Timothy Pickering To Henry Knox Regarding Supplies And Ox Teams 22 October 1782
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Author | : Timothy Pickering |
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Written from Verplank's Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. In response to recent letters from Knox (see GLC02437.01640 and GLC02437.01648), Colonel Pickering, the Quartermaster General, writes, When the mind is eager in the pursuit of any object, it is apt to decide hastily, without fully inquiring into facts. I have often fallen into this error myself, and as often resolved to be more cautious in future. I can therefore easily account for and excuse the censure implied in your letter. Explains that he is aware of the health of the ox teams hauling materials for the Constitution Island barracks, and they are not half starved, which Knox had implied. Declares, The conductor is attentive & capable; had the team been unfit for the Service, he would have reported it when in camp two or three days Since. The waggon master general assures me these teams will be adequate to the business yet to be done, if they are not diverted to Services not mentioned in any requisitions yet made for teams. Discusses a variety of other matters pertaining to the acquisition of supplies, such as nails and rye, which are to be delivered to West Point. Public service written on address leaf.
Author | : Timothy Pickering |
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Discusses the transportation of supplies from a building at Fishkill being taken down. Writes to inform Pickering that he asked the officer commanding the fatigue party to see that the lumber was put under the care of a sentry, in case Pickering needed to issue further instructions.
Author | : Timothy Pickering |
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Author | : Henry Knox |
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Writes that he does not have enough teams and artificers yet at West Point. Asks Pickering to work on obtaining them and reports that he has assigned Mr. [Daniel] Carthy to help.
Author | : Henry Knox |
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In answer to Pickering's letter (see GLC02437.01351), encloses an estimate of the wagons necessary for the artillery in the ensuing campaign. Declares that he sees no problem with using oxen to pull ammunition wagons. Nominates Mr. Turner, a wagon master, to be in charge of the artillery wagons. Labeled copy. See GLC02437.01353 for enclosed list.
Author | : Timothy Pickering |
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Pickering, Quartermaster General, informs Knox he will attempt to leave for Boston before the following Sunday. Recommends the bearer of this note, Smith, to drive a team of oxen carrying Knox's baggage when he departs for Boston.
Author | : Henry Knox |
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Writes that Sergeant [Moses] Dean will be transfered to Colonel Pickering's regiment from 5 November, as he requested (see GLC02437.01699). Mentions that Major Campbell will make you acquainted with our difficulties respecting teams. Describes plans to transport the line.
Author | : Timothy Pickering |
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Informs Knox that a shipment of supplies has arrived and that others are expecting him to procure additional supplies to feed the riding horses, though this is not part of his duty. Asks Knox to clarify the matter and explains his delay in sending the boards. Noted as sent On Public Service.
Author | : Henry Knox |
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Talks about the on-coming winter and the scarcity of wood. Asks Colonel Pickering if it is possible to increase the means of supply to the garrison. Has directed the 4th Massachusetts to occupy the huts as winter quarters. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis inside a seal.
Author | : Timothy Pickering |
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Forwards a list of items ordered from Philadelphia and informs Knox that the wagon carrying the items should arrive at any day.