Henry Knox to William Hull Discussing the Movement of Troops, 17 August 1783
Title | Henry Knox to William Hull Discussing the Movement of Troops, 17 August 1783 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Discusses the movement of troops and asks Hull to send one company to a different post. Signed for and written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.
William Hull to Henry Knox Discussing Hull's Declining of a Military Appointment, 27 May 1792
Title | William Hull to Henry Knox Discussing Hull's Declining of a Military Appointment, 27 May 1792 PDF eBook |
Author | William Hull |
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Release | 1792 |
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Discusses their recent correspondence, and mentions that he has recently declined a military appointment. Recounts conversations he and Knox have had about the possibility of his appointment, as well as about the appointment of General [John] Brooks and Brooks' decision not to accept. Also discusses family reasons for declining, particularly the illness of his father-in-law.
William Hull to Henry Knox Regarding Military Uniform and an Upcoming Meeting that Will Have George Washington in Attendance, 16 November 1783
Title | William Hull to Henry Knox Regarding Military Uniform and an Upcoming Meeting that Will Have George Washington in Attendance, 16 November 1783 PDF eBook |
Author | William Hull |
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Release | 1783 |
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Expresses his regret that his order of overalls for the Light Infantry cannot be fulfilled, but insists on breeches for those who joined from the 5th Regt. [as they] did not draw Breeches when they received their other cloathing [sic], and now being entirely destitute, they may be furnished with Breeches to place them on a level with the other part of the company, and the other companies in the corps. Also discusses plans for a meeting on 20 November, and refers to the attendance of General [George] Washington, General [possibly Lewis] Morris, the Governor and others. Docket in the hand of John Lillie, Knox's aide-de-camp.
Henry Knox to William Hull about Ranks and North's Resignation, 17 March 1787
Title | Henry Knox to William Hull about Ranks and North's Resignation, 17 March 1787 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Release | 1787 |
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Discusses Hull's relative rank in the corps of troops directed to be raised in Massachusetts. He hopes circumstances do not lead Hull to leave the service. Mentions that he would be sorry to see Major [William] North resign. In a postscript states it was his intention to get Congress to alter the titles of field officers but has not had an opportunity yet. Noted as private in the upper left corner.
William Hull to Henry Knox about Military Appointments, 17 May 1792
Title | William Hull to Henry Knox about Military Appointments, 17 May 1792 PDF eBook |
Author | William Hull |
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Release | 1792 |
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Writes that he only just received Knox's letter of 7 May. Was informed by General [John] Brooks that Brooks declined his appointment as a Brigadier General. As for his own appointment, since accepting would dramatically change his life, he hopes Knox will allow him to spend a bit more time making the decision. Free handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
Henry Knox to William Hull about Military Appointments, 20 May 1792
Title | Henry Knox to William Hull about Military Appointments, 20 May 1792 PDF eBook |
Author | Henry Knox |
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Release | 1792 |
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Marked Private. From a prior meeting, Knox assured President Washington that Hull would accept his military appointment, and in this letter, discusses directly with Hull whether he will accept or decline. Also mentions General [John] Brooks' recent decision to decline the appointment.
William Hull to Henry Knox Regarding a Monthly Return of Troops, 1 March 1784
Title | William Hull to Henry Knox Regarding a Monthly Return of Troops, 1 March 1784 PDF eBook |
Author | William Hull |
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Release | 1784 |
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Hull, commandant of West Point, encloses a monthly return of troops.