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to Mr. [David] Brooks

Submits an order for complete sets of clothing for men in the infantry and artillery in the 1st and 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.02782

to David Brooks

Requests a return for the clothing that Brooks currently has on hand.

GLC02437.02866

to William Cogswell

Knox appoints Doctor Cogswell in charge of the hospital of the garrison at West Point. Reports that the contractors or commissaries will supply the hospital with provisions on Cogswell's order. Instructs Cogswell to make weekly returns to the...

GLC02437.02896

to David Brooks

Knox gives detailed instructions to Brooks, assistant clothier general, regarding surpluses and the issue of clothing.

GLC02437.02899

to David Brooks

Gives Brooks, assistant clothier general, instructions regarding the reduction in troops and the corresponding issue of clothing. Instructs Brooks to reduce the size of his department.

GLC02437.02900

to Ephraim Fenno

Written and initialed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, "I have received your letter enclosing a return of stores now at Verplancks and Stony Points. The deficiencies, as far as will complete each piece of ordnance...

GLC02437.01638

to George Fleming

Discusses orders for Captain Fleming for posts at Verplanck's Point and Kings Ferry. Wishes Fleming to replace Captain Fenno, take stock of all of the ordnance and stores, and take their posts a half hour before daylight. States that "[a]lthough...

GLC02437.02021

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has now taken command of the posts from Captain [Ephraim] Fenno. Describes the condition of the arms, stores, guns and gunpowder in the magazine there. Notes that a number of the paper cartridges have been damaged and the...

GLC02437.02040

to George Fleming

Replying to an earlier letter from Captain George Fleming (see GLC02437.02040) about the bad condition of Kings Ferry's magazine. Asks Fleming to improve the state of the magazine if possible, and if not, remove the stored gunpowder and stores to...

GLC02437.02043

to John Elderkin

Knox writes to Elderkin, magazine keeper for Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that furnished supplies for troops. Relates that his contract with Parker has nearly expired and no measure has been taken for its renewal. Orders Elderkin to deliver a large...

GLC02437.02876

to John Crane

Written by Brigadier General Knox to Colonel Crane. Signed twice by Knox, once on page 9 and once on page 10. Handing over command of the artillery on the Hudson River to Crane as he is about to leave the theatre (for Yorktown.) Gives Crane a sense...

GLC02437.01151

Estimate of artillery & ordnance stores

Estimate of artillery and ordnance stores for "the ensuing campaign," written from Fort Pitt. Campaign is not named.

GLC02437.01332

to William Heath

Writes that Captain [Thomas] Seward has informed him of the "ruinous" state of brass items in the stores. Suggests "the propriety of replacing the cannon, giving them a proper supply of ammunition and sending 20,000 rounds for the infantry - Capt...

GLC02437.01502

to Congress

Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Knox gives a report on the state of West Point soon before his intended departure for Boston. Notes the dissolution of several companies/corps. Gives status of hospital, cannon, ammunition and supplies...

GLC02437.02903

[Memorandum of conversation with Edmond-Charles Genêt]

Initialled by Knox. Reports on a conversation with French Minister Genet. Mentions news about Guadalupe and Martinique. Says Admiral Gardener made an appearance there and was told that the defenders were in need of muskets, cannon, and ammunition...

GLC02437.05897

[Notes]

Copy of three different notes. The first, by Colonel Darke, discusses the condition of arms and gunpowder. The second, by Major [Gunther?] discusses the condition of equipment, arms and horses. The third, by Mr. Bines, mentions clothing and shoes...

GLC02437.05713

to James Monroe

Five days after battle of New Orleans, criticizes delayed supplies:
"The want of them continues to expose me to great hazard. How unfortunate it is that our preparations are always so far behind the events that make them necessary!"

GLC07985

Detailed supply list of Colonel Fitch's Connecticut Regiment while at Ticonderoga

GLC08014.06

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Informs Lucy that she has full possession of his heart. Expresses relief that her case of smallpox has improved. Discusses Mr. Bowdoin, possibly a man hired to help Lucy upon the departure of a previous servant or assistant, Mr. Bolling. Discusses...

GLC02437.00586

to Nicholas Eveleigh

Reports that ships loaded with arms have arrived from France. Notes that Lord Cornwallis nearly captured General Benjamin Lincoln, but Lincoln's party escaped. Mentions the capture of Captain Flahaven on 20 April (Knox writes "Flahaen"). Comments...

GLC02437.00587

[Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Multiple receipt entries also signed by Eliphalet Newell, Thomas Waite Foster, James Furnivall, and Thomas Dean and other officers serving under Henry Knox. Notes items received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's...

GLC02437.00300

[Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Notes items (artillery, cloth, etc.) received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00303

[Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Also signed by Walter Heyer, Thomas Carnes, David Schuyler, and James Hall. Notes items (artillery, cloth, etc.) received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00304

to Almira Winchell

Written from the battlefield. Expects the Confederates to withdraw by the next night. Reports that Confederate prisoners are poorly clothed but "are as saucy as ever." Expresses patriotism and confidence in the Union cause and also"[G]reat...

GLC04706.02

to Almira Winchell

Relates that his leg is infected and he needs another operation. Writes about Sherman's capture of Savannah, Georgia, with "150 pieces of artillery, 130 locomotives, and lots of other stuff."

GLC04706.23