11 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Crane

Gives Crane orders regarding the transport of cannon and stores sent from Springfield, Massachusetts through Claverack, New York to be sent to New Windsor, New York, where Crane will soon arrive. Gives instructions to be passed on to Captain Thomas Seward if Seward is at Claverack, New York. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).

GLC02437.01039

13 July 1781

Seward, Thomas, 1740-1800

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Invoice of military stores shipped from Claverack Landing]

Possibly written at Claverack, New York. Stores were shipped aboard the Nancy under the care of Captain Beckham. Also contains an "Invoice of sundry stores deliverd Lieut Wm Price by order of General Knox for the use of the Laboratory" at New Windsor. Seward signs as captain. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01040

13 July 1781

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Stevens plans to soon sail from his present location, bound for Kings Ferry, New York. Has endeavored to fulfill Knox's instructions in Knox's absence (Stevens possibly writes from New Windsor, New York). Notes that the arms available to his men at present are rusty and dirty, and expresses reluctance to march with these. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01042

13 July 1781

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Major Bauman, in charge of artillery at West Point, writes "I saw Genl [Alexander] McDougall next morning at half passd seven, and by Eight I had all necessary orders given, and every thing in motion, and at noon had the cannon and stores at the landing ready to put aboard some vessells..." Discusses stores being sent to Knox (at Philipsburgh, present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01043

14 July 1781

Price, William, ?-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a return of stores he has received from various captains. Dicusses stores such as cartridges, harnesses, howitzers, and quick match, among others. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01044

14 July 1781 - 27 October 1781

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: Orders given for stores

Includes orders given to conductors, listing their corresponding regiments. Also lists the articles ordered. Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01045

14 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: Order to officer with cannon from West Point.

Title from docket. Instructs the officer regarding organization of cannon at Dobbs Ferry, New York. Mentions Colonel Greaton (possibly John Greaton).

GLC02437.01047

15 July 1781

Bliss, Luke, 1738-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bliss, Commissary of Military Stores at Springfield, writes to Knox. Reports that Knox's orders will be punctually obeyed. Recently met with the owners of the powder mill at Springfield, who agreed to work entirely for Bliss until August 20, estimating they can make three or four tons of powder by that date. Promises to forward an exact return of stores at Springfield to Knox, and to "do every thing in my power to promote a [successfull?] campaign."

GLC02437.01048

15 July 1781

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that Captain Tredwell lost five horses and has applied for their replacement. Declares, "It will be utterly impossible to supply such frequent losses. I mention the matter to you, that if you think proper it may be inquired into."

GLC02437.01049

16 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Heman Swift

Knox writes to Colonel Heman Swift. Relates that he would quickly appoint the man Swift suggested as conductor, but cannot make such an appointment without the approval of the Board of War. Because the Board is without a conductor, agrees to appoint Swift's man temporarily. Refer to GLC02437.01031 for Swift's original request.

GLC02437.01050

16 July 1781

Cogswell, Thomas, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Cogswell, wagonmaster, reports on carts and wagons he recently sent to Knox.

GLC02437.01051

17 July 1781

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that the Jersey line have not yet arrived (at Phillipsburgh) but are encamped nearby. Complains of his inability to obtain sufficient numbers of horses. Written at Phillipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

GLC02437.01052

17 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Knox asks Pickering, Quartermaster General, when he will be able to deliver horses to the light artillery. Also requests "25 teams for the Waggons...' Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow). GLC02437.01052 appears to be Pickering's response.

GLC02437.01053

17 July 1781

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [Orders for Lieutenant Throop]

Marked as a copy. Title from docket. Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, provides instructions for Throop to take iron, wheels, and lumber to West Point. Mentions that Major [Sebastian] Bauman will assist Throop in procuring carriages from West Point. Indicates that Colonel Timothy Pickering will obtain oxen and horses for transportation of the forementioned items.

GLC02437.01054

17 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Ruddock

Knox informs Ruddock, Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill, that Matthew Manchester will deliver stores and mortars to Ruddock. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).

GLC02437.01055

18 July 1781

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw

Pickering, Quartermaster General, discusses a delay in teams sent to transport cannon to Dobbs Ferry, New York. Informs Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, that Major Thomas Cogswell, wagonmaster, will conduct the teams to Dobbs Ferry to prevent further delay. Docketed by Shaw.

GLC02437.01057

3 June 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to the Board of War and Ordnance

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. "I have received instructions from His Excellency the Commander in Chief to make application to your honorable board for the Ordnance in operation against New York, agreeably to the estimate before given." Discusses preparation for the operation in detail, including requests to individual states for loans (of money and weapons, such as cannons). Asks for items such as wine, quickmatch, pitch, and turpentine. Closes by stating, "His Excellency the General directed me to have everything in readiness upon the spot to commence his operation…

GLC02437.00962

6 June 1781

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Humphreys, aide-de-camp to George Washington, informs Knox that Washington requests him to give an order for pistols for Colonel Sheldon's Regiment of Dragoons.

GLC02437.00964

5 May 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Certifies that Thomas Randall commanded an independent company in the corps of artillery as captain from 1 January 1777 - 1 May 1779]

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. Attests that Randall, from Boston, Massachusetts, has not received "the provision of pay, clothing or allowance for the depreciation of pay, granted by the respective states to officers of equal ranks." Possibly created at New Windsor, New York.

GLC02437.00947

9 May 1781

Scheinemann, G., fl. 1781

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of mility. stores & ammunition on hand in the artillery park magazine

Scheinemann signs as commissary of military stores. Lists amounts of stores on hand. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00948

12 May 1781

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate of James Sutter's service]

Attests that Sutter served as an artillery artificer from 18 January 1778 - 29 January 1780, was honorably discharged, and is entitled to the depreciation of his pay, which he has not received. Shaw signs as Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Possibly created at New Windsor, New York.

GLC02437.00949

16 May 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate of Thomas Jones's pay]

Knox attests that Jones, from Sussex County, Virginia, was deputy field commissary of military stores. Discusses Jones's promotions and pay, asserting that he has not received the allowance for the depreciation of his pay.

GLC02437.00950

16 May 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Certificates pertaining to Baxter Howe]

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. Contains two certificates pertaining to the pay and service of Baxter Howe, from Massachusetts. Includes the copied signatures of Howe and Henry Knox. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.00951

18 May 1781

Carleton, Joseph, 1754-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Extract from minutes of a meeting of the Board of War]

Carleton, Secretary of the Board of War, attests that as soon as the Board of War receives an accurate return of field commissaries of military stores, Richard Frothingham will be appointed principal field commissary of military stores and will have his warrant dated from the time [Samuel] Hodgdon quit the department.

GLC02437.00952

May 26, 1781

Savage, Joseph, 1756-1814

Autograph note signed

Title: to Marquis de Lafayette

Captain Savage attests that Peter de [Lemay] of his detachment has served as a matross in the 3rd Regiment of Artillery for three years. Recommends him for discharge. This document apparently served as a register of provision orders; there are various notes on recto dated June 1781 from Trenton and Morristown, New Jersey confirming order of rations. Verso contain more such notes related to commissaries and the issue of provisions dated June 1781 from various locations, including Baltimore, Maryland.

GLC02437.00955