Author: George WashingtonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Expresses the need for supplies for Mr. De Granger to carry out Military experiments. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
George Washington to Henry Knox Regarding Supplies Needed for Military Experiments, 10 February 1781
Author: George WashingtonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Expresses the need for supplies for Mr. De Granger to carry out Military experiments. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
George Washington to Henry Knox about Military Experiments, 10 February 1781
Author: George WashingtonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Later copy of original. Asks Knox to gather materials and help prepare scientific experiments for military purposes planned by Mr. De Granger. With Washington's name at the bottom, signed in another hand. On blue paper. Original Washington signed letter is GLC02437.09371.
George Washington to Henry Knox on the Subject of Military Stores, 28 June 1781
Author: George WashingtonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sending Knox an extract of a letter he has received from the Board of War, regarding funds for Knox. The Board states that it has petitioned Congress for the funds Knox needs for military stores and transportation, but has not yet received the funds. Worries that their previous plans must now be altered due to British reinforcements at Charlestown, Augustine and New York. Discusses where military stores should be sent in this case, preferring the East to the South. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
Henry Knox's Recommendations for the Coming Campaign to George Washington, 13 February 1781
Author: Henry KnoxPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Knox's analysis and recommendations to Washington on the military situation for the next campaign, in terms of artillery and ammunitions supply and other military stores. Knox's working draft. Closing and signature are in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
George Washington to Henry Knox Congratulating Knox on His Performance in the War and Mentioning Supplies, 21 February 1778
Author: George WashingtonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Realizes that supplies are badly needed in many locations, but wishes to transport supplies as little as possible. Also mentions how well Knox has performed as superintendent of his division. Washington's signature has been clipped out of the letter.
Henry Knox to [Ebenezer] Stevens Regarding Military Matters, 20 July 1781
![Henry Knox to [Ebenezer] Stevens Regarding Military Matters, 20 July 1781 PDF](https://books.google.com/books/content/images/frontcover/eyxS0AEACAAJ?fife=w80-h100)
Author: Henry KnoxPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Directed to Colonel Stevens, possibly Ebenezer Stevens. Discusses military matters, complaining of incessant applications. Mentions George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Discusses the transport of supplies, ordering Stevens to land his artillery and stores at Peekskill as soon as possible. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).
Henry Knox to George Washington on the Campaign of 1781, 5 January 1781
Author: Henry KnoxPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lists ordnance and military stores necessary for the campaign of 1781 according to type and number needed. Also includes a list of artillery necessary for a siege and a note concerning the making and cost of gun carriages. Written in a Park of Artillery. Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw.
Henry Knox to George Washington about Upcoming Campaign, 29 June 1781
Author: Henry KnoxPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mentions doubts George Washington expressed in a previous letter regarding the upcoming campaign (initially the campaign was to be against the British in New York, but Washington revised these plans to launch the Siege of Yorktown). Discusses arrangements [Knox] made with General [Ezekiel] Cornell, a Continental Congressman, to obtain supplies.
Henry Knox to Jonathan Trumbull Requesting Information to George Washington, 4 November 1781
Author: Henry KnoxPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Responds to Trumbull's letter requesting information for George Washington to incorporate into a letter to Governor of Virginia Thomas Nelson (see GLC02437.01282). Explains plans to establish an artillery magazine in Virginia, containing the ordnance remaining after the siege of Yorktown. The artillery would be for the use of the Southern Army and protection of Virginia in case of a British invasion. Washington needs to make requests to Governor Nelson for a location to store the munitions, preferably in Westham, and a party for the transport. Discusses the channels through which the requests and instructions to officers should travel. Knox's instructions to Colonel Edward Carrington in regard to the creation of the magazine appear in GLC02437.01284. Trumbull was Washington's military secretary.
Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 1781
Author: Henry KnoxPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Reports that General George Washington has ordered him to take southward all the arms and accoutrements possible. The demand has been indicated to Washington in letters from the Marquis de Lafayette. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Requests specific supplies listed on an accompanying sheet (GLC02437.01161). The Board of War and Ordnance was responsible for supplying troops in the field.
