privates.
Book Synopsis Reply from Henry Knox to John Brooks Regarding Recent Military Appointments, 3 May 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Reply from Henry Knox to John Brooks Regarding Recent Military Appointments, 3 May 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: Marked private. Received his recent letter, and apologizes that his business difficulties have prevented him from answering his questions. Comments on several issues Brooks brought up in his letter regarding new appointments of military officers, and the benefits associated with the positions (see GLC02437.05427 for Brooks' letter to Knox).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb about Soldiers' Pay, 15 February 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb about Soldiers' Pay, 15 February 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Lamb's letter (see GLC02437.01354) that the notes which were to be paid to the officers were intended, by Robert Morris, to counterbalance the clothing provided for the soldiers. Morris's priorities are first to provide the soldiers and officers with rations, second to provide clothes (which these notes were intended to do for the officers), and third to provide pay, which they are working on obtaining. Argues that an officer who paid for clothing out of his own purse may use the payment as he likes, but that the intention was to pay for clothing for the officers. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette.
Book Synopsis Joseph Eayrs to Henry Knox Asking Him to Allow a Petition for Wages, 7 March 1782 by : Joseph Eayrs
Download or read book Joseph Eayrs to Henry Knox Asking Him to Allow a Petition for Wages, 7 March 1782 written by Joseph Eayrs and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks if Knox will sign a warrant to allow him to petition for his wages. Commissary [Samuel] Hodgdon will present the petition as early as is necessary for Knox to sign it. Hopes that Knox's signature to that Paper will put the matter out of all doubt wether I ever was or am Entitled to pay.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Osgood about Officer's Pay, 20 December 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Osgood about Officer's Pay, 20 December 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis John Brooks to Henry Knox Declining a Military Position, 14 June 1791 by : John Brooks
Download or read book John Brooks to Henry Knox Declining a Military Position, 14 June 1791 written by John Brooks and published by . This book was released on 1791 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marked private. Written by Brooks who had a medical practice in Medford and was a federal marshal to Secretary of War Knox. Says he was offered a chance to reenter the service by Henry Jackson. After some reflection he says he has to decline. Expresses gratitude for the offer and Knox's friendship. Says he has arrived at a period of life which will not admit of hazarding my future fortune on contingencies - such contingencies at least as present themselves to me in contemplating the appointment in question, I could answer it neither to my family, nor my own mind to relinquish my prospects here, which, altho not great, are certain, with a view to a command that promises little, if at all, more than a bare subsistance [sic]. He eventually admits the real reason for his refusal: he was offered the rank of lieutenant colonel, which was the rank he possessed from 1778-1783. Says I am not unapprehensive, should I resume the rank I held in the late army from the year 1778, to the close of the war, my friends here, & the people at large to whom I am known, would withdraw from me those marks of consideration, to which they, now suppose me to be intitled. You may perhaps now think me both vain & Squeamish: I mean to be neither. I can have no conception that a man of reflection can be insensible of his own powers, nor of the estimate made of him by the world...
Download or read book A Crisis of Peace written by David Head and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dramatic story of George Washington's first crisis of the fledgling republic. In the war’s waning days, the American Revolution neared collapsed when Washington’s senior officers were rumored to be on the edge of mutiny. After the British surrender at Yorktown, the American Revolution blazed on—and as peace was negotiated in Europe, grave problems surfaced at home. The government was broke and paid its debts with loans from France. Political rivalry among the states paralyzed Congress. The army’s officers, encamped near Newburgh, New York, and restless without an enemy to fight, brooded over a civilian population indifferent to their sacrifices. The result was the so-called Newburgh Conspiracy, a mysterious event in which Continental Army officers, disgruntled by a lack of pay and pensions, may have collaborated with nationalist-minded politicians such as Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Robert Morris to pressure Congress and the states to approve new taxes and strengthen the central government. A Crisis of Peace tells the story of a pivotal episode of George Washington's leadership and reveals how the American Revolution really ended: with fiscal turmoil, out-of-control conspiracy thinking, and suspicions between soldiers and civilians so strong that peace almost failed to bring true independence.
