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to Henry Knox

Discusses changing the men rowing the scows (small boats) daily. Mentions hired men working on other boats (pettiaugers and schooners) and their pay. Asks for boatbuilders to do repairs.

GLC02437.02645

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of a violent storm that knocked down tents for the wood cutters. Mentions sending people to Kings Ferry to look for wood and thanks Knox for granting them permission to cut wood in the surrounding area.

GLC02437.02689

[Request for rations]

Request for ten rations of provisions for a soldier and his two children. Relates that the soldier is sick in the hospital, his wife and one child have already died, and the other children will too without the relief. Noted as received and signed...

GLC02437.02608

to Henry Knox

Believes that a guard at Newburgh is not necessary. Mentions that men have been dispatched to secure the public wood at New Windsor and discusses the details of that. Needs to refill the wood supply at Newburgh and states a sergeant and 12 men will...

GLC02437.02662

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for sending wood to Verplanck's and Stony Points. "Public service" written on address leaf with no signature. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.02671