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Thomas Jones To Henry Knox About The Transport Of Military Stores 14 January 1782
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Book Synopsis Thomas Jones to Henry Knox about the Transport of Military Stores, 14 January 1782 by : Thomas Jones
Download or read book Thomas Jones to Henry Knox about the Transport of Military Stores, 14 January 1782 written by Thomas Jones and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encloses (not present) a return of military stores for the stores that have been transported from York to Manchester, Virginia. Relates that two sloop-loads of stores are still in York, but that they are working to obtain those and deliver them to Captain Nathaniel Irish, the Deputy Commissary General of Military Stores, who was recently sent from Philadelphia by the Board of War. Declares that Colonel Edward Carrington has been essential to the accomplishing of the task. Begs his assistance in obtaining money to finish the transport and obtain supplies. Asks if Knox will write to General Benjamin Lincoln, who is totally unacquainted with me & my situation. Will be happy to receive any further commands. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.
Book Synopsis Edward Carrington to Henry Knox Discussing the Transport of Military Stores, 10 January 1782 by : Edward Carrington
Download or read book Edward Carrington to Henry Knox Discussing the Transport of Military Stores, 10 January 1782 written by Edward Carrington and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses problems related to the transportation of military stores from Yorktown to Westham or Richmond, Virginia. Comments that he and his associates are bound in their ability to carry out orders because the state government of Virginia refuses to help. Mentions the resignation of Thomas Nelson as governor and the election of Benjamin Harrison. Has managed to set up the stores near Westham, close to the river so as to be able to ship them by boat in case of danger, but fears that in an invasion or attack they still may not be able to protect them. Mentions the arrival of an independent Commissary of Military Stores, Captain [Nathaniel] Irish, instructed to report only to General Nathanael Greene. Refers to a letter he enclosed from Davis (Colonel William Davies, Commissioner of War in Virginia; see GLC02437.01324 and GLC02437.01325) about the impossibility of moving the stores by vessel. Makes a case for New London as a final destination for the stores, arguing that it is geographically well-situated and there are many artificers there who are sympathetic to their cause. Mentions Benedict Arnold, Thomas Jones, as well as Mr. Morris (likely Robert Morris, financier) who he will visit in Philadelphia to discuss procuring supplies.
Book Synopsis Thomas Jones to Henry Knox about Stores and Other Military Matters, 21 November 1781 by : Thomas Jones
Download or read book Thomas Jones to Henry Knox about Stores and Other Military Matters, 21 November 1781 written by Thomas Jones and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cannot yet send the stores left in his charge because he has so far been unable to obtain fatigue men to help haul them. He will not be able to take a survey of the stores until he gets to Richmond. Fears he will not be able to remove them this winter, though he is on his way to Richmond to get help from Capt. Singleton. Writes, Rest assured Sir as soon as I can get an exact acct of the stores that it shall be forwarded by the first Conveyance. Refers to a Mr. Parvin (possibly Matthew Parvin) who has also been trying to acquire men. Reports that after Knox left, Col. Harrison passed through and directed him to meet up with General Nathanael Greene's army, but he replied that he was responsible for the stores on Knox's orders and could not leave until another person was put in charge of them. Col. Harrison went off, seemingly very angry. I have not seen nor heard from him since. Asks for Knox's instructions. A short note is added above the address saying he has received word that a colleague acquired a ship to carry the stores, so he hopes to be able to arrive in Richmond soon.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Frothingham Regarding the Transportation of Military Stores, 20 August 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Frothingham Regarding the Transportation of Military Stores, 20 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: Knox orders Frothingham, a deputy commissary of military stores, to repair instantly to West Point, to transport stores to the West side of Kings Ferry by the following morning, where they will be received by Richard Frothingham, principal field commissary of military stores. General Alexander McDougall will assist if needed.
Book Synopsis Note from Thomas Jones to Henry Knox Agreeing to a Financial Deal, 19 April 1803 by : Thomas K Jones
Download or read book Note from Thomas Jones to Henry Knox Agreeing to a Financial Deal, 19 April 1803 written by Thomas K Jones and published by . This book was released on 1803 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Signed by Thomas K. Jones & Co. Agrees to furnish Knox a further financial acceptance on the property he has consigned to the firm if Knox has the occasion to draw on them for one thousand dollars.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Thomas Vose Regarding Military Movements and Supplies, 18 November 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Thomas Vose Regarding Military Movements and Supplies, 18 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: Request to supervise the arrangement of the Cannon & Stores from the outposts agreeably to the directions which you have received from this day.. - You will request of the Fort Major the number of men which shall be necessary for your purposes, taking care that a proportion of them be Artillery men. Retained copy prepared for Knox's files, copied out in the hand of aide-de-camp John Lillie, and signed for Knox by him. Also bears Lillie's docket on verso.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding the Receipt and Distribution of Stores, 6 January 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding the Receipt and Distribution of Stores, 6 January 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox gives orders regarding the receipt and distribution of stores to Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Springfield, Massachusetts Armory. The stores will be delivered by Daniel Parker & Co., contractors who provided the army with supplies under contract.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb Reporting Orders from George Washington and Commenting on a Lack of Horses, 31 July 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Reporting Orders from George Washington and Commenting on a Lack of Horses, 31 July 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has received directions from General George Washington to move the artillery park from Burlington, New Jersey, to New Windsor, New York. Writes that he has contacted the Wagonmaster General for horses and oxen for transport, and the Wagonmaster has arranged for plenty of oxen, but fears that there may be difficulty in obtaining the necessary horses. Also includes directions about obtaining other military stores and transporting them.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lord Stirling [William Alexander] about Supplies and Independence, 22 October 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lord Stirling [William Alexander] about Supplies and Independence, 22 October 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks Lord Stirling for the wagons and buildings he sent for use in the public service. Does not expect to require any more supplies from Albany, and says that the materials which have already arrived are in excellent order. Believes that muskets and other military stores might remain in Albany over the winter, but if Lord Stirling thinks otherwise, he will arrange to have them sent to West Point via Captain [Thomas] Seward. Describes a new negotiation between England and America which has begun under the auspices of Lord Shelbourne with an agent from England named Mr. Fitzherbert. Reports that It is said the American Independence is conceded by England in is utmost latitude. Also discusses the fate of the army's troops after the war, and mentions Secretary of War Benjamin Lincoln. Adds that Mrs. Knox sends her congratulations to Lord Stirling's daughter, Kitty [Catharine], on the birth of her son.
