Knox writes to Hodgdon regarding honorary canon for General Greene
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Knox writes to Hodgdon regarding honorary canon for General Greene
Description
Discusses the honorary cannon to be presented to Major General Greene by resolution of Congress.
year created
1784
month created
02
day created
07
author
sent from location
Boston
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Samuel Hodgdon
Henry Knox
Major General Knox
Samuel Hodgdon
Major General Greene
Congress
Commander-in-Chief
General Washington
the Financier
War Office
notable location
Boston
Boston
Eutaw [ Eutaw Springs ]
Southward
West Point
Philadelphia
notable item/thing
ordnance
cannon
engraved
substance of the resolve of Congress
British cannons
handsome emblems
carriages
good order
expences
business
application
doubt
propriety
request
information or direction
document number
1784020780001
page start
1
number of pages
3
transcription
Letter from General
Knox dated 7th Feby
1784
relative to General
Green's Ordnance
Boston 7th February 1784.
Dear Sir
Some time past Congress resolved that the
Commander in Chief should present two Cannon to Major
General Greene which had been taken at Eutau or some
other place to the Southward, but it is difficult if not
impossible in any reasonable time to procure these Cannon
and have engraved upon them the substance of the
resolve of Congress.
In consideration of this difficulty
His Excellency General Washington directed that some of
the Cannon which were at West point should be engraved
for this purpose, but, it was frustrated by all the Cannon
at that post having been previously engraved -- I have
therefore to request that you would have two of the british
Cannon, now in Philadelphia engraved with the enclosed
inscription. -- It will be necessary to have the
words encircled by some handsome emblems.
I beg you would be so good as to put this matter
in
in train immediately, and let me know, directed
to me at this place the probable time when they
will be finished. -- The Carriages also must be put
into good order.
I am persuaded that the
honorable The Financier will pay the expences
arising upon this business upon your application
to him, and shewing him a Copy of this request.
If you should have any doubt upon your
mind respecting the propriety of complying with this
request, you will please to apply to the War Office,
for further information, or direction.
I am dear Sir
your very humble
Servant,
H Knox. M Genl.
Samuel Hodgdon Esquire
Knox dated 7th Feby
1784
relative to General
Green's Ordnance
Boston 7th February 1784.
Dear Sir
Some time past Congress resolved that the
Commander in Chief should present two Cannon to Major
General Greene which had been taken at Eutau or some
other place to the Southward, but it is difficult if not
impossible in any reasonable time to procure these Cannon
and have engraved upon them the substance of the
resolve of Congress.
In consideration of this difficulty
His Excellency General Washington directed that some of
the Cannon which were at West point should be engraved
for this purpose, but, it was frustrated by all the Cannon
at that post having been previously engraved -- I have
therefore to request that you would have two of the british
Cannon, now in Philadelphia engraved with the enclosed
inscription. -- It will be necessary to have the
words encircled by some handsome emblems.
I beg you would be so good as to put this matter
in
in train immediately, and let me know, directed
to me at this place the probable time when they
will be finished. -- The Carriages also must be put
into good order.
I am persuaded that the
honorable The Financier will pay the expences
arising upon this business upon your application
to him, and shewing him a Copy of this request.
If you should have any doubt upon your
mind respecting the propriety of complying with this
request, you will please to apply to the War Office,
for further information, or direction.
I am dear Sir
your very humble
Servant,
H Knox. M Genl.
Samuel Hodgdon Esquire
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | KAH13 (3 pages) | Collection: Huntington Mss | Autog.Sec War,HM5518. |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | Boston | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Samuel Hodgdon | [unknown] | [n/a] |