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Samuel Hodgdon To Henry Knox Listing Ordnance For The Upcoming Siege Of Yorktown 8 September 1781
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Book Synopsis Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Listing Ordnance for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown, 8 September 1781 by : Samuel Hodgdon
Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Listing Ordnance for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown, 8 September 1781 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sends a sheet listing ordnance sent for the southern operation, referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Colonel John Lamb will deliver the enclosed spirit levels. Explains some of the munitions information. Samuel Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. Account of Ordance stores accompanied the letter (GLC02437.01172).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon about Sending Ordnance for the Siege of Yorktown, 26 October 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon about Sending Ordnance for the Siege of Yorktown, 26 October 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: Responds to Hodgdon's letter about sending ordnance from Baltimore for the siege of Yorktown (see GLC02437.01249) and hopes news of Lord Cornwallis' surrender reached him before the ships set sail. Asks that the shell and shot be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland instead. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board of War & Ordnance.
Book Synopsis Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Reporting on the Progress of the Forwarding of Ordnance, 20 October 1781 by : Samuel Hodgdon
Download or read book Samuel Hodgdon to Henry Knox Reporting on the Progress of the Forwarding of Ordnance, 20 October 1781 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on the progress of ordnance being forwarded to Henry Knox. Mentions that some items left in Baltimore had been rejected by Major Sebastian Bauman. Comments on fixes made to munitions made by a Mr. Johnson that were cast without the necessary staples. Plans to send some of the repaired shells to Knox for approval. Indicates some specific items and their quantities that were already in transit. Claims that he has been working expeditiously and that he has done everything in his power to prevent a shortage. This ordnance transport was possibly one that Knox asked the Board of War & Ordnance to have Hodgdon superintend on 23 September 1781 (see GLC02437.01188). Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. The siege of Yorktown ended the day before this letter was written. See also GLC02437.01263.
Book Synopsis Request for More Shot and Shells from Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance, 23 September 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Request for More Shot and Shells from Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance, 23 September 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: Believes that the provisions of shot and shells will be inadequate for the siege of Yorktown. Requests additional ordnance be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland. Asks that Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, be ordered to superintend the transport. Signed twice, once at close of letter and once after postscript. (See also GLC02437.01249.).
Book Synopsis Report Written by Henry Knox Sent to the Board of War and Ordnance, 9 September 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Report Written by Henry Knox Sent to the Board of War and Ordnance, 9 September 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: Reports that almost all the stores are embarked at Head of Elk, Maryland. He has not yet received a full account of ordnance sent from Philadelphia from Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, so he does not know if the Board's directions have been fulfilled. Knox will ensure full compliance. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown.
Book Synopsis Invoice of Ordnance & Military Stores Forwarded to the Southern Army, 7 September 1781 by : Samuel Hodgdon
Download or read book Invoice of Ordnance & Military Stores Forwarded to the Southern Army, 7 September 1781 written by Samuel Hodgdon and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressed to Richard Frothingham, Esq. The ordnance listed was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. This was Henry Knox's copy, docketed by Samuel Shaw.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about Cannons and Artillery for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown, 7 September 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about Cannons and Artillery for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown, 7 September 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: Encloses an account of the cannons and other ordnance Major Bauman is to bring down to the Chesapeake from Baltimore. Coordination with other ordnance vessels will be organized by George Washington and another General [Mordecai] Gist. Also discusses some munitions in Frederick, Maryland and gives additional instructions. The account appears on the back page. The ordnance was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about Cannons for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown, 7 September 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about Cannons for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown, 7 September 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: Orders Major Bauman to obtain cannons left in Baltimore by the Marquis de Lafayette, as well as some other ordnance and supplies. They were needed for the intended operation, referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery and had been recently appointed to his post by Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox about the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown, 8 September 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown, 8 September 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: Reports to his brother that the army has gathered with all its stores in Head of Elk, Maryland and will proceed to the Chesapeake in three days. He is optimistic about the upcoming siege of Yorktown: I shall hope to inform you in 15 days that we have had Cornwallis completely invested. He is also confident in the assistance of the French Admiral de Grasse, whose job it was to secure the mouth of the York River. Mentions that his wife Lucy Knox is in Philadelphia with their daughter.