Henry Knox To Samuel H Parsons Discussing The Possibility Of Granting Lands To Soldiers And Officers By Resolution Of Congress Incomplete 29 December 1787 PDF Download
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Download Henry Knox to Samuel H. Parsons Discussing the Possibility of Granting Lands to Soldiers and Officers by Resolution of Congress [incomplete], 29 December 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses the possibility of granting lands to soldiers and officers by resolves of Congress. Explains how the lands may be granted and that some might be located in the Ohio territory, commenting, it is not for me to determine what assistance you shall receive from the troops of the United States on the lines you are to run... Also states his happiness that the new Constitution will likely be accepted, and considers the likelihood of ratification in several states.
| Author | : Samuel Holden Parsons |
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| Release | : 1785 |
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Download Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox Asking for a Recommendation to Congress, 15 April 1785 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
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Download Henry Knox to Samuel Holden Parsons Discussing Public Objection to the Society of the Cincinnati [Later Copy], 29 March 1785 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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| Release | : 1783 |
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington Requesting Information Regarding an Officers' Petition to Congress in which Officers Would be Granted Lands in Place of Their Back Pay, 17 September 1783 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Knox, Commander at West Point, writes, I cannot refrain from communicating the joy I feel, and the pleasure manifested by the officers in general, upon the noble testimony of gratitude exhibited by Congress in their resolve concerning the equestrian statue... Requests information regarding an officers' petition to Congress in which officers would be granted lands in place of their back pay. Assures Washington, Were the prayer of the petition to be granted, the officers in a very few years would make the swift settlement on the frontiers, and form a strong barrier against the barbarians... Suggests the creation of the office of master general of ordnance, noting that the current Minister of War (Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War) does not predict the appointment of a successor to his post. Asserts that the master general of ordnance would ...reside near Congress to execute such orders as they should think proper for the dignity or security of the republick. Expresses his wish for Washington to keep this letter in confidence. Notes that if he were appointed as master general of ordnance, he would give the post his zealous assistance. His wife Lucy sends her respectful regards to Martha Washington. Knox's retained draft.
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Download Henry Knox to Samuel Osgood about an Officer Petitioning Congress about Compensation for a Wound, 4 December 1783 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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).
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington Discussing Settlers on Washington's Lands and Disunity Between the States [incomplete], 21 January 1785 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Comments on a recent trip Washington took to his western lands. Expresses relief that Washington did not travel as far west as he originally planned due to the indians being in a bad temper. Referring to settlers on Washington's lands, writes You must have been chagrined to have found your Lands possessed by a... people who hold in contempt equity- the first principle of Society. Discusses disunity among the states, writing, We are entirely destitute of those traits which should Stamp us one nation- and the Constitution of Congress does not seem to promise any capital alteration for the better. Reports on his tour with General Benjamin Lincoln to the eastern line of Massachusetts (present-day Maine, in the area of Passamaquoddy Bay). Writes, We went to the eastern line of this State, and found that the british have made excessive encroachments upon our territories. Contains two dockets, one on the first page and another in pencil on page four.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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Download Henry Knox to William North about Congress and Troop Reductions, 19 April 1787 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses Congress's decision to reduce the troops and states, I feel most sensibly for the situation of the officers. In relation to North's resignation as Inspector General, states that he did not forward it on and that if North desires, he can probably resume the duties of that post (see GLC02437.03528 and .03495). Comments that Colonel Hull wrote to him about the issue with North's relative rank but believes it is something the state must decide.
| Author | : Samuel Holden Parsons |
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| Release | : 1789 |
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Download Samuel Holden Parsons to Henry Knox, 11 April 1789 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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| Release | : 1792 |
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Download Henry Knox to Isaac Winslow Discussing Estimates Relating to Land Deals, 10 December 1792 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Apologizes for not having written sooner and discusses estimates relating to land deals. Notes he finds it unlikely that the state will cover any differences in quantity, as had been suggested, due to the member's prior voting record on the subject. Informs Isaac he has increased the advancement of his brother's, [Samuel Winslow], cash because of his current situation. Requests that he meets with his cousin, Isaac, and make a determination of whether they will accept Knox's offer on some land (includes part of the Waldo patent). They will need to provide Knox with evidence that there are no existing claims against the land.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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| Release | : 1791 |
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Download Henry Knox to Henry Jackson Regarding Land Purchases, 19 December 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Declares that it is essential that he conclude an agreement with the Committee on the Legislature regarding townships in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses potential prices for the purchase of the lands in Maine, as well as ways to negotiate the purchases.
