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Download Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance, 6 July 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discusses arrangements made with General Ezekiel Cornell (a member of the Board) regarding the transportation of cannon and stores from Pennsylvania (to the Hudson River near West Point). Notes that William Price and Captain Mitchell will handle additional stores that are to be forwarded to the area.
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Download Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance with Instructions, 10 July 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Informs the Board that George Washington has directed him to delay the transport of cannon and powder to New Windsor and Kings Ferry, New York, until [8] August. Small stores are to be sent to New Windsor as soon as possible. Writes, The Army are in great distress for drums & fifes... Contains a note written on page three, written by Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, in which Knox requests sheepskins. Also docketed by Shaw. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (near present-day Tarrytown).
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Download Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Reports that General George Washington has ordered him to take southward all the arms and accoutrements possible. The demand has been indicated to Washington in letters from the Marquis de Lafayette. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Requests specific supplies listed on an accompanying sheet (GLC02437.01161). The Board of War and Ordnance was responsible for supplying troops in the field.
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Download Henry Knox to Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 26 October 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Reports that Lord Cornwallis' surrender at the Battle of Yorktown precludes the need for the additional ordnance requested from Williamsburg (see GLC02437.01204). Indicates that by order of General George Washington, some arms will be kept on deposit in Virginia and sent to General Nathanael Greene. This eliminates the need for Colonel Robert Harrison to obtain ammunition from the Board of War & Ordnance for Greene.
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Download Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 October 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Reports that Colonel Robert Harrison will wait for the Board to send a supply of musket ammunition for the Southern Army commanded by General Nathanael Greene. Explains that the frequent activity has depleted stores and the free navigation of the Chesapeake Bay provides an opportunity for delivery. Asks that stores from Williamsburg, Virginia also be forwarded. Reports that they invested Yorktown on 28 September 1781 and that General Cornwallis evacuated his outer works the following day. The Continental Army hopes to open its batteries in three days. See also GLC02437.01264.
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Download Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance about Troop Numbers and Cannon, 21 July 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Reports, The uncertainty of obtaining a force adeq[uate] to the capital object in contemplation induced His Excellency the Commander in Chief to direct me to write to your honorable board on the 10th instant to suspend the transportat[ion] of the cannon and stores before requested... Relates that the states expected to furnish large numbers of men have not specified the numbers they will be able to supply. Asks the Board to hold the cannon and stores until the situation can be more surely assessed. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).
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Download The Board of War to Henry Knox about Heavy Stores, 11 July 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
General Cornell, on the Board of War and Ordnance, encloses a list of articles ordered to New Windsor, New York (list not included). Reports that George Washington informed the Board in a letter that none of the heavy stores are to be sent from Philadelphia until further notice. Awaits further direction as to when the heavy stores should be sent. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
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Download Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance about Artificers' Pay, 25 March 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Argues that a small group of artificers attached to the Park of Artillery have served since the beginning of the campaign of 1777 and are duly entitled to have the depreciation of their pay made good... the very good character these troops sustain make it a matter of some regret that they are not better provided for... Encloses a [report] on the state of the drums and fifes... (see GLC02437.00900).
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Download Request for More Shot and Shells from Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance, 23 September 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Believes that the provisions of shot and shells will be inadequate for the siege of Yorktown. Requests additional ordnance be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland. Asks that Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, be ordered to superintend the transport. Signed twice, once at close of letter and once after postscript. (See also GLC02437.01249.).
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Download Henry Knox to George Washington about Operations, 2 July 1781 Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Recently arrived in Peekskill. Expresses disappointment that Washington had moved by the time he arrived. Asks Washington to write to the Board of War if he plans to alter the time of arrival of stores sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a post script, writes, If your Excellency should be engag'd in any operations, which you intend to lead to immediate action I hope I may with confidence expect your Summons ...