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 October 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 October 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: Reports that Colonel Robert Harrison will wait for the Board to send a supply of musket ammunition for the Southern Army commanded by General Nathanael Greene. Explains that the frequent activity has depleted stores and the free navigation of the Chesapeake Bay provides an opportunity for delivery. Asks that stores from Williamsburg, Virginia also be forwarded. Reports that they invested Yorktown on 28 September 1781 and that General Cornwallis evacuated his outer works the following day. The Continental Army hopes to open its batteries in three days. See also GLC02437.01264.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about Preparations for the Battle of Yorktown, 24 August 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Preparations for the Battle of Yorktown, 24 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: Account of ordnance attached to the American Army. Includes two lists: Field Artillery and For a Siege. The siege being prepared for was the Battle of Yorktown, which began the following month. Written at a Park of Artillery. With closing and Knox's signature (written along the margin) in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
Book Synopsis Ordnance and Stores Sent from Philadelphia by Mr. Hodgdon, 7 September 1781 by : Samuel Shaw
Download or read book Ordnance and Stores Sent from Philadelphia by Mr. Hodgdon, 7 September 1781 written by Samuel Shaw and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists supplies and quantities sent. The ordnance was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. Mr. Hodgdon was Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores. List accompanied letter (GLC02437.01173).
Book Synopsis Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 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: Reports that General George Washington has ordered him to take southward all the arms and accoutrements possible. The demand has been indicated to Washington in letters from the Marquis de Lafayette. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Requests specific supplies listed on an accompanying sheet (GLC02437.01161). The Board of War and Ordnance was responsible for supplying troops in the field.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about Supplies Needed for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown, 10 September 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Sebastian Bauman about Supplies Needed for the Upcoming Siege of Yorktown, 10 September 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: Discusses obtaining needed supplies, and even though this falls outside the scope of his department Knox asserts that in these times one must do more than mere duty. He hopes Major Bauman has succeeded and that he has embarked. Knox is sending an artificer officer named Mr. Thorp to obtain some ordnance items from General Mordecai Gist in Baltimore and to join Bauman on the upcoming operation. The items are urgently needed, and Knox has already been disappointed in obtaining them from Philadelphia. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery and had been recently appointed to his post by Knox. The Continental Army was preparing for the siege of Yorktown.
Book Synopsis Reply from the Board of War and Ordnance to Henry Knox's Request for Artillery Supplies, 6 October 1781 by : Richard Peters
Download or read book Reply from the Board of War and Ordnance to Henry Knox's Request for Artillery Supplies, 6 October 1781 written by Richard Peters and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responds to Knox's request for armaments with assurances that the Board of War and Ordnance is working expeditiously to fulfill his request. Explains the recent activities of Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board. Knox needed the ordnance for the siege of Yorktown. Peters was the Secretary of the Board of War and Ordnance.
Book Synopsis Receipt for Ordnance for the Siege of Yorktown, 30 September 1781 by : Edward Carrington
Download or read book Receipt for Ordnance for the Siege of Yorktown, 30 September 1781 written by Edward Carrington and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonel Carrington, on behalf of QMG Colonel Thomas Pickering, acknowledges the receipt of four horses from General Henry Knox which were furnished by the Governor of Maryland Thomas S. Lee. The Continental Army began to invest the British works for the siege of Yorktown on 28 September 1781. Signed in duplicate.
Book Synopsis Ordnance and Stores Requested from the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Ordnance and Stores Requested from the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 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: Lists supplies and their quantities requested on several days in August 1781. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. In Samuel Shaw's hand.
