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Noted as a copy of GLC02437.02998. Mifflin, President of Congress, encloses an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States (possibly refers to Frederick Haldimand; see GLC02437.03019). Also asks that Knox arrange for cannon and stores at the posts to be delivered to West Point or another convenient location. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Responds to a letter from Thomas Mifflin, President of Congress, requesting Knox to engage in correspondence with the Commander of British forces in North America, likely referring to Frederick Haldimand. Mifflin had requested Knox to inquire when the British would withdraw their troops from outposts within United States boundaries (refer to GLC02437.02998). Proposes sending a confidential field officer instead of a letter due to the importance of the negotiations.
Later copy. Reports he was instructed by the President to inform Mifflin that the president's prior decision made on the 24th still stands. Writes, It must be obvious to you, sir, and seems even to result from some of the information you have transmitted that the proposed involvement is an extremely delicate one, as it regards our peace with the Six Nations. To bring out hostilities with those nations could be at any time a serious evil, considered in reference to the operations we are carrying out against the more Western tribes. Further explains their precarious situation with the Creek Indians and notes any hostilities with the Six Nations might lead them to a general Indian War. See GLC02437.06104 for the first letter transmitted on 24 May 1794. Original letter was copied by Secretary [possibly Alexander James] Dallas. This copy was done by Townsend Ward of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marked received on 16 December 1857.
Relays a decision from Congress.
Responds to a 2 June 1784 letter from Washington. Discusses a recent Congressional order requiring Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, to give the United States information as to when British troops will completely evacuate Western forts, and how cannon and stores from the forts can be exchanged. Knox is incensed, writing I cannot say but that I am well satisfied to be excluded from any responsibility in arrangements that cannot be executed. The attempt to employ militia for twelve months in an arduous operation of conveying the stores and making permanent establishments in that difficult country... Notes that William Hull has been sent to obtain the information from Haldimand, but that Haldimand will likely deliver the information at his own convenience, if at all. Notes that opposition to the Society of the Cincinnati in Massachusetts had died down. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Discusses working with General Philip Schuyler to arrange to have artillery seized from the British earlier in the year forwarded from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Describes the garrison at Ticonderoga as weak and the Conveyance from the fort to the landing so indifferent & the passage across the lake so precarious that I am afraid it will be ten days at least before I can get them on this side the lake. Mentions potential problems with the sledding. Written from Fort George in Lake George, New York. Knox's retained working draft. Docket is written in Knox's hand.
Later copy. Writes to enclose Sargent's commission as Adjutant General (not present). Also explains that Congress's act erroneously listed him as a Lieutenant Colonel, but that the error will be corrected to show his rank as Colonel.
Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses surveys that Sargent requested and where they should be deposited. Notes he has not seen Captain Hutchins yet to discuss the survey of the 5th range. States that Board of Treasury is of the opinion the surveys should be delivered to Hutchins since he was the principal in the business and that Knox agrees with them. Mentions [Major William] North's resignation from the Office of Inspectors, noting that it has not taken affect yet due to the recent raising of troops. Mentions the irregular Congressional meetings and that nine of the states recently met and discussed the [Constitutional] Convention being held in May at Philadelphia. Noted as a copy on the docket.
Discusses Congress's proposed disbandment of the troops according to the resolve of Congress dated 21 October 1786. States that although he feels for the men who have made the military their life, the public were utterly unable to support them by reason of the non compliance of all the states excepting Virginia with the requisition for that purpose... He feels that if Congress decides to appoint a new Inspector General, they will choose Sargent. However Major William North, the current Inspector General, may just continue in the post. Comments that he has no information on a map of Sargent's because Mr. Hutchins has not returned yet.
Knox, Commander at West Point, writes, I cannot refrain from communicating the joy I feel, and the pleasure manifested by the officers in general, upon the noble testimony of gratitude exhibited by Congress in their resolve concerning the equestrian statue... Requests information regarding an officers' petition to Congress in which officers would be granted lands in place of their back pay. Assures Washington, Were the prayer of the petition to be granted, the officers in a very few years would make the swift settlement on the frontiers, and form a strong barrier against the barbarians... Suggests the creation of the office of master general of ordnance, noting that the current Minister of War (Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War) does not predict the appointment of a successor to his post. Asserts that the master general of ordnance would ...reside near Congress to execute such orders as they should think proper for the dignity or security of the republick. Expresses his wish for Washington to keep this letter in confidence. Notes that if he were appointed as master general of ordnance, he would give the post his zealous assistance. His wife Lucy sends her respectful regards to Martha Washington. Knox's retained draft.