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Henry Knox To Colonel Howard Regarding A Meeting At The War Office 9 July 1788
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Colonel Howard Regarding a Meeting at the War Office, 9 July 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Colonel Howard Regarding a Meeting at the War Office, 9 July 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox, Secretary of War, reports that he will attend the committee at the War Office scheduled to meet 10 July 1788.
Book Synopsis John Howard to Henry Knox about an Inquiry Into the War Department, 9 July 1788 by : John Eager Howard
Download or read book John Howard to Henry Knox about an Inquiry Into the War Department, 9 July 1788 written by John Eager Howard and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes that the Committee appointed to inquire fully into the proceedings of the War Department intend meeting at the War office tomorrow morning at 9 oclock, if convenient for you to attend. Signed by Howard, Chairman of the Committee. Docketed by Knox, a Committee to enquire fully into the state of the War department.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Christopher Bancker about a Position in the War Office, 28 July 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Christopher Bancker about a Position in the War Office, 28 July 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Replies to Bancker's request to obtain an open position in the War Office (see GLC02437.03948). Notes that the position, formerly occupied by Mr. [Robert] Pemberton, will not be presently filled. Writes, If an appointment should hereafter take place it must be of a person peculiarly qualified in several particulars, one of what must be writing a masterly official hand. I wish for the power of serving every unfortunate person of the human race but I am unconscious of being under the obligation of any specific principles of providing for you or any other person whatever-
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox Reporting on War Office and Personal Matters, 16 September 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Reporting on War Office and Personal Matters, 16 September 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: Reports on personal matters and War Office business. Relates that Colonel [Edward] Carrington will accompany Lucy Knox from Trenton to New York. Discusses reports from Governor Arthur St. Clair and General Josiah Harmar on Indians in the Northwest Territory. Says many Indians have arrived at Fort Pitt...as yet it is uncertain whether they [sic] will be a great meeting of Indians or not, as many seem inclined to attend the Treaty at Detroit. Both Harmar and St. Clair fear the worst consequences might be apprehended to the posts in case hostilities should take place, as it would be in the power of the Savages, to cut off the communications to them. Notes that Major [John] Doughty sent Knox a return, and Jeremiah Wadsworth returned to New York.
Book Synopsis Life and Correspondence of Henry Knox by : Francis Samuel Drake
Download or read book Life and Correspondence of Henry Knox written by Francis Samuel Drake and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Joseph King to Henry Knox Asking for Employment at the War Office, July 1788 by : Joseph King
Download or read book Joseph King to Henry Knox Asking for Employment at the War Office, July 1788 written by Joseph King and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solicits employment in the War Office. Writes I have spent near about Eight years in the service of my Country, and for the Service have Received Sundry Securities which as yet do me but very little good... For the want of some payments, or only the Interest on those Securities I am unable to enter into any business- By means of wounds received in Battle and Imprisonment with the Enemy I am Rendered incapable of Labour... Docket notes answered verbally.
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 John Howard to Henry Knox, Reporting that He Had Joined the Army But was Suffering Financially, 14 May 1776 by : John Eager Howard
Download or read book John Howard to Henry Knox, Reporting that He Had Joined the Army But was Suffering Financially, 14 May 1776 written by John Eager Howard and published by . This book was released on 1776 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apologizes for disturbing Knox with this letter, refers to Knox as his benefactor, and insists that he writes out of necessity. Describes his impromptu joining of the campaign on the recent march from Massachusetts to New York, his lack of money, and his awkward position as neither an officer nor a soldier. Explains the dignity and honor of being well dressed and requests relief (meaning money). Assures Knox that he will not be one of the Continent's bad Bargains, explaining a common reference to those who have joined the service to amuse and gratify instead of for Howard's noble reasons: A thrift of Honor, the Defense of my Property, & the common Rights of Mankind. The property refers to six hundred acres described as valueless if the Americans lose. Howard also explains that a bout of consumption prevented his earlier enlistment.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 14 October 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 14 October 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: William, managing affairs in the War Office in Henry's absence, discusses military matters. Reports that Sergeant Alcott arrived at West Point with his complete party. Instructed Lieutenant Pratt to wait at Hartford, Connecticut for Henry Knox before departing with his party for West Point. Also reports receiving correspondence from the Marquis de Lafayette, forwarded by Mr. [John] Jay's office, regarding the Society of the Cincinnati. Docketed in pencil, possibly at a later date.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 14 September 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 14 September 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: William attests to his endeavors to keep affairs in order at the War Office while Henry is away on business. Reports that a Mr. [Joseph] Martin has been appointed by a board of officers to command an Expedition against Chickamaga [sic] with 1000 men... Martin noted that the middle settlements and the Indians of the valley are disposed to Treat... (refer to GLC02437.03982). Notes that Martin received a friendly message from the Hangingman who succeeds the old Com Tassell. Announces that Congress voted New York to be the permanent seat of the United States Government. Relates other War Office business.