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to Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

Written by Major General Knox to Major General von Steuben. Says he is ashamed he does not have as much money to send von Steuben as he requested. Hopes "three half Johannes" will be enough for the present. Says he will send more when he gets it.

GLC02437.01459

to Henry Knox

Written from the "Camp at V. Plankes Point," now Verplanck, New York. Asks Knox to request several artillery regiments to prepare for inspection on dates that he provides. Mentions that he has heard Charles Town [probably Charleston, South Carolina...

GLC02437.01568

to Henry Knox

Signs as Lord "Stirling." Writes that the laboratory and the old iron cannon has been shipped, by sloop, from Albany to West Point. Mentions that he had expected the military stores to be shipped also, but the Deputy Quartermaster has "disappointed"...

GLC02437.01631

to Henry Knox

Remarks that he realized he forgot yesterday to enclose a letter he wrote to Knox on 28 September, probably GLC02437.01631, so he encloses it now. Writes, "This Sloop commanded by Capt [possibly Edward S.] Willet, brings you the QMGs Stores...

GLC02437.01636

to Henry Knox

Writes, "By the bearer of this Capt Lotteridge I send a quantity of Plank, Boards and Tar, which he is to land at Wappens Creek - I must request you will please to forward the letter directed to his Excellency by express." Sends his compliments to...

GLC02437.01647

to Henry Knox

Writes to disclose the cargo on Captain [Garrit] Rykeman's sloop. Ship carries the boards from "a long building which was of no use but to harbour allmost all the Bell dames [pssibly camp followers] in this department"; provides measurements of the...

GLC02437.01653

to Lord Stirling [William Alexander]

Thanks Lord Stirling for the wagons and buildings he sent for use "in the public service." Does not expect to require any more supplies from Albany, and says that the materials which have already arrived are in excellent order. Believes that...

GLC02437.01677

to Lord Stirling [William Alexander]

Mentions that he has received stores which were sent by Captain Leonard's company, including a brass mortar. Also discusses the prospects for the peace treaty currently in negotiations, as well as the way it is being considered in the newspapers.

GLC02437.01712

to Henry Knox

Written from "Redoubt No. 3." Per Knox's orders and those of General Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War, he has visited the foundries of John Jacob Faesch at Mount Hope and Gabril [Gabriel?] Ogden at Pompton, both in New Jersey, and inspected the...

GLC02437.01738

to Henry Knox

Request for the pardon of two men under confinement and sentenced to be executed.

GLC02437.01886

to Henry Knox

Requests a leave of absence for several men from his company.

GLC02437.02011

to Henry Knox

Discusses the prices of various goods, stores and animals and the ability and the lack thereof to pay for these items.

GLC02437.02116

to Baron von Steuben

Discusses enclosed copies of a document [not present] regarding the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and asks von Steuben to forward them to the officers.

GLC02437.02138

to Alexander Stewart

Discusses a previous arrangement between Knox and Stewart, where Stewart will house, feed and care for five of Knox's horses.

GLC02437.02756

to Henry Knox [in French]

In French except for refrain - "Blow the trumpet in Zion." Von Steuben criticizes Aedanus Burke, aka "Cassius," the author of an anti-Society of the Cincinnati pamphlet ("Considerations on the Society or Order of Cincinnati," 1783). Burke, a South...

GLC02437.02769

to Baron Von Steuben

Reports that the corps in the detachment at West Point have been dissolved, except for those soldiers whose terms of service have not expired. These 500 men will be commanded by Colonel [Henry] Jackson, presumably at West Point. There is also one...

GLC02437.02873

to Henry Knox

Baron von Steuben has inspected the troops under Knox's command. Ordered Major [probably William] Barber to enact the inspection for the month of December. Notes that Major [William] North, Steuben's aide, will issue the inspections in the future....

GLC02437.02938

to Baron von Steuben

Refers to a recent letter from Steuben transmitting papers from General [Jethro] Sumner of North Carolina. Discusses matters pertaining to the Society of the Cincinnati, referring to an upcoming meeting in May at Philadelphia. Writes that many...

GLC02437.02961

to Henry Knox [in French]

Offers sentiments of friendship. Written at the "Louvre." Contains a note, written later in pencil at the bottom of the page: "This was a house in the present 57th in NY- why called the 'Louvre' is not known. Steuben was living there at the date...

GLC02437.03020

to Charles Stewart

Knox writes to Stewart, Continental Congressman and former Commissary General of Issues of the Continental Army. Requests Stewart's assistance in helping William Hoskins receive pay for his military service. Refer to GLC02437.03112 for Hoskins's...

GLC02437.03117

to Henry Knox [in French]

Baron von Steuben writes to Knox in French asking if he will send him an excerpt of a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette regarding his trip to Prussia. Says everyone has interest in the place where they spent the springtime of their lives...

GLC02437.03267

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is sending his son to New York City to collect the rent due.

GLC02437.03524

to Henry Knox

Writes in full, "As you are not in Town I have taken the liberty to draw on you in favor of Mr. Thomas Smith for £180 - the amount of your years rent but before I did it, I advised with your Brother who approved of my leaving an order, hope it will...

GLC02437.03583

to [Adam Stephen?]

Addressed to General Stephens. Possibly to General Adam Stephen, whose name is often misspelled Stephens. Discusses Indian policy, stating "[t]he affairs of the Cherokee Indians are peculiarly perplexed, and require a stronger arm to put them into a...

GLC02437.03724

to Henry Knox

Asks that Knox forward about 50 pounds to pay his rent.

GLC02437.04106