Henry Knox to George Washington Regarding an Extra Allowance from the Public as Head of the Ordnance, 1 October 1783
Author | : Henry Knox |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1783 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:1406051206 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Thanks Washington for writing to General Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary of War, on his behalf, requesting an extra allowance from the public as head of the ordnance and during the time I have been in the command of these posts. Refers to a journey taken by Major Samuel Shaw to gain information and if possible a favorable resolve from Congress, apparently on his own and on Knox's behalf. Writes, I hope it cannot be thought an unreasonable solicitation, to be placed upon the same footing with my predecessors, as an equal... Notes that Generals [Alexander] McDougall, [William] Heath, and [John] Paterson have obtained additional compensation through application to Congress. Requests that Washington provide Shaw with a certificate of his services, noting a certificate under your Excellencys hand might be of the greatest utility to him. Lucy Knox sends her regards to Martha Washington. Knox's retained draft.