Order From Henry Knox To Charles Knowles To Philadelphia To Gather Accounts Of The Regiment 30 December 1776
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Author | : Henry Knox |
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Orders Knowles to Philadelphia to get accounts of the Regmt from General Mifflins [store] & the Quarter master Generals whilst under the direction of Colo Moylan, and then return quickly to Knox. Written four days after the American victory at Trenton and four days before their victory at Princeton. On verso is a Henry Knox autograph document, circa 30 December 1776, comprising a list of distances between various New Jersey towns. This information would have been extremely useful for plotting troop movements and organizing scouting parties.
Author | : Charles Knowles |
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Writes that he has received Knox's letter from 7 September, carried to him by General Henry Jackson. Has enclosed a memorandum (not present) which will I trust answer your enquiries respecting the final settlement of John Scott's Accot. for Services in the Massachusetts Regiment of Artillery.
Author | : Charles Knowles |
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Requests returns or records related to Lieutenant Jefferds's detachment so he can complete their settlement.
Author | : Charles Knowles |
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Release | : 1780 |
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Knowles signs as paymaster. Lists Knox's accounts regarding several companies.
Author | : Charles Knowles |
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Signed by Knowles as paymaster. Lists accounts between Knox and several companies. Knowles certifies that General Knox has accounted with me for the sum expressed on the Credit side of this account... Also contains an attached receipt created by Knowles in Orangetown, New York, 19 August 1780. Knowles acknowledges receipt of a sum from Knox, paid by Captain Samuel Shaw. Knowles's receipt certifies that Knox's account is settled. Attached receipt measures 10.1 x 21.1 cm and includes docket.
Author | : Charles Knowles |
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Author | : Charles Knowles |
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Knowles signs as paymaster. Includes account information from March-November 1777. Lists expenses and charges, including many charges made to Samuel Shaw.
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Informs Knox he sent him a letter describing in detail the reason why he cannot produce all of his vouchers for the payment and expenditures of the old Continental money. Notes he will solicit Knox's successor (Timothy Pickering) to explain the matter.
Author | : Henry Knox |
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States that the army has been forced to flee, and the Americans are currently making a stand on the side of the Delaware toward Philadelphia. Hopes to soon face the enemy again. Expresses his love for her, and continues to advise her to travel to Boston with his brother. Composed at Trenton Ferry. In three days the Americans will cross the Delaware as they continue to dodge the British, only to recross on Christmas Day in order to launch a surprise attack on the British.
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Expresses his love for Lucy, but says that the love of his country must keep them apart for now. Discusses the Battle of Trenton (26 December 1776) in depth. Starts by stating that Lucy must have heard of our success on the morning of the 26th instant against the enemy. Describes how before the attack, they were forced to retire to the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware and that preservation of Philadelphia was a matter exceedingly precarious - The Force of the enemy three or four times as large as ours. Notes that Hessian troops, German mercenaries, were defending Trenton. Describes British movements and troop strength, the difficulty in crossing the Delaware, the harsh weather they were forced to march through. Tells of the American surprise attack, the confusion of the enemy, the details of the American victory. Writes, 2500 or three thousand pass'd the River on Christmass night with allmost infinite difficulty, with eighteen feild peice, floating Ice in the River made the labour almost incredible however perseverance accomplished what at first seem'd impossible... Counts 1,200 prisoners and about 30 killed. Thinks that great advantage may be taken from the victory, and praises American troops. Hopes to chase tyranny from this country devoted to Liberty. Informs Lucy that he has been publicly praised by George Washington, the mention of which would make him blush in front of anyone other than her. Closes by saying he hopes to see her soon.