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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: 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: Lucy Flucker Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Lucy writes a love letter to her husband: Is it possible, is there a dawn of hope, may I expect to be again blessed with him who forms a part of my very soul, whose presence I esteem the greatest good that this world can afford. She dreads that General De Coudier will accept an artillery appointment (a reference to du Coudray). Refers to Lucy, their daughter, who is unwell. Mentions a wagon she sent to Knox with Maderia (Madeira wine), sugar, green tea, chocolate, pepper, brandy sweet meats, a very elegant black silk coat lined with white, breeches, and other items.
Author: William Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Comments on his recent sickness, noting that by riding out often, eating no animal food, & by drinking nothing of a spiritous kind... I have been sensibly losing flesh to a great degree. Complains of the high prices charged for books he is procuring (William was in charge of Henry Knox's bookstore). Has had difficulty procuring saddle cloths for Henry. As in letters from 3 June and 27 May, William awaits approval to join Henry. William has raised enough money to cover his expenses, and hopes to travel to Henry's location in Morristown, New Jersey, with Colonel Crane (possibly John Crane). Writes, Harry I know you think some times that that Brother Bill of yours is a selfish fellow & that he thinks more about his own pleasure & consults his own fancy in preference to your interest, but I solemnly declare if I know any thing of my own Heart that had your interest been wholly mine I should have left this place long e'er... In the margin of page three, informs Henry that his daughter, Lucy, can walk the length of a room.
Author: William Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Relates to Henry what he has heard regarding the Battle of Bound Brook, New Jersey (13 April 1777). Notes that he knows General Washington & yourself was not in the Battle but intended being at bound Brook the next day. Discusses raising a sum of money and business matters, possibly related to his joining the army and to the bookstore he managed in Boston in Henry's absence. Also mentions Henry's share in the Newbury Privateer as demanded by Colonel Jackson (possibly Henry Jackson). Still awaits Henry's reply regarding his intentions to join the army.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Written from Artillery Park Camp, 25 miles from Philadelphia. Notes that he would have written more details earlier, but the success of the enterprise depended upon secrecy.... Gives an account of the Battle of Germantown (4 October 1777), in which a fog which was but moderate at first became so thick from the Continental firing of cannon... that it absolutely became impossible to see... Despite the conditions, reports, Our troops are in prodigious spirits at being able to drive nearly the whole collective force of the enemy so far- Relates that his brother, William Knox, behaved with Spirit. Also notes that General [Francis] Nash was injured by a cannon (Nash died from this wound). Forwarded from Hartford, Connecticut 18 October 1777 by Jonathan Trumbull and signed by Trumbull.
Author: Henry Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Mentions that he wrote to Henry Jackson about the British ships that sailed up the Hudson on 12 July 1776 and their engagement with artillery. Describes an attempt by General William Howe to have a letter delivered seeking a truce, which was rejected because it was addressed to Mr. Washington instead of General Washington. In a reference to the Declaration of Independence, the messenger claimed the letter was of a civil matter, not a military one. He expects the message to be brought again, which it was. Asks William to give the wife of Thomas Seward twenty dollars and to inform her that Seward had gone on a mission north of New York City. Seward was a captain lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment.
Author: William Knox Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Mentions his plan to enter the Service once he raises a certain sum, which he is confident he will have soon. He has bought two hundred pounds worth of quills, paper, and similar articles from Newbury, and thinks they will be easy to turn a profit on since they are scarce in Boston. William and Lucy Knox had reopened the bookshop that Henry had operated before the war, and tried to sell these items there. States that he ran into Joshua Wentworth of Portsmouth, who informed him of the arrival of a French vessel carrying a large cargo of arms for the Continental Army. French officers were also on board, and another French ship with more weapons was expected soon. Mentions the capture of British supply ships. Many of these same events are mentioned in GLC02437.00558. Discusses pistols and horses belonging to Henry. Closes by saying that he is confident he can raise the necessary money, and wishes to discuss what to do next.
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