Henry Knox to an Unknown Recipient Relating the Opinions of George Washington on the Situation in Europe, October 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to an Unknown Recipient Relating the Opinions of George Washington on the Situation in Europe, October 1793 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1793. Henry Knox to an Unknown Recipient Relating the Opinions of George Washington on the Situation in Europe, October 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Relates the concerns of the President, George Washington, regarding the present hostile state of Europe, and the consequences it may have for the United States. Writes, It is acknowledged by all who reflect upon the course of human events that a just regard for its own preservation and security, is the primary duty of every independent nation. Believes that the United States is in a good position to defend itself should the need arise. States that though the President does not have legal authority to direct measures of defense, he feels that the respective states should do what they can to repair the decaying seaports and coastal defenses that have not been used since the late war. Also advises that the patriotism of individuals needs to be aroused, to produce an arrangement on the existence of which the preservation of their lives property and liberties might eventually depend. Date added later in pencil. Docketed, To be considered.
Henry Knox to George Washington with Opinions on Privateering [incomplete], 16 May 1793
Henry Knox to George Washington with Opinions on Privateering [incomplete], 16 May 1793 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Henry Knox to George Washington with Opinions on Privateering [incomplete], 16 May 1793 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1793. Henry Knox to George Washington with Opinions on Privateering [incomplete], 16 May 1793 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Letterpress copy. Opinions of governmental heads related to Genet's use of privateers manned and equipped by American citizens to capture British prizes and bring them into U.S. ports. Discussing whether British prizes taken by French privateers manned by Americans should be delivered to the British Minister: The Secretary of State and the Attorney General were against the restoration and the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of War were for it. Notes that the privateers were commissioned in Charleston, South Carolina by French Minister Edmond Charles Genet (referred to here as Genest). Further discusses Genet's jurisdiction and the United State's neutrality. Letterpress copy, missing final page. The creator, recipient and date are derived from a sent copy in the George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress.
Note from George Washington to Henry Knox Asking for Knox's Opinion on an Unspecified Matter, 14 April 1783
Note from George Washington to Henry Knox Asking for Knox's Opinion on an Unspecified Matter, 14 April 1783 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Note from George Washington to Henry Knox Asking for Knox's Opinion on an Unspecified Matter, 14 April 1783 write by George Washington. This book was released on 1783. Note from George Washington to Henry Knox Asking for Knox's Opinion on an Unspecified Matter, 14 April 1783 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Encloses a letter from yesterday's post, and asks Knox his thoughts on the letter's subject. Instructs Knox to obtain General Huntington's thoughts on the subject of the enclosed letter (possibly Jedediah Huntington). Docket states From Colonel Hamilton & Colonel Trumbull 9th/14 April 1783. Docketed in Knox's hand.
Knox's Opinion Given to George Washington on Questions Such as Detaching Part of the Main Army Toward Boston and Keeping Continental Troops in a Collected State During Winter, 19 October 1778
Knox's Opinion Given to George Washington on Questions Such as Detaching Part of the Main Army Toward Boston and Keeping Continental Troops in a Collected State During Winter, 19 October 1778 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Knox's Opinion Given to George Washington on Questions Such as Detaching Part of the Main Army Toward Boston and Keeping Continental Troops in a Collected State During Winter, 19 October 1778 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1778. Knox's Opinion Given to George Washington on Questions Such as Detaching Part of the Main Army Toward Boston and Keeping Continental Troops in a Collected State During Winter, 19 October 1778 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Retained copy of GLC02437.00732, a response to GLC02437.00731. Refer to the draft of this document, GLC02437.00732, for complete scope and content. In Samuel Shaw's hand. Place of writing is inferred from copy at GLC02437.00732.
Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding Situation of the Westward and Requesting Further Orders, 27 August 1783
Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding Situation of the Westward and Requesting Further Orders, 27 August 1783 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding Situation of the Westward and Requesting Further Orders, 27 August 1783 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1783. Draft Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding Situation of the Westward and Requesting Further Orders, 27 August 1783 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Informs Washington he sent him a post concerning Captain Farley's confirmation of the ill success of the Baron Steubens Mission. Says it appears they will not have possession of the Westward this fall and request Washington's final order concerning the detachment and artillery there. Knox's retained draft.
