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[Receipt for a warrant from Henry Knox payable to Zephaniah Webster]

Possibly signed by Audebert as clerk at the War Office.

GLC02437.03940

to Henry Knox

William, managing the office of Secretary of War in Henry's absence, discusses the people in Boston and their opinion of him and Henry. Mentions the flourishing state of trade in [Boston]. Plans to take a restful two day vacation to the country....

GLC02437.03973

to Henry Knox

Sargent, Secretary of the Northwest Territory, discusses progress of the settlers and negotiations with Native Americans in the Territory including Joseph Brant. Writes, "We can not as yet, tis true, boast of very much Cultivation or Improvement, for...

GLC02437.04007

to Henry Knox

Encloses a paper informing Knox of the nominations for Federal Representatives for [Suffolk] County: Lowell will go if chosen, Brooks has given up the idea, and [David] Cobb "will be the man without doubt." Delivered a letter to their friend "Ben,"...

GLC02437.04040

to Samuel A. Otis

Replies to GLC02437.03814, from Otis, regarding a clothing account. Has transmitted Otis's note to Mr. Walker based on Otis's request.

GLC02437.03817

[Receipt]

Note of receipt for $60 in account with Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08606

to Henry Knox

Recently heard news that their mutual friend, James Swan, arrived in France. His wife, Hepzibah Clark Swan, is still in America and hopes James will send for her. Jackson doubts he will be able to, noting "...I am sure his Finances are not...

GLC02437.03852

[Declaration of trust related to a land sale]

Countersigned by Isaac Stoughtenburgh at a June 1787 public auction at the Merchants Coffee House in New York City and Daniel McKinnen. Verifies the sale of ten townships of land on the southeast side of the St. Lawrence River. Macomb attests that...

GLC02437.03890

to Henry Knox

Swan writes from Brighthelmstone, possibly Brighton, England. Remarks, "There is a coldness and indifference - so far distant from your Letters when I was at home, that chills my heart & forces a discharge, very involuntary of the warmth with which...

GLC02437.03911

to unknown

Thanks the recipient for sending "some nuts, and two vennison hams-" via Lieutenant Armstrong. Reports, "The new Constitution has been adopted by ten states, and it is most probable that New York will also adopt it in such a manner as to be received...

GLC02437.03943

to Henry Knox

Lucy writes to her husband: "How shall I thank the partner of my soul for the long affectionate letter I have just received from him, that he amid his numerous avocations should find so much time for me, is flattering indeed- but alas that unlucky...

GLC02437.03976

to Henry Knox

Reports War Office business. Discusses Lieutenant Pratt's recruits and his orders to march to Fort Pitt. Refers to matters in the Northwest Territory, clothing inspection and packing, and a [Congressional] committee's inspection of the War...

GLC02437.04010

to Henry Knox

Introduces Mr. Barclay, the bearer of this letter, noting that Barclay hopes to solicit an office in the new government. Asks Knox to make Barclay "known to the Eastern Senators." Docketed by Knox: "from S. Ogden Esqr. respecting Mr Barclay also...

GLC02437.04043

[Draft of an act concerning the claims of widows, orphans and invalids]

Appears to be a partial draft of a report prepared for Congress regarding the March 23, 1792 "Act to provide for the settlement of the claims of widows and orphans...and to regulate the claims to Invalid Pensions."

GLC02437.08074

to Thomas Phillips

Informs Phillips that Governor [George] Clinton is in Poughkeepsie, New York, and will not return for several months, so Knox cannot apply to him on Phillips's behalf. Sends two crowns, although he wishes he could send more.

GLC02437.03752

[Bill]

Lists items Henry Knox bought from Anthony Latour. Items include ribbons and other items.

GLC02437.08609

to John Doughty

Discusses warrants and [military] pay in New Jersey for the year 1787. Comments on the postponement of New Hampshire's convention to ratify the Constitution. Predicts that Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina will adopt the Constitution, while...

GLC02437.03855

to Henry Knox

Promises Knox one thousand dollars in addition to the two thousand already given. Discusses the safety of sending the money by stage. Congratulates Knox on New Hampshire's ratification of the Constitution, noting "is it possible the an[cient]...

GLC02437.03914

to Henry Knox

Gardoqui writes, "A Lover of literature in our Spanish America desires me to send him such Books [as] are good & worth reading..." Seeks Knox's advice on what books to buy. Docket indicates that this letter was written 24 July 1786; a pencil note...

GLC02437.03946

to Henry Knox

William, attending business in Henry's absence, transmits two letters from Lucy Knox (possibly GLC02437.03976 and GLC02437.03979). Notes that Congress recently addressed the question of its permanent location. Six states were in favor of New York...

GLC02437.03980

to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Pratt discusses making preparations for his men to march to Fort Pitt (see GLC02437.04010). Complains at length that he will receive only one month's pay without subsistence, and that the "Old Soldiers" under his orders were not included...

GLC02437.04013

to Henry Knox

Morris, who will soon embark for Europe, thanks Knox for his well wishes (GLC02437.04045). Notes, "Whatever Orders you have in Europe if (as Mr. Burgoyne says) within my Scale of Talent command me."

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04046

to Comte Jean Baptiste D'Estaing

Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati and asks about the French Royal Navy. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. Noted as a copy in the docket and is missing half of the docket sheet.

GLC02437.09972

[Land agreement]

Document is signed by Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow, and numerous others inhabitants. A land agreement involving Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow (the heirs and representatives of the late Brigadier General Samuel Waldo), and...

GLC02437.09188

to Henry Knox

Parsons reports Connecticut's adoption of the United States Constitution: "Huzza for good Times the Vote is this Moment taken. Yeas 128 Nays 40 on the Question of adopting the new Constitution." Written at seven o'clock Thursday evening. Location...

GLC02437.03755