Henry Knox to Samuel Jefferds about Disbandment of Colonel Willet's Regiment, 25 December 1783

Henry Knox to Samuel Jefferds about Disbandment of Colonel Willet's Regiment, 25 December 1783
Author: Henry Knox
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Discusses the disbandment of Colonel [Marinus] Willett's regiment saying it will likely take place immediately. Orders Jefferds and his troops to move to Fort Schuyler where a number of stores have been collected in preparation of taking command of the western lakes. Discusses the amount of provisions needed at Fort Schuyler for Jefferds party. Provides further instructions if the number of provisions at Fort Schuyler is insufficient.

Henry Knox to Samuel Jefferds Ordering Him to Unite Stores So that They Can be Guarded by Fewer Men, 11 June 1784

Henry Knox to Samuel Jefferds Ordering Him to Unite Stores So that They Can be Guarded by Fewer Men, 11 June 1784
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1784
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Following a Congressional order discharging most of the Continental troops, Knox orders Lieutenant Jefferds to unite the stores now at the posts on the Mohawk River so that a very few men may keep them safely. Gives detailed orders regarding the consolidation of cannon and stores at various posts in New York. Location inferred.

Order from Henry Knox to Charles Knowles to Philadelphia to Gather Accounts of the Regiment, 30 December 1776

Order from Henry Knox to Charles Knowles to Philadelphia to Gather Accounts of the Regiment, 30 December 1776
Author: Henry Knox
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Release: 1776
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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.

Honble Brig. General Henry Knox- His Account Current, with Charles Knowles, 8 March 1780

Honble Brig. General Henry Knox- His Account Current, with Charles Knowles, 8 March 1780
Author: Charles Knowles
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Release: 1780
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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.