William Knox to Henry Knox on Troop Movements, 12 August 1788 - 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 on Troop Movements, 12 August 1788 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1788. William Knox to Henry Knox on Troop Movements, 12 August 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports on military matters regarding troop movements in Pennsylvania and at West Point. Describes an incident regarding a deserter from Lieutenant Kersey's troops, and payment of a reward for capturing and imprisoning the deserter. Relates that shoes and shirts were sent to West Point. Also mentions the formation of a congressional committee.
William Knox to Henry Knox about Indian Attacks on Soldiers, 10 August 1788
William Knox to Henry Knox about Indian Attacks on Soldiers, 10 August 1788 - 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 Indian Attacks on Soldiers, 10 August 1788 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1788. William Knox to Henry Knox about Indian Attacks on Soldiers, 10 August 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses the organization of troops in Pennsylvania. Mentions General [William] Irvine and troop movement and reorganization. Refers to an attack on a party carrying goods to negotiate a treaty on the Muskingum River, noting that Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, intends to send a high toned Message to the Indians and to postpone the treaty. Mentions a business transaction involving Samuel Shaw, Samuel Parkman, and Samuel Ogden. Reports that letters sent from Colonel Joseph Martin related to the Indians will be forwarded on to Congress. Encloses a letter from [Winthrop] Sargent (not present). Mentions arguments for and against Philadelphia as the seat of Congress.
William Knox to Henry Knox about Various Political, Military and Business Matters, 14 August 1788
William Knox to Henry Knox about Various Political, Military and Business Matters, 14 August 1788 - 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 Various Political, Military and Business Matters, 14 August 1788 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1788. William Knox to Henry Knox about Various Political, Military and Business Matters, 14 August 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Discusses a financial matter involving [William] Duer, [possibly Joseph] Peirce, [Richard] Platt, and Henry Jackson. Encloses a letter (not present) from the Marquis de Lafayette to St. John (possibly Hector St. John de Cr?vecoeur). The letter was passed to St. John by George Washington and was accompanied by other papers discussing affairs of the Society of the Cincinnati (William does not include the other papers mentioned). Discusses financial transactions he apparently conducted on Knox's behalf, including payment of a reward for capturing a deserter from Lieutenant Kersey's troops (see GLC02437.03960). Transmits news of the Constitution and projected location of Congress: Congress have undone yesterday all they had heretofore done with respect the Ordinance, and nothing today has been transacted on the business so that where they will next meet is uncertain. North Carolina has rejected the Constitution by a great Majority.
William Knox to Henry Knox about Location of Congress, 5 August 1788
William Knox to Henry Knox about Location of Congress, 5 August 1788 - 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 Location of Congress, 5 August 1788 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1788. William Knox to Henry Knox about Location of Congress, 5 August 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Reports that the future location of Congress is still open to final decision, as the resolve to situate the seat of government at Baltimore was not final. Discusses military matters related to [John] Stagg's departure for West Point (see GLC02437.03955 for related information on these issues). Stagg will travel there tomorrow with money and receipts to transact business. Encloses a letter from Knox's wife, Lucy (not present).
William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 22 August 1788
William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 22 August 1788 - 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 with Updates from the War Office, 22 August 1788 write by William Knox. This book was released on 1788. William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 22 August 1788 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. William, managing the office of Secretary of War in Henry's absence, discusses the people in Boston and their opinion of him and Henry. Mentions the flourishing state of trade in [Boston]. Plans to take a restful two day vacation to the country. Received reports from Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, and General Josiah Harmar. They arrested six Chippewas suspected of murder. Refers to Mr. Martin's appointment by Congress as an agent to the Chickasaw and Cherokee Indians.
