Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses provisions, medicine, and wood on hand at Springfield, where Williams is stationed. Refers to an enclosed order to Mrs. Pynchon (refer to GLC02437.02962) in which Knox requests that she turn over medicine and stores in her possession to the Continental troops. Knox's signature has been removed.
Author: Joseph Williams Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Major Williams reports he has applied to Dr. Waldo of Springfield to attend sick men under Williams's care. Waldo requests that an order be created for the procurement of provisions in the hands of Widow Pincher. Encloses a provision return (refer to GLC02437.02957).
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Discusses a recent letter from Williams. Writes that the recent acts of government will help contain the insurgents (referring to Shays' Rebellion, which happened in Springfield, Massachusetts in late September 1786).
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Knox writes to Morris, Superintendent of Finance. Reports that no contract has been made to continue the supply of provisions to West Point. Discusses steps he has taken to obtain supplies to last for a short period. Hopes Morris will find it convenient to continue the supplies of provisions by Contract. After signing, Knox adds in his hand a lengthy postscript.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Authorizes William, his brother, to conduct business on his behalf if he dies. Reports that he has been at Boston with his family for about three weeks. Relates details of the discharge of most of the Continental Army, noting that roughly five hundred soldiers plus artillery remain as a temporary measure to serve until Congress makes further regulation. Discusses business affairs extensively. Mentions the metal argent, or silver, and asks William to procure articles such as dining and tea table equipage... coffee teapots, sugar pots & horns & casters... if he finds argent to be superior to common plated ware.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Informs Bryant that he will receive 7000 rations from army contractors to be issued in such Quantities upon Returns signed by Capt. Joseph Williams. Indicates that General Henry Jackson will protect the stores and that Daniel Parker & Co. (the contractors) should be paid. See GLC02437.02917 for Knox's retained copy.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Wishes Duer a happy new year and relays information he heard from Major [Winthrop] Sargent. Sargent reports that the bearer, from the Ohio area, indicates trouble with a military provisions agreement. Knox tells Duer to take immediate measures to remedy any evils that may have occurred. Knox's working draft. Noted as private. Docket is written in Knox's hand.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Had wanted to see Williams in order to talk about the business (likely referring to Shays' Rebellion). Writes he is relying on Williams to protect the military stores in every event, for which you shall be amply compensated. Asks him to continue with the methods he mentioned when they spoke.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Informs Carleton, acting Secretary at War, of the arrangements he has made in response to the Congressional resolve of 2 June 1784 ordering the reduction of Continental troops.
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Joseph Williams
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox