19 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lieutenant [M.] Wetzell

Orders Wetzell to take his two howitzers to West Point to coordinate with Colonel John Crane. Crane is to then transport the cannon to the West side of Kings Ferry, where Colonel John Lamb will receive them. Knox stipulates, "Not a moments delay to be made in the execution of this order."

GLC02437.01140

19 August 1781

Barras, Paul, vicomte de (1755-1829)

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox. Possibly serves as reimbursement for provisions and supplies for Barras's squadron.

GLC02437.01141

19 August 1781

Barras, Paul, vicomte de (1755-1829)

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox. Serves as reimbursement for provisions and supplies for Barras's squadron.

GLC02437.01142

19 August 1781

Barras, Paul, vicomte de (1755-1829)

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay [Joseph Dupas de] Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox. Serves as reimbursement for provisions and supplies for Barras's squadron.

GLC02437.01143

20 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph document

Title: to John Ruddock

Knox orders Ruddock, a commissary at Fishkill, to deliver artillery to Captain Burbeck. The list includes artillery and other ordnance and stores.

GLC02437.01144

20 August 1781

Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw

An angry letter written by Major Bauman, commander of artillery at West Point, to Major Shaw, aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox. Says "You will please to inform the general that it is moral[ly] impossible for me to join the party at New Windsor to morrow, agreeable to the promptery orders I Received, Except it is meant to destroy me, and what little I have left in this ungrateful Service." In an earlier letter, Knox gave permission to Bauman to take a few days to deal with family matters, and this letter seems to be a backlash against the revoking of that permission. Bauman...

GLC02437.01145

20 August 1781

Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sebastian Bauman

Written by Major Shaw as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox to Major Bauman. Says that "Immediately on receipt of this letter Gen Knox desires you to set out in order to meet him at this place." Tells him to provide himself with clothes for a command of considerable length of time. Says Knox is very anxious for his arrival, which should be before sunset tonight. GLC02437.01145 is Bauman's response to this letter.

GLC02437.01146

20 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Hughes

Informs Colonel Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster of Military Stores (or any of his deputies at Fishkill), that harness makers formerly of Colonel Baldwin's regiment are to join Captain [Thomas] Patten's company "for peculiar public reasons." The company will march from New Windsor the following day. Says he will be "answerable for the measure, to the commander in chief and Colonel Pickering." Knox signs a note on the bottom of the page, indicating "Roman Hazard" should be ordered to join them at New Windsor as soon as possible.

GLC02437.01147

20 August 1781

Smith, Reuben (fl. 1770-1781)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Smith, a town leader in Litchfield, Connecticut (he was Litchfield County Treasurer 1779-1780, but it could not be ascertained if he continued in that position into 1781), to Brigadier General Knox. References Knox's letter of 3 August 1781. Mentions that when he told Knox about "certain transactions" of a Mr. [William] Richards, which "appeared to me very reprehensible," that he had no intentions of becoming a prosecutor in the case. Just told Knox because he thought Mr. Richards was under his control. Smith was concerned about going forward with the inquiry if Richards...

GLC02437.01148

20 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph document signed

Title: to Thomas Frothingham

Knox orders Frothingham, a deputy commissary of military stores, to "repair instantly to West Point," to transport stores to the West side of Kings Ferry by the following morning, where they will be received by Richard Frothingham, principal field commissary of military stores. General Alexander McDougall will assist if needed.

GLC02437.01149

21 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sebastian Bauman

Written by Brigadier General Knox to Major Bauman of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery. Orders Bauman to take command of the companies of artillery when he reaches "this place." Tells him to march his units through Smith's Clove(?), Ringwood, & Curtis's Tavern on Pompton Plains and that he will then receive further directions. Wants him to start his marches early in the morning and that he needs to reach Curtis's Tavern by the day after tomorrow. Seems to be ordering him to impress any teams of animals he needs along the way, but if there are any magistrates around, to do it through them (the...

GLC02437.01150

22 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Crane

Written by Brigadier General Knox to Colonel Crane. Signed twice by Knox, once on page 9 and once on page 10. Handing over command of the artillery on the Hudson River to Crane as he is about to leave the theatre (for Yorktown.) Gives Crane a sense of his duties in the region, explains the importance of West Point, and provides information on the state of repair of artillery pieces and stores in the area. Says the sick soldiers of Colonel Lamb's regiment are to join him at West Point until further orders. Tells him to make sure General Heath is kept abreast of events. Samuel Shaw has added...

GLC02437.01151

22 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Seward

Written by Brigadier General Knox to Captain Seward. Orders Seward to proceed to New Windsor and to bring all the garrison carriages for 18 pounders. Says if there are not 10 there, he is to take some of the French 18 pounder carriages that Colonel Crane had placed on a ship lying off New Windsor. Also wants 3 carriages for English 24 pounders. Needs them to be at Verplanck's Point by tomorrow. Says General McDougall will assist him in this mission with men and boats. Captain Mitchell will also help him. Expresses confidence in Seward's ability carry out the mission.

