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[Return of Captain Thomas Vose's Company, 3rd Regiment of Artillery]
23 June 1781
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Lists men attached to General Howes's Division (possibly Robert Howe), men sick or absent, etc.
GLC02437.00975
to Henry Knox
27 June 1781
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Informs his brother, Brigadier General Henry Knox, he has received a sum of money [for Henry] from Colonel Henry Jackson. Discusses currency and depreciation. Reports that Colonel Sears will likely not be able to join Knox in attempting to regain...
GLC02437.00985
[Certificate of pay] [In French]
29 June 1781
Baubert, V., fl. 1781
Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...
GLC02437.00990
[Return of spare amunition with the brigades]
30 June 1781
Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819
For 30 June 1781. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00997
[Muster roll for Captain Andrew Moodie's Company]
1 July 1781
Fish, Nicholas, 1758-1833
Moodie's company was in the 2nd regiment of artillery. Covers January-June 1781. Fish signs as inspector. Verso contains "Proof of Effectives," signed by Captain Andrew Moodie, Lieutenant Henry Williams and Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. Cortlandt...
GLC02437.01001
GLC02437.01002
2 July 1781
Moodie, Andrew, ?-1787
Written at Fort Herkimer. Captain Moodie updates Knox on general news at the fort. Reports that the gun powder for the fort is stored in the cellar of a house occupied by eight or nine families. Worries that no work will get done due to a lack of...
GLC02437.01005
3 July 1781
Cornell, Ezekiel, 1733-1800
Cornell writes on behalf of the Board of War. Informs Knox of the status of several supply orders, including spirits, paper, and linseed oil. Notes that [Samuel] Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, "has a fair prospect of being...
GLC02437.01015
6 July 1781
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Discusses ordnance he gathered to be sent from Springfield to Claverack, New York. Notes that Captain Callendar, delivering this letter to Knox, will give Knox details of their march from Boston. Intends to depart for Claverack as soon as the...
GLC02437.01026
An account of stores ordered to be sent from Philadelphia to the main army
7 July 1781
Lists skins, leather, ladles, and writing paper, among other items.
GLC02437.01029
14 July 1781
Price, William, ?-1790
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
Orders given for stores
14 July 1781 - 27 October 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Includes orders given to conductors, listing their corresponding regiments. Also lists the articles ordered. Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.01045
Order to officer with cannon from West Point.
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Title from docket. Instructs the officer regarding organization of cannon at Dobbs Ferry, New York. Mentions Colonel Greaton (possibly John Greaton).
GLC02437.01047
20 July 1781
Colonel Crane reports his arrival at New Windsor the previous evening with ordnance and stores. Discusses cannon, cartridges, powder, and other items.
GLC02437.01062
to William Knox
Thanks William for money he recently sent. Reports that Lucy Knox and their children have gone up the Hudson River on a visit. Discusses his hopes for an end to the Revolutionary War, writing "I sincerely pray God that the War may be ended this...
GLC02437.01064
21 July 1781
Bliss, Luke, 1738-1811
Bliss, Commissary of Military Stores, reports that Wm. Pitkin, a proprietor of the powdermill at Glastonbury, Connecticut, has agreed to manufacture powder for Bliss. Continues to discusses powder and stores. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.01068
to Lieutenant [William] Price
Possibly to Lieutenant William Price. Instructs Price that no artillery officer should obtain stores unless by Knox's order. Discusses supplies. Thanks Price for the attention he has given in his work. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide....
GLC02437.01072
Bryant, John, 1742-1816
Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Springfield Armory, discusses fuzes being made at the armory. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.01073
to Freeman Lincoln
25 July 1781
Shaw, Knox's aide, informs Lincoln, a commissary, he is to proceed bringing the military stores from Providence, Rhode Island to Fishkill, New York, and to deliver them to John Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Stores at Fishkill. Excessive bleed...
GLC02437.01085
to John Crane
Discusses the transport and repair of cannons with Colonel Crane. Regrets the cannon were not proofed at Boston as it will cause "a clamor" if any prove bad. Reported on a recent reconnaissance mission to Kings Bridge to assess the weak points of...
GLC02437.01086
26 July 1781
Cornell, on the Congressional Board of War, writes, "It is with regret that we receive the information of the uncertain doubtfull and perplexd situation of the Army in point of force to undertake any capital Object. At the same time we assure you it-...
