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to Andrew Billings
3 November 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Relays a message from General George Washington, urging the completion and delivery of cannons for the Count de Grasse.
GLC02437.02754
to George Washington
6 November 1783
Informs General Washington that he has received the cannons for the Count de Grasse and makes plans for their further transport. Knox's retained draft.
GLC02437.02759
to [George] Clinton
9 November 1783
Discusses with Governor Clinton the preparations for the arrival of "The General" [George Washington] at Poughkeepsie, New York. Adds that he has sent his aide-de-camp John Lillie to New York, thinking that sending an aide would leave "less room for...
GLC02437.02762
to Henry Knox
12 November 1783
Carleton, Guy, 1724-1808
Informs Knox of his proposed schedule to evacuate New York, starting from King's Bridge as far as McGowan's Pass, continuing eastward on Long Island. Mentions evacuating Brooklyn the day following, then Paulus Hook, Denys's (Denyse's Ferry in...
GLC02437.02770
13 November 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Draft or retained copy of the cover letter for GLC02437.10199, from "the officers of the part of the Army remaining on the banks of the Hudson" in response to hearing General Washington's farewell address to the army. (GLC02437.10186 is a draft of...
GLC02437.02772
24 November 1783
Informs Washington of his plans to evacuate New York, stating that "I purpose to withdraw from this place to morrow [sic] at noon, by which time I conclude your Troops will be near the Barrier. - The Guards from the Redoubts & on the East River shall...
GLC02437.02798
to Francois Jean Chastellux
14 December 1783
Discusses the great debt and gratitude the new nation owes to France and the French officers and commanders for their leadership and support.
GLC02437.02829
Draft of an address from "the officers of the part of the Army remaining on the banks of the Hudson" in response to hearing General Washington's farewell address to the army. Expresses both joy and grief at his leaving- joy at the end "of a long...
GLC02437.10186
to William Allen
18 November 1783
Relates that General George Washington is at West Point "to make the reduction of the Army." Relays Washington's orders that Allen, or the officer commanding the Rhode Island troops at Saratoga, "collect your men, and give them their discharges" and...
GLC02437.10191
[Return of ordnance, ammunition and other items from the Northern Department of the Army]
1 November 1783
Thompson, Alexander, ?-1809
Lists amount and type of ordnance by post.
GLC02437.02749
[Weekly return of the New York Corps of Artillery]
8 November 1783
Bradford, James, ?-1791
Lists men by rank and fitness for duty. Countersigned by Sebastian Bauman. Includes a table for "Absentees accounted for" on the verso with men listed by rank, duty, and who was responsible for them.
GLC02437.02760
to Guy Carleton
Discusses the evacuation of British troops from New York City. Suggests that American forces take over the city as soon as Sir Guy Carleton and his men leave to prevent disorder and damage to the city. Requests that Carleton give him 5-6 days...
GLC02437.02761
[Army expenses of various regiments]
10 November 1783
Pierce, John, ?-1788
Lists expenses incurred at the garrison of West Point, New York by date, from May to December 1782. Noted as a copy and written in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.02765
Informs Knox about a delay in the evacuation of his British troops, as they are still waiting for the ships and supplies. States that he will let Knox know their departure date as soon as he, himself, finds out.
GLC02437.02767
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Discusses the delays of the British evacuation of New York City. States that they have to "wait Sir Guy's [Carleton] Pleasure and I fear considering the advanced season that he will put myself as well as many other Citizens who cannot think of...
GLC02437.02771
to George Clinton
Discusses plans for the evacuation of New York City by the British and requests that they give five to six days' notice.
GLC02437.02773
Brooks, David, 1756-1838
Forwards a return of clothing that they have on hand (not included), and explains how sales of items, and issues of items to men, accounts for any differences in the item totals.
GLC02437.02774
[Return for the 1st Massachusetts Foot Brigade]
15 November 1783
Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Lists men by regiment, rank, status, and alterations since the last return. Also includes a manuscript table on the verso with officers' names (in most cases), status (sick...
GLC02437.02778
[Return for the 2nd Massachusetts Foot Brigade]
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Lists men by regiment, rank, status, and alterations since the last return. Also includes a manuscript table on the verso with sick officers listed by status and name along...
GLC02437.02779
[Weekly return for the New York Corps of Artillery]
Lists men by rank, and status. Table of "Absentees accounted for On Duty" on the verso. Countersigned by Major Colonel Sebastian Bauman.
GLC02437.02781
[Certificate concerning Joseph Cleasby]
Phelon, E., fl. 1783
Certifies that Cleasby served in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment and is "entitled to his Discharge."
GLC02437.02789
23 November 1783
Affleck, Edmund, 1723-1788
Signed in text. Sends his compliments to Henry Knox and his wife, and expresses his regret that "the great hurry of Business alone prevents him from waiting on them before he leaves this Country to return his thanks for their polite attention to him...
GLC02437.02794
to Edmund Affleck
25 November 1783
Signed in text. Replies to Affleck's letter (see GLC02437.02794). Writes that he and Mrs. Lucy Knox "sincerely wish him [Affleck] a prosperous voyage and every felicity."
GLC02437.02795
[Return of ordnance left by British troops]
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Lists artillery by weight, left by the British at various locations.
GLC02437.02801
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Forwards a letter (most likely GLC02437.02798) from Sir Guy Carleton concerning "arrangements ... made for the British Officers' visiting your advanced guard." Noted as written at "Quarters."
