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to Gershom Mott

Written for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Encloses an order from Timothy Pickering, Quartermaster General (order not included). Discusses a wagon which is to be sent to Kings Ferry, New York. Is glad to hear Mott has regained his health....

GLC02437.01089

to Henry Knox

Explains the various obstacles that have kept him from making his way to New Windsor, New York. Foresees no way of being able to make it to New Windsor unless General George Washington issues a special order for his relief. Asks Knox to intervene...

GLC02437.01041

to [unknown] re: unifying the Sons of Liberty in New York

Call to assembly of as many Sons of Liberty as possible to combat the threat of British taxation and to protest the Stamp Act, as well as demand trials by juries.

GLC07654.19

to Henry Knox

Reports that the "Garrisons at Kings ferry are much in want of repair's." Encloses a list of the ordnance on hand as well as the items they need (not included). Describes Captain [possibly Gershom] Mott's Company and declares that they are...

GLC02437.01632