United States Military Academy: Library, Special Collections

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Old Cannon and Shot and Old Iron
05/12/1789 Letterbook
Price has given Jonathan Ingells ten tons old cannon and shot and sour tons seven hundred of old wrought iron. Following Knox's directions, Price delivered the old iron at the rate of five pounds per …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Mustered Company and Detachment
05/30/1789 Letterbook
Price has mustered Captain Burbek's company and the detachment of General Harmar's regiment. The men only have two month's pay.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Morrow's Account Closed, Cost of Transporting Troops and Stores to Reading, Pennsylvania
05/04/1789 Letterbook
Having received Knox's letter of April 1, Price has closed Morrow's account for repairing and cleaning stands of arms, and he encloses a duplicate receipt for the same. Price forwards by Ketchum some …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Knox Requires a New Recruitment Campaign
12/08/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox orders the recruitment of troops in Massachusetts and urges that only men of the best character should be enlisted. He warns the two captains that their continuance in service depends upon the …
Henry Knox Papers
Instruction for Travel to Georgia
08/22/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Secretary of War orders Captain Henry Burbeck to Georgia for treaty with Creeks. Specified that Capt. Savage be left an order to forward a detachment to reinforce Burbeck as soon as Savage arrives …
Henry Knox Papers
Hired a Cooper, Airing the Powder
07/02/1789 Letterbook
Price received Knox's letter of June 5. He has begun airing the powder and engaged a cooper at the rate of 3 pounds per month and one ration per day. He was unable to hire a cooper until June 22. …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Forwarding Returns of Ordnance and Stores
08/04/1789 Letterbook
Forwards the returns of ordnance and quartermaster stores for the month of July. Discusses the amount of cords of wood on hand.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Forwarded Stores
03/28/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has forwarded by the bearer John Mandego various stores.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Forwarded Returns of Ordnance and Stores
12/02/1789 Letterbook
Forwards the Returns of Ordnance and Quartermaster Stores to the Secretary at War. Also encloses an account of what articles he has taken out of the store for public uses since December 1788, and for …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Engaging a Cooper from Boston
03/02/1789 Letterbook
Price submits returns of ordnance and quartermasters stores for February. There is a cooper in Boston, formerly a sergeant in Colonel Crane's regiment, who wants to reenlist. West Point is in need of …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Describes Plans for July 4th Celebration
05/26/1789 Autograph Letter Signed
Refers to bounty lands and the land business. Speaks of 4th of July celebrations, when the President will attend. Describes street repairs and a new building.
Caleb Swan Papers
David Burtsier, Cooper
09/23/1789 Letterbook
The bearer, David Burtsier, was employed as a cooper in the ordnance department for three months and is now discharged.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Damaged Cannon, Shot, and Shells
09/03/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has delivered 25 tons of damaged cannon, shells, and shot to Mr. Ingells. Also forwards the Returns of Ordnance and Paymaster Stores for the month of August.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Damaged Cannon Shells and Shot, Old Wrought Iron
06/30/1789 Letterbook
Price received Knox's letter of June 24 care of Abiathar Ingells. He has delivered to Ingells 55 tons of damaged cannon shell and shot as well as 6 tons 1600 and a quarter old wrought iron, per an …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Damaged Cannon Delivered
04/12/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has delivered 45 tons of damaged cannon to Jonathan and Abiathan Ingells.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Box of Clothing Received
02/02/1789 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has received the box of clothing agreeable to the invoice.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Stores for Companies Mustered, Sent for a Doctor for Sick Men
04/05/1790 Letterbook
Price has packed and delivered all the stores according to Knox's orders, except for square files because he has none, and transmitted returns and receipts for each Captain. Three companies have been …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Request for Camp Kettles and Straw
01/15/1790 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War Henry Knox that Lt. Privee has requested camp kettles and straw for his men at the garrison. Tells Knox that there are only two camp kettles at the store and that straw …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Regarding Camp Kettles and Other Supplies
02/03/1790 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that he has tried the tin intended to make camp kettles and that he has contracted with Mr. Morrow to make 40 of them. Tells Knox that if he believes that more than 40 …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Pay for Detachment of Artillery
04/06/1790 Letterbook
Captain Burbeck has informed him that there is one month pay for the detachment of artillery left at West Point. Encloses for the Secretary at War a list of names.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Musket Cartridges
03/12/1790 Letterbook
Informs the Secretary at War that everything agreeable to his instructions are now ready. There is an insufficient amount of musket cartridge paper and other items.
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Morrow's Account and Wolfe's Demands
04/16/1790 Letterbook
James Morrow has submitted the enclosed account for repairing the carriages and camp kettles. The invalid soldier called Christian Wolfe, who departed earlier without permission, has returned claiming …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
More Wood Needed at West Point
02/15/1790 Letterbook
The wood on hand will last the officers and men through the end of the month. If the troops currently at West Point stay longer they will need 44 cords of wood per month. Price asks if Knox thinks it …
Letterbook No. 2, West Point 1786-1790.
Instructions to Captain Henry Burbeck
04/10/1790 Document
As Burbeck has equipped a company according to previous orders, Knox now gives him further instructions. He is to proceed to Savannah, Georgia. If the Creek Indians are invading or about to invade, he …
Henry Burbeck Papers.
Instructions for the Recruits at West Point
02/20/1790 Autograph Letter Signed
Knox issues his instructions for the organization and supply of the recruits at West Point, including care of the sick and discharge of those who are unfit for service.
Henry Knox Papers