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Informs General Washington that he has received the cannons for the Count de Grasse and makes plans for their further transport. Knox's retained draft.
Henry Knox to George Washington about Cannon, 6 November 1783
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Informs General Washington that he has received the cannons for the Count de Grasse and makes plans for their further transport. Knox's retained draft.
Henry Knox to Andrew Billings Urging Completion of Cannon, 3 November 1783
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Relays a message from General George Washington, urging the completion and delivery of cannons for the Count de Grasse.
Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Leaving Some Cannon at Niagara, 15 August 1783
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Discusses the possibility of leaving some cannon at Niagara and how to best arrange them. Knox's retained draft.
Henry Knox, a Soldier of the Revolution
Author: Noah BrooksHenry Knox to [Anne-C Sar] Chevalier de la Luzerne Regarding Two Pieces of Cannon and Their Carriages, 6 November 1783
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Author: Henry KnoxPublisher:
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Informs the Chevalier that two pieces of cannon, and their carriages will be arriving to be presented to the Count de Grasse at the direction of Congress for the important services he rendered to the United States. Notes that the artist who engraved the emblems and inscriptions took longer than expected to finish. Says he addresses them to Luzerne in case of the departure of his Excellency general Washington and the Secretary at War from Princeton. Contains some water damage along the left side. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis inside a crest.
Henry Knox
Author: Noah BrooksPublisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 160206444X
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First Secretary Of War Under The Constitution, Founder Of The Society Of The Cincinnati 1750-1806.
Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding a Weekly Return of Troops, 17 September 1783
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Knox, Commander at West Point, encloses a weekly return of troops (see GLC02437.10140). Reports that he appointed a board to inspect the decrepit and infirm, to determine those who were unfit for service. Sixty-one soldiers were deemed unfit for service, and Knox asks for Washington's approval to discharge these men with a pension. Comments on cannons and military stores. Knox's retained draft.
Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding the Provision of Artillery and the Capture of Montreal, 27 November 1775
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A highly detailed letter in which Knox reports on his efforts to obtain ordnance in New York City for the Continental Army in Cambridge. Discusses similar, unsuccessful activities in regard to the activities of a man named Colonel Read, and his problems with the committee sitting during the recess of the Second Continental Congress, possibly the Second Provincial Congress, which met in New York in late 1775 or the Committee of Safety. Reports Colonel Alexander McDougall's promise to exert his influence on the committee and have them send munitions to Cambridge immediately. Seeks permission to have McDougall arrange for some artillery pieces to be cast at a New York foundry. Informs Washington that he will leave for Fort Ticonderoga the following day, and expresses worries about the size of artillery he will be able to transport. Relays detailed news from Robert Livingston about the easy American victory at Montreal on 13 November 1775 that Knox believes has not reached Washington yet. Asks Washington to order Lieutenant Colonel William Burbeck to build carriages for the new artillery pieces. Has sketch of an unnamed fort on verso. Knox's retained working draft.
Henry Knox to George Washington Responding to General Washington's Farewell Address to the Army, 13 November 1783
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Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Creator inferred from the draft (GLC02437.10186) in Knox's hand. On behalf of the officers remaining on the banks of the Hudson, Knox responds to General Washington's farewell address to the army. Thanks Washington for the address and states that the failure to fully recompense officers was beyond Washington's control. Lists accomplishments of army and the officers. Noted as a copy in the docket. Watermarked. Date inferred by date of Knox's covering letter (GLC02437.02772).
Henry Knox to George Clinton Regarding the Preparations for the Arrival of George Washington to Poughkeepsie, New York, 9 November 1783
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Discusses with Governor Clinton the preparations for the arrival of The General [George Washington] at Poughkeepsie, New York. Adds that he has sent his aide-de-camp John Lillie to New York, thinking that sending an aide would leave less room for prevarication.