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Author | : Robert Treat Paine |
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Download Robert Treat Paine to Henry Knox about Cannon Casting and Its Associated Costs, 15 July 1776 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Informs Knox that the British approach necessitates a change in location for casting brass cannons and indicates that an air furnace will be set up in Pennsylvania. Congress will still offer to employ Mr. Byers for the job if it can be done at a reasonable cost. Inquires if brass cannons can be cast without sea coal and expresses concerns about the weight of the cannons to be cast. Reports that Congress has written Byers a letter and urges Knox to send it to him and have him reply expeditiously. Mentions that Knox has new visitors and asks him to treat them in a very polite manner, possibly a sarcastic reference to the British. Paine was a delegate to the Continental Congress from Boston, Massachusetts. Free frank signed by Paine.
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Download Robert Treat Paine to Henry Knox Reporting the Casting of New Cannon, 20 June 1776 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Asks Knox for a response to a separate letter. Informs Knox that Congress has ordered some Iron field pieces to be cast. Wishes to know the state of our furnace at N York, so he can decide if the cannon should be cast there. Also wishes Knox good luck in battle. Refer to GLC02437.00365 for Knox's reply.
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Download Henry Knox to Robert Treat Paine, 24 June 1776 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A detailed answer to a request for artillery information concerning the weight and bore of howitzers on hand in New York. Reports that they have none, although Colonel Richard Gridley ordered some cast. Also provides other artillery information. Discusses uses for different bore sizes, their range, and gives editorial comment on artillery matters. Explains the possibility of having brass cannons cast. Comments on artillery operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the recipient of this letter was. Knox's retained working draft.
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Download Henry Knox to Robert Treat Paine on Independence and the Forging of a New Nation, 22 August 1783 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to Paine, Attorney General of Massachusetts. Informs Paine that he instructed General [Robert] Howe, in Philadelphia, to send two men to Boston (Paine requested their presence in Boston to serve as [witnesses]; refer to GLC02437.10128). Offers a stirring declaration regarding independence and the forging of a new nation: I sincerely reciprocate your congratulations upon the happy termination of a doubtful conflict. The prize is indeed infinitely valuable; and has been obtained with small exertions in proportion to its high worth... There are men in America who would have added lustre to the brightest age of the human race but they do not constitute the multitude nor is it necessary they should provided the multitude could be charmed by the voice of wisdom - But when. Envy avarice, revenge and the other black passions insist upon holding the [reigns] of Government. wisdom has no [illegible] of affairs... Prudence and caution did not effect the revolution. If we would have attended only to their dictates we should never have gone into it. Nor will timorous sentiments now establish an empire. The foundations of the new [fabrick] must be layed on the immutable principles of justice, or she will totter with every wind. The Wise, and the good of all Classes must unite, and by their magnanimity save their Country... An equal just, and energetic Government is the principal engine by which the manners of the people can be influenced - If the Laws are good & well enforced, property will be secure, industry stimulated and vice and idleness discouraged.
Author | : Robert Treat Paine |
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Download Henry Knox to John Adams about Founding Cannon and Mining, 29 July 1776 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Later copy of the original. Notifies Adams' that a founder named Mr. Byers is on his way to Philadelphia to make cannons for the artillery. Seeks Adams' support. Also emphasizes the importance of working copper mines in New Jersey. Adams was then a member of the Continental Congress.
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Download Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding the Casting of Cannons, 2 July 1793 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Instructs Captain Bryant to have the furnace and boring mill prepared for casting cannons, which were ordered from Mr. Byers. Also lists the weights of some cannons and mortars to be given to Byers along with some old metal. Written from the War Department. Clerically signed for Knox. Free frank signed by Henry Knox on address leaf.
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Download Henry Knox to John Adams about Obtaining Materials for Artillery Production and Recruitment [copy], 21 August 1776 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Later copy. Responds to Adams' (see GLC02437.00416) and discusses the urgent need to obtain copper from mines in New Jersey in order to cast canons. Joins Adams in lamenting the lack of officers from Massachusetts in the Continental Army, but also considers there to be a dearth of qualified candidates. Discusses recruiting and training good officers' rely not only on gentlemen but also on local talent. Suggests Colonel John Glover for possible promotion. Discusses raising an army and re-enlistment at length. Warns Adams that a bounty of [Dollar sign]25-[Dollar sign]36 or 100-150 acres of land is necessary to recruit and hold soldiers at next enlistment. Focuses on the associated expenses and recommends pay increases. Discusses the impending British attack on New York, anticipating it will come through Long Island and predicting victory for the Americans. Believes a direct attack on Manhattan would be ruinous to the British forces.
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Download Receipt for Clothes for Nine Companies in Henry Knox's Artillery Regiment, 25 July 1776 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Signed in the text by Knox, who indicates that he paid John Marston 1,900 dollars, equal to 570 pounds lawful money, for the clothing. Lists the captains of the nine companies that received the clothing. Signed by John Marston.
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Download Henry Knox to James Byers Regarding the Casting of Artillery, 26 February 1783 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses the casting of more artillery and the establishment of a system of ordnance for the United States as a whole.