GLC02437.01152

22 August 1781

Knox, William (1756-1795)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Henry's letter of 8 August 1781. Updates Henry on news he has heard. Says the French fleet was to have left Newport the day before to connect up with the Compte De Grasse, who is supposed to be nearing the continent with more French ships. Says a ship was captured going from Charleston for England with letters from Colonel Balfour, which gives information relating to British plans for operations in the South. Balfour supposedly said "General Greene has exhibited such talents, as to take advantage of any opening given him by the King's Army." Balfour also supposedly said South...

GLC02437.01153

23 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sebastian Bauman

Written from camp at Kings Ferry, New York. Tells Major Bauman that the party stores under his command are to halt at Potts Mill. Indicates that Colonel Olney's regiment will guard Bauman's charge, possibly a misidentification of Captain Stephen Olney. Bauman must obtain provisions from their nearest place of public availability. Provisions were needed for the campaign against Yorktown. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery. Lamb's regiment was part of Knox's Artillery Brigade. Knox had recently appointed...

GLC02437.01154

24 August 1781

Richards, William (fl. 1781)

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Likely related to the accusations against a Mr. Richards by Reuben Smith in GLC02437.01148. Thanks Knox for his "repeated instances of Politeness shown to me from time to time, in a particular manor, for espousing my character, when it was most injuriously and enviously attacked by the tongue of slander and designing Villains, who wou'd fondly destroy and blast the character and reputation of any man, who appears in the character of a gentleman, especially a Continental Officer, if not an inhabitant of their Town of State." Expresses anger at those who do not provide adequate provisions for...

GLC02437.01155

25 August 1781

Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Response to Knox's 23 August 1781 letter (GLC02437.01154). Bauman arrived at the Curtis House, near Potts Mill, where Knox ordered him to halt. Reports that the ground has been "marked out for the left wing of the French line." Requests further instructions on where to move. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery. Lamb's regiment was part of Knox's Artillery Brigade. Knox had recently appointed Bauman to his post. Bauman was on his way to assist in the siege of Yorktown. Written at Curtises Tavern.

GLC02437.01158

30 August 1781

Knox, William (1756-1795)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Disappointed that his brother did not write him an "authentic account of Lord Cornwallis' situation in Virginia." Believes Cornwallis will surrender soon. Is planning a business trip to Europe and discusses fundraising. His last remittance to merchants in Amsterdam was forwarded through Captain Edward Davis, but the $450 sterling was lost when Davis was captured and carried to Halifax. Discusses the state of exchange, the slim chances for profit, and various aspects of his business. Comments on the arrival of John Laurens in Boston, who had returned from France with supplies and money.

GLC02437.01159

31 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Manuscript document

Title: [Stores requested for the Southern expedition].

List of supplies requested from the Board of War and Ordnance for the siege of Yorktown. Accompanied letter (GLC02437.01160). The Board of War and Ordnance was responsible for supplying troops in the field. In Samuel Shaw's hand and signed by him for Knox.

GLC02437.01161

31 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Manuscript document

Title: Ordnance and Stores requested from the Board of War & Ordnance.

Lists supplies and their quantities requested on several days in August 1781. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. In Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.01162

31 August 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Manuscript document

Title: Deficiencies of the Ordnance and Stores requested from the Board of War & Ordnance.

Lists supplies and their quantities requested on several days in August 1781, but not obtained. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. In Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.01163

6 September 1781

Knox, William (1756-1795)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions Lucy Knox's trip up the Hudson River and hearing that General Knox passed New Windsor, New York with Governor George Clinton on his way to meet Lucy. Comments on a naval battle off the coast of Boston between the French frigate Magicianne and the more heavily armed British ship Assurance. Inquires if a Mr. Diricks was ever a Colonel in the Continental Army. Discusses the arrival of a French frigate called the Diligent, along with news that the Spanish and French have attempted "the Reduction of Gibralter" and that they have brought a new type of ship that floats higher in the water...

GLC02437.01167

7 September 1781

Hodgdon, Samuel (1745-1824)

Manuscript document signed

Title: Invoice of Ordnance & Military Stores forwarded to the Southern Army.

Addressed to Richard Frothingham, Esq. The ordnance listed was for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. This was Henry Knox's copy, docketed by Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.01168

7 September 1781

Knox, Henry (1750-1806)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sebastian Bauman

Orders Major Bauman to obtain cannons left in Baltimore by the Marquis de Lafayette, as well as some other ordnance and supplies. They were needed for the "intended operation," referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Bauman commanded an artillery corps that was a part of Colonel John Lamb's Second Regiment of Continental Artillery and had been recently appointed to his post by Knox.

GLC02437.01169

7 September 1781

O'Hannan, A.B. (fl. 1781)

Manuscript document

Title: A General return of military Stores State [of] Virginia.

Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held in Irvins Store, Charlottesville, Staunton, New London, Richmond and West Ham. The ordnance was needed for the siege of Yorktown, which began later that month. O'Hannan's name is signed in a clerical hand.

GLC02437.01171