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17 December 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Certificate for John Campbell]
Certifies that Major John Campbell served well under Knox.
GLC02437.02839
18 December 1783
Wright, J., fl. 1783
[Provision return for an artificer]
Return of an artificer in Lieutenant Wright's company for six days' worth of provisions. Countersigned by Michael Jackson with a note on the verso from J. [Toomy ?].
GLC02437.02840
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
to Henry Knox
Expresses his happiness that the Council shares his sentiments and forwards a resolution (not included). Says the resolution not only affects him, but also the officers and privates.
GLC02437.02841
22 December 1783
to George Clinton
Discusses an "act of the Council, expressive of their thanks to myself and the officers, and men of the ... troops who have lately been upon duty in the city of New York."
GLC02437.02847
Brooks, David, 1756-1838
Reports to Knox about the situation of the lack of clothing for the men, and the general state of the troops mentioning "ninety five prs of shoes, to the R. Island Regt. & about 200 to Col. Willett's." States that he should be hearing from the...
GLC02437.02849
23 December 1783
to Andrew Billings
Asks Billings to engrave two pieces of cannon for Congress. Says the cannon is to be presented to General Nathanael Greene. See GLC02437.02861 for Billings response to Knox's request.
GLC02437.02852
24 December 1783
[Provision return for artificers]
Also signed by John Doughty. Lists men by company with issued rations. Includes a signed note of receipt on the verso from J. Toomy.
GLC02437.02854
Discusses arrangements for provisions for the men stationed in the Albany/Fort Schuyler area noting they are running low on supplies. Says if greater numbers are needed appropriate arrangements for provisions will be necessary. Requests Clinton...
GLC02437.02855
25 December 1783
to Captain Allen
Discusses Captain Allen's delay in discharging the Rhode Island regiment. Says he heard Allen did not receive Knox's order, originally sent in November, until the beginning of December ordering Allen to disband the Rhode Island regiment. Instructs...
GLC02437.02858
27 December 1783
Billings, Andrew, 1743-1808
Informs Knox that he has received Knox's letter and will begin work (engraving) on the cannons for General Nathanael Greene right away. See GLC02437.02852 for Knox's original request to Billings.
GLC02437.02862
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