Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819 to Henry Knox
Order a pdf of this item here.
Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02935 Author/Creator: Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819 Place Written: Springfield, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 January 1784 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 31.7 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
When Williams recently arrived at Springfield, he found the arsenal unoccupied by troops. Reports on the present situation at Springfield. Discusses the plan for the issue of rations. Complains that the allowance of firewood "is very insufficient, for this season of the year- many people here, have expressd there fear, that there wood & fences, will fall a sacrifise..." Reports that the barracks are well prepared, and requests extra straw.
Citation Guidelines for Online Resources
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.