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the War, Including the Battle of Bunker Hill and Meeting Generals Washington and Lee, 6 July 1775 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about the War, Including the Battle of Bunker Hill and Meeting Generals Washington and Lee, 6 July 1775 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1775 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes meeting generals George Washington and Charles Lee, who begged him to return to Roxbury and expressed great pleasure in the fortifications Knox had supervised the construction of. Tells a story about how General Lee tried to get a letter to General John Burgoyne during the battle of Bunker Hill (17 June 1775), to ask him to use his influence and endeavor to Heal this unnatural break. Criticizes and offers corrections to a widely published account of Bunker Hill by British General Thomas Gage that claimed only 170 redcoats were killed. The Revolutionary War began at the battle of Bunker Hill a few weeks earlier. Lucy was in Worcester, Massachusetts, away from the danger in Boston.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox Admitting to Granting Pratt and Others More Pay, 9 November 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Admitting to Granting Pratt and Others More Pay, 9 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: Reports news of the War Office (William was managing affairs there in Henry's absence). Discusses Lieutenant John Pratt's planned march to Fort Pitt. Refers to [Samuel] Hodgdon's organization of wagons for transporting clothing. Admits that he granted Pratt another month's pay when Pratt pressured him; Pratt also obtained a month's pay to four old soldiers under his command. Notes that he has been housebound due to a recent illness (a cold accompanied by a swollen face), but he is able to work at home. Philip Audebert, War Office clerk, attends constantly at the War Office. Lists members of Congress who are in New York including James Madison. Comments on acquaintances, including Catharine Greene.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox with War Office Updates, 30 October 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with War Office Updates, 30 October 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: William, managing the War Office in Henry's absence, discusses military business. Comments on transporting clothing in preparation for a march to Fort Pitt. Transmits news from Generals Josiah Harmar and Arthur St. Clair. Reports on St. Clair's news: No treaty yet things look doubtful. Also remarks that [John] Sevier is outlaw'd in N. Carolina. Notes that Mr. Martin (possibly General Joseph Martin), defeated the Chickamaugas in a recent battle. In closing, complains of a cold, writing I am closely confined physicking fomenting and politicing.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Unknown Asking for Provisions and Commenting on War Office Move to Annapolis, 8 December 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Unknown Asking for Provisions and Commenting on War Office Move to Annapolis, 8 December 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: Asks for provisions for the troops and mentions the War Office's move (with Congress) to Annapolis, Maryland.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about War News and the Battle of Ticonderoga, 13 July 1777 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Lucy Knox about War News and the Battle of Ticonderoga, 13 July 1777 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1777 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knox writes, the shortness of your two last letters were not very agreable [sic] to me... Discusses the Battle of Ticonderoga (2-6 July 1777): We have received... news of the evacuation of Ticonderoga pregnant in my opinion with the most disagreable [sic] consequences of any thing during the War... Mentions Generals John Burgoyne (British), Arthur St. Clair (American), and Philip Schuyler (American). Refers to a wagon of supplies Lucy sent to him. Wishes his brother William would not join the Army, but would instead remain in Boston, serving as a disinterested friend and protector for Lucy. Expects General William Howe to combine forces with Burgoyne at an unspecified point along the North River (the Hudson). Mentions that Mrs. Greene (Catherine Littlefield Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene) arrived several days before. Discusses a letter he sent to John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, inquiring if Congress intended to appoint Phillippe du Coudray in command of the Continental Artillery. Reports that Congress resolved that Knox's letter was an infringement on the Liberties of the people.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to an Unknown Recipient Regarding the New Constitution, 21 July 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to an Unknown Recipient Regarding the New Constitution, 21 July 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks the recipient for sending some nuts, and two vennison hams- via Lieutenant Armstrong. Reports, The new Constitution has been adopted by ten states, and it is most probable that New York will also adopt it in such a manner as to be received into the Union- She has been more averse to the system than any other state Rhode-Island excepted. Relates that North Carolina's convention meets on the same day he writes. Says it is expected the new government will promote the happiness & prosperity of this country in a very [eminent] manner.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Colonel Stevens Giving Military Orders, 21 July 1780 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Colonel Stevens Giving Military Orders, 21 July 1780 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1780 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military orders for Colonel Stevens after he arrives at Peekskill, New York.
