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 the Preparation of the Barracks at West Point for the Winter, 2 October 1783
Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Preparation of the Barracks at West Point for the Winter, 2 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 Regarding the Preparation of the Barracks at West Point for the Winter, 2 October 1783 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1783. Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Preparation of the Barracks at West Point for the Winter, 2 October 1783 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Knox, Commander at West Point, reports that he did not receive Washington's two most recent dispatches. Plans to continue to discharge the invalids and those whose times of service may shortly expire. Requires Washington's instructions regarding preparing the barracks [at West Point] for 3,000 men for the winter. Remarks, The british unreasonably protract the evacuation of New York. They appear to be ready either to go or stay as shall be most condusive [sic] to their views. Major [Sebastian] Bauman, recently in New York, reported that the British would not get away untill December. If his conjecture should be right they will hardly go at that time. Your Excellency is probably posses'd of such information, as to enable you to decide with precision as per their intuitions. Notes that Lieutenant Colonel Villefranche (Chevalier de Villefranche), Major [Pierre] L'Enfant, and Major [Stephen] Rochefontaine would be well pleased to stay in the American Service. They wish however to retain their rank in the french Army and to go to France this winter.
Henry Knox to George Washington Informing Washington that Expenses of His Charge at West Point Exceeded His Expectations, 29 September 1783
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.
George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding the Number of Troops to be Stationed at West Point During the Winter, 8 October 1783
George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding the Number of Troops to be Stationed at West Point During the Winter, 8 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 George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding the Number of Troops to be Stationed at West Point During the Winter, 8 October 1783 write by George Washington. This book was released on 1783. George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding the Number of Troops to be Stationed at West Point During the Winter, 8 October 1783 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports receiving a letter from Knox, delivered by Captain Shaw (possibly Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp). Informs Knox, commanding at West Point, he has been impatiently waiting for Congress to decide the number of troops to be stationed at West Point during the winter. Relates that some members of Congress seem reluctant to lessen the present force while the British remain in the United States. Intends to send orders to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering, Quarter Master General, to extend winter provisions for the supply of 2500-3000 men. Notes that Shaw has gone to Philadelphia. Docketed in Knox's hand.
Henry Knox to William Allen Informing Allen that General George Washington is at West Point to Make the Reduction of the Army, 18 November 1783
Henry Knox to William Allen Informing Allen that General George Washington is at West Point to Make the Reduction of the Army, 18 November 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 William Allen Informing Allen that General George Washington is at West Point to Make the Reduction of the Army, 18 November 1783 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1783. Henry Knox to William Allen Informing Allen that General George Washington is at West Point to Make the Reduction of the Army, 18 November 1783 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Relates that General George Washington is at West Point to make the reduction of the Army. Relays Washington's orders that Allen, or the officer commanding the Rhode Island troops at Saratoga, collect your men, and give them their discharges and turn in the arms ammunition accoutrements, and all public stores in your possession to Mr. Nicholas Quackenbush, assistant Quartermaster at Albany. Asks for returns of stores, officers, and the number of men discharged. Watermarked. Refer to GLC02437.02858, GLC02437.02863, and GLC02437.10195 for related correspondence.
