Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819 to Henry Knox

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GLC#
GLC02437.02935-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 23, 1784
Author/Creator
Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819
Title
to Henry Knox
Place Written
Springfield, Massachusetts
Pagination
1 p. : address : docket Height: 31.7 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
Creating a New Government

When Williams recently arrived at Springfield, he found the arsenal unoccupied by troops. Reports on the present situation at Springfield. Discusses the plan for the issue of rations. Complains that the allowance of firewood "is very insufficient, for this season of the year- many people here, have expressd there fear, that there wood & fences, will fall a sacrifise..." Reports that the barracks are well prepared, and requests extra straw.

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