GLC02437.01087
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
[Return of ordnance and stores at Springfield, in booklet form]
28 July 1781
Bliss, commissary of stores at Springfield, sends Knox a neatly written return. Possibly accompanied by cover note (GLC02437.01095).
GLC02437.01097
to Asa Copeland
29 July 1781
Orders Copeland, conductor of military stores, to procure 1500 muskets, 3 tons of lead, and all of the pistols at New Windsor. Gives further instructions pertaining to arms, ordering Copeland to transfer stores to Philadelphia. Apparently written...
GLC02437.01099
to Captain Morcourt
31 July 1781
Apologizes for not being able to immediately fulfill Morcourt's request for shot. Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).
GLC02437.01102
to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth
3 August 1781
Informs Colonel Wadsworth that William Richards, commissary of stores at Litchfield, Connecticut, intends to retire (malpractice charges were filed against Richards, see GLC02437.01110). Richards hopes to be able to remain in Connecticut, and Shaw...
GLC02437.01111
[Return of military stores]
circa 4 August 1781
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Return of military stores, possibly related to GLC02437.01115. Signed by Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores. Lists lead aprons, powder horns, sheep skins, wine, and other supplies and stores. Date, written in pencil at the top of pages...
GLC02437.01116
5 August 1781
Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781
Record of distribution of drum and fife for Scammell's detachment--made up of various state regiments of infantry and artillery. Refer to GLC02437.01118 for related letter. In the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.01119
7 August 1781
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Knox. Says if reports of New York's investment are true then "you must be the hero of the day. Me thinks I hear the cannon roar while I am writing..." Hopes...
GLC02437.01124
to Samuel Shaw
18 August 1781
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Gives Shaw notice, on behalf of Henry Knox, of a change in orders: cannon will be transported on sloops, not flat boats. The flat boats are to be reserved for other purposes.
GLC02437.01138
20 August 1781
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
An angry letter written by Major Bauman, commander of artillery at West Point, to Major Shaw, aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox. Says "You will please to inform the general that it is moral[ly] impossible for me to join the party at New...
GLC02437.01145
to Sebastian Bauman
21 August 1781
Written by Brigadier General Knox to Major Bauman of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery. Orders Bauman to take command of the companies of artillery when he reaches "this place." Tells him to march his units through Smith's Clove(?), Ringwood, & Curtis's...
GLC02437.01150
to Thomas Seward
22 August 1781
Written by Brigadier General Knox to Captain Seward. Orders Seward to proceed to New Windsor and to bring all the garrison carriages for 18 pounders. Says if there are not 10 there, he is to take some of the French 18 pounder carriages that Colonel...
GLC02437.01152
[Stores requested for the Southern expedition].
31 August 1781
List of supplies requested from the Board of War and Ordnance for the siege of Yorktown. Accompanied letter (GLC02437.01160). The Board of War and Ordnance was responsible for supplying troops in the field. In Samuel Shaw's hand and signed by him...
GLC02437.01161
Ordnance and Stores requested from the Board of War & Ordnance.
Lists supplies and their quantities requested on several days in August 1781. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. In Samuel Shaw's hand.
GLC02437.01162
Deficiencies of the Ordnance and Stores requested from the Board of War & Ordnance.
Lists supplies and their quantities requested on several days in August 1781, but not obtained. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. In Samuel Shaw's hand.
GLC02437.01163
Ordnance & Stores Sent from Philadelphia by Mr. Hodgdon.
7 September 1781
Lists supplies and quantities sent. The ordnance was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. Mr. Hodgdon was Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores. List accompanied letter (GLC02437.01173).
GLC02437.01172
8 September 1781
Sends a sheet listing ordnance sent for the southern operation, referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Colonel John Lamb will deliver the enclosed spirit levels. Explains some of the munitions information. Samuel Hodgdon was the commissary...
GLC02437.01173
to Board of War and Ordnance
9 September 1781
Reports that almost all the stores are embarked at Head of Elk, Maryland. He has not yet received a full account of ordnance sent from Philadelphia from Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, so he does not know if the Board's...
GLC02437.01175
Return of all Continental spare ordnance and Military Stores in the field, and the Waggons which contain them.
21 September 1781
Jones, Thomas, fl. 1777-1782
Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held with three units under the charge of the Marquis de Lafayette. The stores listed "are exclusive of those which Complete the pieces annex'd to the Brigades, with the Park, & in the hands of the men of...
