Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that Expenses of His Charge at West Point Exceeded His Expectations, 29 September 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 Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that Expenses of His Charge at West Point Exceeded His Expectations, 29 September 1783 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1783. Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that Expenses of His Charge at West Point Exceeded His Expectations, 29 September 1783 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Knox, Commander at West Point, informs Washington (and Congress) that expenses of his charge at West Point exceeded his expectations, and he has used a considerable amount of his personal money to maintain the post. Hopes to be granted the same compensation as preceding commanders at West Point. Asks that Washington present his request before Congress. Knox's retained draft.
Henry Knox to George Washington on Military News and Orders, 3 September 1783
Henry Knox to George Washington on Military News and Orders, 3 September 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 Henry Knox to George Washington on Military News and Orders, 3 September 1783 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1783. Henry Knox to George Washington on Military News and Orders, 3 September 1783 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Knox, Commander at West Point, confirms receipt of a letter from Washington in which Washington ordered a suspension of the troops and stores destined to the Western posts. Reports that there are French refugees in the vicinity of West Point under the direction of a Major Merlet, who have drawn about one hundred rations to day for men women and children. Relates that Major [Caleb] Gibbs and the Second Massachusetts Regiment will arrive at West Point the same day this letter is written (Gibbs had traveled with his detachment to Philadelphia). Knox's retained draft.
Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that He Will Procure Wood for the Garrison at West Point, 15 October 1783
Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that He Will Procure Wood for the Garrison at West Point, 15 October 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 Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that He Will Procure Wood for the Garrison at West Point, 15 October 1783 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1783. Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that He Will Procure Wood for the Garrison at West Point, 15 October 1783 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Informs General George Washington that he shall set to work to procure...wood for the Garrison who will probably return here During the winter. Suggests someone whose term of service will soon expire to be in charge of receiving the discharges. Estimates more than five hundred such men on the returns, but states that they are unlikely to get more than three hundred and fifty working men. They have found a place where the wood may be easily attained. The men will bring it to the foot of the mountain, and from thence it will be transported by teams if they can be procured. Goes on to discuss discharges and promotions. Encloses returns of the troops and clothing. States that the men need clothing as they only have uniforms and other clothing from last spring. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis in a crest and a crown over lettering. Knox's retained draft.
Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of Troops to Washington and Illness Among Soldiers in the West Point Vicinity, 10 September 1783
Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of Troops to Washington and Illness Among Soldiers in the West Point Vicinity, 10 September 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 Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of Troops to Washington and Illness Among Soldiers in the West Point Vicinity, 10 September 1783 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1783. Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Return of Troops to Washington and Illness Among Soldiers in the West Point Vicinity, 10 September 1783 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Knox, Commander at West Point, transmits a weekly return of troops to Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Discusses illness among soldiers in the West Point vicinity: The troops having been uncommonly sickly for this place, and a malignant putrid fever being among their disorders, I have fixed upon the barrack at Constitution Island as an hospital... Discharged and furloughed some patients from the hospital at New Windsor, under the care of surgeon William Eustis. Reports, We have had cold unpleasant weather since commencement of the present month... [the troops] have only the remains of the thin under cloathes which they purchased in the spring. Regarding the uncertain date of discharge of troops following the recent signing of the Treaty of Paris (3 September 1783), Knox remarks, The officers in general are exceedingly anxious to have some final arrangements made... It is apparent from the foul, illiberal Spirit manifested by many parts of Connecticut, that their hands are outstretched against their officers. I mention these matters not with which to accelerate arrangements which might in some measure depend upon the British evacuating New York, but merely to share the anxiety of the officers... I am apprehensive that the preparations which have been made at this post to celebrate peace have been made in vain...
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
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 - 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 Requesting Information Regarding an Officers' Petition to Congress in which Officers Would be Granted Lands in Place of Their Back Pay, 17 September 1783 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1783. 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 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
