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Download William Knox to Henry Knox about Henry's Pay and Privateer Actions, 26 June 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
William writes to his brother, Brigadier General Henry Knox, stationed at New Windsor, New York. William, who oversaw much of Henry's personal and financial business, confirms receipt of three months of Henry's pay. Discusses currency and exchange in detail. Forwards Henry his account with the state (not included), noting that the state has considered you as entitled to 25pcent more than an officer of equal rank in the Infantry. Discusses books he bought in Europe, possibly to sell in Knox's bookstore. Reports that the Brutus, a privateer, captured a British prize on course from Gibraltar to England. The privateer contained diamonds and a Number of Jews who reported all their fraternity were leaving Gibraltar, as well as many others with all their effects, in consequence they say of the Engsh. having been beat in that Quarter, and their expectation of the Garrison falling into the hands of the Spaniards... Comments on the success of General Nathanael Greene, leading troops in the southern United States. Sends his love to his sister-in-law and the children.
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Download William Knox to Henry Knox on Naval Movements and Family Matters, 6 September 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Mentions Lucy Knox's trip up the Hudson River and hearing that General Knox passed New Windsor, New York with Governor George Clinton on his way to meet Lucy. Comments on a naval battle off the coast of Boston between the French frigate Magicianne and the more heavily armed British ship Assurance. Inquires if a Mr. Diricks was ever a Colonel in the Continental Army. Discusses the arrival of a French frigate called the Diligent, along with news that the Spanish and French have attempted the Reduction of Gibralter and that they have brought a new type of ship that floats higher in the water. Comments that the officer from the frigate, who has brought part of the loan negotiated by John Laurens, did not seem to know that there is such a place as Holland or...the Vienna Congress. Reports that a mutual friend named Mrs. Tarois is ill and S. Winslow, Henry's cousin, has married.
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Download William Knox to Henry Knox about the Coming Campaign, 18 July 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Refers to an ensuing campaign and the potential for disposing of the British fleet. Remarks on the prevalence of British ships in the Boston harbor and adjacent waters. Reports that the House of Lee and Jones lost a ship to the British, consequently losing a total of 15,000. Reports that the merchants of Boston persuaded the Governor (John Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts) to ask the French Admiral (the Comte de Barras) for protection, but he said that American privateers had been engaging his men and tempting them to desert, thus he could not assist the merchants with a fleet. The merchants in turn threatened to dicountenance the engaging French Sailors aboard their vessell[s] in order to persuade the Comte to assist them. Discusses new monetary emission, reporting ... the very small proportion of specie that is circulating renders business peculiarly dull ... Refers to an account between Mr. Winslow and [Henry] Knox.
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Download Henry Knox to William Knox Concerning Business Matters, 24 June 1776 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses business activities. Comments that most officers send money home to their families. Mentions that Mr. Jackson will read William his letter, possibly Henry Jackson who wrote to Knox with military news on 17 June 1776 (see GLC02437.00343). William was overseeing Henry's business in Boston.
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Download William Knox to Henry Knox about the Battle of Bound Brook, Discussing Business Matters and Pressing Him for a Reply, 3 June 1777 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Relates to Henry what he has heard regarding the Battle of Bound Brook, New Jersey (13 April 1777). Notes that he knows General Washington & yourself was not in the Battle but intended being at bound Brook the next day. Discusses raising a sum of money and business matters, possibly related to his joining the army and to the bookstore he managed in Boston in Henry's absence. Also mentions Henry's share in the Newbury Privateer as demanded by Colonel Jackson (possibly Henry Jackson). Still awaits Henry's reply regarding his intentions to join the army.
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Download William Knox to Henry Knox about His War, 23 September 1776 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Congratulates his brother on his escape from New York. Notes that many in Boston are much pleas'd with the retreat. Tells the version of events in New York he has heard but eagerly awaits details from Henry. Notes hearing that Benedict Arnold returned safely to Fort Ticonderoga, after hearing earlier that he had lost his fleet. Discusses extending civilities to Doctor Samuel Stringer, who had done the same when William and Henry were in Albany and Fort George obtaining artillery pieces for the siege of Boston, on his visit to Boston. Mentions business and privateering activities.
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Download William Knox to Henry Knox about Money, Health and War News, 27 June 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Informs his brother, Brigadier General Henry Knox, he has received a sum of money [for Henry] from Colonel Henry Jackson. Discusses currency and depreciation. Reports that Colonel Sears will likely not be able to join Knox in attempting to regain New York from the British . Reports on recent problems with digestion, headaches, and weakness of Nerves. Sends his regards to his sister -in-law.
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Download Henry Knox to William Knox on General War News, 8 August 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
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Download Henry Knox to William Knox about William's Actions and War News, 7 November 1776 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Was worried to hear from Henry Jackson that William had gone aboard a ship going to confront the British ship the Mifford. Notes that after pursuing the Continental Army to White Plains, the British have turned back toward New York and Knox speculates that they intend to besiege Fort Washington and then pass to New Jersey and possibly Philadelphia. Believes Fort Washington could withstand a two or three month siege. Notes that the Hessians and the British plunder all before them. Instructs William to pick Lucy Knox up from New Haven, Connecticut, if she wants to winter in Boston. A note on the verso states It is absurd to suppose a man of Mr. Howe's character gone into winter Qtrs already.
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Download Henry Knox to William Knox about War News, 7 March 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses business, Cornwallis' activities and General Nathanael Greene's movements. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette.