GLC02437.01186
[Order for Captain Pryor]
27 September 1781
Orders Pryor to collect and bring ordnance belonging to the state of Virginia to the "point of operation" for the siege of Yorktown. Pryor is to request assistance from the Governor of Virginia Thomas Nelson, Jr. Written in Samuel Shaw's hand and...
GLC02437.01195
[Receipt for Ordnance for the siege of Yorktown].
30 September 1781
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Colonel Carrington, on behalf of QMG Colonel Thomas Pickering, acknowledges the receipt of four horses from General Henry Knox which were furnished by Governor of Maryland Thomas S. Lee. The Continental Army began invading Yorktown on 28 September...
GLC02437.01201
2 October 1781
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Assures Knox that he will not publish his correspondence and asks him to write often about the operation in Virginia. Reports that the British "suffered much more severely in the Action off Cape Henry than you seem to have expected," referring to...
GLC02437.01205
8 October 1781
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Gives recommendations for arranging the artillery for the siege of Yorktown. Discusses the establishment of the first parallel for the investment and fears a delay in operations. Speculates that one in four shots from the Continental Army will hit...
GLC02437.01213
[Appointment of Josiah Flagg to take charge of military stores in Rhode Island]
16 June 1781
Signed by Shaw for Henry Ward and Theodore Foster. Marked as a copy (copied in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp). Contains the copied signatures of Henry Ward, Rhode Island Secretary of State, and Theodore Foster, Providence Town...
GLC02437.00981
to the Board of War and Ordnance
Discusses arrangements made with General Ezekiel Cornell (a member of the Board) regarding the transportation of cannon and stores from Pennsylvania (to the Hudson River near West Point). Notes that William Price and Captain Mitchell will handle...
GLC02437.01021
to [Thomas] Patten
21 July 1786
Refers to work undertaken by Patten after Knox's departure from New Windsor, New York. Hopes to be able to give a report to George Washington, Commander in Chief, as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh...
GLC02437.01071
to Richard Peters
17 August 1781
Knox writes to Peters, a member of the Congressional Board of War and Ordnance. Discusses gathering ordnance and stores for George Washington's proposed "Southern Operation." Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).
GLC02437.01137
to George Washington
24 August 1781
Account of ordnance "attached to the American Army." Includes two lists: "Field Artillery" and "For a Siege." The siege being prepared for was the Battle of Yorktown, which began the following month. Written at a Park of Artillery. With closing...
GLC02437.01156
29 September 1781
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Notes the "very kind reception from the good Lady of this place" [Martha Washington]. Gives news about their daughter Lucy, who is staying in Philadelphia. Colonel Clement Biddle and his wife will see her each Sunday. Pertinent correspondence will...
GLC02437.01199
[Captain Anthony Post's discharge]
22 June 1781
Written in the hand of Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Created at an artillery park at or near New Windsor, where Knox was located in June 1781. The post at Fredericksburgh, New York, has been discontinued with respect to ordnance. Captain Post...
GLC02437.00974
[Ordnance return for Captain Treadwell's Company]
Treadwell, William, 1748-1795
Notes that Treadwell's company is annexed to General Lincoln's Division. Created at an artillery park. Refers to General Benjamin Lincoln. Docket written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00976
[Discharge of Peter Delany]
24 June 1781
Lane, D.N., fl. 1781
Written at Verplank's Point, near present-day Verplanck. Contains two notes; the first, signed by Lieutenant D. N. Lane is directed to General Knox, requesting Delany's discharge. The second note, written and signed 26 June 1781 by Samuel Shaw...
GLC02437.00978
[Certificate related to Captain Lieutenant Thomas Barr]
Certifies that Barr has served in the 3rd Regiment of Artillery from the beginning of 1777 - 1 January 1781. Docket written by Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00980
26 June 1781
Peters, Richard, 1744-1828
Peters writes from the War Office on behalf of the Board of War. Informs Knox that 216 barrels of powder have been sent from Boston to West Point, and directs Knox to deposit the powder where he thinks most proper.
GLC02437.00982
In Samuel Shaw's hand, signed by Shaw for Henry Knox. Discusses loans of cannon, powder, and other supplies from various states, to be gathered in his vicinity. Docket, also written by Shaw, indicates the letter was sent by General [Ezekiel]...
GLC02437.00986
Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Joseph Peirce, who handled business affairs for Knox....
