Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Bryant's Delayed Pay, 25 February 1789

Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Bryant's Delayed Pay, 25 February 1789
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1789
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Writes he has enclosed an order (not included) on Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth's for six months pay owed to Captain Bryant for his service in 1787. Hopes Bryant will receive his pay for 1788 in a few months. He will write more about his difficulties settling Bryant's account when he goes abroad. Indicates he was confined to his house for the past month with rheumatism. Written from the War Office.

Henry Knox to John Bryant Discussing Accounts and Transfer of Munitions, 8 March 1786

Henry Knox to John Bryant Discussing Accounts and Transfer of Munitions, 8 March 1786
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1786
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Discusses accounts and a transfer of munitions related to the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. Also discusses Captain Bryant's pay, indicating that forty dollars per month is all that will be allowed by the public. Written from the War Office. Signed by Knox at close, followed by additional Knox autograph note signed below.

Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding the Capture of Some Thieves and the Transfer of Weaponry, 8 February 1786

Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding the Capture of Some Thieves and the Transfer of Weaponry, 8 February 1786
Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses the need to capture the villains who broke open the public store at Springfield Writes, In all cases of the kind the most vigorous search ought to be made to find out the culprits and to bring them to condign punishment... Notes he has transmitted a certificate from the paymaster stating that Captain Bryant never received the commutation and that you were never entitled to it... Also indicates he has ordered Ralph Pomeroy to transport two hundred tons of shot and shells from Salisbury furnace to the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts and asks Bryant to provide itemized receipts for the transfer. Instructs Bryant to have the shot and shells regularly piled by themselves in the public buildings and kept under lock and key. Discusses administrative matters related to Bryant's back pay. Written from the War Office. Free frank signed by Knox and stamped Free on address leaf.

Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Payments to the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, 5 June 1787

Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Payments to the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, 5 June 1787
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1787
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Discusses payments related to the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. Instructs Bryant to provide Jeremiah Wadsworth with a receipt of payment and to make two duplicates of the receipt. Also sends a list (not included) of items from the armory at Springfield, Massachusetts that Congress ordered to be sold. Directs Bryant to make yourself acquainted with the value of these articles and for the price they could be sold at Springfield or Hartford. Written from the War Office.

Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Warrants from the Treasury and Bryant's Pay, 19 April 1788

Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Warrants from the Treasury and Bryant's Pay, 19 April 1788
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1788
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Discusses obtaining warrants from the treasury on Connecticut for various objects and Captain Bryant's pay. Says he put the warrants in Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth's hands. Wadsworth has been instructed to inform Knox once he receives payment; Knox will then issue an order for Bryant's and Mr. Henly's pay for the last year. Comments on the settling of accounts in the ordnance department related to Bryant's pay. Closes by claiming he has made every effort to pay the people in his department but the absolute poverty of the treasury of the United States have opposed insuperable obstacles to my wishes. Written from the War Office. Free frank signed by Knox on address leaf.

Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Administrative Matters, 20 November 1785

Henry Knox to John Bryant Regarding Administrative Matters, 20 November 1785
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1785
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Discusses administrative matters relating to Captain Bryant's pay. Notes he forwarded a certificate related to Bryant's failure to receive his commutation and says it is now out of Knox's hands. Comments he did not forward Bryant's certificate of his appointment as Deputy of Commissary of Military Stores as he did not think it was relevant. Bryant claimed to have never received any benefit from the State related to his commutation. Asks Bryant if has contracted anyone to clean the arms on the terms Bryant had previously written about. Written from the War Office.