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Author: Henry Knox
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Replies to a previous letter from Jackson concerning issues at West Point, such as trouble with the contractors and clothing shortages.
Author: Henry Knox
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Replies to a previous letter from Jackson concerning issues at West Point, such as trouble with the contractors and clothing shortages.
Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses men who cannot be dismissed [likely from the army] until Knox's arrival at West Point, New York. Also mentions Jackson can depend on something from his application (possibly referring to Jackson's request for a Brigadier General's salary), however, he likely will not be able to continue in the service.
Author: Henry Knox
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Reports that the corps in the detachment at West Point have been dissolved, except for those soldiers whose terms of service have not expired. These 500 men will be commanded by Colonel [Henry] Jackson, presumably at West Point. There is also one corps of artillery commanded by Major Sebastian Bauman. Asks Steuben to instruct Jackson on the mode by which the remaining soldiers will be mustered and inspected. Plans to depart soon for Boston, leaving Jackson in charge.
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Signed by Major W. Jackson, possibly William Jackson, an aide-de-camp of General Washington and secretary of Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War. Written from War Office. Writes to inform Knox of the status of his application to the superintendent of finance (possibly Robert Morris) on behalf of General Benjamin Lincoln, regarding Knox's request for repairs to West Point. The superintendent believes there are more pressing matters, but has given monies to the Quarter Master General (Colonel Timothy Pickering) and he will allot them to the most important public purposes.
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Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses the lack of provisions for the troops at West Point, stating [t]here are not more provision at this place than will serve the troops to the end of the month, and I much doubt whether it will last so long ... Request that Parker supplies the post with supplies as soon as possible.
Author: Henry Jackson
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Informs Knox that he is sending Doctor Robert Tucker, a very bitter Tory & a great enemy to his country, so that he may be confined in the Provost at West Point & Secured in any other mode you may think necessary. Also mentions that there has been talk of peace in New York and that he hopes to hear very soon about the end of the war. Written at [Delevans] Crompond, possibly in New York.
Author: Henry Knox
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General Knox writes to Pickering, Quartermaster General of the Army. Requests money to repair redoubts in the West Point vicinity. Notes that Major Villefranche, engineer at West Point, supports Knox's opinion that the redoubts are in need of repair.
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Knox, commander of West Point, reports that about [ninety] men will be stationed in New York probably the greatest part of the Winter. Asks whether Parker, a contractor who furnished supplies for troops, will provide supplies for these men.
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Discusses a situation of a fellow officer, Colonel Michael Jackson, who intends to petition Congress regarding compensation for a wound he received in 1776 which is still causing him trouble. This letter is likely Knox's response to Jackson's 29 November 1783 request (GLC02437.02809).
