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to Henry Knox

Discusses a business venture involving Winslow, Knox, Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn, and a Mr. Jones and a Mr. Robbins (likely pertaining to the Waldo patent lands). Reports that Mr. Jones's abrupt departure and resignation has delayed the completion...

GLC02437.04080

to Henry Knox

Introduces Mr. John Mortimer, the bearer of the letter. Explains that Mortimer is a member of a respectable family that lives near Weedon, and he is taking a tour as far as Boston before returning to go into business, particularly exports and...

GLC02437.04184

to Edward Grant

Signed in text. Knox writes in the third person, noting that he is sorry to have been away from home when Mr. Grant came for a visit, but has sprained his leg and cannot venture out today to repay the visit. He therefore invites Mr. Grant to come to...

GLC02437.04216

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not responding sooner to his recent letters. Comments on a variety of issues regarding the Waldo patent lands, including whether to bring the matter before the General Court and how to handle the petitioning residents of the territory...

GLC02437.04252

to Henry Knox

Is thrilled to hear from Knox that he has recovered from his illness enough to walk about the house, and hopes to hear soon that he is perfectly well. Hopes General [George] Washington will not hesitate to accept the Presidency. Believes the vote...

GLC02437.04130

to Henry Knox

Declares that he has not written to Knox in a long time. Writes that he served under Knox in the Artillery and believes Knox has a good opinion of him, so he would like to request an appointment under Knox in the Ordnance Department. Believes he...

GLC02437.04319

to Henry Knox

Writes to thank Knox for his replies to his recent letters. Mentions that he and his wife are happy to announce they will be "permanent Citizens[s] of these States," and hopes to be close enough to Knox to renew their friendship. Thanks him for his...

GLC02437.04353

to Henry Knox

Discusses the education of the son of a mutual friend [possibly named Sumner or Summer], whose legitimacy is suspect. Writes, "I am afraid whether I have any thing in writing that acknowledges him as his Son & that he ment [sic] to consider him as...

GLC02437.04386

to Henry Knox

Discusses business and asks Knox to talk with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle an account.

GLC02437.04423

to Henry Knox

The wife of General Moses Hazen, Charlotte (she signs it "Charlot"), writes, "Mr Hazen I am informed has requested to see you about some business, I suppose from circumstances it is to consult you on the propriety of either going to Lake Champlain...

GLC02437.04187

to Henry Knox

Declares that he recently saw a newspaper advertisement about bounty lands for veterans and wondered whether he should apply. Also asks whether Knox knows of a job for which he might apply in the new government.

GLC02437.04220

to Henry Knox

Writes to ask if Knox might help his brother, Lieutenant David Mason. Mason is in New York in a desperate situation, and Bryant has no money at present to help him. Asks if Knox might lend Mason fifteen dollars to book passage to Boston or...

GLC02437.04255

to Henry Knox

Writes that enclosed is a release signed by Thomas Compson (not present). Adds that Mr. [Samuel] Ogden did not receive Knox's last letter till Monday, and upon receiving it, rushed to process the paperwork and send it to Knox so that it might arrive...

GLC02437.04289

to Henry Knox

Left some of his books and other items in New York during his last visit. Asks if he could trouble Knox to forward them privately to Boston. Describes some of the items. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family. "Free" stamped on address...

GLC02437.04322

to Henry Knox

Writes to ask Knox to recommend Mr. [Moses Michael] Hays for the position of Collector of Newport, Rhode Island, when Rhode Island's statehood becomes official (see GLC02437.04355 for Hays's request for the position). Relates that Hays lived there...

GLC02437.04356

to James Swan

Informs Swan of recent Congressional proceedings. Describes the Senate and House of Representatives convening from April to September, and passed revenue and judiciary laws. Adds that Congress plans to reconvene at the end of January.

GLC02437.04389

[Petition to the Massachusetts legislature from the inhabitants of Waldoborough]

The citizens of Waldoborough petitioning for land they believe is owed them from thirty years earlier, due to an agreement with General Waldo when they first settled there. Also petitioning to not have to pay again for their current lands, due to...

GLC02437.09215

to William Bingham

Introduces the bearer, Harrison Gray Otis, of Boston. Writes that he is a young gentleman of merit, and Knox is happy to recommend him. Adds that he will gladly be of service to any of Bingham's friends coming to New York. Sends his respects to Mrs...

GLC02437.04190

to Henry Knox

Writes to ask Knox for help finding a government job, arguing that his current situation limits his ability to subsist on his pay. Specifically requests a military command, but would like a civil appointment until such time as troops need to be...

GLC02437.04223

to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with an update on the lands he is managing for him on the Waldo patent. Has fenced in a farm because the "Cattle & Sheep are very troublesome." Discusses livestock, particularly the profitability of cattle. Comments on the...

GLC02437.04258

to George Washington

Marked "copy." Apologizes for being a stranger and having the nerve to write directly to such a superior as the President. Discusses his business misfortunes during and after the war, and asks for his help finding a position with the federal...

GLC02437.04247

to Samuel Breck

Writes that this letter will be handed to Breck by Mr. John Henry, who works for the American Theatre. Since Pennsylvania has repealed laws against dramatic performance, Mr. Henry wants to expand his theatre into that state. Contends that the...

GLC02437.04292

to Henry Knox

Writes to ask for employment under Knox. Emphasizes that he must support an aging mother and three sisters. Explains the financial misfortunes of himself and his family. Mentions several of the others he has contacted on the subject, including...

GLC02437.04325

to Henry Knox

Writes that their friend Mr. [Nathaniel] Barrett, the bearer of the letter, is applying to the President for the position in the Consulate of France. Relates that Mr. Barrett lived in France as a merchant and would be well-suited for the position....

GLC02437.04359

to William Eustis

Discusses the payment of the pensions to the invalid regiments. Congress considered holding further investigations, but decided against it, as they "were of opinion that it would have a very improper affect to subject the invalids to any further...

GLC02437.04392