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| Author | : Henry Knox |
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Knox possibly writes from West Point to Pickering, Quartermaster General. Mostly illegible, but Knox appears to be discussing construction of artillery barracks on Constitution Island.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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Writes that time is passing and he does not have any new artificers to help construct the new barracks to house the infantry. Colonel [John] Crane's party is stationed in the woods, and will want teams (he may be referring to oxen) to begin to draw the timber to the water side tomorrow or next day. Major Villefranche also will want teams to draw timber for the barracks on Constitution Island. Expects all of the hauling of timber to occupy twelve teams, and would like to know when and where the teams are gathering.
| Author | : Timothy Pickering |
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Written from Verplank's Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. In response to recent letters from Knox (see GLC02437.01640 and GLC02437.01648), Colonel Pickering, the Quartermaster General, writes, When the mind is eager in the pursuit of any object, it is apt to decide hastily, without fully inquiring into facts. I have often fallen into this error myself, and as often resolved to be more cautious in future. I can therefore easily account for and excuse the censure implied in your letter. Explains that he is aware of the health of the ox teams hauling materials for the Constitution Island barracks, and they are not half starved, which Knox had implied. Declares, The conductor is attentive & capable; had the team been unfit for the Service, he would have reported it when in camp two or three days Since. The waggon master general assures me these teams will be adequate to the business yet to be done, if they are not diverted to Services not mentioned in any requisitions yet made for teams. Discusses a variety of other matters pertaining to the acquisition of supplies, such as nails and rye, which are to be delivered to West Point. Public service written on address leaf.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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Talks about the on-coming winter and the scarcity of wood. Asks Colonel Pickering if it is possible to increase the means of supply to the garrison. Has directed the 4th Massachusetts to occupy the huts as winter quarters. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis inside a seal.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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Writes that he does not have enough teams and artificers yet at West Point. Asks Pickering to work on obtaining them and reports that he has assigned Mr. [Daniel] Carthy to help.
| Author | : Timothy Pickering |
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Writes, I sent to Mr. [Daniel] Carthy a note this morning directing him to apply to you for a crew for a boat which Carthy was to have ready for me. The movement of the army to-morrow, which I must attend, will require that I be able to move with expedition whenever duty may call me. I should therefore be furnished with good oarsmen. If they are taken from the garrison intended to remain at the Point, I will return them as soon as their movement is finished. I beg you to give directions accordingly. Also discusses obtaining horses for moving the artillery.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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Confirms that General George Washington has arranged for the shells to be delivered to Mr. [Daniel] Carthy as he requested (see GLC02437.01541). Also discusses the movement of various artillery stores and asks Pickering to provide horses with tumbrils for transportation. Refers to Colonel John Lamb and Colonel John Crane's involvement in the movement of stores.
| Author | : Timothy Pickering |
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Believes that a guard at Newburgh is not necessary. Mentions that men have been dispatched to secure the public wood at New Windsor and discusses the details of that. Needs to refill the wood supply at Newburgh and states a sergeant and 12 men will cut up fallen trees.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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Writes that Sergeant [Moses] Dean will be transfered to Colonel Pickering's regiment from 5 November, as he requested (see GLC02437.01699). Mentions that Major Campbell will make you acquainted with our difficulties respecting teams. Describes plans to transport the line.
| Author | : Henry Knox |
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In answer to Pickering's letter (see GLC02437.01351), encloses an estimate of the wagons necessary for the artillery in the ensuing campaign. Declares that he sees no problem with using oxen to pull ammunition wagons. Nominates Mr. Turner, a wagon master, to be in charge of the artillery wagons. Labeled copy. See GLC02437.01353 for enclosed list.
