Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Moves and Coming Congress [copy], 14 February 1787 - 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 Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Moves and Coming Congress [copy], 14 February 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Moves and Coming Congress [copy], 14 February 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Marked copy. Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses Lincoln's success at stopping Shays' Rebellion and dispersing the insurgents. Mentions how the rapid defeat of the insurgents will affect orders previously given to Colonel [David] Humphreys and Colonel [Henry] Jackson to move their regiments to Springfield, Massachusetts. Says he has been keeping General Washington and Congress abreast of Lincoln's actions. Comments on the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and expresses his firm support of it. Believes the objections voiced by many are not well-founded. Hopes that Massachusetts agrees to send delegates to the convention and that they select Lincoln, Mr. [Rufus] King and Mr. [Stephen] Higginson to be among them.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Thanking Him for His Service and Asking Him to Protect Stores at Springfield, 9 February 1787
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Thanking Him for His Service and Asking Him to Protect Stores at Springfield, 9 February 1787 - 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 Benjamin Lincoln Thanking Him for His Service and Asking Him to Protect Stores at Springfield, 9 February 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Thanking Him for His Service and Asking Him to Protect Stores at Springfield, 9 February 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Unsigned, and marked copy. Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Knox refers to a previous letter he sent to Lincoln (see GLC02437.03446). Thanks him for his last letter, and believes his recent services to the government (by leading troops to suppress Shays' Rebellion) will prove beneficial. Writes, A Congress of seven States has been lately formed. Our old friend General [Arthur] St. Clair president. Nearly three months elapsed between the time Congress ought to have been and the time it was actually formed. Adds, I have written you an official letter respecting some troops I have ordered to Springfield. Discusses where these troops are currently stationed, and how they will arrive at Springfield. Urges him to keep your attention fixed on the Stores and to afford them as ample protection as your force will admit, and the case may require. Mentions the variety of rumors he has heard regarding the status of Lincoln's regiment, but has heard that Generals [Rufus] Putnam and [Benjamin] Tupper are with him and if so, sends his regards to them.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Orders [copy], 9 February 1787
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Orders [copy], 9 February 1787 - 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 Benjamin Lincoln about Orders [copy], 9 February 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Orders [copy], 9 February 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy. Written from the War Office, likely in New York City. Writes that the bearer, Major [William] North, will inform you of an intended disposition of some of the federal troops for the protection of the stores of the United States at Springfield. Writes that the work of these troops must be restricted to securing the property of the United States. Asks him for his opinion on what force (if any) will be an adequate protection to the Arsenal and Magazine.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Status, 13 February 1781
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Status, 13 February 1781 - 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 Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Status, 13 February 1781 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1781. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Troop Status, 13 February 1781 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy. Discusses the status of troops throughout the New England states and a victory at Cowpens, South Carolina.
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Someone Looking for Work [copy], 24 February 1787
Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Someone Looking for Work [copy], 24 February 1787 - 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 Benjamin Lincoln about Someone Looking for Work [copy], 24 February 1787 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1787. Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Someone Looking for Work [copy], 24 February 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Later copy of GLC02437.03466. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts who is looking for employment to give him bread. Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.
