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Request For More Shot And Shells From Henry Knox To The Board Of War And Ordnance 23 September 1781
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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 Henry Knox to Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 26 October 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 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: Reports that Lord Cornwallis' surrender at the Battle of Yorktown precludes the need for the additional ordnance requested from Williamsburg (see GLC02437.01204). Indicates that by order of General George Washington, some arms will be kept on deposit in Virginia and sent to General Nathanael Greene. This eliminates the need for Colonel Robert Harrison to obtain ammunition from the Board of War & Ordnance for Greene.
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 The Papers of Robert Morris, 1781-1784 by : Robert Morris
Download or read book The Papers of Robert Morris, 1781-1784 written by Robert Morris and published by University of Pittsburgh Pre. This book was released on 1977-06-01 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although Robert Morris (1734-1806), "the Financier of the American Revolution," was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution, a powerful committee chairman in the Continental Congress, an important figure in Pennsylvania politics, and perhaps the most prominent businessman of his day, he is today least known of the great national leaders of the Revolutionary era.This oversight is being rectified by this definitive publication project that transcribes and carefully annotates the Office of Finance diary, correspondence, and other official papers written by Morris during his administration as superintendent of finance from 1781 to 1784.
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 Message from Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance Requesting Supplies, 27 June 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Message from Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance Requesting Supplies, 27 June 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: In Samuel Shaw's hand, signed by Shaw for Henry Knox. Discusses loans of cannon, powder, and other supplies from various states, to be gathered in his vicinity. Docket, also written by Shaw, indicates the letter was sent by General [Ezekiel] Cornell.
Book Synopsis Papers of Robert Morris, 1781–1784, Volume 3 by : Robert Morris
Download or read book Papers of Robert Morris, 1781–1784, Volume 3 written by Robert Morris and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although Robert Morris (1734-1806), the Financier of the American Revolution, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution, a powerful committee chairman in the Continental Congress, an important figure in Pennsylvania politics, and perhaps the most prominent businessman of his day, he is today least known of the great national leaders of the Revolutionary era.This oversight is being rectified by this definitive publication project that transcribes and carefully annotates the Office of Finance diary, correspondence, and other official papers written by Morris during his administration as superintendent of finance from 1781 to 1784.
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 the Board of War and Ordnance about Troop Numbers and Cannon, 21 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance about Troop Numbers and Cannon, 21 July 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, The uncertainty of obtaining a force adeq[uate] to the capital object in contemplation induced His Excellency the Commander in Chief to direct me to write to your honorable board on the 10th instant to suspend the transportat[ion] of the cannon and stores before requested... Relates that the states expected to furnish large numbers of men have not specified the numbers they will be able to supply. Asks the Board to hold the cannon and stores until the situation can be more surely assessed. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance with Instructions, 10 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance with Instructions, 10 July 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: Informs the Board that George Washington has directed him to delay the transport of cannon and powder to New Windsor and Kings Ferry, New York, until [8] August. Small stores are to be sent to New Windsor as soon as possible. Writes, The Army are in great distress for drums & fifes... Contains a note written on page three, written by Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, in which Knox requests sheepskins. Also docketed by Shaw. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance, 6 July 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance, 6 July 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 arrangements made with General Ezekiel Cornell (a member of the Board) regarding the transportation of cannon and stores from Pennsylvania (to the Hudson River near West Point). Notes that William Price and Captain Mitchell will handle additional stores that are to be forwarded to the area.
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 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 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 A Further Letter from Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox about Artillery Supplies, 12 September 1781 by : Sebastian Bauman
Download or read book A Further Letter from Sebastian Bauman to Henry Knox about Artillery Supplies, 12 September 1781 written by Sebastian Bauman and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells Knox that this letter will be delivered by a Lieutenant Ford, who will also deliver ordnance and information about available ships. Describes his activities fulfilling Knox's orders to obtain ordnance and shipping vessels. Mentions using shot and shells as ballast for a ship with French troops. Indicates that General Mordecai Gist was angry that the gun powder, possibly from Frederick, Maryland, had not arrived yet. Citing financial troubles, Bauman reports that the people here seem Exceedingly slow in forwarding the Services. Discusses problems with, and plans for, embarking with other ordnance items. The Continental Army was preparing for the upcoming siege of Yorktown.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to John Lamb Putting Lamb in Charge of the Transport of Ordnance, 2 November 1781 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to John Lamb Putting Lamb in Charge of the Transport of Ordnance, 2 November 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: Puts Colonel Lamb in charge of ordnance being transported to Head of Elk, Maryland and instructs him on how to proceed. Includes instructions on where to store the ordnance, what to obtain from the quartermaster at Head of Elk, and what to demand of the Board of War & Ordnance. Explains that the company of artificers under Captain Thomas Patten are to be left in Philadelphia and set to work immediately. As much artillery as possible should be removed to the Hudson River and placed under the command of General Benjamin Lincoln. The ordnance being transported had been used for the siege of Yorktown. Written at a park of artillery. In the hand of Samuel Shaw and signed for Knox by Shaw.
Book Synopsis The Papers of Robert Morris, 1781-1784: October 1, 1781-January 10, 1782 by : Robert Morris
Download or read book The Papers of Robert Morris, 1781-1784: October 1, 1781-January 10, 1782 written by Robert Morris and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although Robert Morris (1734-1806), "the Financier of the American Revolution, " was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution, a powerful committee chairman in the Continental Congress, an important figure in Pennsylvania politics, and perhaps the most prominent businessman of his day, he is today least known of the great national leaders of the Revolutionary era.This oversight is being rectified by this definitive publication project that transcribes and carefully annotates the Office of Finance diary, correspondence, and other official papers written by Morris during his administration as superintendent of finance from 1781 to 1784
