Upset Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reacting to the Disbanding of His Part of the Army, 11 April 1787 - 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 Upset Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reacting to the Disbanding of His Part of the Army, 11 April 1787 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1787. Upset Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Reacting to the Disbanding of His Part of the Army, 11 April 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Writes in full, This will inform you, that your friend is the most wreched [sic] man on earth, in consequence of your Letter of the 4th Inst. recd. by the post this Evening - derange - disband - return to private life again - great gad it is too much - I cannot think of it, without distraction, and my mind is embarrased [sic] without description - point to yourself every thing, and it will fall far short, of my feelings on this occation [sic], as more than every thing that is dear to me is involved in this business - I dare not trust on paper what I would wish to say to you - it is cruel - my heart is too full to proceed. He is referring to Congress's proposed disbandment of his regiment or of the troops in general.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Relieved that Disbandment of the Army is Not Final, 14 April 1787
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Relieved that Disbandment of the Army is Not Final, 14 April 1787 - 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 Jackson to Henry Knox Relieved that Disbandment of the Army is Not Final, 14 April 1787 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1787. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Relieved that Disbandment of the Army is Not Final, 14 April 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Expresses his relief that Congress has not finalized their decision to disband the troops and states I am in hopes they will alter their present intention of disbanding them - my heart - my soul - my present & future happiness is more connected in this business, than in any other situation in which I have ever been placed - in my own account it will be death to me - He is most anxious about his officers, who he calls, the gentlest & most ambitious Corps of Officers. States he will continue his exertions to clothe the men despite the possible disbanding and discusses applying for funds for this purpose. Mentions that John Hancock, his wife, and a Mrs. Jeffery are leaving tomorrow for New York. Informs that the Society of the Cincinnati of Massachusetts held a meeting and have chosen seven delegates including, General Knox, General Putnam, Henry Jackson, General Cobb, Major Rice, Major North, and Doctor Eustis. Of these, three will form a delegation; Knox, North, and Eustis. Has incorporated a tax for the Society of Cincinnati members to cover the costs of the delegation. Ends by pleading, I pray you Harry keep my Regiment alive, I rest all on you...
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Clothing for His Men Plus Congress and the Army, 8 April 1787
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Clothing for His Men Plus Congress and the Army, 8 April 1787 - 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 Jackson to Henry Knox about Clothing for His Men Plus Congress and the Army, 8 April 1787 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1787. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Clothing for His Men Plus Congress and the Army, 8 April 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Expects the clothing for his men the next day and writes that I pass'd yesterday at the Castle, [most likely Castle Island] & Inspected my Recruits, they are a fine body of Men, & want nothing but their Clothing to make them perfectly happy - Hopes Knox will be able to influence Congress not to disband any of the troops, Congress certainly will not disband any of the Troops without consulting the Secretary at War - I therefore flatter myself you will make such arrangements as to continue me in service... States that [Nathaniel] Gorham is violently opposed to any troops being disbanded. Jackson has paid his officers and is making arrangements to pay the men as well, It will not do, to pay the officers, & neglect the men, I shall therefore endeavor to keep them equal on this head. He is convinced that John Hancock will win the Massachusetts governorship. In a postscript, comments that he got the insurance on the ship Hope, which is traveling from New York to Canton, China and lists the men who took the policy.
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Troop Reductions, 22 April 1787
Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Troop Reductions, 22 April 1787 - 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 Jackson to Henry Knox about Troop Reductions, 22 April 1787 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1787. Henry Jackson to Henry Knox about Troop Reductions, 22 April 1787 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Informs Knox that he has received the two letters he sent, regarding the disbandment of the troops. States that it is a cruel business - but I know it will give you pain, shall say nothing at this time on that subject. Discusses upcoming dinner plans. Also mentions a fire in Boston's Malt House.
Incomplete Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Ongoing War, 12 May 1777
Incomplete Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Ongoing War, 12 May 1777 - 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 Incomplete Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Ongoing War, 12 May 1777 write by Henry Jackson. This book was released on 1777. Incomplete Letter from Henry Jackson to Henry Knox Discussing the Ongoing War, 12 May 1777 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Colonel Jackson discusses military details, noting that the Court, (referring to the Court of Massachusetts) has ordered the draft of every seventh man from towns that have not met enlistment quotas. He has persuaded the court to allow drafted men to choose which regiment they will join. Notes that General George Washington has ordered him to send weekly reports of his (Jackson's) proceedings. Wants Knox to apply to George Washington to give an order on his behalf for arms and accoutrements. Asks Knox other military advice, noting, as I have never been in the Service I wish to be as regular as possible, in all my proceedings, & Shall be ambitious to enter the field with as much reputation as possible for your sake, as well as my own. GLC02437.00591 and GLC02437.09451 were originally one document.
