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to Henry Knox

Refers to a letter sent by their mutual friend Brett that should have arrived to Knox via Mrs. Maunsell. Mentions the "confidential discourse" he had with Knox previous to Maunsell's departure. Expects to be able to discuss it more fully in his...

GLC02437.04669

[Copy of three bills of sale]

William Knox signs on his own behalf and on behalf of his brother Henry Knox. Copy of three bills of exchange drawn by William Knox, and owed to Henry Knox from London associates. On page two Henry Knox endorses (William Knox signs on behalf of...

GLC02437.04704

[War office salaries]

List of the War Department's employees' salaries owed and paid out for July, August, and September 1790 sent to Knox. Also signed by Reiner John Van den Brock, Constant Freeman, Benjamin Bankon, Caleb Swann, and Caesar Lloyd Cummings.

GLC02437.04742

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's "favor of the [November 7] (inclosing [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall's Bill, and Mr. [Sylvanus] Bourne's Note)." Complains of a chronic "disagreeable feeling in my head." To treat this, his doctor "bled me in my...

GLC02437.04777

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox sends President George Washington "the papers relating to the Indian Expedition which are to be laid before Congress."

GLC02437.04792

[Petition of Catharine Littlefield Greene]

Petition to the House of Representative and the Senate on behalf of Catharine Littlefield Greene for money due to her late husband from the government. States that in General Greene's pursuit for indemnification from the United States government...

GLC02437.04528

to Henry Knox

Expresses surprise at Knox's lack of a reply to a mutual friend (unnamed, but Sayre may be referring to William Duer, whom he discusses throughout the letter). Reports business difficulties with Duer, declaring, "Mr. Duer will not deny his having...

GLC02437.04602

to Henry Knox

States that recent deliberations of Congress have led him to believe that new excises will be placed upon certain goods, and there will be a need for more collection officers. Asks for Knox's help in obtaining a position as a excise tax collector.

GLC02437.04636

Questions to the Tallisee King respecting the Treaty of Galphinton

Transcript of an interview with king of the Tallassees of the Creek Nation with an edit (p.2) in Henry Knox's hand. When asked if the king consented to ceding certain lands "eastwards of a line to be drawn from the Oconee...River to the head of the...

GLC02437.04672

Minutes taken by Henry Knox from General McGillivray respecting the Creeks

In the hand of Henry Knox. Creek chief McGillivray describes a history of the Creeks in Georgia. Begins by describing the differences between the Muskogees and the "Alabamas" who at one time lived together. The Alabamas were the "weakest" and were...

GLC02437.04708

to James Bowdoin

Knox acknowledges receipt of a letter James Bowdoin sent regarding Bowdoin's late father. Knox comments that "other demands of a similar nature be a considerable [amount]...have not been attended."

GLC02437.04745

to Henry Knox

Expresses his wish for Knox's safe arrival and settlement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Says his marriage to "Miss Sears" is all arranged for the latter part of December 1790 or the beginning of January 1791. Expects to receive furniture from his...

GLC02437.04780

to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of the invalids and asks Knox for help. Asks for a recommendation from Knox to the Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and the President, George Washington, as new paymaster to the invalids. "Free" stamped on address...

GLC02437.04529

to Henry Knox

Jackson is upset that he has not received a letter from Knox in 24 days. He blames Knox's attention "to the western expedition" led by General Josiah Harmar for this lapse in communication. Jackson does not think ordinary "militia" men are capable...

GLC02437.04809

to Rufus King

Final lines of a letter, stating "In very great haste. I am, Dear Sir..." Also has a postscript mentioning a meeting. Signature is illegible.

GLC02437.08086

to William Duer

Wishes Duer a happy new year and relays information he heard from Major [Winthrop] Sargent. Sargent reports that the bearer, from the Ohio area,indicates trouble with a military provisions agreement. Knox informs Duer to take immediate measures to...

GLC02437.04459

to Samuel Parkman

Discusses business related to Samuel Shaw and Messrs [Nicholas] Hoffman and [Son] and Shaw's upcoming China trip on the Jay. Notes the Hoffman's will be informing Parkman of their situation concerning Shaw. They are willing to advance Parkman, on...

GLC02437.04534

to Samuel Shaw [incomplete ?]

May be missing its beginning page(s). Discusses a proposal apparently geared to help Shaw and [Thomas] Randall avoid debt if "the Jay" (likely a ship) does not arrive according to plan. Mentions that he will likely not be able to write again before...

GLC02437.04569

to William Duer

In reference to an earlier request (see GLC02437.04603), Knox lends Duer money to pay for his accommodation.

GLC02437.04605

to Henry Sherburne

Informs Colonel Sherburne, "I am unable to inform you of the motives which [induced] the President of the United States to nominate the persons he did to the service for officers in the customs at Newport." Assures Sherburne that although he was...

GLC02437.04639

Speech of the commissioner to the Creeks previously to their signing the treaty August 7th 1790

Title taken from docket. Calling forth "King, chiefs & warriors of the Creek nation attend," Secretary of War and Commissioner of the Treaty of Peace Knox makes a speech praising the agreement between the United States and the Creeks. Knox assures...

GLC02437.04676

to Josiah Harmar

Writing privately, but with the president's knowledge, Knox warns Harmar that reports are circulating regarding his drinking, and that he must refrain from over indulging in "a convivial glass." Tells Harmar that Harmar's current expedition is highly...

GLC02437.04712

[Copy of statement of fact in the case of United States vs. George Tyler]

A copy of a statement concerning the United States v. George Tyler "made by the Judge [David Sewall] of the District and directed to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States." George Tyler had been fined four hundred...

GLC02437.04749

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges Knox's letter on 10 November. Says he is sending a packet of "publick prints" that will explain the latest European political scene. England is in the process of making a peace with Spain, and Maunsell predicts that France will accept...

GLC02437.04783

to Henry Knox

Mentions moving his family to settle in America and discusses the revolution in France. Encloses (not included) letters to [Samuel] Shaw that he has left open for Knox to also read. Writes about the French Revolution, it "supports itself to...

GLC02437.04463