GLC02437.02802
to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
28 November 1783
First part, addressed to Benjamin Franklin, introduces a gentleman, Jeremiah Platt, "who has just returned from a long exile of seven years, in which period he has in every instance approved himself a ... upright citizen of the republick ... " The...
GLC02437.02805
Request that Knox send troops to a Captain Henry Tiebout to "enable him to carry into execution a Resolution of the Council of this Day, a Copy whereof he will produce to you." Resolution not included.
GLC02437.02807
[Army rations issued to Canadian refugees]
November 1783
Merlet, H., fl. 1783
Lists men by military denomination, with issued rations.
GLC02437.02810
[Army rations issued to an officer of police]
December 1, 1783
Price, William, ?-1790
Lists rations issued for one police officer at West Point. Includes a note on the verso from William Price, a police officer.
GLC02437.02816
4 December 1783
Writes on behalf of a Mr. Parker who is "sollicitous [sic] to open an account in this City for the sale of merchandise." Introduces him to Governor Clinton and gives a character recommendation. Body of letter in the hand of Knox. Signed for Knox in...
GLC02437.02817
to Michael Jackson
December 8, 1783
Maxwell, Hugh, 1733-1799
Reports to Brigadier General Michael Jackson concerning the state of clothing in the regiment. He finds the clothing "in a most distressing situation." A large number of the men are without items of clothing, such as shoes, stockings, etc. Writes...
GLC02437.02820
General Knox in account with Samuel Shaw [expense booklet]
14 May 1782-12 December 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Signed in text by Shaw. Lists expenses incurred dating from 14 May 1782 to 12 December 1783. Expenses and payments received include food, spirits, household items and services, payment to the commander-in-chief's bargemen, a loan to Baron von...
GLC02437.02826
[Alterations made in the arrangement of the ordnance]
15 December 1783
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Lists ordnance by weight, caliber and status.
GLC02437.02833
[Accounts for Aaron Holden]
12 December 1783 - 2 June 1788
Holden, Aaron, fl. 1783
Lists accounts and notes for payment for Captain Aaron Holden. Signed by Benjamin Haywood and John Pierce. Verso contains letter written by Joseph Howell signed 2 June 1788.
GLC02437.02836
[Certificate for John Campbell]
December 17, 1783
Certifies that Major John Campbell served well under Knox.
GLC02437.02839
[Provision return for an artificer]
December 18, 1783
Wright, J., fl. 1783
Return of an artificer in Lieutenant Wright's company for six days' worth of provisions. Countersigned by Michael Jackson with a note on the verso from J. [Toomy ?].
GLC02437.02840
Expresses his happiness that the Council shares his sentiments and forwards a resolution (not included). Says the resolution not only affects him, but also the officers and privates.
GLC02437.02841
22 December 1783
Discusses an "act of the Council, expressive of their thanks to myself and the officers, and men of the ... troops who have lately been upon duty in the city of New York."
GLC02437.02847
Reports to Knox about the situation of the lack of clothing for the men, and the general state of the troops mentioning "ninety five prs of shoes, to the R. Island Regt. & about 200 to Col. Willett's." States that he should be hearing from the...
GLC02437.02849
23 December 1783
Asks Billings to engrave two pieces of cannon for Congress. Says the cannon is to be presented to General Nathanael Greene. See GLC02437.02861 for Billings response to Knox's request.
GLC02437.02852
[Provision return for artificers]
24 December 1783
Also signed by John Doughty. Lists men by company with issued rations. Includes a signed note of receipt on the verso from J. Toomy.
GLC02437.02854
Discusses arrangements for provisions for the men stationed in the Albany/Fort Schuyler area noting they are running low on supplies. Says if greater numbers are needed appropriate arrangements for provisions will be necessary. Requests Clinton...
GLC02437.02855
to Captain Allen
25 December 1783
Discusses Captain Allen's delay in discharging the Rhode Island regiment. Says he heard Allen did not receive Knox's order, originally sent in November, until the beginning of December ordering Allen to disband the Rhode Island regiment. Instructs...
GLC02437.02858
December 27, 1783
Billings, Andrew, 1743-1808
Informs Knox that he has received Knox's letter and will begin work (engraving) on the cannons for General Nathanael Greene right away. See GLC02437.02852 for Knox's original request to Billings.
GLC02437.02862
Forwards a return of clothing (see GLC02437.02864) to Knox and discusses the current supply available for the men.
GLC02437.02865
Weekly return of the Corps of Sappers and Miners
7 November 1783
Bushnell, David, 1740-1826
Lists the number of men by rank status, and if they are commissioned or not. Watermarked.
GLC02437.10181
Weekly return of the Massachusetts Artillery
Cooper, Samuel, 1757-1840
List of men in the Massachusetts Artillery according to rank and status. Watermarked. Signed by Samuel Cooper, Adjutant, and Henry Burbeck, Captain.
GLC02437.10182
to Robert Morris
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Three sectioned-document written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Marked as a copy. First part written by Lincoln to Morris concerning the allowance of pay for Henry Knox. Apparently "it was intended [Knox] should draw one hundred and fifty six dollars...
GLC02437.10185
Weekly return of the corps of sappers and miners
14 November 1783
Lists number of men according to rank and status. Two dockets. Watermarked.
GLC02437.10187
Weekly return of the Massachusetts corps of artillery
Lists number of men by rank, status and duty. Watermarked. Signed by Samuel Cooper, Adjutant, and Henry Burbeck, Captain.
GLC02437.10188
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