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to Henry Knox [in French]

Discusses diplomas for the Society of the Cincinnati.

GLC02437.04593

to Isaac Winslow

Informs Winslow that he is sorry for the delay in sending "the deeds respecting the lands in Nottingham [west]." Winslow's recent letter has removed objections Knox had to signing the deeds, so he will forward them by way of Henry Jackson. Outlines...

GLC02437.04626

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of the disappointment he expressed in previous letters regarding bonds belonging to the late General Nathanael Greene. Has studied the issue since his last letter and has not uncovered anything of use to the case. States that the...

GLC02437.04661

to Henry Knox

Winslow reminds Secretary of War Knox that the General Court is convening 15 September 1790. Hopes to have a "final settlement" in their dispute with the settlers on the Waldo patent. Reports a visit from Mr. [David] Fales about petitions being...

GLC02437.04698

to Henry Knox

Writes in full, "Though some of my late letters have been received by the minister at War with a silence which perhaps ought to forbid further interruption: yet I will not suppose it as designed neglect & ask my friend General Knox to accept a small...

GLC02437.04736

to Henry Knox

William Knox writes Secretary of War Henry Knox to correct his previous letter (GLC02437.04768). After speaking with Mr. Longman, William has learned that "the idea of paying the whole thirteen hundred pounds originated with Mr. Frazer" is not...

GLC02437.04769

to Henry Knox

Wishes Secretary of War Knox "the Compliments of the season" and regrets that his poor health prevented him from seeing Knox. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04807

to Anthony Wayne

Discusses the troops in Georgia and the pending decision in Congress regarding Georgia's pre-emption of the western lands. Says that all the troops within the power of the President, George Washington, have been sent to Georgia. Hopes the troop's...

GLC02437.04580

[Auditor's report]

Discusses Henry Knox's accounts and lists his transactions by date. Noted as written from the Auditor's office in the Treasury Department.

GLC02437.10443

to unknown

Informs the recipient of his arrival and the status of his voyage thus far. Place writ noted as "Near Sandy Hook."

GLC02437.08219

to Henry Knox

Signed in text. Asks "if the Genl. can, without inconvenience, lend him five hundred Dollars till the beginning of the Week." Knox dockets that it was not in his power to lend Craigie the money.

GLC02437.04596

[Surveying expenses from Captain John Hills]

Estimate for expenses from 27 or 28 April to 25 November, although there is no year provided. Hills was doing survey work with the War Department for a canal for in Massachusetts in 1793 and later did surveying work for Knox in Maine. It is unclear...

GLC02437.08414

to Henry Knox

Discusses appointments made by the President to various positions. Asks Knox "reason of my being totally neglected; perhaps it might have been from Misrepresentation made to the President." Informs Knox that Rhode Island's senators will be arriving...

GLC02437.04629

to Henry Knox

Discusses his arrival in Portland en route to Burnt Coat Island. He is traveling with his "friend Ben" [possibly Benjamin Hichborn], and expects that they will return to Boston in ten to twelve days. Mentions his hope that a General [John] Glover...

GLC02437.04666

[List of food provisions]

An account sent by Bauman to Knox listing food supplies delivered and the outstanding balance owed to Bauman. Bauman acknowledges at the bottom that he received payment in full. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04701

to Henry Knox

William Knox describes to his brother, Henry Knox, that the winds were not in his favor as they set sail from Sandy Hook, New Jersey. He has now reached Newfoundland. Remarks that he has not suffered any seasickness, unlike his other companions...

GLC02437.04739

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter. Tells Knox that he has spoken with the ailing Governor [James] Bowdoin "respecting the Fish, and we have concluded to put on board the first Vessell bound to Philadelphia." Bowdoin died at 4 o'clock that...

GLC02437.04773

to John Doughty

Knox acknowledges receipt of Major Doughty's letter informing him of Doughty's passage to New Jersey. States he is chagrined that Doughty will not arrive in Philadelphia sooner as he needs information on "the late expedition," likely connected to...

GLC02437.04812

to Henry Knox

Reports that "little Morris" (presumably his son) suffered no ill effects from a recent fall. States that everyone is glad to hear that President Washington has recovered from his illness. Paraphrases Don Quixote: "As Sancho told the Don, He must...

GLC02437.04614

Request for information [incomplete]

Asks if the recipient would "be so obliging as to inform me what time Genl Green superceeded [sic] Genl. Gates - it seems necessity to accertain [sic] it in order to the settleg of my deceased brothers affair - " Date written in previously inferred...

GLC02437.04488

to Henry Knox

Encloses his affidavit (not present) upon the circumstances of private merchant John Bank's contract with Nathanael Greene to supply the southern army with provisions in 1783. It later came to light that Banks was involved in disreputable business...

GLC02437.04525

to Henry Knox

Discusses a meeting Knox and his delegation are attending. Mentions a meeting held at the Green Dragon to deal with officers pay. Says a committee was appointed to draft a memorial to Congress and report it at the Society of the Cincinnati meeting...

GLC02437.04599

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mr. Constant Freeman will be a good worker in Knox's department and discusses the election for senator. States that "Mr. George Cabot obtaind the vote by a majority of one, and was chosen - "

GLC02437.04633

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