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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.04028 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0086] October-December 1788 |
| Title | William Knox to Henry Knox admitting to granting Pratt and others more pay |
| Date | 9 November 1788 |
| Author | Knox, William (1756-1795) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Reports news of the War Office (William was managing affairs there in Henry's absence). Discusses Lieutenant John Pratt's planned march to Fort Pitt. Refers to [Samuel] Hodgdon's organization of wagons for transporting clothing. Admits that he granted Pratt another month's pay when Pratt pressured him; Pratt also obtained a month's pay to "four old soldiers" under his command. Notes that he has been housebound due to a recent illness (a cold accompanied by a swollen face), but he is able to work at home. Philip Audebert, War Office clerk, "attends constantly" at the War Office. Lists members of Congress who are in New York including James Madison. Comments on acquaintances, including Catharine Greene. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Government and Civics Frontiers and Exploration Clothing and Accessories Military Supplies Military Uniforms Transportation Health and Medical Congress Congress of the Confederation President Women's History |
| People | Knox, William (1756-1795) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Hodgdon, Samuel (1745-1824) Pratt, John (1753-1824) Harmar, Josiah (1753-1813) St. Clair, Arthur (1737-1818) Greene, Catharine Littlefield (1755-1814) Stagg, John, Jr. (1758-1803) Audebert, Philip (fl. 1788-1796) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |