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John Lamb To Henry Knox On Artillery And Ammunition 19 June 1782
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Book Synopsis John Lamb to Henry Knox on Artillery and Ammunition, 19 June 1782 by : John Lamb
Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox on Artillery and Ammunition, 19 June 1782 written by John Lamb 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, pursuant to Knox's instructions, sent Captain [William] Stevens to Secretary at War [Benjamin] Lincoln with a section of a howitzer shell and a request that Lincoln order Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch to produce the number of shells Knox requested. Lamb also asked General Lincoln to give Captain Stevens an order to the Financier for enough money to defray his expences, but Lincoln said he did not need to go to the Financier until the shells were cast. Also relates that Captain Patten mentioned a machine in Springfield for cutting Elevating-Screws and asks Knox to order some for the French howitzers and have them sent from there to Fishkill. Asks Knox to send his regards to Mrs. Knox and to Samuel Shaw. A note appears under the address that reads Favor'd, per Capt. Lt. Thompson, presumably denoting that Thompson delivered the letter. On public service written on address leaf.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb about Military Travel and Recruitment, 2 June 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb about Military Travel and Recruitment, 2 June 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 Henry Knox to John Lamb, 20 May 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb, 20 May 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: Writes Colonel John Lamb with instructions regarding the amount of artillery equipment, such as tumbrils, wagons, horses, and camp equipage, necessary for a possible offensive strike in the New York area. Also discusses the movement of supplies from Philadelphia to Burlington by Lieutenant [possibly William] Price. Relates the assignments of Captain [William] Stevens, Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, Captain [Thomas] Patten, Quartermaster Captain [John] Miles, and General and Secretary at War [Benjamin] Lincoln.
Book Synopsis John Lamb to Henry Knox about Cannon Production, 9 October 1782 by : John Lamb
Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox about Cannon Production, 9 October 1782 written by John Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes, Agreable to your request, I call'd on Mr. Billings to see what progress he had made in his work - I find that, he has prepared one of the Cannon, and has traced the device - as the border is to be Engraved, it requires much time to prepare the Cannon properly for the reception of the design. - He means to give such part of the gun, as will be exposed to view, when mounted, a very fine polish, which will add greatly to its appearance. He cannot yet determine when he will be able to compleat the work; But promises to undertake nothing else, till they are done. I flatter myself that the manner in which the design will be executed, will meet your approbation. Sends his compliments to Mrs. Knox. See GLC02437.02759 for a document that may be related. The work in question may have been engraving of cannon to be presented to the Count de Grasse.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb Regarding the Movements of His Troops and Other War News, 11 July 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Regarding the Movements of His Troops and Other War News, 11 July 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 Lamb to Henry Knox Updating Him on Military Repairs, and Discussing Foreign and Domestic Affairs, 20 July 1782 by : John Lamb
Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox Updating Him on Military Repairs, and Discussing Foreign and Domestic Affairs, 20 July 1782 written by John Lamb 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 noted Knox's previous letter, which indicates that artificers are working hard on wagons and tumbrils. However, At the same time, I am sorry to inform you, that, they will fall far short of your expectations, in this particular owing to the great portion of time which has been taken up, in making the necessary repairs of the carriages, of those Pieces, that were brought from Philadelphia, to this place, many of which were in a wretched state. Writes that he is chagrined to find that a Lieutenant Fisk has resigned to avoid a Court Martial. Adds that the bearer of the letter, Lieutenant Allen, wants to resign and Lamb has permitted it, because there is no arguing with, or reasoning down a man's feelings, when want stares him in the face. Lastly, is happy that Holland has recognized America's independence, and that Captain Barney from the Havanna has arrived with a large sum of money for the public. Sends his compliments to Mrs. Knox and Samuel Shaw, and adds that the men in the Corps present their compliments to Knox. On public service written on address leaf.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb Regarding the Movements of the Continental Army, 3 July 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Regarding the Movements of the Continental Army, 3 July 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: Writes, The General [perhaps General George Washington] is still unable to decide when your regiment shall march. You will continue to work on the Tumbrills. As soon as the General shall give me his directions I will communicate them to you.
Book Synopsis John Lamb to Henry Knox Angry at Complications about His Leave, 20 December 1782 by : John Lamb
Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox Angry at Complications about His Leave, 20 December 1782 written by John Lamb 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 Lamb to Henry Knox Suggesting a Place to Disembark Artillery Stores, 28 September 1781 by : John Lamb
Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox Suggesting a Place to Disembark Artillery Stores, 28 September 1781 written by John Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel Lamb asserts that Trebell's Landing is the best place to disembark the ordnance for the siege of Yorktown and requests men for the task. Reports that the return of stores Knox requested is impossible because Colonel Stevens (possibly Ebenezer Stevens, who was Colonel in Lamb's regiment) did not make an account of the stores on the vessels. Informs Knox that Captain Duncan has arrived with howitzers and carriages. (See also GLC02437.01193, GLC02437.01216, GLC02437.01217, GLC02437.01246 and GLC02437.01271.).
