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9 September 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
[Request for provisions]
Request for twenty pounds of beef and one gallon of rum for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02486
14 September 1783
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
to Henry Knox
Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Says he will visit with Knox to finalize spending accounts of the officers. Says he has "written to Mr. Gaine in the most perfect secrecy, to print thirteen thousand Copies, of the Commander in Chief's...
GLC02437.02512
24 September 1783
Asks Knox over for a visit to discuss the army. Mentions that if the fireworks will be going off at West Point, he can take part of the company off Knox's hands. Discusses preparations to host a large group of visitors including the Minister of...
GLC02437.02563
28 September 1783
Informs Knox that "the people above, who trade to nyork, complain of being stopt at your post," and asks if some of the Connecticut troops are headed out tomorrow.
GLC02437.02576
30 September 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Discusses the lack of funds for supplies and the large expenses incurred due to lack of stores. Plans to apply for more aid to see if "I cannot obtain the same compensation as those who have gone before me. Certainly I have expended as...
GLC02437.02592
19 October 1783
Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that "This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel...
GLC02437.02688
29 October 1783
Discusses a dispute regarding two officers of the artillery, Majors Perkins and Bauman, concerning the differences in rank within the artillery as compared to that of the general army.
GLC02437.02723
10 November 1783
Discusses an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the...
GLC02437.02764
16 November 1783
Mentions that his guard has left with Brigadier Jackson's regiment, and "requests that General Knox will order a Corporal and eight Men to his [McDougall's] quarters, six of them to be acquainted with rowing."
GLC02437.02783
16 August 1784
Later copy. Expresses disappointment that General Lincoln will not be ready to sail as soon as Knox anticipated. Adds that commissioners are waiting for them at Halifax, Nova Scotia. About the urgent voyage, writes "We ought to determine upon the...
GLC02437.03042
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