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 Lucy Knox Urging Her to Go to New Haven, 15 July 1776
Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Urging Her to Go to New Haven, 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 Lucy Knox Urging Her to Go to New Haven, 15 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to Lucy Knox Urging Her to Go to New Haven, 15 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Responds to a letter from Lucy in which she remonstrated Henry over their recent separation in which she left New York and went to Connecticut. Henry is both grieved an angry because Lucy blames Henry for her inconveniences even though it is in her power instantly to remedy them. Moreover, if she does not like it there, it is within her power to go elsewhere. Warns her against anyone contradicting his advice. Urges her to use her own good sense and see that there can be no essential difference as you have a carriage and Horses, between coming [to New York] from New Haven or Fairfield than from Stamford. Mentions that Burr (possibly Aaron Burr) has told him Fairfield is crowded and lacks provisions. Claims New Haven has good accommodations good Company & good provisions and mentions some officers that plan to go there. Reiterates that New York would be a bad place for Lucy because it would cause Henry too much worry. Strongly urges her to go to New Haven. Restates that their separation makes him miserable. Reports little activity since the British sailed up the Hudson on 12 July 1776 except the disappointing news that the ships were not damaged by the artillery fire. Remarks that This Summer will be the most important that America ever saw. 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. Relays news from William Knox in Boston concerning smallpox and the activities of several members of Lucy's family.
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 to William Knox with News of Lucy, 4 July 1776
Henry Knox to William Knox with News of Lucy, 4 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 with News of Lucy, 4 July 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to William Knox with News of Lucy, 4 July 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Notes that Lucy Knox and others have gone to Fairfield, Connecticut, away from potential fighting in New York. Indicates that he gave Colonel David Mason a draft for fifty dollars to be paid by William (see GLC02437.00358). Asks William to write fully & frequently. Alluding to the impending battle in New York comments that You may expect something great before long.
William Knox to Henry Knox about War News, Or Lack Of, 15 September 1776
William Knox to Henry Knox about War News, Or Lack Of, 15 September 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 War News, Or Lack Of, 15 September 1776 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1776. William Knox to Henry Knox about War News, Or Lack Of, 15 September 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Complains that Henry has not written to him recently and explains how he has received information from Lucy Knox and Mrs. Jonathan Pollard. Claims that they do not have many good sources for the news in Boston. Indicates that a British ship called the Mifford is seizing any vessel that comes near it in the bay. Mentions plans to mobilize troops from Connecticut. Notes that Benjamin Franklin, Edward Rutledge, and John Adams were being sent by Congress to meet with William Howe, a peace conference that later proved unsuccessful. Mentions reports of a battle on Lake Champlain. Business has improved in Boston. Notes that it is his twentieth birthday.