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 John Lamb to Henry Knox about Soldiers' Pay, 14 February 1782 by : John Lamb
Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox about Soldiers' Pay, 14 February 1782 written by John Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from Burlington, likely in New Jersey. Writes that he was informed by the Pay-Master that the Financier intended the officers should receive two months Pay, in certain Notes, payable on the 1st of August next. He and the other officers agreed that our receiving Pay of any kind in which the Soldiers do not share, will have a tendency, to sour their minds, still more, - and, may involve consequences not only fatal to those who command them, but the Public. Is ready to travel to New York state and hopes to stop in Poughkeepsie and convince the legislature there to recruit new soldiers and advance some money to those already in their employ. See GLC02437.01355 for Knox's response.
Book Synopsis John Lamb to Henry Knox on the Provision of Horses and Wagons, 4 July 1782 by : John Lamb
Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox on the Provision of Horses and Wagons, 4 July 1782 written by John Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comments that he only received Knox's most recent two letters the night before, which accounts for his late reply. Writes, I have (previous to your directions) made appreciation to the Qr. Mr. Genl. [Quartermaster General] for the necessary number of Horses, and wagons, to move us on the shorter notice. In consequence of your Letter, of the 14th ultimo, I have ordered Mr. Frothingham, to move with the Conductors, as soon as possible. Sends compliments to Mrs. Knox and Samuel Shaw.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Jacob Faesch Concerning the Manufacturing of Artillery, 13 August 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Jacob Faesch Concerning the Manufacturing of Artillery, 13 August 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: Writes to Faesch, a metalworker building arms and ammunition for the army, to discuss the amount and sizes of shells necessary to fit the French howitzers the army has procured. Mentions that he has been in contact with General Benjamin Lincoln regarding the amount of shells to order, but asks Faesch to write to him to get a final decision on the subject. Also suggests that Faesch imprint a letter F on one side of these shells and the letters U.S. on the other.
Book Synopsis John Lamb to Henry Knox on Shells and the Evacuation of Charlestown, 11 July 1782 by : John Lamb
Download or read book John Lamb to Henry Knox on Shells and the Evacuation of Charlestown, 11 July 1782 written by John Lamb and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates that the present letter will be given to Knox by Mr. [Richard] Frothingham. Writes, I yesterday received a Letter from Mr. [likely Samuel] Hodgdon, informing me the Shells at Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch's Works, are Cast. - and, that Genl [Benjamin] Lincoln requests, Capt. [William] Stevens may be sent, with a Party of Men to prove them - In consequence of this information, I have sent Capt. Stevens, to Philadelphia, to settle with Genl Lincoln, the mode of subsisting himself, and Party, while on this Service. We have no News here, except a report that the Enemy have evacuated Charlestown, after setting it on fire. Sends his regards to Mrs. Knox and Samuel Shaw. See GLC02437.01481 for related information.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb Reporting Orders from George Washington and Commenting on a Lack of Horses, 31 July 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Reporting Orders from George Washington and Commenting on a Lack of Horses, 31 July 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: Has received directions from General George Washington to move the artillery park from Burlington, New Jersey, to New Windsor, New York. Writes that he has contacted the Wagonmaster General for horses and oxen for transport, and the Wagonmaster has arranged for plenty of oxen, but fears that there may be difficulty in obtaining the necessary horses. Also includes directions about obtaining other military stores and transporting them.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb Giving Specific Orders for Mobilization of Lamb's Regiment, 18 August 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Giving Specific Orders for Mobilization of Lamb's Regiment, 18 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: Written at camp near Dobbs Ferry. Gives specific orders for mobilization of Lamb's regiment, and apparently the entire artillery park. Indicates they should cross the Hudson River at Kings Ferry. Closing and signature in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering on the Subject of Damaged Shells, 28 August 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Timothy Pickering on the Subject of Damaged Shells, 28 August 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: Confirms that General George Washington has arranged for the shells to be delivered to Mr. [Daniel] Carthy as he requested (see GLC02437.01541). Also discusses the movement of various artillery stores and asks Pickering to provide horses with tumbrils for transportation. Refers to Colonel John Lamb and Colonel John Crane's involvement in the movement of stores.
