Gratz Collection: Generals of the Revolution
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Request for Rations
Henry Knox, Secretary at War, contracts with Clement Biddle to furnish rations for the new companies of troops to be recruited out of Philadelphia. Knox sets the price in Pennsylvania currency and …
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Recruiting and Pay
Recruiting prospects, large company books forwarded. Knox does not approve of soldiers selling their pay arrears. Lists all the supplies and money they currently receive as substantial benefits.
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[PRIVATE] Payment by Warrant
Payment for furnishing recruits with rations to be in warrants due to the poverty of the Treasury Dept.
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Assurances of President's Impartiality
Acknowledged President's receipt of letter regarding Judge McKean and Colonel John Parks. Knox assured Rodney of the President's knowledge of the men's character.
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[PRIVATE] Appointment
Discussed Willet's refusal of appointment to marshall for city and county of New York.
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Payments Made to Individuals and Agents
Secretary Knox apologizes for not writing sooner, stating that he has been confined to bed due to an intermittent fever he contracted last year in Philadelphia. He describes payments made to a number …
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