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Note From George Washington To Henry Knox Asking For Knoxs Opinion On An Unspecified Matter 14 April 1783
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Book Synopsis Note from George Washington to Henry Knox Asking for Knox's Opinion on an Unspecified Matter, 14 April 1783 by : George Washington
Download or read book Note from George Washington to Henry Knox Asking for Knox's Opinion on an Unspecified Matter, 14 April 1783 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses a letter from yesterday's post, and asks Knox his thoughts on the letter's subject. Instructs Knox to obtain General Huntington's thoughts on the subject of the enclosed letter (possibly Jedediah Huntington). Docket states From Colonel Hamilton & Colonel Trumbull 9th/14 April 1783. Docketed in Knox's hand.
Book Synopsis Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding Situation of the Westward and Requesting Further Orders, 27 August 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding Situation of the Westward and Requesting Further Orders, 27 August 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: Informs Washington he sent him a post concerning Captain Farley's confirmation of the ill success of the Baron Steubens Mission. Says it appears they will not have possession of the Westward this fall and request Washington's final order concerning the detachment and artillery there. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on the Recent Letter to Colonel Crane, 11 March 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Recent Letter to Colonel Crane, 11 March 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: Sends his regrets to General George Washington as he was unable to make a meeting at Head Quarters due to the the large amount of ice in the river. Discusses the extraodinary notification and address forwarded to Colonel Crane (the first of the anonymous Newburgh letters, which had been circulated at camp the previous day, 10 March 1783). Washington had doubtless asked Knox to attend a confidential meeting of trusted officers to discuss the response to the Newburgh Crisis. (For more information on that meeting, see background for GLC02437.10105.) This document is Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Asking Knox's Advice Regarding the Society of the Cincinnati, 1 June 1786 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Asking Knox's Advice Regarding the Society of the Cincinnati, 1 June 1786 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transmits a letter (not included) and asks Knox's advice regarding the Society of the Cincinnati. Notes that all papers of the Society are in the care of the Society's Secretary General, thus he cannot answer Mr. Jefferson's questions (possibly Thomas Jefferson, who was critical of the Society). Notes that some Society members obtained badges from Major [Pierre Charles] L'Enfant's Agency. Criticizes the badges L'Enfant created, noting that L'Enfant overcharged for the badges and misused the money he received. Has not seen L'Enfant since a Society meeting in 1784.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Responding to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 13 November 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Responding to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 13 November 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: Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Creator inferred from the draft (GLC02437.10186) in Knox's hand. On behalf of the officers remaining on the banks of the Hudson, Knox responds to General Washington's farewell address to the army. Thanks Washington for the address and states that the failure to fully recompense officers was beyond Washington's control. Lists accomplishments of army and the officers. Noted as a copy in the docket. Watermarked. Date inferred by date of Knox's covering letter (GLC02437.02772).
Book Synopsis Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington with Update on the Status of Several Commanders and the Situation at Saratoga and Newburgh, 26 August 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington with Update on the Status of Several Commanders and the Situation at Saratoga and Newburgh, 26 August 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: Informs Washington of the status of several commanders. States that the Baron von Steuben, is at Saratoga, New York and to expect more information regarding the situation at Newburgh, New York from Colonel Villefranche. Asks to send a detachment to their next assignment. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing War Department Matters, 14 October 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing War Department Matters, 14 October 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: Discusses War Department matters that, in his opinion, should be mentioned to the legislature at the next session. Notes that arsenals are needed in the middle and southern states. Transmits a letter from Governor Lee. Proposes to travel east the following day to see his family. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to David Humphreys Regarding Thomas Coffin's Letter to Knox about Obtaining a Passport from Washington, 14 April 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to David Humphreys Regarding Thomas Coffin's Letter to Knox about Obtaining a Passport from Washington, 14 April 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: Writes in response to Thomas Coffin's letter to Knox (see GLC02437.02075). Knox vouches for Coffin's good character and asks Humphreys if Washington will give Coffin a pass to visit his family in Boston. Notes that John Hancock has given permission. In a postscript, notes that Caleb [White?] of headquarters must know Coffin.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on Military News and Orders, 3 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on Military News and Orders, 3 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, confirms receipt of a letter from Washington in which Washington ordered a suspension of the troops and stores destined to the Western posts. Reports that there are French refugees in the vicinity of West Point under the direction of a Major Merlet, who have drawn about one hundred rations to day for men women and children. Relates that Major [Caleb] Gibbs and the Second Massachusetts Regiment will arrive at West Point the same day this letter is written (Gibbs had traveled with his detachment to Philadelphia). Knox's retained draft.
