Orders from Henry Knox to Winthrop Sargent, 25 May 1776 PDF Download

Author: Henry Knox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
Orders Sargent to accompany Earl Stirling (also known as Lord Stirling, or William Alexander) to ports on the Hudson River and to report back on the artillery there. Sargent was a captain lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment.

Author: Henry Knox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
Later copy. Gives orders to Sargent concerning the protection of the North-West Territory. Mentions directing General Anthony Wayne to provide an escort for the governor of Georgia. Noted as written at the War Department.

Author: Henry Knox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
Later copy. Writes to enclose Sargent's commission as Adjutant General (not present). Also explains that Congress's act erroneously listed him as a Lieutenant Colonel, but that the error will be corrected to show his rank as Colonel.

Author: Henry Knox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
Later copy. Written by Knox as Secretary at War to Major Sargent. References receiving Sargent's letters of 20 April and 1 and 2 May. Says the difficulties in connection with calling out the militia by an order to a subordinate officer of a state will continue until Congress fixes it. Hopes the large bodies of regular troops will provide security in the Ohio Territory, making any calls on the militia unnecessary. Says Colonel Ebenezer Sproat seems to deserve compensation for his services and that the matter will be handled soon.

Author: Henry Knox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
Is anxious for Sargent to enter the military establishment in a manner agreable [sic] to your feelings, and if it was entirely up to him, Knox might create a special position just for him. Relates that Congress has directed a legionary corps to be raised, and he cannot alter arrangements which have already been made. Has always wished that the corps for artillery and engineers be the same, but it is up to Congress. Asks whether he might consider the office of Inspector of the Troops, which Major [William] North has resigned. Discusses what ranks and benefits Congress might associate with that office. Explains other offices that might be more suitable to Sargent than the office he has rejected, Captain of Artillery in the Massachusetts line. See GLC02437.03432 for Sargent's reply.

Author: Henry Knox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
States that he is mortified that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, When I last saw the governor, he seemed undecided whether he should return until the fall - but I hope he will as his stay here will excite disa[illegible] sensations in the minds of some people. Also talks about officers who lost their horses in action at the Battle of Wabash (St. Claire's defeat, 4 November 1791) and have not been compensated yet. The last page is a later copy of the original. On this copied page, Knox discusses some pay and promotion issues, the situation in France, and the New York state governor's election. You will see by the paper that the devil is to pay in France. No subordination - all confusion. It is to be hoped, however, they will soon restore order. In New York they are all mad - part for Clinton - part for Jay - the ferment has run pretty high, but it is to be hoped is subsiding. Ends by stating that the Indian War is causing him much reproach and he would like to see it ended.

Author: Henry Knox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
Later copy. Writes that he wrote to General [James] Wilkinson on 3 April to ask about powder and the proofing of artillery at Fort Washington. Has apparently not received a reply. Stresses the importance of these tests because there has been some doubt about the quality of last year's powder. Urges him to complete the tests. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05458) written on the same day places Knox in Philadelphia.

Author: Winthrop Sargent
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
Largely a copy of GLC02437.05466, with additional content where the other letter leaves off. However, the letter is still incomplete.

Author: Henry Knox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
This is the letterpress original that was used to make the copy of GLC02437.05892. Refer to that record for a full catalog entry. Fragile with areas of text loss.

Author: Henry Knox
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

View

Book Description
Discusses Congress's proposed disbandment of the troops according to the resolve of Congress dated 21 October 1786. States that although he feels for the men who have made the military their life, the public were utterly unable to support them by reason of the non compliance of all the states excepting Virginia with the requisition for that purpose... He feels that if Congress decides to appoint a new Inspector General, they will choose Sargent. However Major William North, the current Inspector General, may just continue in the post. Comments that he has no information on a map of Sargent's because Mr. Hutchins has not returned yet.