GLC02437.00987
GLC02437.00988
GLC02437.00992
Field artillery under the Marquis De LaFayette, June 1781
June 1781
Document gives the total of Lafayette's field artillery as 10 six pounders, 2 four pounders, 2 three pounders, and 2 five-and-a-half-inch howitzers. The artillery pieces were both captured and made for the Americans. One of the 6 pounders was taken...
GLC02437.00995
Return of military stores received, delivered, and on hand in the months of June & July 81
July 1781
Lists amounts of damaged muskets, bayonets, etc. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00999
Partially printed. Certificate to pay Thomas Lloyd Halsey, a shipping merchant and French consular agent, for providing supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Halsey states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox...
GLC02437.01008
Directs the letter to Colonel Crane, in charge of the ordnance and stores forwarded from Boston, Massachusetts to Claverack, New York. Provides instructions for shipping the powder and other stores. Orders that the stores must be sent from...
GLC02437.01011
to Captain Mitchell
5 July 1781
Instructs Mitchell, Deputy Quartermaster General at Newburgh, New York, to expect stores arriving from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Orders Mitchell to forward the stores by ship to West Point, allowing the ships containing powder to remain at anchor...
GLC02437.01017
to Lieutenant Price
Orders Price to inspect stores arriving from Rhode Island. Also gives Price orders regarding ordnance and stores arriving from Springfield, Massachusetts. Mentions Captain Seward and John Ruddock.
GLC02437.01024
Hughes, Hugh, ?-1804
Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster General at Fishkill, responds to a letter from Knox regarding moving the artillery park (GLC02437.01027). Discusses the upcoming campaign Colonel Timothy Pickering, Quartermaster General, and Henry Knox. Writes, "... my...
GLC02437.01028
[Invoice of ordnance and stores brought to Fishkill, New York from Litchfield, Connecticut]
Richards, William, fl. 1781-1787
Lists grape shot and case shot among other ordnance and stores. The stores were delivered to Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill.
GLC02437.01030
to Captain Howe
11 July 1781
Instructs Howe regarding the transport of stores and cannon from Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island to West Point, New York. Howe is to instruct the officers in charge of sending the stores in case they do not receive...
GLC02437.01034
to [Ebenezer] Stevens
Gives Colonel Stevens instructions regarding the transportation of ammunition and stores. Discusses moving the artillery park and gathering ordnance and stores to be moved with the army. Mentions Richard Frothingham, a commissary, who will assist...
GLC02437.01036
13 July 1781
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...
GLC02437.01043
15 July 1781
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...
GLC02437.01048
to Timothy Pickering
17 July 1781
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...
GLC02437.01053
Franks, David Salisbury, fl. 1740-1793
Written at the "Capes of Delaware." Franks explains that he is employed in a matter of public business by Robert Morris, superintendent of finance. Franks is on his way to Madrid, Spain then Paris, France (to bear dispatches to John Jay and...
GLC02437.01056
Harrison, Charles, 1740-1796
Colonel Harrison writes to Knox from the "High hills of Santee," near the Santee River in South Carolina. Gives Knox an outline of events in the South "since the memorable battle of Guilford ... " Reports that Lord Cornwallis and Nathanael Greene...
GLC02437.01063
23 July 1781
Lieutenant Price reports on items he has repaired and made since Knox's last letter. Discusses harnesses, mortars, and other items. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.01075
Informs Knox he recently forwarded Lucy Knox a letter from her brother, Thomas. Reports on ships that have arrived in Boston carrying news from Antigua, England, and Martinique. Comments on currency: "The New Money has experienced the fate of the...
GLC02437.01082
[Invoice of military stores forwarded to Richard Frothingham]
Hodgdon signs as Deputy Commissary General. Pertains to Frothingham, field commissary of military stores.
GLC02437.01090
Dines with Colonel P. R. [possibly Peter R.] Livingston. Chastises Henry for not writing to her "by every possible opportunity." Remarks on Henry's birthday the previous day, and her birthday the following Thursday. Plans to depart 27 July for...
GLC02437.01091
Morcourt, fl. 1781
Requests shot, "to fire with hot balls upon the british ships in case they should come up the river..."
GLC02437.01106
Written at camp near Dobbs Ferry by Brigadier General Knox to his brother William Knox. References William's letter of 25 July 1781. Says he wrote last week and hopes he has received the letter as the post office has been unreliable. It seems that...
GLC02437.01120
Colonel Carrington writes to Knox from "Camp High Hills of Santee," near the Santee River in South Carolina. Reports that he received Knox's previous letter via Governor [John] Rutledge. Informs Knox he has been transferred to Virginia and, per the...
