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Henry Knox To George Washington Discussing A Congressional Order 26 July 1784
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Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing a Congressional Order, 26 July 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing a Congressional Order, 26 July 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: Responds to a 2 June 1784 letter from Washington. Discusses a recent Congressional order requiring Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, to give the United States information as to when British troops will completely evacuate Western forts, and how cannon and stores from the forts can be exchanged. Knox is incensed, writing I cannot say but that I am well satisfied to be excluded from any responsibility in arrangements that cannot be executed. The attempt to employ militia for twelve months in an arduous operation of conveying the stores and making permanent establishments in that difficult country... Notes that William Hull has been sent to obtain the information from Haldimand, but that Haldimand will likely deliver the information at his own convenience, if at all. Notes that opposition to the Society of the Cincinnati in Massachusetts had died down. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Reflecting on the Revolutionary War and News of Congress, 21 February 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Reflecting on the Revolutionary War and News of Congress, 21 February 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 reflects on the Revolutionary War: Your calm retreat to Mount Vernon must be a source of ineffable delight to you. You can from there take a retrospective view of the critical exigencies of the War, and see a thousand ways by which the issue might have been the reverse of what it is- And your happiness must be in proportion to the extreme difficulties and danger in the contest and the immense blessings secured to your country by the glorious peace... Gives Washington news of Congress. Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati: The Cincinnati appears however groundless to be an object of jealousy... Notes that in response to the Society of the Cincinnati, a committee has been chosen by the Legislature of Massachusetts to investigate associations that may have a tendency to create a race of an hereditary nobility... Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Expressing His Mortification at Arriving in Annapolis the Day Washington Left, 24 May 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Expressing His Mortification at Arriving in Annapolis the Day Washington Left, 24 May 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: Expresses his mortification at arriving in Annapolis the day Washington left. Reports that ...all the necessary business will not be finished before Congress adjourns. Discusses a matter pertaining to the recommendation of the Gentlemen of Family to Congress. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington, Communicating the Military Movements, 3 January 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington, Communicating the Military Movements, 3 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: Major General Knox reports that he withdrew from New York on or around 18 December 1783, according to the wishes of Governor George Clinton. Informs Washington he has discharged all troops except those who he lists in an enclosed return (not included). Asks Washington to keep this letter private. Reports on the state of officers, discussing their lack of pay or ability to obtain provisions at their time of discharge. Expects to hear from Washington regarding the May 1784 meeting of the general Society, possibly referring to the Society of the Cincinnati. Discusses the pay and emoluments of a Major General. Plans to soon depart for Boston. Signed in the left margin of the last page. Knox's retained draft.
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 George Washington to Henry Knox on Rations, the Society of the Cincinnati and Public Duty, 20 February 1784 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox on Rations, the Society of the Cincinnati and Public Duty, 20 February 1784 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1784 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of a letter to Knox discussing extra rations at West Point, a meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati and his adjustment to no longer being in public duty. Copy made 2 February 1854.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing War Department Matters, 14 October 1792 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing War Department Matters, 14 October 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: Discusses War Department matters that, in his opinion, should be mentioned to the legislature at the next session. Notes that arsenals are needed in the middle and southern states. Transmits a letter from Governor Lee. Proposes to travel east the following day to see his family. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Clothing and Arrangements for the Troops Over the Winter, 8 October 1783 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Clothing and Arrangements for the Troops Over the Winter, 8 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: Lets Washington know that he received his message concerning clothing for the troops over the winter and the resolves of Congress thanking General [Robert] Howe and his detachment. Notes that he enclosed a weekly return of the troops. Discusses the return of men to regiments and the numbers that will be discharged. Asks that the quartermaster make the necessary arrangements for five to six hundred men to obtain wood for the upcoming winter. Says there is a board of inspection assigned to discharging all of the infirm men, but they have not yet made a report. