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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.
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.
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.
Informs Knox of the wastefulness of the guard and servants who are watching over General William Howe's quarters.
Believes that a guard at Newburgh is not necessary. Mentions that men have been dispatched to secure the public wood at New Windsor and discusses the details of that. Needs to refill the wood supply at Newburgh and states a sergeant and 12 men will cut up fallen trees.
General Knox writes to Pickering, Quartermaster General of the Army. Requests money to repair redoubts in the West Point vicinity. Notes that Major Villefranche, engineer at West Point, supports Knox's opinion that the redoubts are in need of repair.
Requests a meeting with Knox to discuss the military. Writes, Col. Pickering presents his compliments to General Knox, and begs to be informed when it would be convenient to indulge Colonel P. with a long conversation on the military establishment of the U. States - in reference to the necessary arrangement for the current year.
Asks Knox if he would be interested in appointing an aide-de-camp.