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Nathan Jones To Henry Knox Asking For Work At The War Office When It Returns To Philadelphia 21 July 1790
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Book Synopsis Nathan Jones to Henry Knox Asking for Work at the War Office when it Returns to Philadelphia, 21 July 1790 by : Nathan Jones
Download or read book Nathan Jones to Henry Knox Asking for Work at the War Office when it Returns to Philadelphia, 21 July 1790 written by Nathan Jones and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: States that he worked as a clerk in the War Department for five years previously, when the office was located in Philadelphia. Asks to be considered for a position when the War Office returns to Philadelphia, if any vacancies arise. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Unknown Asking for Provisions and Commenting on War Office Move to Annapolis, 8 December 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Unknown Asking for Provisions and Commenting on War Office Move to Annapolis, 8 December 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: Asks for provisions for the troops and mentions the War Office's move (with Congress) to Annapolis, Maryland.
Book Synopsis John Langdon to Henry Knox Asking for Help Obtaining a Job in the War Office, 25 March 1790 by : John Langdon
Download or read book John Langdon to Henry Knox Asking for Help Obtaining a Job in the War Office, 25 March 1790 written by John Langdon and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining a position in the War Department. Hopes that if Knox knows of no open positions, he will write to General [Benjamin] Lincoln on his behalf. Adds that General [Henry] Jackson has done all in his power to find Langdon a job, and suggested he write to Knox. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon about Housing Prospects in Philadelphia and how He Wants His Office, 31 October 1790 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon about Housing Prospects in Philadelphia and how He Wants His Office, 31 October 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secretary of War Knox acknowledges receiving a letter from Hodgdon the previous Friday regarding his housing prospects in Philadelphia (See GLC02437.04761). Knox believes that Hunter will honor his word to Knox and allow him to stay there. Knox considers Buddens's house a last resort, and wants Hodgdon to find another house like Hunter's if Hunter's truly is not available. Knox's papers, he says, will arrive in Philadelphia by Thursday (this letter is dated Sunday). Knox wants his office to be perfectly light, and comfortable, and the ceilings new white washed, and the Board work either white washed or printed a very light color nearly white. I like cheerful rooms. Knox explains his plans for him and his family to arrive in Philadelphia in the coming week. Knox and his family will be meeting Colonel Ogden in Trenton and then proceeding from there to Philadelphia.
Book Synopsis The Army Medical Department, 1775-1818 by : Mary C. Gillett
Download or read book The Army Medical Department, 1775-1818 written by Mary C. Gillett and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appendices include laws and legislation concerning the Army Medical Department. Maps include those of territories and frontiers and Continental Army hospital locations. Illustrations are chiefly portraits.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Christopher Bancker about a Position in the War Office, 28 July 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Christopher Bancker about a Position in the War Office, 28 July 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: Replies to Bancker's request to obtain an open position in the War Office (see GLC02437.03948). Notes that the position, formerly occupied by Mr. [Robert] Pemberton, will not be presently filled. Writes, If an appointment should hereafter take place it must be of a person peculiarly qualified in several particulars, one of what must be writing a masterly official hand. I wish for the power of serving every unfortunate person of the human race but I am unconscious of being under the obligation of any specific principles of providing for you or any other person whatever-
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about Operations, 2 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Operations, 2 July 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: Recently arrived in Peekskill. Expresses disappointment that Washington had moved by the time he arrived. Asks Washington to write to the Board of War if he plans to alter the time of arrival of stores sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a post script, writes, If your Excellency should be engag'd in any operations, which you intend to lead to immediate action I hope I may with confidence expect your Summons ...
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding a Receipt for the Return of 'Ordnance and Stores' in April, 28 May 1790 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding a Receipt for the Return of 'Ordnance and Stores' in April, 28 May 1790 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notes his receipt of a return of Ordnance and Stores for the month of April. Discusses his receipt of a letter from a Mr. Cranch, who he supposes is now completing the business in his line at Springfield, after which he will go to West Point where there is much for him to do. Written from the War Office. Lower left corner of letter is clipped.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Colonel Howard Regarding a Meeting at the War Office, 9 July 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Colonel Howard Regarding a Meeting at the War Office, 9 July 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, reports that he will attend the committee at the War Office scheduled to meet 10 July 1788.