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Draft of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington about Congress Decisions and Stores, 23 April 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Draft of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington about Congress Decisions and Stores, 23 April 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: Argues against Congress's decision to discontinue the post at Fishkill, commanded by John Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores. Its proximity to West Point and to army in the field, as well as the armory located on site, renders the post indispensable to Knox. Also expresses opposition to moving the stores from Fishkill to West Point. With Respect to the dismission of Mr Ruddock, I can have nothing to say, but that it is a disagreeable service indeed where a man after six years faithful services, without the imputation of an official crime that I know shall be dismis'd, with almost his whole pay due for four years, and that at a time when there are not... more officers of his station than are wanted. Knox's working draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about Their Friendship and the Inadequacies of the Political System, 23 October 1786 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about Their Friendship and the Inadequacies of the Political System, 23 October 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 hopes to be able to visit General Washington at Mount Vernon soon. Is convinced of the General's affection for him and feels sure that his limited correspondence will not be misconstrued; is aware that responding to too many letters can be difficult, and he has been traveling to and from Massachusetts on both public and private business, which has prevented him from writing. Argues that the political system currently in place is inadequate: The powers of Congress are utterly inadequate to preserve the balance between the respective States, and oblige them to do those things which are essential for [strikeout] their own welfare or for the general good. Believes that all states are at odds with each other, at odds with the central government, and at odds within themselves. Comments that the political machine works against the public interest, especially regarding taxes. Writes, we have arrived at that point of time, in which we are forced to see our own humiliation as a nation and that a progression in this line cannot be productive of happiness either private or public - Something is wanting - and something must [struck: be obtained] be done, or we shall be involved in all the horror of faction and civil war, without a prospect of its termination. Has reason to believe there will be war with the Indians in the frontier, and explains that more troops will be added in the region. Also adds his sadness at the recent death of General [Nathanael] Greene, and his happiness at the birth of another daughter. He and his wife send their love to Washington and his wife. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding His Departure from West Point to Boston, 9 January 1784 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding His Departure from West Point to Boston, 9 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 reports that he has made all the necessary arrangements to leave West Point and in a few [hours]... shall set out for Boston. The public interest has been my actuating principle in the cause of this business and I flatter myself will meet your approbation. Arranged matters so that officers detained at West Point can be permitted to draw rations. Knox's retained draft.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Asking Knox's Advice Regarding the Society of the Cincinnati, 1 June 1786 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Asking Knox's Advice Regarding the Society of the Cincinnati, 1 June 1786 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1786 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transmits a letter (not included) and asks Knox's advice regarding the Society of the Cincinnati. Notes that all papers of the Society are in the care of the Society's Secretary General, thus he cannot answer Mr. Jefferson's questions (possibly Thomas Jefferson, who was critical of the Society). Notes that some Society members obtained badges from Major [Pierre Charles] L'Enfant's Agency. Criticizes the badges L'Enfant created, noting that L'Enfant overcharged for the badges and misused the money he received. Has not seen L'Enfant since a Society meeting in 1784.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington about the Congressional Election Results, 23 March 1789 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington about the Congressional Election Results, 23 March 1789 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to report on the Congressional election results from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland, and explains when the First Federal Congress will be assembled in New York. Adds that it seems probable that Mr. Chas [Charles] Thomson, the current secretary of Congress, will announce the winner of the Presidency. Docketed by Knox.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Settlers on Washington's Lands and Disunity Between the States [incomplete], 21 January 1785 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Settlers on Washington's Lands and Disunity Between the States [incomplete], 21 January 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: Comments on a recent trip Washington took to his western lands. Expresses relief that Washington did not travel as far west as he originally planned due to the indians being in a bad temper. Referring to settlers on Washington's lands, writes You must have been chagrined to have found your Lands possessed by a... people who hold in contempt equity- the first principle of Society. Discusses disunity among the states, writing, We are entirely destitute of those traits which should Stamp us one nation- and the Constitution of Congress does not seem to promise any capital alteration for the better. Reports on his tour with General Benjamin Lincoln to the eastern line of Massachusetts (present-day Maine, in the area of Passamaquoddy Bay). Writes, We went to the eastern line of this State, and found that the british have made excessive encroachments upon our territories. Contains two dockets, one on the first page and another in pencil on page four.
Book Synopsis George Washington to Henry Knox Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 31 May 1787 by : George Washington
Download or read book George Washington to Henry Knox Discussing the Constitutional Convention, 31 May 1787 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1787 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of a letter written to Henry Knox, briefly discussing the beginning of the Constitutional Convention, and his election as chair of the Convention. Copy made on 1 February 1854 according to note at top of first page.
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 Portion of a Letter from George Washington to Henry Knox Expressing Fears Over the Loss of Independence, 16 July 1798 by : George Washington
Download or read book Portion of a Letter from George Washington to Henry Knox Expressing Fears Over the Loss of Independence, 16 July 1798 written by George Washington and published by . This book was released on 1798 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Later copy of the final portion of a letter from Washington to Knox. This section discusses private matters related to the Secretary of War. Also worries about The loss of our independence or the Subjugation of our Government both of which are evidently struck at, by an intoxicated - ambitious - and domineering foe. Copy made 3 March 1854.
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