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Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Knox writes to Hancock, President of Continental Congress. Asks if [Phillippe] du Coudray has been appointed to command the artillery. Declares, I wish to know of Congress whether this information be true, if it is, I beg the favor of a permission to Retire, and that a proper certificate for that purpose be sent me immediately.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Knox writes to Hancock, President of Continental Congress. Asks if [Phillippe] du Coudray has been appointed to command the artillery. Declares, I wish to know of Congress whether this information be true, if it is, I beg the favor of a permission to Retire, and that a proper certificate for that purpose be sent me immediately.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Knox writes, the shortness of your two last letters were not very agreable [sic] to me... Discusses the Battle of Ticonderoga (2-6 July 1777): We have received... news of the evacuation of Ticonderoga pregnant in my opinion with the most disagreable [sic] consequences of any thing during the War... Mentions Generals John Burgoyne (British), Arthur St. Clair (American), and Philip Schuyler (American). Refers to a wagon of supplies Lucy sent to him. Wishes his brother William would not join the Army, but would instead remain in Boston, serving as a disinterested friend and protector for Lucy. Expects General William Howe to combine forces with Burgoyne at an unspecified point along the North River (the Hudson). Mentions that Mrs. Greene (Catherine Littlefield Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene) arrived several days before. Discusses a letter he sent to John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, inquiring if Congress intended to appoint Phillippe du Coudray in command of the Continental Artillery. Reports that Congress resolved that Knox's letter was an infringement on the Liberties of the people.
Author: William Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses the possibly appointment of French officer Philippe Tronson du Coudray in charge of artillery (Knox's post). Writes ...I think the circumstance of having a foreign officer, who neither speaks our language nor can possibly be acquainted with our manners & customs with his being a foreigner must be a sufficient counterballance for every other inconvenience in not confirming his appointment to the Artillery. Expects Henry to leave the military if du Coudray receives the appointment. Will try to procure lemon juice for Henry. Promises, I shall suspend my entring the Service & all thot's of it till I hear from you... In a post script, lists items he has procured for Henry: sugar, coffee, tea, etc.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses their correspondence and friendship, affirming that he feels the same sublime disinterested friendship for you that has existed in both our bosoms for so long. Also discusses the possible appointment of the French general Charles Tronson du Coudray as commander of artillery, and asserts no other person shall Supersede me the instant the Congress Confirms his appointment I shall leave the Service. Notes that other officers were making the same threats.
Author: Henry Jackson Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Colonel Jackson asks, What think you of the loss of Ticonderoga, it is in general believ'd here, that that Fortress was sold to the enemy- as for my part, I shall suspend my Judgement till I can hear more of the particulars. Discusses recent news from France that all France is Arm'g their Fleet and Army... to assist America. Also notes that a private letter from Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin to a gentleman in America suggests that a War was inevertable, (possibly inevitable). Mentions the British recapture of their frigate the Fox, which had been taken by the Americans earlier. Notes that unless the court assists, he will not be able to fill his regiment. Asks about the affair of the Frenchman, declaring that if du Coudray is appointed the head of artillery. Declares that du Coudray is appointed in Knox's place, all the Majr Generals must resign.
Author: John Hancock Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Congress represents the United Colonies. Hancock signs as President of Congress. Also signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Extremely fragile, and torn in several creases.
Author: John Hancock Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Congressional appointment for Knox to the newly created rank of Brigadier General of Artillery. We, resposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be a Brigadier General of Artillery. Signed by Hancock as President and attested by Charles Thomson as Secretary, both of the Continental Congress.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Informs Hancock that he has complied with his wishes and has enclosed to your [Hancock] protection the appointment of Mr. Balch. The letter is marked private.
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: William Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Jackson
Author: Francis Samuel Drake
Author: John Hancock
Author: John Hancock
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox