Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln, 19 April 1791

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln, 19 April 1791
Author: Henry Knox
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Later copy. Secretary of War Knox reports that he was happy to have had the opportunity of complying with your wishes relative to young Mr. [William] Balch. Knox mentions some vacant land that seems mortgaged.

Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox William Balch's Wildness and Dr. Eustis and the Army Surgeon Position, 27 April 1791

Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox William Balch's Wildness and Dr. Eustis and the Army Surgeon Position, 27 April 1791
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Received Knox's letter of 19 April 1791. Comments on young Mr. [William] Balch and calls him, a wild citizen, yet I think he has many qualifications which will recommend him as an officer - He very well knows that he cannot sport with his character and hold his rank in the army. Talks extensively about the job of army surgeon and why Dr. William Eustis did not accept the appointment. Eustis could not be guaranteed a rank equal to his experience and Besides the pay of the surgeon of a regiment, though handsome for a young Gentleman whose wish is to introduce himself into life is no temptation to a Gentleman already established to leave the City, give up his friends, and an extensive & lucrative practice & submit to the fatigues of the camp. Also states that if Dr. Eustis could be convinced that his services would be used to the fullest and not be marred by the controul [sic] of others, he would not hesitate one moment to accept it and would leave the arms of his friends here in which he is embraced with the utmost tenderness and affection... Encloses something for Mr. Lear (not present).

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Provisions at West Point, 29 May 1782

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Provisions at West Point, 29 May 1782
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Later copy. Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Arrived in Newburgh three days earlier. Was at West Point with the officers of the Army and find them generally much discontented. Says the problems revolve around the issuing of provisions. Says Tomorrow it is proposed to celebrate with a good deal of taste & some pomp, the birth of the dauphin. I am sorry we shall have such a bad sauce to the feast, as the late unfortunate event in the West Indies (the French fleet under de Grasse was defeated by British Admiral Rodney on 12 April off the coast of Dominica).

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Battles at Guilford Courthouse, 3 April 1781

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln about Battles at Guilford Courthouse, 3 April 1781
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Later copy. Complains about Lincoln not writing to him. Describes in great detail the battles between General Nathanael Greene and Lord Cornwallis at Guilford Court House, North Carolina, 15 March 1781. Gen. Greene fought upon the best principles. If he had been successful, Lord Cornwallis at such a distance in the Country, without communication or resource, must have been ruined. Whereas a defeat on our part could only be partial. The discipline of the enemy decided the day but our people were in high spirits, and it was probable another action must soon take place. Comments that a British fleet recently sailed to reinforce [General Benedict] Arnold.

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Concerning the Conclusion of the War and Payment of Artillery Artificers, 8 April 1783

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Concerning the Conclusion of the War and Payment of Artillery Artificers, 8 April 1783
Author: Henry Knox
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Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. To Secretary of War Lincoln. Says with the confirmation of peace the artillery artificers are worried about disbanding before hearing from Congress about a payment settlement for their past services. Says he wrote to Lincoln about this issue previously and asked him to bring it before Congress. Says it being but reasonable that their stipulated pay, of twenty dollars a per month to the privates and in proportion for the noncommissioned officers, should be made good to them. Hopes Lincoln will use his influence to get a decision from Congress as soon as possible.

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Constitution, 13 June 1788

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Discussing the Constitution, 13 June 1788
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Reports that he forwarded a letter from Lincoln to John Jacob Faesch. Discusses the Constitution, noting that no state has thus far rejected it except for Rhode Island. Writes, Thank Heaven America has a proposition for a government which in case of a storm would shield the principle of liberty... from the rude attacks of anarchy and tyranny. Relates that eight states have adopted the Constitution, and there is reason to believe Virginia will also choose in favor of ratification. Comments on Anti-Federalists in New York and the likelihood that New York will adopt the Constitution. Notes The real disposition of New Hampshire seems to be concealed regarding ratification. Congratulates Lincoln on being elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.