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Pierre Charles Lenfant To Henry Knox Expressing His Hope That Knox Will Accept The Appointment Of Secretary At War 12 March 1785
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Book Synopsis Pierre Charles L'Enfant to Henry Knox Expressing His Hope that Knox Will Accept the Appointment of Secretary at War, 12 March 1785 by : Pierre Charles L'Enfant
Download or read book Pierre Charles L'Enfant to Henry Knox Expressing His Hope that Knox Will Accept the Appointment of Secretary at War, 12 March 1785 written by Pierre Charles L'Enfant and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses his hope that Knox will accept the appointment of Secretary at War. If so, hopes to serve under Knox as an engineer for military posts on the western frontier. Requests that Knox recommend him as such to Congress.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Charles Thomson Accepting the Appointment of Secretary at War, 17 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Charles Thomson Accepting the Appointment of Secretary at War, 17 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: Knox writes to Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Accepts the appointment of Secretary at War: I have the most grateful sentiments to Congress for this distinguishing mark of their confidence, and I shall according to the best of my abilities attempt to execute the duties of the office. I shall have a perfect reliance upon a candid interpretation of my actions, and I shall hope that application to business, and propriety of intention, may in a degree excuse a deficiency of talents. Plans to be at New York by 12 April 1785.
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 the Secretary of War [Henry Dearborn] Praising L'Enfant's Work as an Engineer, 16 December 1801 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Secretary of War [Henry Dearborn] Praising L'Enfant's Work as an Engineer, 16 December 1801 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Appears to be a letter of recognition for Pierre Charles L'Enfant. Writes to the Secretary of War [Henry Dearborn] verifying L'Enfant's services to Knox as an engineer from 1793 to 1794. Comments L'Enfant's plans for the security and defense of the Delaware were superior. Letter is possibly a draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Rufus King Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War, 28 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Rufus King Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War, 28 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: Knox discusses his appointment as Secretary at War. Informs King, a Continental Congressman, It is true I was fully of opinion that the salary was considerably inadequate to the honorable support of so confidential an officer, but I thought it would be injurious to the dignity of Congress to state that circumstance as an objection to my acceptance... Hopes a future Congress will consider increasing the position's allowance.
Book Synopsis George Partridge to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Appointment as Secretary at War, 8 March 1785 by : George Partridge
Download or read book George Partridge to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Appointment as Secretary at War, 8 March 1785 written by George Partridge and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Partridge, a Continental Congressman, discusses Knox's appointment as Secretary at War: This Congress made choice of you to be their Secretary in the War Department, but it is rather doubtful with some of your friends whither [sic] you will accept, on account of the difficiency [sic] of salary, which now stands at only 2450 dollars. Encourages Knox to accept the appointment despite the low salary.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War and His Disappointment at the Low Salary, 10 March 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth Discussing His Appointment as Secretary at War and His Disappointment at the Low Salary, 10 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: Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his financial affairs, noting that he is owed money from many sources. For present subsistence, however, he may have to accept the War Department's offer. Agrees to recommend Samuel Blachley Webb (Blatchley in some sources), for a position, possibly as his own assistant. Sends his regards to General [Samuel] Parsons.
Book Synopsis Charles Thomson to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Appointment as Secretary at War [Duplicate], 9 March 1785 by : Charles Thomson
Download or read book Charles Thomson to Henry Knox Discussing Knox's Appointment as Secretary at War [Duplicate], 9 March 1785 written by Charles Thomson and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Duplicate of GLC02437.03105. Marked as duplicate in Knox's docket.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Pierre Charles L'Enfant Concerning French Members of the Society of Cincinnati, 19 April 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Pierre Charles L'Enfant Concerning French Members of the Society of Cincinnati, 19 April 1786 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he has received L'Enfant's note from this morning. Does not believe the members of the Society of Cincinnati in France have received their diplomas yet. Does not have the names of the members because all the information was left in the possession of General [Otho] Williams, Assistant Secretary. If L'Enfant has the names, and sends them to Knox, he will immediately have General [George] Washington sign them and have the name blanks filled in.
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 Pierre Charles L'Enfant to Henry Knox Seeking Compensation for Previous Employment at the War Office and Asking Knox to Testify, 12 August 1801 by : Pierre Charles L'Enfant
Download or read book Pierre Charles L'Enfant to Henry Knox Seeking Compensation for Previous Employment at the War Office and Asking Knox to Testify, 12 August 1801 written by Pierre Charles L'Enfant and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeks help from Knox for compensation from his previous employment noting that the 1800 War office fire destroyed much of his evidence. Mentions he has provided letters proving past employment as an engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and Delaware but they have not helped his cause. Asks Knox to testify and deliver his opinion before the Justice regarding L'Enfant's case.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to [Clement] Biddle about a Possible Position in the War Office, 15 April 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to [Clement] Biddle about a Possible Position in the War Office, 15 April 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: Replies to a letter from Biddle. Writes, the news of your misfortunes deeply afflicted me... Does not know precisely what business he will oversee as Secretary at War, but promises that if an opportunity arises, he will appoint Biddle to work in the War Office under his direction.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to James McHenry about McHenry's Appointment as Secretary of War and an Injured Officer, 14 April 1796 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to James McHenry about McHenry's Appointment as Secretary of War and an Injured Officer, 14 April 1796 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1796 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses McHenry's recent appointment to Secretary of War. Comments that McHenry accepted the position from a patriotic sense of duty. Also appears to also discuss an injured officer from the war and the pay the officer should receive. Letter is likely a draft.
Book Synopsis Jonathan Pollard to Henry Knox Requesting an Appointment to Work for Knox, 23 March 1785 by : Jonathan Pollard
Download or read book Jonathan Pollard to Henry Knox Requesting an Appointment to Work for Knox, 23 March 1785 written by Jonathan Pollard and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complains that his broken knee will prevent him from pursuing the trucking business. Requests an appointment to work under Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox about War Office, Postal Matters and a French Visit to Washington, 16 November 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about War Office, Postal Matters and a French Visit to Washington, 16 November 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses routine War Office affairs and preparations for John Pratt's march to Fort Pitt. Comments on Ebenezer Hazard's assurances that a contract would be renewed to guarantee regular postal service. Forwarded some letters from Henry to Winthrop Sargent, Secretary of the Northwest Territory. Discusses the coordination of supplies, namely cartouche boxes, for the trip. Mentions Pratt, John Stagg, and [Samuel] Hodgdon. Covers other military matters, referring to Captains Savage and [Henry] Burbeck. Remarks on a visit of the Count de Moustier, French minister to the United States, and his sister, Madame de Brehan, to General George Washington. Notes, Dupont tells me [he] was very much pleased with the Genl. and with Mount Vernon and spoke in terms of satisfaction for which he is not remarkable he passed three days at Mt. Vernon.
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.
Download or read book Henry Knox Letter written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1794 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers consist of a letter dated 26 March 1794 from Secretary of War Henry Knox to an unknown recipient regarding a letter for the governor of Connecticut that must be delivered. Knox believed the governor might be in Norwich. If that was the case, Knox directed that the letter was to be given to a senior officer of the New London militia, so that the letter could be acted upon immediately if needed. A transcript of the letter is included.
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