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9 May 1782
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
[Cash received from Colonel Miles]
Figures and notes tallying the amount of money a Colonel Miles [possibly Samuel Miles of Pennsylvania] spent and received for General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.01402
1 May 1782
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Joseph Peirce
Apologizes for not writing sooner but explains that he was held on "public business" in Elizabeth Town, New Jersey. Mentions a petition he gave to General Benjamin Lincoln. Focuses on matters of personal finance, such as his possible purchase of an...
GLC02437.01406
6 May 1782
Knox, William (1756-1795)
to Lucy Knox
Written by William Knox to his sister-in-law Lucy Knox. Inquires of her health and jokingly calls her newborn son [Marcus Camillus] "the little Roman Stranger." Goes on to say that "I have a good will to be offended that you did not think William a...
GLC02437.01410
8 May 1782
to Benjamin Lincoln
Writes to General Lincoln, the Secretary at War, on behalf of Captain Jeremiah Freeman, an officer of Artillery who is attached to an independent company. He is trying to obtain fair pay through Congress's resolve, but because of his attachment to...
GLC02437.01414
16 May 1782
Sears, Isaac (1730-1786)
to Henry Knox
Written by Sears, who was known for his early and vehement support of the patriots in New York, to Major General Knox. References Knox's letters of 23 January and 1 May. Says his first "orders" are paid and the other will be paid when due. Is happy...
GLC02437.01418
18 May 1782
Miles, John (fl. 1782-1783)
Return of waggons horses etc. wanting for the brigade of artillery
List of wagons and horses necessary for the brigade of artillery, signed by John Miles, Quartermaster, Brigade-Artillery. See GLC02437.01421 for the accompanying letter.
GLC02437.01422
20 May 1782
to John Lamb
Writes Colonel John Lamb with instructions regarding the amount of artillery equipment, such as tumbrils, wagons, horses, and camp equipage, necessary for a possible offensive strike in the New York area. Also discusses the movement of supplies from...
GLC02437.01425
23 May 1782
Written by William Knox to his brother Major General Knox. Mentions his travels to Flanders, Nantes (where he did some business for his Boston friends), and has stopped in Rochefort on his way to Bourdeaux. Wants to ship many things to America, but...
GLC02437.01429
29 May 1782
Later copy. Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Arrived in Newburgh three days earlier. Was at West Point "with the officers of the Army and find them generally much discontented." Says the problems revolve around the issuing...
GLC02437.01432
4 June 1782
to Comfort Sands
Informs Sands, a previous supplier of military goods [see GLC02437.01301], that a "few barrells of neats foot oyl are wanted for the musquets & cartridge boxes of the Army," and he wants to know whether Sands can supply them, and what the terms might...
GLC02437.01439
12 June 1782
Newhall, Ezra (1733-1798)
Writes, "I should esteem it a great favor if you would give an order to the Bearer, Capt. Stone, or Colonel [John] Crane, for one gallon of Linseed oil, for the purpose of marking the canteens, knapsacks, tents, & several other affairs in the...
GLC02437.01449
15 June 1782
Van Rensselaer, Philip (1747-1798)
Writes, "I am requested by Col. Reid Commanding Officer of this Department to inform you that great part of the Continental Troops in this Quarter are Distitute of Cartridge Boxes, would therefore desire you to order at least 200 to this place....
GLC02437.01453
20 June 1782
to Captain Mitchell
Relates that a Mr. Gedney, the proprietor of a sawmill near Newburgh, has applied to Knox for help concerning some planks he had carved and supplied to the military but was never paid for. Mr. Gedney has no receipts for the planks, and Knox asks...
GLC02437.01458
22 June 1782
Crane, John (1744-1805)
Encloses a return of firearm stores Knox asked for (see GLC02437.01461). Specifies the amount without bayonets, but says they can be fitted with them if necessary, and likewise mentions that the damaged ones can be fixed.
GLC02437.01463
24 June 1782
to the Quartermaster at Morristown, New Jersey
Written by Major Shaw of Major General Henry Knox's staff to the Quartermaster at Morristown, New Jersey. Reports that on the march north from Burlington, New Jersey to New Windsor, New York, one of Knox's wagon horses "foundered" in such a way to...
GLC02437.01466
30 June 1782
Craig, Isaac (b. ca. 1742-1826)
Encloses an ordnance return and a return of his detachment. Writes that since his arrival, "the whole Garrison have been Employed in puting the Fort in a better State of defence - my Detachment are Engaged in making new Platforms, Reparing Gun...
GLC02437.01470
4 July 1782
Loring, Joshua (1744-1789)
Writes that due to Knox's letter of 12 June, he placed Knox's items at auction. He is not yet sure of the proceeds but estimates them at about 140 pounds. Will write by next post with more information. (See GLC02437.01475 for references to this...
GLC02437.01477
13 July 1782
Marked "copy." Writes, "The bearer of this is a Mr. [Burnet] who is connected with some person who contracted in 1779 for [Cartridge] boxes. I do not remember exactly the circumstances, but generally that Mr. Ruddock was directed by the board of...
GLC02437.01485
17 July 1782
Peirce, John (1750-1798)
Return of sundry articles which are much wanted for the different posts on the Mohawk River
In the handwriting of Captain Peirce of the artillery, most likely John Peirce, son of Isaac Peirce and younger brother of Joseph. Chart for supplies wanted at different posts on the Mohawk River in New York. Divided into five columns: for 12 pounder...
GLC02437.01488
Dalrymple, William (1736-1807)
Written by Major General Dalrymple, Quartermaster General of the British Army, to Major General Knox. Sends this letter by Mr. Loring, who was going to Dobbs Ferry. Thanks him for his help in the case of Captain Snow. Sends along the latest newspaper...
GLC02437.01491
20 July 1782
Lamb, John (1735-1800)
Writes that has noted Knox's previous letter, which indicates that artificers are working hard on wagons and tumbrils. However, "At the same time, I am sorry to inform you, that, they will fall far short of your expectations, in this particular...
GLC02437.01495
24 July 1782
Jackson, William (1759-1828)
[Resolution of Congress repealing all previous resolutions involving the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores]
Extract from the minutes of Congress on the resolution that repealed all previous resolutions on the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores. The minutes were recorded in the War Office and signed by Jackson as Assistant Secretary of War...
GLC02437.01501
29 July 1782
Seward, Thomas (1740-1800)
Military stores sent to the Northern Depart. from West Point
Countersigned by Richard Frothingham, Field Commissary of Military Stores at West Point. List of military stores, organized by date, from December 1778 through 29 July 1782. Includes locations and recipients.
GLC02437.01507
circa 1782
Unknown
Articles issued in the year 1782
Possibly in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Year in title added later in pencil. A blank form describing military stores in two columns, organized by date, including flints and powder. A note below the chart reads, "The return to be continued in the...
GLC02437.01515
13 August 1782
to John Jacob Faesch
Writes to Faesch, a metalworker building arms and ammunition for the army, to discuss the amount and sizes of shells necessary to fit the French howitzers the army has procured. Mentions that he has been in contact with General Benjamin Lincoln...
GLC02437.01527
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