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1 November 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox of the wastefulness of the guard and servants who are watching over General William Howe's quarters.
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2 November 1783
Informs Knox that a shipment of supplies has arrived and that others are expecting him to procure additional supplies to feed the riding horses, though this is not part of his duty. Asks Knox to clarify the matter and explains his delay in sending...
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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Timothy Pickering
Discusses the term of service for men responsible for the upkeep of the roads and obtaining firewood.
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3 November 1783
Two parts. First part discusses obtaining wood for New York City if the enemy leaves. Second part on verso discusses transporting cannon from Poughkeepsie. Both noted as copies.
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14 November 1783
Writes in full, "Since I saw you I have concluded to march the 1st & 4th Massachusetts regiments the day after tomorrow, I wish you to come down pretty early tomorrow to make the necessary arrangements."
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24 December 1783
to Timothy Pickering or Major Campbell
Requests that Pickering come to West Point to deal with the transportation of the officers baggage.
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31 December 1783
Knox informs Pickering, Quartermaster General, that the contract for obtaining provisions for West Point has expired without definite renewal. Knox therefore ordered a large amount of provisions on the account of the United States. Instructs...
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1 January 1784
Knox writes to Pickering, Quartermaster General: "The officers in this vicinity, being discharged in the middle of an inclement season, without pay and in some instances without the subsistence money for the last month, are in general destitute of...
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5 January 1784
Pickering, Quartermaster General, transmits a certified copy of a receipt related to Captain [Coggeshall's] and a delivery of cannon to Colonel Cobb. In a post script, asks about medicines to be sent to New York for sale. Asks if Doctor [John]...
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8 January 1784
Pickering, Quartermaster General, discusses the details of transporting officers and their luggage from West Point (many of the discharged soldiers had difficulty arranging transportation home). Mentions the transport of Knox's luggage to Boston.
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