Book Synopsis Otho Holland Williams to Henry Knox about Supplies, 26 September 1790 by : Otho Holland Williams
Download or read book Otho Holland Williams to Henry Knox about Supplies, 26 September 1790 written by Otho Holland Williams and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains that he did not see Knox's letter of 21 July 1790 until now because Williams had been in Sweet Springs, Virginia on account of his health. He mentions an unexpected excerpt from Col. Harmar's letter that Knox sent. Williams says that the returns that have been made, and the estimates that have been approved; together with the other testimonies in favor of the contractors, and upon which the secretary of the Treasury has been pleased to order further advances of money on account of the contract, will concur to restore their credit at the War Office: and to regain your confidence and good opinion.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox Discussing Family and the Potential Evacuation of Philadelphia, 3 June 1778 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox Discussing Family and the Potential Evacuation of Philadelphia, 3 June 1778 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses matters of business William is tending to in Boston, including a debt and a petition. Writes, The Enemy have not yet evacuated Philadelphia but we are in hourly expectation of that event. The whole army is under marching orders as soon as they leave the City. Expects the British to assemble their force at New York City. Reports that Lucy and the baby are both well, referring to his wife, and possibly to their two-year-old daughter, also named Lucy. Relates that he has seen Harry, possibly Colonel Henry Jackson.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting Permission to Join the President in Putting Down the Whiskey Rebellion, 6 October 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting Permission to Join the President in Putting Down the Whiskey Rebellion, 6 October 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: Secretary of War Knox informs the president of his arrival in Philadelphia, and also for permission to join Washington in Carlisle, Pennsylvania until the painful task upon which you are, shall be settled. The painful task was the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion by government troops, headed by Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Virginia Governor Henry Lee. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Weekly Return of Troops, 17 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Weekly Return of Troops, 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, encloses a weekly return of troops (see GLC02437.10140). Reports that he appointed a board to inspect the decrepit and infirm, to determine those who were unfit for service. Sixty-one soldiers were deemed unfit for service, and Knox asks for Washington's approval to discharge these men with a pension. Comments on cannons and military stores. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Government Meetings and Bills, and Ongoing Issues with Army Pay, 4 April 1790 by : Henry Jackson
Download or read book Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing Government Meetings and Bills, and Ongoing Issues with Army Pay, 4 April 1790 written by Henry Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1790 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a mutual friend's financial troubles and the need for every exertion to be made on his behalf. Mentions a general meeting of delegates that may be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Asks Knox to inform him if he believes the business at the meeting will not be attended to. Describes the dissatisfaction many former officers are feeling as they still have not received any pay for their services to the government. There is a meeting being held regarding their situation and he has been asked to join it. Notes he feels the officers complaints are just but the timing is wrong. Mentions, according to the Constitution, that tomorrow is the first day for electing the governor and senators. Discusses the candidates running for office. Says the House of Representative will be discussing a bill regarding the South Western frontiers on Thursday. Notes the President's (George Washington) signature is still needed on the Bill.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Bryant Requesting that He Send Samuel Hodgdon Twenty Five Cannons with Carriages, 28 July 1794 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Requesting that He Send Samuel Hodgdon Twenty Five Cannons with Carriages, 28 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: Marked as a duplicate. Asks Captain Bryant to send Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, twenty five cannons with carriages. Instructs him to send them to Chauncy Whittlesey in Middletown, Connecticut, who would forward them to New York. Written from the War Department.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington He Has Accepted the Role of Secretary at War and Other Business Matters, 24 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington He Has Accepted the Role of Secretary at War and Other Business Matters, 24 March 1785 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests a certificate from Washington for Winthrop Sargent, who Knox describes as really clever and... an excellent artillery officer. Promises to procure limestone when the weather improves. Discusses Washington's refusal of a gift from the Legislature of Virginia. States, My jealousy for your fame is so high, that I should prefer seeing you cincinnatus like, following your plow rather than accepting the least pecuniary reward for services, which fairly challenge the approbation of posterity, but thank the supreme God, you are happily placed above the necessity of receiving any assistance. Suggests the money should instead go to the maintenance of the widows, and the support and education of the orphans of those men of their own line... Reports that he accepted the appointment of Secretary at War, noting From the habits imbibed during the War, and from the opinion of my friends, that I should make but an indifferent trader, I thought upon mature consideration that it was well to accept it... Complains of the position's low salary ([Dollar sign]2450 per year), discussing his relatively precarious financial state. Text extends into the margins of pages two and three. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Clement Biddle about the War and Family Matters, 11 November 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Clement Biddle about the War and Family Matters, 11 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: Thanks him and Mrs. Biddle for their kindness to Mrs. Knox and their young daughter while in Philadelphia. Comments that Biddle's knowledge of his orders during the siege will excuse his inability to write frequently. Stresses his interest in ensuring that American battalions are filled with troops. Describes the recent illness and death of Mr. Custis, George Washington's stepson, while he was at camp with Washington as an aide. Mentions that General and Mrs. Washington were present for his last gasp. He is waiting for General and Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Custis to arrive, but Mrs. Knox seems inclined to go to Philadelphia to lye-in, but we cannot determine on the matter untill Mrs. Washington arrives. Asks Biddle to inquire into lodgings in Philadelphia for Mrs. Knox for three months, and stresses his desire to make her comfortable, regardless of price. Mentions Nathanael Greene and Tilghman, possibly Tench Tilghman, George Washington's aide-de-camp. Struck note on the left side of first page.
