Henry Knox to William Knox on Military, Business and Social Matters, 3 February 1779 - 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 on Military, Business and Social Matters, 3 February 1779 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1779. Henry Knox to William Knox on Military, Business and Social Matters, 3 February 1779 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Is in Philadelphia to suggest new ordnance regulations to a [Congressional?] committee. Of the military, writes, We are in great want of Lead- The board of War have desir'd me to write to Boston to inquire which quantity can be gotten there and at the neighboring towns and at what price- I wish you to make the inquiry- or rather to get some person to make it for you as the Gentleman speculators may suspect from your connection that you want it for the public and advance their friends in proportion... But let it be done I beseech you so cautiously that it may not be suspected to be for the public use... Comments on business concerning family and friends. Notes that Benedict Arnold is to be married to Peggy Shippen, of one of the first families in this place. Signs in the margin of page three.
Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 7 February 1779
Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 7 February 1779 - 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 on Business Matters, 7 February 1779 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1779. Henry Knox to William Knox on Business Matters, 7 February 1779 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Has just returned from Philadelphia. Reports that the Winslows have arrived at Pluckemin. Borrowed five hundred dollars from Mr. French, commissary, who is traveling to Boston. Instructs William to arrange for the repayment of French (William handled business matters of Henry's). Sends love from his wife, Lucy, and remarks that her things have not yet arrived.
Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding His Investments and Business Matters, 13 February 1779
Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding His Investments and Business Matters, 13 February 1779 - 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 Regarding His Investments and Business Matters, 13 February 1779 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1779. Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding His Investments and Business Matters, 13 February 1779 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Explains why he has not written recently, citing a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master. Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say Hichborn). Refers to the hoorid fate of the General Arnold. Notes humanity recoils at the Idea of the distress which the poor families must sustain by the loss of their husbands, fathers, or brothers in that tremendous catastrophe (the General Arnold, a ship, crashed on a sandbar outside of Plymouth, Massachusetts in December 1778). Knox had some investment in the ship, noting his relief that savings from the wreck will pay all expenses. Discusses British ships and the high price of goods in Philadelphia. Instructs William to pay Mr. French a sum owed by Knox. Comments on Betsey and Sally Winslow, who are staying in Pluckemin. Remarks, You will see in the papers some... charges against Genl [Benedict] Arnold by the State of Pennsylvania- I shall be exceedingly mistaken if one of them can be proven- he has returned to Philadelphia and will I hope be able to vindicate himself from the aspersion of his enemies.
Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding Business Matters, Military Affairs and Their Family, 3 June 1776
Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding Business Matters, Military Affairs and Their Family, 3 June 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 Regarding Business Matters, Military Affairs and Their Family, 3 June 1776 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1776. Henry Knox to William Knox Regarding Business Matters, Military Affairs and Their Family, 3 June 1776 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Says that he received William's account of plundered stock from British troops [the British had left many supplies in Boston when they evacuated in March 1776]. Discusses notes that must be paid that pertain to personal business. Asks William to send him money to buy a carriage, so that Lucy Knox can leave New York quickly if there is danger. Also asks him to send uniform buttons mentioned in a previous letter (see GLC02437.00275). Wants William to keep him informed on what is done with the confiscated Tory estates. Requests a copy of Edes and Gill's Monday newspaper.
Henry Knox to William Knox on Military, Business and Family Matters, 16 November 1778
Henry Knox to William Knox on Military, Business and Family Matters, 16 November 1778 - 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 on Military, Business and Family Matters, 16 November 1778 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1778. Henry Knox to William Knox on Military, Business and Family Matters, 16 November 1778 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Requests that William obtain items for Lucy Knox, his wife. Asks that he send the articles so Lucy may receive them by mid-January. Requests green tea and raisons. Discusses the procurement of goods, and gives William advice on business matters. Agrees to help Sally and Betsey Winslow reach Boston, noting the distressing circumstance will be how they will be able to subsist when there... their mother in Law is going to England & they will be left friendless and without protection- Reports that the British have not completely evacuated New York, but two fleets recently embarked. Predicts one fleet sailed for Europe, and the other for the West Indies. The last fleet is preparing to sail, and consists of nearly all the vessels in New York. Expects the Continental Army to have winter quarters in New Jersey. Written at Fredericksburg (present-day Patterson, New York).
