25 October 1783

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Document signed

Title: [Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for the second Massachusetts regiment of foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Includes a chart on the verso regarding absent officers. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F. Bailey.

GLC02437.10559

1 May 1782

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Does not yet know the route Colonel Lamb's regiment will take, and has ordered the sappers and miners to West Point. "I am so totally in the dark at this Time, respecting the scene of our operations for the ensuing Campaign, that I cannot at present, give you any directions respecting the Time and Rout that Colo. Lamb's Regiment shall march." Washington's signature has been clipped. Written at Head Quarters.

GLC02437.09356

13 October 1782

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Suggesting stationary duty for an Invalid Regiment. Instructs Knox to "keep Van Schaick's Artificers," and fill the rest of his need for artificers with carpenters and Masons;. Also discusses movement of materials from Fishkill, condition of "the old Barracks on the Point" and the best place to move prisoners of war. Written at "Head Quarters." Washington's signature clipped.

GLC02437.09360

8 November 1782

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Suggests the Fourth Connecticut Regiment be used to lay wood for a hospital being built. Written at "Head Quarters." Washington's signature clipped.

GLC02437.09361

29 August 1782

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appointing Knox in command of West Point "and its Dependencies." Notes matters requiring specific attention, including "visit the Redoubts frequently" and keep them furnished with supplies, call the rolls often. Also requests that Knox deal with the erection of new buildings and a shortage of tents. Also notes of Knox "I have so thorough a confidence in you and so well am I acquainted with your ability and activity, that I think it needless to point out to you the great outlines of your duty." Written at "Head Quarters," likely from New York or New Jersey.

GLC02437.09376

5 September 1782

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wondering if armourers and materials can be sent from West Point to Washington's camp to repair damaged heavy Arms. Washington's forces lack the men, forges, and supplies to repair these Arms. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.09378

12 September 1782

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Will soon inform Knox "whether the field pieces or royal Howitzers, will be most acceptable to Count de Rochambeau." Also tells Knox that a certain inscription should be in Latin and says Captain Doughty is "appointed fort Major of West point & its Dependencies." Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.09379

February 25, 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Orders Knox to inquire about the repeated theft of artillery stores at Kings Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters."

GLC02437.09381

21 April 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Due to an announcement of the cessation of hostilities (between the United States and Great Britain) Washington instructs Knox to permit any citizens of New York or the United States to pass and repass his post (West Point) with vessels, boats, or water craft.

GLC02437.09385

14 May 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Washington writes to Knox, commander at West Point. Supports Knox's approval of officers' court martial of rioters. Writes, "I am loth at this time to consent to the absence of Officers from their Corps,- wanting their influence as much as possible, to quiet & allay the discontents of the Soldiers." Allows Knox to consent to officers' absence under special circumstances. Instructs Knox to give non- commissioned officers or soldiers with "mutinous dispositions" furloughs for "any length of time they wish- we are better without them than with them." Relates that General Huntington (…

GLC02437.09386

10 June 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter sent by Knox enclosing instructions issued by the Secretary at War (Benjamin Lincoln) regarding the construction of an arsenal and magazines at West Point. Calls the plan "an eligible one." Relates that as soon as he is finished furloughing men at his Cantonment, the remaining troops will be removed to West Point in whole or part. Written from New Windsor Cantonment, New York.

GLC02437.09388

8 October 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports receiving a letter from Knox, delivered by Captain Shaw (possibly Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp). Informs Knox, commanding at West Point, he has been impatiently waiting for Congress to decide the number of troops to be stationed at West Point during the winter. Relates that some members of Congress seem reluctant to lessen the present force while the British remain in the United States. Intends to send orders to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering, Quarter Master General, to extend winter provisions for the supply of 2500-3000 men. Notes that Shaw has gone to Philadelphia. Docketed in…

GLC02437.09392

2 November 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notes that a previous reply he had written to Knox was stolen from the post office, along with other copies of letters sent to Colonel Varick (Richard Varick was Washington's recording secretary). Discusses military specifics regarding the soldiers in charge of providing wood for the garrison, the retirement of officers, and the provision of winter clothing for the troops. Relates that Sir Guy Carleton, Commander in Chief of British forces, informed him through a Mr. Parker of his intention to evacuate New York City in November. Instructs Knox to confer with New York Governor George…

GLC02437.09395

23 September 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses gratitude for Knox's praise of Washington in the context of Congress's resolution "That an equestrian statue of General Washington, be erected at the place where the residence of Congress shall be established," passed on 7 August 1783 (and later completed by sculptor Thomas Crawford in the nineteenth century). Informs Knox that he has continued to lobby in support of the Officers' Petition for a large land grant in the Ohio Valley in lieu of back pay, but that the petition is being held up by continued negotiations between Congress and the state of Virginia (in whose territory the…

GLC02437.09401

20 February 1784

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

General Washington writes to Knox, who had been Chief of the Continental Artillery during the Revolutionary War. Recently visited his "aged Mother," Mary Ball Washington. Thanks Knox for so diligently reporting the state of the garrison and stores at West Point while he was there (1782-1783). Discusses payment of the Office of Secretary at War. Relates that the Society of Cincinnati will meet in Philadelphia on the first Monday in May, and that he named Philadelphia as the location to comply with the wishes of South Carolina. Writes, "I am just beginning to experience that ease, and…

GLC02437.09404

22 December 1782

Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Lemuel Clift]

Colonel Butler recommends Clift for a sixty day leave of absence. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09587

January 17, 1783

Carleton, Osgood, 1742-1816

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for William Badlam]

Lieutenant Carleton recommends Badlam, of the Invalid Regiment, for a thirty-five day furlough. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09608

February 14, 1783

Wright, Joseph A., fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Bradley]

Wright recommends Bradley, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09640

February 14, 1783

Niven, Daniel, 1742-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ebenezer Clark and Daniel Barns]

Captain Niven recommends Clark and Barns for fifty and thirty day furloughs respectively. Adds a note at the bottom of the page recommending Joshua Bundy for a thirty day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09643

February 15, 1783

Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation of a leave of absence for Captain Benton]

Colonel Butler recommends Benton, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09645

3 March 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant James Brewster]

Lieutenant Colonel Stevens recommends Brewster for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09672

4 March 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Isaac Smith]

Lieutenant Colonel Stevens recommends Smith for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09677

14 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return for rations issued to two men]

Also signed by a captain whose name is illegible due to ink. Signed at the bottom of the page by [W. Forsyth?]. Contains a note on page two written by Cooper Green, who confirms receipt of stores.

GLC02437.09718

17 May 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Order for provisions for two prisoners]

Also signed by Captain Lemuel Clift. Contains a note on page two written by Robert Chandle, who confirms receipt of supplies.

GLC02437.09721

27 May 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Request for eight rations]

A request for eight rations for James Adams and his wife. A note written in a different hand and signed by James Adams at the bottom of the second page confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09746