Henry Knox to William Knox on Military Movements, Business and Family, 4 June 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 Movements, Business and Family, 4 June 1779 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1779. Henry Knox to William Knox on Military Movements, Business and Family, 4 June 1779 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that Continental troops are moving toward the British on the North (Hudson) River. Discusses William's upcoming voyage, a mercantile venture to Holland. Declares, From the high Spirits of our troops, their discipline, and equipments, I think if we come into contact with the Enemy we shall at least do justice to ourselves and Country whatever may be the Event. Mentions Lucy Knox and their daughters (Lucy and Julia). Notes that the Winslow sisters have not yet left for Boston.
Henry Knox to William Knox on Military, Business and Social Matters, 3 February 1779
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 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 Business and War News, Approximately June 1779
Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and War News, Approximately June 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 and War News, Approximately June 1779 write by Henry Knox. This book was released on 1779. Henry Knox to William Knox on Business and War News, Approximately June 1779 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Possibly written from Middlebrook (present-day Bound Brook, New Jersey). Henry previously wrote to Mr. [Joseph?] Peirce discussing how a clause in the Confiscation Act would affect his debt. Remarks, I have received no answer from him and confess I feel a deal of anxiety on the subject. Asks William to speak to Peirce. Writes, The whole Army have moved up to this place to cover the almost infinitely important Forts in the highlands- which we do in so effectual a manner that were the Enemy much stronger than they are I should be in no pain for the safety of the forts. Reports that the enemy are securely positioned at Kings Ferry, New York. Declares, The Enemy expect reinforcements and we with the blessing of Heaven expect to battle their united efforts. This Campaign will probably be the great Crisis of America, if she exerts herself in proportion to the magnitude of the object in view She will obtain it & be happy. Refers to good news from Charleston, South Carolina. Encloses the news as printed in Charlestown. Notes that the Winslow sister have been with his wife, Lucy, at Knox's house in Pluckemin, New Jersey.
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).
