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Samuel Blait To Henry Knox Congratulating Knox On The End Of The War 10 June 1783
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Book Synopsis Samuel Blait to Henry Knox Congratulating Knox on the End of the War, 10 June 1783 by : Samuel Blair
Download or read book Samuel Blait to Henry Knox Congratulating Knox on the End of the War, 10 June 1783 written by Samuel Blair and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers his congratulations on ending the war, while expressing his regret on not being able to congratulate him personally. I pray the Supreme Rewarder of the good & the truly brave may bless you with the copious fruits of that peace you have by so many energies contributed to procure. Also mentions a niece whose husband is no good, worse than widowed.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Blair, 11 August 1790 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Blair, 11 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: Secretary of War Knox confirms receipt of a letter Blair sent him on 6 August. Knox informs him he will promote your views but believes that now is not the best time to agitate the point. Instead, will save the issue for the next session when we shall all be on the spot together.
Book Synopsis Samuel Blair to Henry Knox about Blair's Impending Retirement, 16 December 1782 by : Samuel Blair
Download or read book Samuel Blair to Henry Knox about Blair's Impending Retirement, 16 December 1782 written by Samuel Blair 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 George Washington Congratulating Him on the Recent Peace, 28 March 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Congratulating Him on the Recent Peace, 28 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:
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 Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting on the Response to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 12 November 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Reporting on the Response to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 12 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: Draft of an address from the officers of the part of the Army remaining on the banks of the Hudson in response to hearing General Washington's farewell address to the army. Expresses both joy and grief at his leaving- joy at the end of a long dubious and important conflict, and we deeply lament the separation from our beloved...General- A General under whose auspices the Army have been led to glory and victory and America to Freedom and Independence. Goes on to praise the American people and Washington. States that they anticipate all the happy consequences of a wise and just Government. Location inferred from content. Date from docket. Watermarked with two crests. Draft version of GLC02437.10199. See GLC02437.02772 for a draft or retained copy of the cover letter that accompanied the final version of this address.
Book Synopsis Letter from Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox Exchanging Pleasantries and Congratulating Knox on the Birth of His New Child, 2 September 1783 by : Samuel Ogden
Download or read book Letter from Samuel Ogden to Henry Knox Exchanging Pleasantries and Congratulating Knox on the Birth of His New Child, 2 September 1783 written by Samuel Ogden and published by . This book was released on 1783 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Preparation of the Barracks at West Point for the Winter, 2 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Preparation of the Barracks at West Point for the Winter, 2 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: Knox, Commander at West Point, reports that he did not receive Washington's two most recent dispatches. Plans to continue to discharge the invalids and those whose times of service may shortly expire. Requires Washington's instructions regarding preparing the barracks [at West Point] for 3,000 men for the winter. Remarks, The british unreasonably protract the evacuation of New York. They appear to be ready either to go or stay as shall be most condusive [sic] to their views. Major [Sebastian] Bauman, recently in New York, reported that the British would not get away untill December. If his conjecture should be right they will hardly go at that time. Your Excellency is probably posses'd of such information, as to enable you to decide with precision as per their intuitions. Notes that Lieutenant Colonel Villefranche (Chevalier de Villefranche), Major [Pierre] L'Enfant, and Major [Stephen] Rochefontaine would be well pleased to stay in the American Service. They wish however to retain their rank in the french Army and to go to France this winter.
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 Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Forwarding a Letter, 29 July 1795 by : Samuel Hodgdon
Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Forwarding a Letter, 29 July 1795 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1795 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forwards a letter that is of great importance to an unnamed lady.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington in Praise of Sergeant Enos J. Prindle, 6 June 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington in Praise of Sergeant Enos J. Prindle, 6 June 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: Praises the bravery and character of Sergeant Major [Enos J.] Prindle of Colonel Lamb's regiment.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Concerning Peace and the Future of the Army, 3 March 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Concerning Peace and the Future of the Army, 3 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: Later copy. Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Congratulates Lincoln on the glorious termination of our struggles. References Lincoln's letter of 22 February. Agrees with Lincoln on the efficacy of the funds you mention, but I cannot determine upon the propriety of the Army pressing the particular funds upon Congress. Expects to see him in a few days as Washington will probably want to see Lincoln before the Army is disbanded. Says the magazines and arsenals cannot be erected without a special order from him.
Book Synopsis A Letter from Henry Knox to William Knox on Family and War News, 5 August 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book A Letter from Henry Knox to William Knox on Family and War News, 5 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 by Brigadier General Knox to his brother William Knox. References William's letter of 25 July 1781. Says he wrote last week and hopes he has received the letter as the post office has been unreliable. It seems that someone in Lucy Knox's family is dying, but Henry says he will not tell her because she will be afflicted by it beyond moderation. Says her family in England will want to know of this information, and wants to be informed when a Mrs. Winslow will sail for Plymouth, so he can write to Lucy's sisters and mother. Says the destruction of paper money will damage the cause. Says the stoppage [of paper money] will create a distress here[.] I am pretty certain it will be temporary. I shall consider it as the dawn of returning honesty and industry. Says they have enough troops to defend themselves, but not to undertake an offensive campaign. References Major General Nathanael Greene's siege at Ninety Six in South Carolina. Says Greene could not storm the position, but that the siege forced the enemy to abandon the position and retire to Charleston. Claims that Twice General Greene has fought General Actions [at Guilford Courthouse and Hobkirk Hill] was defeated completely and yet reaped all the consequences of victory. Says the British probably have control of Plymouth, Virginia, Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. Says the American and French armies are in the most perfect harmony.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of the Troops, 24 September 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of the Troops, 24 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: Sends a return of the troops (not included). Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. Retained copy.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Congratulating Knox on His Performance in the War and Mentioning Supplies, 21 February 1778 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Congratulating Knox on His Performance in the War and Mentioning Supplies, 21 February 1778 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Realizes that supplies are badly needed in many locations, but wishes to transport supplies as little as possible. Also mentions how well Knox has performed as superintendent of his division. Washington's signature has been clipped out of the letter.
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 Knox to Nathanael Greene Congratulating General Greene on Events in the Southern States, 2 February 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Nathanael Greene Congratulating General Greene on Events in the Southern States, 2 February 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, congratulates General Greene, Commander of the Southern Department. Recently received news of Greene through Major Burnet. Writes, To say only I congratulate you on the enemys total evacuation of the Southern States, would very imperfectly express my happiness upon the occasion... you must be doubly happy, in being so fortunate as to be conscious of having done well... prominent actions, if not attended with success, are often disregarded by the people. But thank God the case is otherwise with you. Notes that he has been at West Point for five months. Comments on the death of his youngest son, a little angel. Expresses hope in the possibility of peace with the British. Sends the compliments of another general stationed with him at West Point.
