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Lists Knox's transactions with the government for various periods, from June 1780 to November 1781. Includes expenses for Knox and his aide-de-camp in journeys from camp at Springfield, New Jersey to Pennsylvania, 20-25 June 1780, journey from Head Quarters to the four New England states, 7 January to 3 February 1781, among others. Also includes extra expenses, in collecting cannon and stores in Maryland for the siege of Yorktown. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Signed with a note by Joseph Peirce stating The above is the duplicate of an account settled this day the balance of which is charged to Genl Knox's pay.
Copy created by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Lists account information from 20 June 1780 - 3 November 1781.
Duplicate of GLC02437.02387. Lists Knox's transactions with the government for various periods from 1781 and 1782. Includes transactions for cash paid him by various men, goods delivered at Yorktown, clothing, etc. Written in Samuel Shaw's hand with a note signed by John Peirce stating that Knox received the balance.
Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to Paine, Attorney General of Massachusetts. Informs Paine that he instructed General [Robert] Howe, in Philadelphia, to send two men to Boston (Paine requested their presence in Boston to serve as [witnesses]; refer to GLC02437.10128). Offers a stirring declaration regarding independence and the forging of a new nation: I sincerely reciprocate your congratulations upon the happy termination of a doubtful conflict. The prize is indeed infinitely valuable; and has been obtained with small exertions in proportion to its high worth... There are men in America who would have added lustre to the brightest age of the human race but they do not constitute the multitude nor is it necessary they should provided the multitude could be charmed by the voice of wisdom - But when. Envy avarice, revenge and the other black passions insist upon holding the [reigns] of Government. wisdom has no [illegible] of affairs... Prudence and caution did not effect the revolution. If we would have attended only to their dictates we should never have gone into it. Nor will timorous sentiments now establish an empire. The foundations of the new [fabrick] must be layed on the immutable principles of justice, or she will totter with every wind. The Wise, and the good of all Classes must unite, and by their magnanimity save their Country... An equal just, and energetic Government is the principal engine by which the manners of the people can be influenced - If the Laws are good & well enforced, property will be secure, industry stimulated and vice and idleness discouraged.
Certified by George Olney. Lists account information of Henry Knox with the government by date. Noted that Errors Excepted in behalf of General [Nathanael] Greene.
Mentions that Richard Frothingham, field commissary, is going to Philadelphia to settle the accounts of his department. Remarks upon the inaccuracy of the accounts, As there have been a considerable number of persons employed and often under circumstances of great hurry and embarrassment, the accounts of receipts & delivery cannot be supposed to be as accurate as a private merchant. Comments that Frothingham's character is unimpeachable. Relays that Frothingham would like Lincoln's assistance with the matter.
Signed in text by Shaw. Lists expenses incurred dating from 14 May 1782 to 12 December 1783. Expenses and payments received include food, spirits, household items and services, payment to the commander-in-chief's bargemen, a loan to Baron von Steuben, payment to Colonel Brooks toward sending the Massachusetts Committee to Boston [regarding their half-pay memorial], expence of sending a committee to Congress with the address of the Army, Knox's wages and commutation, etc. Mentions on 17 November 1783 the receipt of certificates for nine thousand seven hundred and ninety four dollars, from which he deducts one hundred and sixty dollars for the Society of the Cincinnati.
Very difficult to read due to faded ink. Discusses a treaty and the position of the troops. Noted as written at a Camp near Philadelphia.
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