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Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes to inform the addressee that a report is circulating on the frontiers that the addressee's son ,Major [John] Doughty, may have been fired upon by a party of Indians while traveling on the Tennessee River. Is not sure of the details of the situation; fears the reports have been exaggerated. Believes it is likely that the boat was indeed fired upon, that Major Doughty thought it prudent to retire, and that the boat did not ultimately fall into enemy hands. Resolves to provide further information when he receives it. (See GLC02437.04628 for what may be a follow-up letter.).
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes to inform the addressee that a report is circulating on the frontiers that the addressee's son ,Major [John] Doughty, may have been fired upon by a party of Indians while traveling on the Tennessee River. Is not sure of the details of the situation; fears the reports have been exaggerated. Believes it is likely that the boat was indeed fired upon, that Major Doughty thought it prudent to retire, and that the boat did not ultimately fall into enemy hands. Resolves to provide further information when he receives it. (See GLC02437.04628 for what may be a follow-up letter.).
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Writes in reply to an earlier inquiry regarding the recipient's son (Major John Doughty). Wishes he could relieve the recipient's stress. Encloses a letter he originally sent via Mr. David Ogden, but believes at the time it was not delivered lest it should excite in your breast fears which might be groundless. In the month since the letter was originally written, he feels more hopeful for the fate of the son: My last letters from Genl Harmar were dated the 5th of April - and the boat was said to have been fired upon the 2d of March - If the fact was true of your sons being killed as has been reported, I think that without doubt Genl Harmar would have sent me an express once he had found out the news. Provides another explanation of what might have happened: that the boat was fired upon, but did not sustain any damage because of its build, and fled down several of the western rivers in order to postpone any further fighting. Will send more information as he receives it.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Knox acknowledges receipt of Major Doughty's letter informing him of Doughty's passage to New Jersey. States he is chagrined that Doughty will not arrive in Philadelphia sooner as he needs information on the late expedition, likely connected to Doughty's negotiations with Indian tribes. Asks him to hasten his arrival so they may, form a more accurate judgement of the measures necessary to be adopted. Marked private on docket.
Author: John Doughty Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Major Doughty acknowledges Knox's letter of 25 July. Doughty was worried about his parents who had word that he had died in a skirmish on the frontier (see GLC02437.04606 and GLC02437.04628 for Knox's correspondence with Doughty's family). Thanks Knox for writing to his family and for sending him a letter from Doughty's parents and sister, which eased his mind. Mentions that Judge Turner left him two eagles from the property of the Society [of Cincinnati] to sell. Says that General Josiah Harmer wants Doughty to encourage re-enlistment of older soldiers. Doughty says not one soldier has shown a Disposition to re-engage, and I am fearful we shall not be very successful in this Business. Doughty reprimands Congress, which could not comprehend the hardships attending the services in this Country. Doughty continues to lament the poor pay and harsh conditions of the officers. He asks if it is not a little mortifying that an officers of the Corps should receive less for his services than the Door keeper of the Congress. Written from Fort Harmar in present-day Marietta, Ohio.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Express his embarrassment over Doughty refusing the appointment as lieutenant colonel of the 2nd Infantry Regiment Secretary. Writes, Your declining the appointment of Lt Colonel Commandant has mortified me extremely. Hopes Doughty will not regret his decision. See GLC02437.04875 and .4892 for related documents.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Later copy of the original. Informs Ogden of the birth of his son, writes that Mrs. Knox desires her affectionate respects to Mrs. Ogden with an earnest request for her appearance here ... States that [t]he new constitution is the domestic want, and a pretty general war the European apprehension. Loving peace as I do I pray sincerely for the new constitution, believing that it will be the only means to keep the ship steady in the rising storm. Perhaps the broils of Europe and an opinion that we may be hurt amid the clashing of arms may have the affect to induce the people of this country to embrace the thing which will secure them against insult. Docket states Copied for Mr. Willard from the Originals in the Collection of Autographs of Ferdinand J. Dreer Esq. of Philada. Nov. 29 1857.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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In response to a previous letter (see GLC02437.04616), Knox informs Thomas that he would be happy to help in any way possible, but at present, he cannot employ him.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Notes, The instructions which you will herewith receive are truly important. Expresses his confidence in Doughty's abilities, adding that he knows Doughty will fulfill the expectations of the President of the United States. Emphasizes the importance of receiving Doughty's report as early as possible. Relates news of mutual acquaintances, informing Doughty of Aunt Ludlow's death. Reports that Captain Burbeck's company returned from Georgia without the loss of a man. Marked as private and signature has been clipped. Written from the War Office.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Informs Doughty that he will help with procuring subsistence for the troops. Does not believe recruiting service will begin in New York as its quota numbers are deficient. The contracts of Morris and Wadsworth are ending as Congress is not happy with the proposals. Agrees with Doughty, who is in favor of a national force, as he expects every evil that can be produced from Anarchy. Also notes that Congress have had but for a very little time nine States. Therefore nothing has been concluded on respecting higher pay for the Artillery than the Infantry. Mentions supplying artillery pieces and stores necessary for the western country and states he will have to submit estimates to the Board of Treasury, as they hold the purse strings. Ends by stating, The disturbances in Massachusetts have pretty nearly subsided - the Courts of Justice are now trying such of the captured culprits as appear to be most criminal, referring to the end of Shays' Rebellion. Noted as a copy and lacks a signature. Creator inferred as Henry Knox, given the content. In the hand of William Knox.
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: John Doughty
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox
Author: Henry Knox