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to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's letters and apologizes for not responding more quickly. Writes, "But as I am now in arrest you and all the Army will hear from me through the channel of Mr Loudons partner. I shall not enter into a detail of the...

GLC02437.01341

to Henry Knox

Writes to ask for Knox's permission to obtain two barrels of salt pork. Explains that due to the approaching cold weather, the river will soon be impassble, so he decided to undertake some navigation while it was still possible. Approached Mr....

GLC02437.01737

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I received your favor of this day. I shall be ready to sett off from this, on Tuesday next, if the weather is fair, and all other arrangements are compleated, which dont depend on me. I suppose Col [John] Brooks will bring over the...

GLC02437.01743

to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. Says that Colonel Brooks has no doubt reached him before this letter, but hopes to give an update to events in Congress since. Says "Nothing has since been done by Congress on the Subject of our...

GLC02437.01933

to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. McDougall was a member of a committee sent by the officers to lobby for half-pay pensions to Congress. Mentions that only Georgia is not represented at this point and there were divisions on the...

GLC02437.02005

to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Writes from Highlands, New York. Says that the latest news from Massachusetts is that they will not support a "speedy relief to the Army from Continental Funds." Says the state senate supports Congress's...

GLC02437.02326

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written and signed for Knox by Major Samuel Shaw. Says the bearer of this letter, Mr. Peck, was in a company of artillery artificers under Captain Post. Says that this unit was raised for 2 years and is therefore excluded from any allowance for the...

GLC02437.02404

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to order a belt for his broadsword as his "Lads" lost the one he had, and a pistol, since one of his was stolen. Also asks Knox to order pistol cartridges. In a postscript asks for some twine, for he is "an old saylor" who "some times...

GLC02437.02433

[Request for provisions]

Request for twenty pounds of beef and one gallon of rum for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02486

to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Says he will visit with Knox to finalize spending accounts of the officers. Says he has "written to Mr. Gaine in the most perfect secrecy, to print thirteen thousand Copies, of the Commander in Chief's...

GLC02437.02512

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox over for a visit to discuss the army. Mentions that if the fireworks will be going off at West Point, he can take part of the company off Knox's hands. Discusses preparations to host a large group of visitors including the Minister of...

GLC02437.02563

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses the lack of funds for supplies and the large expenses incurred due to lack of stores. Plans to apply for more aid to see if "I cannot obtain the same compensation as those who have gone before me. Certainly I have expended as...

GLC02437.02592

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses a dispute regarding two officers of the artillery, Majors Perkins and Bauman, concerning the differences in rank within the artillery as compared to that of the general army.

GLC02437.02723

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the...

GLC02437.02764

to Henry Knox [in French]

Luzerne informs Knox of the arrival in Philadelphia of the engraved cannon for delivery to the Count de Grasse. He thanks Knox, saying that it is especially appreciated as Knox, more than any other, contributed to the victory at Yorktown which had...

GLC02437.02791

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Expresses disappointment that General Lincoln will not be ready to sail as soon as Knox anticipated. Adds that commissioners are waiting for them at Halifax, Nova Scotia. About the urgent voyage, writes "We ought to determine upon the...

GLC02437.03042

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Writes, "You must probably have been informed of being chosen with Mr Partridge and myself to examine the encroachments of the british on the eastern line of this State, and to endeavor to form some compromise with the Penobscot Indians...

GLC02437.03047

to Henry Knox [in French]

Recently arrived in London. Offers his regards to Mrs. Knox and other acquaintances. In a post script, notes that he has not forgotten the dictionary.

GLC02437.03098

to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes that he is fully impressed with how busy Lincoln is (Lincoln was preparing to lead a regiment to face off against the Shays insurgents), but hopes that he would not mind giving him news of the battles in Massachusetts when possible. Writes,...

GLC02437.03419

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Written from the "War Office," likely in New York City. Writes that the bearer, Major [William] North, "will inform you of an intended disposition of some of the federal troops for the protection of the stores of the United States at...

GLC02437.03446

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy of GLC02437.03466. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a "reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts" who is looking for "employment to give him bread." Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.

GLC02437.03465

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses a meeting in Philadelphia, and writes "You will have found that Congress have recommended a convention to meet in Philadelphia in May. I hope and pray that you may be at it, either on the part of the State or the Cincinnati."

GLC02437.03483

to Benjamin Lincoln

Reports that he forwarded a letter from Lincoln to John Jacob Faesch. Discusses the Constitution, noting that no state has thus far rejected it except for Rhode Island. Writes, "Thank Heaven America has a proposition for a government which in case...

GLC02437.03892

to Henry Knox

Reverend McClure, a childhood friend of Knox, writes a letter of reacquaintance and reminiscence: "I sometimes call to mind those scenes of innocent amusement & play, in which we were mutually engaged when we were boys..." Praises Knox's service to...

GLC02437.04059

to David McClure

Received his recent letter (GLC02437.04059). Remarks about remembering the joyful times they had playing together as children: "Our juvenile sports and the joyful sensations they excited are fresh in my mind; and what to me renders the remembrance...

GLC02437.04098