GLC02437.01123
19 August 1781
Barras, Paul, vicomte de, 1755-1829
Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox....
GLC02437.01142
Written by Major Shaw as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox to Major Bauman. Says that "Immediately on receipt of this letter Gen Knox desires you to set out in order to meet him at this place." Tells him to provide himself with clothes for...
GLC02437.01146
to Hugh Hughes
Informs Colonel Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster of Military Stores (or any of his deputies at Fishkill), that harness makers formerly of Colonel Baldwin's regiment are to join Captain [Thomas] Patten's company "for peculiar public reasons." The company...
GLC02437.01147
Invoice of Ordnance & Military Stores forwarded to the Southern Army.
Addressed to Richard Frothingham, Esq. The ordnance listed was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. This was Henry Knox's copy, docketed by Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.01168
A General return of military Stores State [of] Virginia.
O'Hannan, A.B., fl. 1781
Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held in Irvins Store, Charlottesville, Staunton, New London, Richmond and West Ham. The ordnance was needed for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. O'Hannan's name is signed in a...
GLC02437.01171
to Lieutenant Thorp
10 September 1781
Sends Thorp on an urgent trip to Baltimore to obtain supplies from General Mordecai Gist and Major Sebastian Bauman, whom he has written instruction to (see GLC02437.01178 and .01179). He is to embark with Bauman and proceed to the operation with...
GLC02437.01180
to Board of War & Ordnance
23 September 1781
Believes that the provisions of shot and shells will be inadequate for the siege of Yorktown. Requests additional ordnance be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland. Asks that Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, be ordered to...
GLC02437.01188
A list of the Vessels appropriated to the American Army, loaded with Ordnance & Stores.
September 1781
Enumerates military stores for use in the siege of Yorktown embarked on sixty-four ships at Head of Elk, Maryland. The names of the ships and captains are recorded.
- Pages 1-3 list 64 ships, enumerating type (sloop, schooner, etc.), name, captain...
GLC02437.01202
to Samuel Hodgdon
6 October 1781
Peters, Richard, fl. 1732-1828
Orders Hodgdon to proceed immediately with fulfilling General Henry Knox's request for ordnance (see GLC02437.01189). Emphasizes the need for swift action and mentions that the Board of War & Ordnance will be held responsible for any failure....
GLC02437.01210
[Discharge of David Day].
7 October 1781
David Day, an artillery officer from Connecticut, who served from 7 October 1778 to 8 October 1781, is discharged from service of the Continental Army in accordance with the terms of his enlistment. Ordered by General Henry Knox. A certification of...
GLC02437.01212
Chastises her husband for not writing. Asks Henry when she will see him and why he has not written. The Continental Army was then involved in the siege of Yorktown.
GLC02437.01214
[Request for gunner quadrant]
Note requesting a gunner's quadrant for Captain Joseph Savage's 2nd artillery regiment. Another note on the bottom dated 15 October indicates that Savage received one. Savage's regiment was then involved in the siege of Yorktown.
GLC02437.01215
10 July 1781
Informs the Board that George Washington has directed him to delay the transport of cannon and powder to New Windsor and Kings Ferry, New York, until [8] August. Small stores are to be sent to New Windsor as soon as possible. Writes, "The Army are...
GLC02437.01032
Mott, Gershom, 1744-1786
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
4 September 1781
Tells his brother that "an object is now developed and known to be Lord Cornwallis," and alludes to the forthcoming siege of Yorktown: "our measures are such that if the respective parts harmonize, we hope to do something handsome..." The military...
GLC02437.01165
Encloses an account of the cannons and other ordnance Major Bauman is to bring down to the Chesapeake from Baltimore. Coordination with other ordnance vessels will be organized by George Washington and another General [Mordecai] Gist. Also discusses...
GLC02437.01170
Perkins, William, 1742-1802
Discusses ordnance and stores he recently sent to Knox. Relates his difficulty obtaining supplies from the Governor and Council (William Greene was Governor of Rhode Island 1778-1786).
GLC02437.00993
to Lucy Flucker Knox
July 26, 1781
Knox writes to his wife from Philipsburgh (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). "... I have never found any absence from [Lucy] so truly insupportable as the present. I am alone amidst a croud [sic], and unhappy without my companion." He bemoans the...
GLC02437.01000
Cannon & mortars which could be drawn from West Point
Title from docket.
GLC02437.01003
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