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to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of issues related to his presenting a petition to the Massachusetts State Legislature. Has attempted to meet with Governor [John] Hancock, who has promised to notify them when a meeting would be convenient. Describes the...

GLC02437.01629

to Henry Knox

Mentions that he has taken the liberty of enclosing a letter by Mr. Commissary [Samuel] Hodgdon regarding Cheever's continued grievances (possibly regarding his pay and benefits: see GLC02437.01379 and GLC02437.01553). Remarks that Hodgdon's letter...

GLC02437.01633

to Henry Knox

Written by Lieutenant Colonel Carrington, quartermaster to Nathanael Greene's Southern army, to Major General Knox. Makes reference to Congressional military appointments. Expresses anger at some Congressional decisions involving himself, saying "I...

GLC02437.01652

Return of ordnance stores deliver for Stony Point

Return of stores dated 13 October 1782 and 31 January 1783 declared by Captain [likely Ephraim] Fenno, and by John Smith. Richard Frothingham, Field Commissary of Military Stores, signs on 20 March 1783.

GLC02437.01660

[Warrant for release of Abraham Bell]

The first part of this note, on the first page, is written on behalf of Knox in the secretarial hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. The note describes the circumstances of Abraham Bell, formerly of New York State, who has been captured as a...

GLC02437.01661

to Henry Knox

Writes that he would like Knox to inform him whom he should consult "for Provisions & Hospitals Stores after the 15th as I have received no Official Direction on the Subject." Explains that Mr. Sands "has ordered his issuers to continue their duty,"...

GLC02437.01663

to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Brooks to Major General Knox. Says he had a long conference with a Massachusetts legislative committee on half-pay pensions for the state's officers. Says they finally agreed to report "a state of facts," but did so without...

GLC02437.01671

[Return of ordnance and stores in the Northern Department]

Three charts describing the ordnance of the Northern Department. The first page features a return of ordnance sent to West Point from Albany. The second page features a return of "Musquets, Cartridges, Flints & Sundries" delivered in the Northern...

GLC02437.01672

Return of cartridges in the 9th Massa Regiment commanded by Majr Leml Trescott

Lists cartridges from the 9th Massachusetts. Countersigned by Major Lemuel Trescott.

GLC02437.01690

Report of the guard & stores at redoubt no. 4

List of officers, sentries, and stores, including axes, spears and funnels.

GLC02437.01716

to [Thomas] Jones

Marked "copy" by Carrington. Addressee is listed only as "Mr. Jones," but earlier correspondence suggests the addressee is Thomas Jones. Colonel Carrington writes that he has waited till this morning for Jones to arrive, before Carrington must...

GLC02437.01719

Return of the boards & plank issued for the use of the artillery barracks antecedent to the last order

Return listing boards and planks, sorted according to who ordered their delivery and the date of delivery.

GLC02437.01720

Orders for the issues of arms accoutrements and ammunitions

Unsigned, but written the hand of Samuel Shaw. Lists, by date between June and November, orders given to issuers of supplies, such as Mr. John Ruddock, Commissary at Fishkill, and Mr. Richard Frothingham, Commissary at West Point.

GLC02437.01725

Return of the boards & plank issued for the use of the Connecticut barracks

Addressed to Major General Henry Knox. Signed by George J. Denniston on behalf of John Campbell, Assistant Deputy Quarter Master. Return of the amount of boards and planks, as well as when they were delivered, to whom, and on whose orders.

GLC02437.01728

to Henry Knox

Is honored to report that the two cannons entrusted to him will be ready for delivery by next Wednesday. Will soon be going away for some weeks and wishes he could be present to see them sent off, but hopes they will meet with Knox's approval....

GLC02437.01733

[Certificate for Andrew Billings Esq. for engravings for two pieces of cannon]

Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, "This is to certify that, in consequence of orders from His Excellency the Commander in Chief, Andrew Billings Esq. has engraved certain devices upon two pieces of cannon...

GLC02437.01746

to Henry Knox

Written by Reverend Blair to Major General Knox. Asked Colonel John Lamb to inform Knox of his impending retirement and his reasons for leaving the service. Says he would have written sooner but had problems with "the extreme weakness and disorder of...

GLC02437.01747

Report of the ordnance at the different posts and park of artillery

Chart of ordnance at Fort Clinton and nearby fortifications on the Hudson River. Artillery has been dismounted, spiked and "stoped with stones."

GLC02437.01757

[An account of monies expended by the British troops in Charleston South Carolina]

Title taken from docket. A list of monies spent, broken down by department.

GLC02437.01762

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

Signed by a J. George, likely John George, a Captain-Lieutenant of Artillery from Massachusetts. Return lists ordnance stores broken down by location. Similar in content to GLC02437.01757.

GLC02437.01763

to Henry Knox

Sarcastic letter written by Major General Gates to Major General Knox. Says "Chess is intirely at a Stand here; I have many challenges, but no Troops to Act; when a convenient Opportunity Offers, I shall be Obliged to you for the peices that are...

GLC02437.01764

Received from Mr Forsyth, Commissary of Issues, during the month of January 1783

List of items received from James Forsyth during January 1783 for General Henry Knox and his family, signed by Samuel Shaw (see GLC02437.01769 for a related document.)

GLC02437.01770

Return of the men in the Masstts. Corps of Artillery whos time of service expt. in Decr.-Jany. Insuing

Return of 15 named men, broken down by company. Signed by Samuel Cooper, Adjutant, and countersigned by a Lieutenant Burbeck.

GLC02437.01772

Provision return for three men drafted from the Corps of Invalids, doing duty in the Engineers Barge, commencing the first & ending the eight day of January both day included

Provision return signed by D. [likely Daniel] Niven [some sources say Nevin], Commanding Engineer, and countersigned "By order of Gen [Henry] Knox", S. [Samuel] Shaw, Aide-de-Camp. Note on verso signed by Peter Fitzpatrick.

GLC02437.01775

[Provision return for three soldiers employed in the ordinance department]

Return signed by Captain Thomas Patten of the Artillery Artificers (3 men named) and countersigned "By order of the Comdt", S. [Samuel] Shaw, Aide-de-Camp. Note on verso signed by D. S. [possibly Dudley] Mercer.

GLC02437.01778