Book Synopsis An Account of the Stores in the Magazine & Park of Artillery, 19 October 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book An Account of the Stores in the Magazine & Park of Artillery, 19 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: Also signed by Richard Frothingham. Lists quantities of ordnance on hand during the siege of Yorktown. The list was composed by Frothingham, a Deputy and Principal Field Commissary of Military Stores in Knox's artillery train. It was gone over by Knox, who placed symbols next to items indicating that they were to either be shipped to Philadelphia or remain with Mr. [Thomas] Jones in Virginia.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Unknown about the Delivery of Provisions, 16 May - 17 May 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Unknown about the Delivery of Provisions, 16 May - 17 May 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressed to the Contractor or Commissary for subsisting the troops at this post. Consists of working drafts of two letters, one on the front and one on the verso. The first, a signed letter dated 16 May 1782, tells the commissary that he must deliver to the artillery artificers the one and a half rations of provisions they were promised upon joining the army. Captain [Thomas] Patten will provide the commissary with a count of how many persons require rations. There is a note at the bottom which appears to be the beginning of another rough draft of the letter. On the verso is an unsigned letter, addressed to the same individual, dated 17 May 1782. Writes, The men who work in the laboratory being under the same Circumstances as they who are drafted from the Brigade and annexed to the Artificers - are also entitled to the same Allowance of Provision. Requested the commissary to follow the orders of a Lieutenant [possibly William] Price, or any officer commanding the party, and treat the return signed by the officer as a warrant to issue the rations.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about Ordnance Stores, 14 December 1793 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Ordnance Stores, 14 December 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: Writes concerning a return of the Ordnance Arms and Military stores in possession of the United States. States that many of these stores accumulated in several areas as a result of the revolution and wishes to find better permanent housing for them. Writes, [t]he important characteristics for magazines and arsenals seem to be perfect security against enemies, internal and external, blended with an easy access by water. The expence of land transportation of heavy articles for a series of years compared with that by water, renders the latter quality indispensible for a magazine. Goes on describe how each of the current locations does not meet this standard and suggests other methods of housing the stores and discusses the importance for a national repository. Watermarked J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London. Letterpress copy.
Book Synopsis William Irvine to Henry Knox about Military Stores, 10 March 1782 by : William Irvine
Download or read book William Irvine to Henry Knox about Military Stores, 10 March 1782 written by William Irvine and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that he called to say goodbye this morning but did not want to disturb Knox since Knox has been ill. Discusses military stores in case of Offensive operations to the Westward, and has included an estimate. Mentions that the stores at Fort Pitt are only sufficient for a defensive plan. Hopes there will not in the future be so great a consumption of stores in that quarter without execution.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Price Regarding Supplies, 4 January 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Price Regarding Supplies, 4 January 1784 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orders Captain Price, commissary of military stores, to deliver supplies such as steel, wine, tin, flannel, leather, and blubber oil to Timothy Pickering, Quartermaster General.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Comfort Sands on the Provision of Military Supplies, 4 June 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Comfort Sands on the Provision of Military Supplies, 4 June 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Sands, a previous supplier of military goods [see GLC02437.01301], that a few barrells of neats foot oyl are wanted for the musquets & cartridge boxes of the Army, and he wants to know whether Sands can supply them, and what the terms might be.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Heath on the Subject of Military Supplies, 25 July 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Heath on the Subject of Military Supplies, 25 July 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that Captain [Thomas] Seward has informed him of the ruinous state of brass items in the stores. Suggests the propriety of replacing the cannon, giving them a proper supply of ammunition and sending 20,000 rounds for the infantry - Capt. Seward is pressing for a supply of ammunition as it is expected the enemy will visit the frontier of state soon with a pretty large body of troops. If Heath agrees, Knox asks him to issue an order for Captain Seward to bring to Colonel [John] Crane for items Captain Seward will exhibit to him. Also asks him to order from Mr. [John] Ruddock, Commissary at Fishkill, items like powder and paper for 30,000 cartridges.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Military Stores and Repairs, 31 July 1782 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Military Stores and Repairs, 31 July 1782 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1782 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to Lincoln, the Secretary of War, to ask his opinion on various subjects surrounding artillery stores for future campaigns. Various topics include shells being cast for French howitzers by Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, preparation of shot and shells by Mr. Byers, and transportation of cartridge boxes from Philadelphia to the New York state posts. Also mentions directions from General George Washington to have stores from the post in Burlington, New Jersey moved to New Windsor, New York, and the amount of repairable arms in Albany, Fishkill and West Point. Discusses the urgent need for hiring armorers to repair weaponry: There is no one abuse or thing in the Army that demands a more prompt remedy than the repair of Arms.
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