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Download Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding Military Supplies for the Northwest Indian War, 7 July 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Says Duer will receive by this day's post a public letter relative to the supplies on the western frontier. Says he is alarmed about information he just received from Mr. Walker that Duer has yet to arrange for ... the stores for the expedition. Tells him I hope in God you have made other and more effectual arrangements or you will suffer excessively in your interests. Wants to know by the return post what exact steps he will take to fix the situation. Says the troops for the expedition have now arrived at Fort Pitt and other places on the Ohio - and the rear of the force for the expedition leaves Trenton this day.
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Download Henry Knox to William Duer on Land Boundaries and the Northwest Indian War, 26 June 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Knox signs with his initials. Is glad Royal Flint is in Boston. Says Flint has written to Duer on the progress of their negotiations, which appears to be good. Knox says he wrote to Jackson about the boundaries of the purchase. Says if they can execute the advice I have given they will do well. Wonders if he will see Duer soon, and calls Duer a terrible correspondent. Thanks him for accepting bills. Is concerned about provisions on the frontier and says about 2,500 troops are marching to Ohio. Perhaps in reference to his land dealings, writes, Charleston South Carolina subscribed one thousand shares...
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Download Henry Knox to William Duer about Frontier Rations, a Massacre and Possible War with the Indians, 27 January 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Writes Duer regarding a supply of rations Duer requested for the frontiers. Discusses relations with the Indians. Notes he has heard that the Indians killed 11 men, 2 women, and 1 child near Marietta, Ohio [the Big Bottom Massacre]. Believes, Every appearance indicates an extensive Indian War - great preparations must be made and probably great quantities of provisions will be required - I give you this in confidence as the measure are not yet decided upon by Congress But as soon as they shall be it will be necessary to proceed with great vigor. Docketed by Knox.
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Download Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding Travel Arrangements and a Date for Their Meeting, 15 July 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Intended to leave for New York today, but circumstances will prevent him from going until next week. Says he cannot give an exact day as I am not entirely master of my own time. Will go at the first opportunity. Place written assumed from content.
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Download Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding Their Purchase of Two Million Acres of Land in the District of Maine, 10 July 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Knows that Duer is a bad correspondent so I have not suffered myself to be hurt by your silence. Congratulates him on their shared accomplishments in Massachusetts, a reference to their purchase of two million acres of land in the District of Maine. Reports that Royal Flint will be in New York on 15 July and that Duer can examine the relevant documents and maps then. Proposes that he will be in New York by 16 July. Tells him to use his sensible mind to handle any changes that need to be made to the business. Has written Duer repeatedly about preparing provisions for the frontier. Warns that he needs to come through or his reputation will suffer. Writes, Please to inform Lady Kitty that Mrs Knox on the 8th instant presented me with ... another child ... her tenth - This little stranger is a daughter, and the most lovely we have been blessed with. Says Lucy is as well as could be wished.
| Author | : Arthur St. Clair |
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Download Arthur St. Clair to Henry Knox on the Northwest Indian War and Military Movements, 18 September 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Reports that he was able to advise Knox of the arrival of General Richard Butler and the last contingent of troops. Says the Kentucky militiamen are expected on 25 September. Will probably move from the camp on the Great Miami River on or before the 25 September. Writes, I have been too sanguine in my Calculation of the time necessary for erecting the Fort there, but as soon as it is enclosed, and the shell of the Houses up, the Garrison will be able to compleat it for themselves before Winter. Notes the commissary has forward 100,000 rations to the camp. The quartermaster and court of enquiry will be ready to move everything from Fort Washington by 21 September. Sent this letter as contractors were going by light canoe to Pittsburgh and he thought it might get to Knox before his previous letter of the 18th. Tells Knox, every possible Exertion shall be made to bring the Campaign to a speedy and happy Issue. Docket notes that the letter arrived on 13 October.
| Author | : William Duer |
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Download William Duer to Henry Knox Regarding Supplies, 3 February 1783 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses supplies and mentions a visit.
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Download William Duer to Henry Knox, 25 January 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Informs Knox he will provide Morris (either Gouverneur or Robert) with a receipt for Knox's note. Says Morris will show Knox Duer's letter to Alexander Hamilton. Notes he would have written a longer letter if it wasn't for his old Complaint that affects his writing.
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Download Henry Knox to William Duer Regarding Duer's Financial Debts, 17 June 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Signed and initialed by Knox. This appears to be a copy of two letters that Knox sent to Duer on 17 June and 19 June. On June 19, Knox told Duer to pay a [dollar sign] 2,500 note 33 days after the date to the firm of Shaw and Randall. On June 17 he had told Duer to pay a [dollar sign] 2,500 note in 60 days. This document relates to the notes worth [dollar sign] 5,000 Knox has recently corresponded with Thomas Randall about (refer to GLC02437.05006).
| Author | : Arthur St. Clair |
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Download Arthur St. Clair to Henry Knox on the Northwest Indian War and Transportation of Military Provisions and Stores, 25 September 1791 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Since St. Clair last wrote on 23 September, Colonel Oldham arrived with the Kentucky militia. Oldham brought a letter from General Charles Scott, which is enclosed (not included). Scott has doubts about the militia, but Oldham has been reassuring. As the militia was called out by draught, Scott believes he will not be able to command another volunteer expedition. Speaks of a deluge of rain, which has impeded transportation of provisions and stores. The weather is better today and things are now moving. Says the Court of Inquiry has finished their business and that General Josiah Harmar has forwarded the proceedings. Will forward a duplicate at the next opportunity. Proposes to move the army on 28 September. Says he will probably send Knox one more letter from Fort Washington, as he has to still organize the militia. Docket notes that the letter was received 16 November. Written at Fort Washington.
