Henry Knox to William Knox about a Plot Against Washington and the Course of the War, 1 July 1776 - 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 Knox about a Plot Against Washington and the Course of the War, 1 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to William Knox about a Plot Against Washington and the Course of the War, 1 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Chastises William for not writing more. Discusses the recent Tory plot to either capture or assassinate George Washington and the subsequent hanging of a member of the General's Guard named John Rickey, a misidentification of Thomas Hickey, the only person hanged for the conspiracy. Discusses General William Howe's position at Sandy Hook with 130 ships and his ability to strike the city in about three hours. They are expecting an attack any time and Henry speculates that if Howe comes up like a man and brings his ships too before our Batteries, there must be the finest sight...that ever was seen. Discusses the Continental Army's preparedness, mentioning that he has 1200 men and that the inhospitable sentiment in New York has bolstered their determination. Reports that Lucy, General Greens lady [Catherine Green], and Mrs. Jonathan Pollard have gone to Fairfield, Connecticut. Discusses the invasion of Canada, indicating that the Continental Army has been forced back and hopes to make a stand at Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point. Asks William to inform Captain Ebenezer Stevens wife that he loves her. Also asks him to show this letter to Mr. Jackson, possible Henry Jackson, and to tell him that he spoke with George Washington about ordering arms. Hopes to inform William of the campaign's commencement in his next letter. Offers salutations to friends and family in Boston from himself and Lucy Knox and reminds William to take care of the business there. Mentions that twenty two men and four officers were taken from a ship called the Greyhound. The expected attack did not occur until 12 July 1776.
Henry Knox to William Knox about War News and Independence, 15 July 1776
Henry Knox to William Knox about War News and Independence, 15 July 1776 - 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 Knox about War News and Independence, 15 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to William Knox about War News and Independence, 15 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Mentions that he wrote to Henry Jackson about the British ships that sailed up the Hudson on 12 July 1776 and their engagement with artillery. Describes an attempt by General William Howe to have a letter delivered seeking a truce, which was rejected because it was addressed to Mr. Washington instead of General Washington. In a reference to the Declaration of Independence, the messenger claimed the letter was of a civil matter, not a military one. He expects the message to be brought again, which it was. Asks William to give the wife of Thomas Seward twenty dollars and to inform her that Seward had gone on a mission north of New York City. Seward was a captain lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment.
Henry Knox to William Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 November 1776
Henry Knox to William Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 November 1776 - 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 Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 November 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to William Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 November 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Was worried to hear from Henry Jackson that William had gone aboard a ship going to confront the British ship the Mifford. Notes that after pursuing the Continental Army to White Plains, the British have turned back toward New York and Knox speculates that they intend to besiege Fort Washington and then pass to New Jersey and possibly Philadelphia. Believes Fort Washington could withstand a two or three month siege. Notes that the Hessians and the British plunder all before them. Instructs William to pick Lucy Knox up from New Haven, Connecticut, if she wants to winter in Boston. A note on the verso states It is absurd to suppose a man of Mr. Howe's character gone into winter Qtrs already.
William Knox to Henry Knox about Military Actions and the Mustering of Militia, 24 July 1776
William Knox to Henry Knox about Military Actions and the Mustering of Militia, 24 July 1776 - 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 William Knox to Henry Knox about Military Actions and the Mustering of Militia, 24 July 1776 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1776. William Knox to Henry Knox about Military Actions and the Mustering of Militia, 24 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses a British ship that was captured near an American fort at Nantasket, Massachusetts. The vessel had come from Ireland to support General William Howe's army and had mistakenly thought the British were still in Boston. Tells a detailed story about how the Committee of Correspondence and Safety ordered every man between sixteen and sixty to gather with full military accoutrements and drafted thirty-two of them to join the invasion of Canada. Many men ran away but the draft was eventually made by offering larger bounties. The debacle caused some to call for the removal of John Brown, the chairman of the Committee. Also discusses the activities of his company, commanded by Henry Jackson, at the event. Notes that there is no other news, business has been slow, and that the town has been made exceedingly dull with the smallpox.
Henry Knox, a Soldier of the Revolution
Henry Knox, a Soldier of the Revolution - 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, a Soldier of the Revolution write by Noah Brooks. This book was released on 1900. Henry Knox, a Soldier of the Revolution available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
