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13 November 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Clinton
Discusses plans for the evacuation of New York City by the British and requests that they give five to six days' notice.
GLC02437.02773
Brooks, David, 1756-1838
to Henry Knox
Forwards a return of clothing that they have on hand (not included), and explains how sales of items, and issues of items to men, accounts for any differences in the item totals.
GLC02437.02774
15 November 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
[Return for the 1st Massachusetts Foot Brigade]
Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Lists men by regiment, rank, status, and alterations since the last return. Also includes a manuscript table on the verso with officers' names (in most cases), status (sick...
GLC02437.02778
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
[Return for the 2nd Massachusetts Foot Brigade]
Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Lists men by regiment, rank, status, and alterations since the last return. Also includes a manuscript table on the verso with sick officers listed by status and name along...
GLC02437.02779
Bradford, James, ?-1791
[Weekly return for the New York Corps of Artillery]
Lists men by rank, and status. Table of "Absentees accounted for On Duty" on the verso. Countersigned by Major Colonel Sebastian Bauman.
GLC02437.02781
18 November 1783
Phelon, E., fl. 1783
[Certificate concerning Joseph Cleasby]
Certifies that Cleasby served in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment and is "entitled to his Discharge."
GLC02437.02789
23 November 1783
Affleck, Edmund, 1723-1788
Signed in text. Sends his compliments to Henry Knox and his wife, and expresses his regret that "the great hurry of Business alone prevents him from waiting on them before he leaves this Country to return his thanks for their polite attention to him...
GLC02437.02794
25 November 1783
to Edmund Affleck
Signed in text. Replies to Affleck's letter (see GLC02437.02794). Writes that he and Mrs. Lucy Knox "sincerely wish him [Affleck] a prosperous voyage and every felicity."
GLC02437.02795
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
[Return of ordnance left by British troops]
Lists artillery by weight, left by the British at various locations.
GLC02437.02801
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Forwards a letter (most likely GLC02437.02798) from Sir Guy Carleton concerning "arrangements ... made for the British Officers' visiting your advanced guard." Noted as written at "Quarters."
GLC02437.02802
28 November 1783
to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
First part, addressed to Benjamin Franklin, introduces a gentleman, Jeremiah Platt, "who has just returned from a long exile of seven years, in which period he has in every instance approved himself a ... upright citizen of the republick ... " The...
GLC02437.02805
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
Request that Knox send troops to a Captain Henry Tiebout to "enable him to carry into execution a Resolution of the Council of this Day, a Copy whereof he will produce to you." Resolution not included.
GLC02437.02807
November 1783
Merlet, H., fl. 1783
[Army rations issued to Canadian refugees]
Lists men by military denomination, with issued rations.
GLC02437.02810
1 December 1783
Price, William, ?-1790
[Army rations issued to an officer of police]
Lists rations issued for one police officer at West Point. Includes a note on the verso from William Price, a police officer.
GLC02437.02816
4 December 1783
Writes on behalf of a Mr. Parker who is "sollicitous [sic] to open an account in this City for the sale of merchandise." Introduces him to Governor Clinton and gives a character recommendation. Body of letter in the hand of Knox. Signed for Knox in...
GLC02437.02817
8 December 1783
Maxwell, Hugh, 1733-1799
to Michael Jackson
Reports to Brigadier General Michael Jackson concerning the state of clothing in the regiment. He finds the clothing "in a most distressing situation." A large number of the men are without items of clothing, such as shoes, stockings, etc. Writes...
GLC02437.02820
14 May 1782-12 December 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
General Knox in account with Samuel Shaw [expense booklet]
Signed in text by Shaw. Lists expenses incurred dating from 14 May 1782 to 12 December 1783. Expenses and payments received include food, spirits, household items and services, payment to the commander-in-chief's bargemen, a loan to Baron von...
GLC02437.02826
15 December 1783
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
[Alterations made in the arrangement of the ordnance]
Lists ordnance by weight, caliber and status.
GLC02437.02833
12 December 1783 - 2 June 1788
Holden, Aaron, fl. 1783
[Accounts for Aaron Holden]
Lists accounts and notes for payment for Captain Aaron Holden. Signed by Benjamin Haywood and John Pierce. Verso contains letter written by Joseph Howell signed 2 June 1788.
GLC02437.02836
17 December 1783
[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
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
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
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
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