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to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses changes in the number and arrangement of field commissaries, quartermasters, and conductors. Comments on the usefulness of the Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at West Point, especially regarding distribution of artillery materials...

GLC02437.01518

to Henry Knox

Marked "private." Informs Knox that since writing his public letter, he has waited on Mr. [Robert] Morris to acquire the sums necessary to buy cartridge boxes but he has "not obtained it or even an encouragement that [he] may soon expect it." Hopes...

GLC02437.01519

to Henry Knox

Written from "War Office." Writes, "I have Sent for the German Armourers and will forward - them to you with the necessary Tools - If I can obtain any considerable number I think we had better send to Mr. [possibly Richard] Cranch who is now...

GLC02437.01619

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I have reciev'd an Answer from Genl. [Benjamin] Lincoln a Coppy of which you will find on the other Side, the Two Tea Kittles with handles are ready, & shall be forwarded by first opportunity to Capt. Wm. Ellison at New Windsor, to be...

GLC02437.01621

to Henry Knox

Written by William Hawes, a Captain of Artificers. Mentions that he called on Knox while in Philadelphia, but Knox had already proceeded on to West Point. Reports that the Minister of War [Benjamin Lincoln] has ordered thirty artificers to continue...

GLC02437.01628

to Lord Stirling [William Alexander]

Thanks Lord Stirling for the wagons and buildings he sent for use "in the public service." Does not expect to require any more supplies from Albany, and says that the materials which have already arrived are in excellent order. Believes that...

GLC02437.01677

to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes to Lincoln, the Secretary at War, to ask his opinion on various subjects surrounding artillery stores for future campaigns. Various topics include shells being cast for French howitzers by Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, preparation of shot and...

GLC02437.01510

to Tench Tilghman and David Humphreys

Directed to Tilghman and Humphreys, both of whom are aide-de-camps of General George Washington. Mentions that Congress has recently resolved to reduce the size of the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores. Relays correspondence he had...

GLC02437.01529

to Henry Knox

Relates that the present letter will be given to Knox by Mr. [Richard] Frothingham. Writes, "I yesterday received a Letter from Mr. [likely Samuel] Hodgdon, informing me the Shells at Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch's Works, are Cast. - and, that Genl...

GLC02437.01482

to Benjamin Lincoln

Marked "copy." Written from the "Office of Finance." Addressee inferred because letter is addressed to "Secretary at War," a post occupied in 1782 by Benjamin Lincoln. Writes, "I have received your letter of the nineteenth of August, and would...

GLC02437.01542

to Henry Knox

Marked "private." Writes that Congress has recently repeated its "solution respecting the additional allowance to the commanding officer at west point." Does not think there is any chance Congress will help them. Suggests Knox talk to his "good...

GLC02437.01592

[Copy of letter to John Jacob Faesch directed to Henry Knox]

Written from the War Office. Marked "copy." Addressee on verso is Henry Knox, but letter is apparently a copy of one Lincoln wrote to John Jacob Faesch, a metalworker in the army's employ, which he forwarded to Knox. Writes, "I have been honor'd...

GLC02437.01605

to George Washington

Mentions that he has received General Washington's letter of 5 September, regarding repairs of arms. Declares that each brigade's own armorers have been performing the repairs to the best of their ability, and that that is the only option, since...

GLC02437.01589

to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes in response to Lincoln's letter of 20 August. Declares, "I am sorry Mr. [Robert] Morris cannot pay for any shells for the french [8?] inch howitzers, as they without shells much be useless after all the time and money which has been expended...

GLC02437.01604

to Benjamin Lincoln

Marked "copy." Writes, "The bearer of this is a Mr. [Burnet] who is connected with some person who contracted in 1779 for [Cartridge] boxes. I do not remember exactly the circumstances, but generally that Mr. Ruddock was directed by the board of...

GLC02437.01485

to John Jacob Faesch

Writes to Faesch, a metalworker building arms and ammunition for the army, to discuss the amount and sizes of shells necessary to fit the French howitzers the army has procured. Mentions that he has been in contact with General Benjamin Lincoln...

GLC02437.01527

to Henry Knox

Written from the War Office. Writes, "In the absence of General Lincoln, who is a little indisposed, I have the honor to transmit you some late resolve of Congress reforming the field Commissary of Military Stores department" [perhaps GLC02437.01566...

GLC02437.01570

to Henry Knox

Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I just now arrived from Philadelphia - I have been detained on [the] road - I wish to see you - I can not have the pleasure of seeing you at West Point - Pray let me see you to morrow morning at this place - My...

GLC02437.01756

Queries to Lincoln, and answers

Signed at the conclusion by Benjamin Lincoln. Pages divided into two columns. The left column contains sixteen issues about which Knox would like further direction and information from General Benjamin Lincoln. Some of these include questions and...

GLC02437.01942

to Henry Knox

Written by Reverend Blair to Major General Knox. Asked Colonel John Lamb to inform Knox of his impending retirement and his reasons for leaving the service. Says he would have written sooner but had problems with "the extreme weakness and disorder of...

GLC02437.01747

to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes that as he has been charged with being the commander of West Point, he must, with General George Washington, determine any changes or additions to West Point "as may tend to give it that solid strength which the nature of the service may...

GLC02437.01760

to Henry Knox

Signed by Major W. Jackson, possibly William Jackson, an aide-de-camp of General Washington and secretary of Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War. Written from "War Office." Writes to inform Knox of the status of his application to the superintendent...

GLC02437.01784

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Writes that Major Villefrance, who will deliver the letter, hopes to receive a promotion. He has not been promoted since he joined the service in 1777. Writes that he has been very successful as Commanding Engineer and is highly...

GLC02437.01744

to Benjamin Lincoln

There is a small note at the top which says "(Copied from the Original) K's rough draft being faded out in parts." Knox writes that he is sorry General Lincoln seems so upset with him for not replying to his letters and emphasizes how much he prizes...

GLC02437.01754

to Benjamin Lincoln

Marked "copy." Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses Lincoln's success at stopping Shays' Rebellion and dispersing the insurgents. Mentions how the rapid defeat of the insurgents will affect orders...

GLC02437.03453