Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons about the End of Shays' Rebellion, 3 October 1786

Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons about the End of Shays' Rebellion, 3 October 1786 PDF Author: Henry Knox
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Writes a brief note to General Parsons regarding the recent end of Shays' Rebellion and also the likelihood that the Malcontents might want to raid the stores at Springfield. Hopes that he can rely on the late officers of the Continental Army for protection. (A copy of this letter is included in the correspondence between Parsons and Knox contained in GLC02437.03306.).

Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons about the End of Shays' Rebellion, 3 October 1786

Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons about the End of Shays' Rebellion, 3 October 1786 PDF Author: Henry Knox
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Writes a brief note to General Parsons regarding the recent end of Shays' Rebellion and also the likelihood that the Malcontents might want to raid the stores at Springfield. Hopes that he can rely on the late officers of the Continental Army for protection. (A copy of this letter is included in the correspondence between Parsons and Knox contained in GLC02437.03306.).

Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Regarding Shays' Rebellion [incomplete], 24 May 1779 - 13 January 1788

Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Regarding Shays' Rebellion [incomplete], 24 May 1779 - 13 January 1788 PDF Author: Samuel Holden Parsons
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Later copy of the correspondence between Generals Samuel Holden Parsons and Henry Knox between 24 May 1779 and 13 January 1788 (see GLC02437.03305 for a related document). The first letter, to Parsons from Knox, was written from Springfield, Massachusetts on 3 October 1786 and discusses the recent Shays' Rebellion. The second, written to Parsons from Knox, from New York on 19 November 1786, also deals with the Rebellion, as well as with court proceedings of the insurgents. The third, written from New York on 13 January 1788, to Parsons from Knox, discusses the adoption by Massachusetts of some legal measure (likely, based on the date of writing, the United States Constitution). The fourth, written on 24 May 1779 from Camp Redding, by Parsons to Knox, discusses his brigade's lack of supplies and asks about plans for the ensuing military campaign. The fifth letter, written from Head Quarters Redding on the same date and addressed to both Henry Knox and General Green (likely General Nathanael Greene), and also deals with lack of supplies for his brigade. The sixth letter (incomplete) is written by Knox to Parsons from Fishkill on 3 February 1780 and concerns Governor Jonathan Trumbull.

Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox with an Update on Shays' Rebellion, 6 November 1786

Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox with an Update on Shays' Rebellion, 6 November 1786 PDF Author: Samuel Holden Parsons
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Written from Middletown, likely in Connecticut, as the postal stamp near the address reads New Haven. Encloses a copy of Shays' circular letter (not present). Has heard from a friend that several towns have met to discuss the letter, and some have voted to send their arms and military stores to the insurgents. The town of Westfield opposed the vote, but only by two or three men. Has also heard that the insurgents are practicing military maneuvers, and that they are being paid daily. Was told that there has been some agitation in Vermont as well. Free stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Asking for Information on Lake Erie, 3 September 1787

Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Asking for Information on Lake Erie, 3 September 1787 PDF Author: Samuel Holden Parsons
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Thanks Knox for his letter of 30 August. Appreciates that Knox will give him information of the course of Lake Erie &c. Encloses a letter for Knox to forward to General [Richard] Butler, noting that sending letters to the West Country through the War Office is the most secure mode of transmission. Noted as received and forwarded by William Richards 6 September 1787. Includes Richards' signature.

Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Asking for a Recommendation to Congress, 15 April 1785

Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Asking for a Recommendation to Congress, 15 April 1785 PDF Author: Samuel Holden Parsons
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Requests that Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War, recommend him to Congress to command troops sent to garrison the western frontier. Writes, I consider that Post an important One to secure the Amity of the Savages, and to prevent those undue practices which will probably destroy the Peace of the Frontiers.

Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox, 11 April 1789

Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox, 11 April 1789 PDF Author: Samuel Holden Parsons
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Encloses a letter (not included) from General [Horatio] Gates and Mr. Balmain which requests Knox to send warrants for their Donation Lands. Has asked Colonel [perhaps Richard] Platt to obtain the warrants from Knox, as well as a warrant for Parsons, which he is asking for with this letter. Discusses traveling to the Illinois Territory and asks Knox to give orders to General [Josiah] Harmar (he spells it Harmer) on the subject.

Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth on Shays' Rebellion, 3 October 1786

Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth on Shays' Rebellion, 3 October 1786 PDF Author: Henry Knox
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Writes, apparently of the recent Shays' Rebellion, The insurrection here has certainly been of an alarming nature. It must have extensive consequences. Discusses the potential goal of the rebels and possible ways to protect the town of Springfield.

Henry Knox to John Jay about Shays' Rebellion, 3 October 1786

Henry Knox to John Jay about Shays' Rebellion, 3 October 1786 PDF Author: Henry Knox
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Describes the recent Shays' Rebellion, explaining that Mr. [John] Stagg, the bearer, will provide more details. Writes, Government has lost ground. Faction desperate faction gains strength hourly - they speak of a military government and embodying troops against the constitution - The numbers what appeared in arms opposed to Law were great - had all the parties which were on the march joined previous to the dispersion of the Malcontents they would have mustered 2000 strong - Government mustered about 900 but These were men of respectable character and great property, compared with their opponents. Knox adds, Please keep this to yourself.

Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons Discussing Public Objection to the Society of the Cincinnati [Later Copy], 29 March 1785

Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons Discussing Public Objection to the Society of the Cincinnati [Later Copy], 29 March 1785 PDF Author: Henry Knox
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Later copy of GLC02437.03120. Contains a note at the top of page one written by the transcriber of this letter at a later date: The parts between parentheses are from the rough draught in my possession of Knox's letter to Parson's- The other parts I have had transcribed from Parsons copy of the original which he sent to me in Oct 1860.

Henry Knox to George Washington with Updates on Shays' Rebellion, 21 December 1786

Henry Knox to George Washington with Updates on Shays' Rebellion, 21 December 1786 PDF Author: Henry Knox
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Writes, The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to prevent the Court of Common Pleas from proceeding to business. It is probable that the seizing some of the insurgents at Middlesex occasioned a greater number of them to assemble at Worcester than otherwise would have assembled merely on Account of preventing the common Pleas. Adds that it appears that the government planned to bring the insurgents to action but was prevented by uncommonly deep snow. Declares, The commotions of Massachusetts have wrought prodigious changes in the minds of men in that State respecting the Powers of Government every body says they must be strengthned, and that unless this shall be effected, there is no Security for liberty or Property. Hopes to see Washington along with Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth in Philadelphia in a few days. Retained copy.