Henry Knox to James Hunter about Supplies and Accounts, 29 October 1781

Henry Knox to James Hunter about Supplies and Accounts, 29 October 1781
Author: Henry Knox
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In response to a letter and bill for supplies from Hunter (see GLC02437.01216 and GLC02437.01246, respectively), Knox indicates that the account has been forwarded to Colonel Timothy Pickering, the quartermaster general. Pickering will see Hunter in a few days and settle the account. The bill was for supplies needed for the siege of Yorktown. Clerical copy in the hand of Samuel Shaw and signed by him for Knox. (See also GLC02437.01193, GLC02437.01194 and GLC02437.01217.).

Henry Knox to James Hunter Requesting an Urgent Supply of Iron, 27 September 1781

Henry Knox to James Hunter Requesting an Urgent Supply of Iron, 27 September 1781
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With regard to an order of iron, Knox asks Hunter to send as much iron as he has produced to James River, along with other items of ordnance. The supplies were needed urgently. The Continental Army was then preparing for the siege of Yorktown. (See also GLC02437.01194, GLC02437.01216, GLC02437.01217 and GLC02437.01246.).

Reply from James Hunter to Henry Knox about Supplying Iron to James River, 9 October 1781

Reply from James Hunter to Henry Knox about Supplying Iron to James River, 9 October 1781
Author: James Hunter
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Contemporary copy of GLC02437.01216. In response to Knox's letter ordering Hunter to send iron and ordnance to James River (GLC02437.01193), Hunter explains how he has complied and what problems he has encountered. Also mentions naval engagements involving Dutch ships. The Continental Army was then executing the siege of Yorktown. (See also GLC02437.01194, GLC02437.01246 and GLC02437.01271.).

Bill to Henry Knox for Military Supplies Needed for the Siege of Yorktown, 19 October 1781

Bill to Henry Knox for Military Supplies Needed for the Siege of Yorktown, 19 October 1781
Author: James Hunter
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Bill for iron and waggonage from the Rappahannock Forge in Falmouth, Virginia. Knox's instructions to Hunter to send iron and ordnance to the James River and Hunter's report on fulfilling that request appear in GLC02437.01194 and GLC02437.01217, respectively. (See also GLC02437.01193, GLC02437.01216 and GLC02437.01271.).

Henry Knox to George Washington about Upcoming Campaign, 29 June 1781

Henry Knox to George Washington about Upcoming Campaign, 29 June 1781
Author: Henry Knox
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Mentions doubts George Washington expressed in a previous letter regarding the upcoming campaign (initially the campaign was to be against the British in New York, but Washington revised these plans to launch the Siege of Yorktown). Discusses arrangements [Knox] made with General [Ezekiel] Cornell, a Continental Congressman, to obtain supplies.

Henry Knox to Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 26 October 1781

Henry Knox to Board of War and Ordnance about Armaments, 26 October 1781
Author: Henry Knox
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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.

Account Book of Henry Knox, 14 March - 25 November 1778

Account Book of Henry Knox, 14 March - 25 November 1778
Author: Henry Knox
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Written in Samuel Shaw's hand. Includes expenses for goods, services and travel. On 30 April [1778] Knox receives money for the travel expense of a journey from New England and for the expense of moving his and General [Nathanael] Greene's baggage last year to Morris Town. On 11 May paid Samuel Holt's travel expenses to Allentown & Lebanon which included mending, shoe repairs, food, etc. Listed expenses also include food: on 12 & 20 May and the 2 June notes food expenses for General [John Peter Gabriel] Muhlenberg's Brigade (Muhlenberg and his troops spent the winter of 1777 at Valley Forge) and on 18 June paid the travel expense for Israel Holt who was left sick at Valley Forge. From the 18th to the 20th June paid for sundry items brought in Philadelphia (because of the date and location, the list of sundry items could be related to the Continental Army's evacuation of Valley Forge on 19 June): hats, hair ribbons, shoe clasps, knifes, forks, six pairs of stocking for Major Frank, books, food, etc. On 7 October he paid: General Benjamin Lincoln for 32 pounds of loaf sugar, payment to porters for moving baggage, payments to his wife (one for a gown made for her on 4 August), payment for various household items and goods, as well as payments for clothing, etc.

Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 1781

Report Written by Henry Knox to the Board of War & Ordnance, 31 August 1781
Author: Henry Knox
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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.

Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 October 1781

Henry Knox to the Board of War and Ordnance on the Siege of Yorktown, 2 October 1781
Author: Henry Knox
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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.