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 Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that He Will Procure Wood for the Garrison at West Point, 15 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that He Will Procure Wood for the Garrison at West Point, 15 October 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: Informs General George Washington that he shall set to work to procure...wood for the Garrison who will probably return here During the winter. Suggests someone whose term of service will soon expire to be in charge of receiving the discharges. Estimates more than five hundred such men on the returns, but states that they are unlikely to get more than three hundred and fifty working men. They have found a place where the wood may be easily attained. The men will bring it to the foot of the mountain, and from thence it will be transported by teams if they can be procured. Goes on to discuss discharges and promotions. Encloses returns of the troops and clothing. States that the men need clothing as they only have uniforms and other clothing from last spring. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis in a crest and a crown over lettering. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on the Problem of Accepting Edmond-Charles Gent's Credentials as French Minister to America, 2 May 1793 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Problem of Accepting Edmond-Charles Gent's Credentials as French Minister to America, 2 May 1793 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1793 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Knox's retained draft of the original sent to Washington. Knox signs on behalf of Hamilton. The cover letter states that they are sending an answer to Washington's third question to the cabinet asked on 18 April. They are answering with A conformity of opinion. The answer was sent as an enclosure to Washington that is not included here. The long, detailed answer (the original of which is in the George Washington papers at the Library of Congress, along with a copy of this cover letter) is in reference to the problem of accepting Edmond-Charles Gent's credentials as French minister to America. The enclosure was only signed by Hamilton, even though it expressed Knox's opinion as well. On verso is the beginning of a different letter, in the hand of Alexander Hamilton.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Clothing and Arrangements for the Troops Over the Winter, 8 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Clothing and Arrangements for the Troops Over the Winter, 8 October 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: Lets Washington know that he received his message concerning clothing for the troops over the winter and the resolves of Congress thanking General [Robert] Howe and his detachment. Notes that he enclosed a weekly return of the troops. Discusses the return of men to regiments and the numbers that will be discharged. Asks that the quartermaster make the necessary arrangements for five to six hundred men to obtain wood for the upcoming winter. Says there is a board of inspection assigned to discharging all of the infirm men, but they have not yet made a report. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington on the Behavior of the Soldiers, 14 May 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington on the Behavior of the Soldiers, 14 May 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: Declares, The soldiers of the regiments of this garrison have been tolerably quiet until last night, when the behaviour of most or all of the regiments was totally repugnant to discipline, & in many instances highly mutinous... the rioters appeared to have no particular object in view... Offers to take the responsibility of granting officers' furlough requests, if Washington thinks it appropriate. Knox' retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Him of the Sending of Weekly Returns, 22 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Him of the Sending of Weekly Returns, 22 October 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: Informs General Washington that he is sending the weekly returns with other information to him (not included). 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 Draft of a Letter to George Washington from Henry Knox Regarding Possible British Troop Movements from Detroit, Approximately 29 August 1790 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Draft of a Letter to George Washington from Henry Knox Regarding Possible British Troop Movements from Detroit, Approximately 29 August 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: This appears to be a preliminary draft of Knox's 29 August 1790 letter to George Washington (in the GW Papers at the Library of Congress) responding to Washington's secret communication of 27 August. In that communication, sent to the members of his Cabinet, Washington asked for opinions as to the proper response to take if the British asked for permission to travel across U.S. territory, from Detroit to the Mississippi, in order to attack Spanish posts. See 02437.08217 for Knox's first draft. See also GLC02437.04709 and GLC02437.08216 for related drafts.
