Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding His Wages, 10 November 1783

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding His Wages, 10 November 1783
Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the Pennsylvania financier.

Report Regarding Henry Knox's Salary, 30 October - 1 November 1783

Report Regarding Henry Knox's Salary, 30 October - 1 November 1783
Author: Benjamin Lincoln
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Copy of a letter dated 1 November 1783 from Benjamin Lincoln to Robert Morris, along with a copy of a Congressional resolution dated 30 October 1783. The letter and the resolution concern Congress's decision that Henry Knox should be allowed the pay of a Major General in a separate department during his command at West Point. The original resolution was signed by Charles Thomson, miscopied here as Thompson. Copies written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.

Benjamin Lincoln to Robert Morris Regarding the Allowance of Pay for Henry Knox as Commanding Officer at the Fort of West Point, 12 November 1783

Benjamin Lincoln to Robert Morris Regarding the Allowance of Pay for Henry Knox as Commanding Officer at the Fort of West Point, 12 November 1783
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Three sectioned-document written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Marked as a copy. First part written by Lincoln to Morris concerning the allowance of pay for Henry Knox. Apparently it was intended [Knox] should draw one hundred and fifty six dollars per month, to refund the expences of his table, in addition to his subsistence money. Wishes Morris will be able to give the paymaster a sum sufficient to discharge the balance between what General Knox has monthly received and what has been received by the former commanding officers at the fort of West Point... Contains Lincoln's copied signature. Second section of the document, on page three, records that a 30 October 1783 resolution of Congress grants [Dollar sign]2,490 dollars in pay to Knox for his command at West Point from September 1782 to November 1783. Includes Knox's copied signature. Third section of the document, also on page three, is from Lincoln to John Pierce, paymaster general of the army of the United States. Lincoln instructs Pierce to pay Knox [Dollar sign]2,490 based on Congress's resolution. Includes Lincoln's copied signature. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis inside a crest and a crown.

Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on the Meeting of Officers Regarding Pay and Pensions, 16 March 1783

Copy of a Letter from Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln on the Meeting of Officers Regarding Pay and Pensions, 16 March 1783
Author: Henry Knox
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Later copy of GLC02437.02009. References his letter from a few days past. Says that letter mentioned a meeting of officers called for by a paper circulating around camp. Says The meeting was had yesterday, and the General will forward the proceedings to Congress - which will, I am certain make you perfectly happy. Says the meeting went well and that it will set the military character of America in a high point of view. Says that if the people have any gratitude in them they will now support the army. Wants to have the proceedings published immediately to affect public opinion on the army and asks if Lincoln can have that done. Calls Washington's address a masterly performance. References Lincoln's letter of 12 March. Hopes Colonel Dyer of Connecticut will change his vote and approve the half-pay pensions.

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding the Salary of a Mr. Peck, 20 August 1783

Henry Knox to Benjamin Lincoln Regarding the Salary of a Mr. Peck, 20 August 1783
Author: Henry Knox
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Written and signed for Knox by Major Samuel Shaw. Says the bearer of this letter, Mr. Peck, was in a company of artillery artificers under Captain Post. Says that this unit was raised for 2 years and is therefore excluded from any allowance for the depreciation of their pay. Says that the policy that dictated that measure has ceased to operate and Congress has made a determination to give justice to all individuals for their past services. Adds that he believes they should be allowed compensation for the injuries they have sustained in the depreciation of their pay.

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.