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to Samuel Jefferds

Gives orders to Jefferds regarding a new post and the distribution of the ordnance and stores. Expects an accurate account of everything he receives as well as a monthly return. Written and signed in a secretarial hand. Marked as a copy.

GLC02437.02583

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that an officer has arrived in Newburgh, New York after marching with a number of invalid soldiers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also writes that he sent a note to Congress to petition for his situation, namely, being compensated...

GLC02437.02809

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that the men at West Point are restless, unhappy and having a difficult time. They are having trouble obtaining subsistence since "the Contractors will not trust them," and are "badly cloathed, many without blankets, they have not...

GLC02437.02823

to Michael Jackson

Replies to a previous letter from Jackson concerning issues at West Point, such as trouble with the contractors and clothing shortages.

GLC02437.02827

to Samuel Jefferds

Discusses the disbandment of Colonel [Marinus] Willett's regiment saying it will likely take place immediately. Orders Jefferds and his troops to move to Fort Schuyler where a number of stores have been collected in preparation of taking command of...

GLC02437.02857