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John Patterns Application For A Military Appointment To Henry Knox 24 March 1792
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Book Synopsis John Pattern's Application for a Military Appointment to Henry Knox, 24 March 1792 by : John Patten
Download or read book John Pattern's Application for a Military Appointment to Henry Knox, 24 March 1792 written by John Patten and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that General [Henry] Jackson informed him that several gentlemen have declined appointments in the military, so he would like to be considered. Explains his qualifications, and adds that he would prefer an appointment in the cavalry if possible.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Making Recommendations for Military Appointments, 25 March 1792 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Making Recommendations for Military Appointments, 25 March 1792 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has enclosed a letter from Mr. William Hunt recommending Mr. John Patten for an appointment in the federal troops. Jackson is not acquainted with Patten but declares that he seems well-suited to be an officer. Reports that General [William] Hull knows him. Also recommends an [Ebenezer] Kent for an appointment. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05376) written on the same day places Jackson in Boston.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Hull about Military Appointments, 20 May 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Hull about Military Appointments, 20 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. From a prior meeting, Knox assured President Washington that Hull would accept his military appointment, and in this letter, discusses directly with Hull whether he will accept or decline. Also mentions General [John] Brooks' recent decision to decline the appointment.
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 Aaron Burr Asking that Burr Persuade a Friend to Take Up a Military Appointment, 26 March 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Aaron Burr Asking that Burr Persuade a Friend to Take Up a Military Appointment, 26 March 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 confidential. Writes on behalf of the President and himself to encourage Burr to use his influence to make someone (name is illegible) accept a higher post in the army.
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 William Hull to Henry Knox about Military Appointments, 17 May 1792 by : William Hull
Download or read book William Hull to Henry Knox about Military Appointments, 17 May 1792 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he only just received Knox's letter of 7 May. Was informed by General [John] Brooks that Brooks declined his appointment as a Brigadier General. As for his own appointment, since accepting would dramatically change his life, he hopes Knox will allow him to spend a bit more time making the decision. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Concerning Sargent's Military Appointment, 21 April 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent Concerning Sargent's Military Appointment, 21 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 appointing Sargent to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General of the United States Army. Writes to appoint him to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. Has worked to get this appointment for Sargent and hopes he will derive honor from it. Feels that it is his duty as a friend to let Sargent know that this was not a popular appointment. Relates that many have complained excessively of your haughtiness and stern manner in executing the office the last year. Adds that he knows there must have been reason for this behavior, but asks him, with the affection of a brother [.] that in the future, while obedience to every order shall be executed, that the manner of doing it, be tempered with that politeness and softness of manners, which no gentleman on the continent can better exhibit than yourself. Believes that if he fixes this problem, he will do brilliantly. Asks him to provide Knox with news of his experiences at his post.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about Political and Military Affairs, 24 July 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Edward Carrington about Political and Military Affairs, 24 July 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: Informs Carrington that he has received his letters concerning appointments for young officers and that though they generally arrived too late, he will keep them in mind for future consideration. States that there were many more applications than positions. Speaking about the last session of Congress, he writes, The indian war, and the failure of the last expedition combined with a partial aversion to the government excited much ill humor during the last session. It was thought proper by a party, to levell some shafts at me....Parties will arise in free governments - and party prejudice is proverbally blind. Asks about the general Machine in Virginia and comments on prosperity in Pennsylvania. Discusses the New York governor's election, [John] Jay it would seem had a majority of votes - but [George] Clinton is the governor ...the essence of republicanism is done away and if a man can perpetuate himself to office by a minority. Also comments he has heard that some one in Virginia wants Clinton to run for Vice President against John Adams and wants to know if this is true.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Coudray about Military Appointments, 23 February 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Coudray about Military Appointments, 23 February 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: Relates that he has received dispatches from General [Josiah] Harmar. Notes that he cannot recommend Coudray directly to General Huntington for an appointment, as such a recommendation would be considered as improper the appointments [being] solely vested in the state. Expresses his hope that Coudray obtains the appointment if a vacancy arises.
Book Synopsis William Hull to Henry Knox Discussing Hull's Declining of a Military Appointment, 27 May 1792 by : William Hull
Download or read book William Hull to Henry Knox Discussing Hull's Declining of a Military Appointment, 27 May 1792 written by William Hull and published by . This book was released on 1792 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses their recent correspondence, and mentions that he has recently declined a military appointment. Recounts conversations he and Knox have had about the possibility of his appointment, as well as about the appointment of General [John] Brooks and Brooks' decision not to accept. Also discusses family reasons for declining, particularly the illness of his father-in-law.
Book Synopsis Life and Correspondence of Henry Knox by : Francis Samuel Drake
Download or read book Life and Correspondence of Henry Knox written by Francis Samuel Drake and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Otho Holland Williams Concerning a Potential Future Appointment, 3 May 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Otho Holland Williams Concerning a Potential Future Appointment, 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. Discusses Brigadier General Morgan's appointment in the Army as second in command. Says it is rumored that he will decline the appointment. Believes if this occurs the President would support Williams being nominated as his successor. Asks whether he would accept the office.
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 Henry Knox to John Doughty about Provisions, Soldiers' Pay and the Army as a National Force, 27 March 1787 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Doughty about Provisions, Soldiers' Pay and the Army as a National Force, 27 March 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 Doughty that he will help with procuring subsistence for the troops. Does not believe recruiting service will begin in New York as its quota numbers are deficient. The contracts of Morris and Wadsworth are ending as Congress is not happy with the proposals. Agrees with Doughty, who is in favor of a national force, as he expects every evil that can be produced from Anarchy. Also notes that Congress have had but for a very little time nine States. Therefore nothing has been concluded on respecting higher pay for the Artillery than the Infantry. Mentions supplying artillery pieces and stores necessary for the western country and states he will have to submit estimates to the Board of Treasury, as they hold the purse strings. Ends by stating, The disturbances in Massachusetts have pretty nearly subsided - the Courts of Justice are now trying such of the captured culprits as appear to be most criminal, referring to the end of Shays' Rebellion. Noted as a copy and lacks a signature. Creator inferred as Henry Knox, given the content. In the hand of William Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jonathan Dayton about Dayton's Brother's Military Appointment and the Strength of the US Army, 18 July 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jonathan Dayton about Dayton's Brother's Military Appointment and the Strength of the US Army, 18 July 1794 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses an appointment for Dayton's brother as a Lieutenant in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers. He writes that he hopes his conduct will not diminsh the military reputation of the family, and that Dayton omitted a small but essential ceremony, the name of his brother. Continues to discuss the status of the military. Mentions that General Wayne['s] troops are good and I think he will move 1900 effectives perhaps 2000 - His supplies are abundant. Ten thousand barrels of flour being at Fort Washington and on the Communication - the only doubt is the ability to transport this flour to an army constantly receding from the Magazines. Watermarked J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox's Congressional Appointment as Colonel of Artillery in the Continental Army, 17 November 1775 by : John Hancock
Download or read book Henry Knox's Congressional Appointment as Colonel of Artillery in the Continental Army, 17 November 1775 written by John Hancock and published by . This book was released on 1775 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congress represents the United Colonies. Hancock signs as President of Congress. Also signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Extremely fragile, and torn in several creases.
