Henry Knox to Daniel Parker Regarding Military Movements and the Provision of Supplied, 29 December 1783
Title | Henry Knox to Daniel Parker Regarding Military Movements and the Provision of Supplied, 29 December 1783 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Knox, commander of West Point, reports that about [ninety] men will be stationed in New York probably the greatest part of the Winter. Asks whether Parker, a contractor who furnished supplies for troops, will provide supplies for these men.
Henry Knox to Daniel Parker about Lack of Provisions, 23 December 1783
Title | Henry Knox to Daniel Parker about Lack of Provisions, 23 December 1783 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Discusses the lack of provisions for the troops at West Point, stating [t]here are not more provision at this place than will serve the troops to the end of the month, and I much doubt whether it will last so long ... Request that Parker supplies the post with supplies as soon as possible.
Daniel Parker to Henry Knox Informing Him that He Will Continue to Supply the Army with Provisions Until the Following May, 6 January 1784
Title | Daniel Parker to Henry Knox Informing Him that He Will Continue to Supply the Army with Provisions Until the Following May, 6 January 1784 PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Parker |
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Parker, of Daniel Parker & Co., informs Knox that the Superintendent of Finance (Robert Morris) has extended the contract with Parker's firm. Thus, Parker will continue to supply the army with provisions until the following May. Encloses a copy of the contract (not included).
Henry Knox to John Elderkin Regarding Supplies and Raitons for the Military, 31 December 1783
Title | Henry Knox to John Elderkin Regarding Supplies and Raitons for the Military, 31 December 1783 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Knox writes to Elderkin, magazine keeper for Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that furnished supplies for troops. Relates that his contract with Parker has nearly expired and no measure has been taken for its renewal. Orders Elderkin to deliver a large number of rations to the present issuing commissary at West Point.
Daniel Parker to Henry Knox Reporting on the Sale of Alcohol to Troops and Subsequent Disorder, 2 March 1783
Title | Daniel Parker to Henry Knox Reporting on the Sale of Alcohol to Troops and Subsequent Disorder, 2 March 1783 PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Parker |
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Informs Knox that they have received information that Liquors have been sold to the Troops in the Garrison of W'Point, by our agents, in such manner as tends to the Disorder of that Garrison ... States that they will attend to the matter and give orders to strictly attend to the regulations of the garrison. Noted as written at the Contractor's Office.
Henry Knox to D. Parker & Co. about Provisions for Troops at Fort Schulyer, 18 December 1783
Title | Henry Knox to D. Parker & Co. about Provisions for Troops at Fort Schulyer, 18 December 1783 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Informs the company that troops will be at Fort Schuyler and that they need provisions. Gives instructions regarding the provisions and method of payment. Directs the company to arrange payment with the Superintendent of Finance.
Henry Knox to Edward Grant Regarding the States of His Account with Daniel Parker & Co., 9 January 1784
Title | Henry Knox to Edward Grant Regarding the States of His Account with Daniel Parker & Co., 9 January 1784 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Knox writes to Grant, who was in charge of supplying West Point with provisions (refer to GLC02437.02921). Discusses the state of his account with Daniel Parker & Co., a contractor who supplied provisions to the army.