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to Andrew Billings

Relays a message from General George Washington, urging the completion and delivery of cannons for the Count de Grasse.

GLC02437.02754

to George Washington

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

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

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

to George Washington

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

to George Washington

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

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

to George Washington

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

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]

Lists amount and type of ordnance by post.

GLC02437.02749

[Weekly return of the New York Corps of Artillery]

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]

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

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

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]

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]

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]

Certifies that Cleasby served in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment and is "entitled to his Discharge."

GLC02437.02789

to Henry Knox

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

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]

Lists artillery by weight, left by the British at various locations.

GLC02437.02801

to Henry Knox

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

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

to Henry Knox

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]

Lists men by military denomination, with issued rations.

GLC02437.02810

[Army rations issued to an officer of police]

Lists rations issued for one police officer at West Point. Includes a note on the verso from William Price, a police officer.

GLC02437.02816

to George Clinton

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

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]

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]

Lists ordnance by weight, caliber and status.

GLC02437.02833

[Accounts for Aaron Holden]

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]

Certifies that Major John Campbell served well under Knox.

GLC02437.02839

[Provision return for an artificer]

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

to Henry Knox

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

to George Clinton

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

to Henry Knox

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

to Andrew Billings

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]

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

to George Clinton

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

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

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

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

Lists the number of men by rank status, and if they are commissioned or not. Watermarked.

GLC02437.10181

Weekly return of the Massachusetts Artillery

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

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

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

Return of the Rhode Island detachment commanded by Major William Allen

List of men according to company, rank and status. Watermarked with a bell hanging from a crown.

GLC02437.10192

to Henry Knox

Encloses, according to orders, the return of soldiers under his command. Mentions that three of his men are in the Albany Hospital and are thus unable to march. Water damage has obscured a portion of two lines of text. Watermarked with a bell...

GLC02437.10195

Report of the ordnance at the different posts and park of artillery on West Point

Lists ordnance in the vicinity of West Point, New York by fort and type of artillery. Two dockets.

GLC02437.10196

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for the second Massachusetts brigade of foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Also includes a list regarding absent officers. Noted as...

GLC02437.10566

[Return]

Return of Connecticut troops. Lists men by company, rank, and current status. Also includes a list of absent officers.

GLC02437.10568

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a New Hampshire regiment of foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by George Reid. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...

GLC02437.10569

[Return]

Return for Connecticut troops. Lists men by company, rank and current status.

GLC02437.10570

[Certificate to Lewis Campbell]

Certificate verifying the admission of Lewis Campbell, a soldier in the first New Jersey Regiment guarding George Washington, to the hospital "for the cure of a wound received thro' his body ..." Lewis was wounded at King's Bridge and sent to the...

GLC02437.02657

to George Washington

Informs General Washington that he is sending the weekly returns with other information to him (not included). Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.02696

to George Washington

Discusses the winter quarters for various regiments located in and around the area of West Point. Mentions the British evacuation of New York City which may or may not happen soon. Knox also offers to host Washington if he travels to New York City...

GLC02437.02724

to George Washington

Lets Washington know that he received his message concerning clothing for the troops over the winter and the resolves of Congress thanking General [Robert] Howe and his detachment. Notes that he enclosed a weekly return of the troops. Discusses the...

GLC02437.10163

to George Washington

Informs General George Washington that he "shall set to work to procure...wood for the Garrison who will probably return here During the winter." Suggests someone whose term of service will soon expire to be in charge of receiving the discharges....

GLC02437.10168

to Henry Knox

Asks to introduce to Knox, Thomas Cajetan Wengierski, a Polish count who is touring America.

GLC02437.02628

[Order to deliver rations]

Order to deliver eighteen rations for Captain John Vincent and his men. Includes a note on the verso signed by Vincent with his mark.

GLC02437.02629

[Army Return of the Sappers and Miners Corps]

Lists men by status, rank and file. Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.02631

Return of Clothing Wanting for the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery

Lists men by name and items by type with amounts. Countersigned by Henry Burbeck.

GLC02437.02637

[Report]

Reporting to complete the accounts of the regiment for settlement according to a garrison order.

GLC02437.02656

[Rations request]

Request to issue thirty packages of rations for John Vaughn of the Massachusetts regiment and his family. Includes a note of receipt on the verso signed by Vaughn.

GLC02437.02660

to Henry Knox

Complains of West Point men trespassing into the neighborhood and cutting down timber. Asks Knox to help put a stop to the trespassing and cutting of wood.

GLC02437.02669

[Army rations issued to artificers]

Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by John Lillie.

GLC02437.02679

[Weekly return of the artillery]

Lists officers by rank, status and state.

GLC02437.02680

[Army return of the 1st Massachusetts Regiment]

Indicates the number of men "whose times of service expire ... in Decr. and January 1783 & 84." Signed by Bowles and countersigned by Joseph Pettingill.

