Author: David Humphreys Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Communicates request from General George Washington that Knox forward him the return of ordnance and ordnance captured from the British in the siege of Yorktown. Washington intends to send the return with a letter to Congress. Colonel Humphreys was an aide to George Washington. GLC02437.10031 is Knox's copy of the report sent in response to this letter.
Author: David Humphreys Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Humphreys, aide-de-camp to George Washington, informs Knox that Washington requests him to give an order for pistols for Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of Dragoons.
Author: David Humphreys Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Requests that Knox attend a meeting at Head Quarters with General Washington and that Washington would like Knox's advice as to at what time & in what manner it is best to announce this Intelligence to the Army - and what measures are necessary to be taken respecting the men who are engaged for the War. Washington's headquarters were at Newburgh, New York at this time.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Reports that Lord Cornwallis' surrender at the Battle of Yorktown precludes the need for the additional ordnance requested from Williamsburg (see GLC02437.01204). Indicates that by order of General George Washington, some arms will be kept on deposit in Virginia and sent to General Nathanael Greene. This eliminates the need for Colonel Robert Harrison to obtain ammunition from the Board of War & Ordnance for Greene.
Author: David Humphreys Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Requests that Knox and all the General Officers belonging to the Garrison attend a meeting with General George Washington the next day and asks Knox to notify those Gentlemen accordingly. Noted as written at Head Quarters and docketed by Knox.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Responds to Hodgdon's letter about sending ordnance from Baltimore for the siege of Yorktown (see GLC02437.01249) and hopes news of Lord Cornwallis' surrender reached him before the ships set sail. Asks that the shell and shot be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland instead. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board of War & Ordnance.
Author: Samuel Hodgdon Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Reports on the progress of ordnance being forwarded to Henry Knox. Mentions that some items left in Baltimore had been rejected by Major Sebastian Bauman. Comments on fixes made to munitions made by a Mr. Johnson that were cast without the necessary staples. Plans to send some of the repaired shells to Knox for approval. Indicates some specific items and their quantities that were already in transit. Claims that he has been working expeditiously and that he has done everything in his power to prevent a shortage. This ordnance transport was possibly one that Knox asked the Board of War & Ordnance to have Hodgdon superintend on 23 September 1781 (see GLC02437.01188). Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. The siege of Yorktown ended the day before this letter was written. See also GLC02437.01263.
Author: David Humphreys Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes that since his last letter, has had an idea that he thought best directed to Knox privately. Suggests that Congress, in all their Corps, to promote by Brevet the Lt Colonels Commandant to be Brigadiers, and the first Majors to be Lieutenant Colonels. Can see no negatives to this plan, as it would not cost them anything, and allow them all to retain command of their regiments. It would, perhaps, grant these officers recognition and therefore motivate them. Also, if they were called on to enter the militia, their rank would give them command over the militia colonels and it might also strike some terror on their foes, & give a certain weight to the federal affairs which they stand much in need of. Respectfully submits the idea to Knox and defers to his better judgment.
Author: David Humphreys
Author: David Humphreys
Author: David Humphreys
Author: Henry Knox
Author: David Humphreys
Author: David Humphreys
Author: Henry Knox
Author: David Humphreys
Author: Samuel Hodgdon
Author: David Humphreys