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to Henry Knox

Requests that the bearer of the letter, Joseph Dyer, and two other men (John Lenen and James Kendall) be given enough provisions to return home on furlough. Explains that the men are from Boston and that Dyer is a man "distinguished with honor and...

GLC02437.02222

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to countersign an order for provisions which he has enclosed (not present). Mentions moving his family and getting his papers in order.

GLC02437.02509

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter (not present) from the Minister of War (possibly Benjamin Lincoln), which instructs Knox to continue issuing provisions as usual until he receives further orders. Asks Knox to reply soon.

GLC02437.02475

to Edward Antill

Informs Antill that he is unable to assist him but instead refers him to another unnamed general.

GLC02437.02732

[Request for rations]

Request for provisions for Canadian refugees. Countersigned by Henry Knox certifying that it was the orders of the Commander in Chief, George Washington, that the family of Lieutenant Colonel Antill should draw provisions. Note on verso signed...

GLC02437.02518

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has yet to hear about the issue concerning his family provisions and if Knox would permit him to send someone over to hear of any news. "Public service" written on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.02718

to Edward Antill

Includes copies of three letters. The first, dated September 1783, is from Lieutenant Colonel Antill to Knox. In the letter, Antill asks Knox to issue provisions to five Canadian refugees. The second letter, undated, is from Knox to an unspecified...

GLC02437.10137

Copies of letters sent by Colo. Antill

Title from docket. Marked as a copy. Possibly refers to Lieutenant Colonel Edward Antill. Contains two letters discussing whether "Colonel Antils [sic] family were to be included in the allowance of provision to Canadian Refugees." The first...

GLC02437.10102