GLC02437.02685

[Return of the Connecticut Regiment]

Lists men by rank and location. Countersigned by H. Smith.

GLC02437.02687

to Henry Knox

Forwards the muster rolls for August and September. Notes that there is a discrepency in numbers for September due to the number "of the sick, absent and on Commands." Goes on to complain about the decline of the army, in particular the lack of...

GLC02437.02697

[Army return for the Rhode Island Battalion]

Lists men by rank, company and status. Countersigned by Captain Zephaniah Brown.

GLC02437.02699

Monthly return of the Corps of Sappers & Miners

Lists men by status and rank.

GLC02437.02705

[Army rations for the company of artificers]

Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by John Lillie with a note of receipt on the verso.

GLC02437.02709

List of men lately discharged from the 4th Massachusetts Regiment

Lists men by name and rank.

GLC02437.02712

[Return of names of non commissioned officers and privates discharged]

Lists men by name and rank.

GLC02437.02713

to Reverend Doctor Cooper

Discusses Count Wengierski, "a polish gentleman on his travels through America" and how foreigners view Boston. Mentions the likelihood of a British evacuation of New York City.

GLC02437.02714

Monthly return Corps of Artillery

Lists men by rank, status and state of service.

GLC02437.02716

[Return for the Connecticut Regiment employed in cutting wood]

Lists men by name, rank and company.

GLC02437.02717

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has yet to hear about the issue concerning his family provisions and if Knox would permit him to send someone over to hear of any news. "Public service" written on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.02718

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to personally deliver a letter to General Alexander McDougall and emphasizes that it is private. Requests Knox to forward the two pieces of field artillery designed for the Count De Grasse to New York as soon as the British evacuate. Wants...

GLC02437.02722

[Army rations issued to detachments]

Return of provisions for five men. Countersigned by John Lillie with a note of receipt on the verso signed by James Robinson.

GLC02437.02727

[Resolution]

Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Copy of a resolution allowing General Henry Knox to have the "pay of a major general in a separate department, during his command at West Point ... " Intended for presentation to Congress on...

GLC02437.02730

to Edward Antill

Informs Antill that he is unable to assist him but instead refers him to another unnamed general.

GLC02437.02732

[Army return of Canadian refugees]

Lists men by military denomination and rations issued. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.02734

[Army rations issued to detachments]

Lists number of men with issued rations for the 4th Massachusetts Battalion. Date from docket.

GLC02437.02735

[Army return of the Corps of Artillery]

Lists men by rank, status and state in which they serve. Date from docket.

GLC02437.02738

Weekly return of the New York Corps of Artillery Commanded by Major Sebastian Bauman

Lists men by rank and status. Table of "Absentees Accounted for On Duty" on the verso, which lists men by name, duty, place of service and rank.

GLC02437.02739

[Report pertaining to Captain Aaron Averson]

Reports that Captain Averson and Jer. (Jeremiah?) Van Rensselaer were chosen as the agent and pay master, respectively for the 1st New York Regiment. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.02740

to Henry Knox

Discusses finished pieces (probably engraved cannon), the work that went into creating them and the price of that labor. Also mentions the settling of accounts.

GLC02437.02747

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about a return for an article of clothing that Knox requested. Apologizes, saying "I cannot be particular in my Return...on account of my bad state of Health." "Public service" written on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.10161

Weekly return of the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery

Lists the number of men by rank and availability. Watermarked with a crest and "F. Notramy (?) 1780.

GLC02437.10164

[Return of Artillery Corps]

List of men broken down by rank, regiment and stats - whether they are fit for duty or not. Calculation in the lower left corner. Watermarked with a stamp & illegible writing. Docketed as "Scale Artillery."

GLC02437.10165

Return of the State of the Connecticut Regiment

Lists number of men according to availability and rank. Of those present and fit for duty, five are sergeants, three are corporals, one is a drum and fife soldier, thirty-four are privates, leaving the total aggregate to be forty-three. Watermarked...

GLC02437.10173

Monthly Return of the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery

List of the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery. Lists people present in the corp by rank and status, where they are on duty, who is on the staff, among others. Of the two captains, one is present and fit for duty, while the other is on the staff...

GLC02437.10175

List of men's names-for discharge of the 1st Massachusetts Regiment

List of fifty-three men discharged from the first Massachusetts Regiment. Noted that men are "entitled by cuting [sic] two cords of Wood each." Watermarked with a crest with three fleur-de-lis.

GLC02437.10177

Weekly Return of the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery

List of the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery. Includes list people present in corp by rank and status, where they are on duty, who is on the staff, among others. Of the four captains listed, two are present for duty and the others are on the staff...

GLC02437.10179