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to Henry Knox

Explains the differences of settling premium accounts in England from those of the United States. Discusses issues relating to the insurance of Samuel Shaw. Stamped "Boston."

GLC02437.04554

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to help his son obtain a position in the military. Higginson's son, John, previously served as an Ensign under General Jackson. He is now employed as commander of a ship, overseeing its cargo, but wants to change careers and become a...

GLC02437.04553

to Henry Knox

Answers Knox's question regarding the number of muskets "received from the Spaniards by the Creeks," stating that the number is 6,000. Reports that "our Mr. McGilvery," a Georgia planter, has told him that "the Spaniards had not when first demanded...

GLC02437.04556

to Henry Knox

Discusses maps of the North American coastline that Knox had expressed an interest in purchasing. Describes them as "done in the most elegant manner for the use of the royal navy of Great Britain - And as I am satisfied they will not only answer but...

GLC02437.04555

[Note]

Note of receipt from Thomas Wally. Also includes a package for Henry Knox with a promise of delivery.

GLC02437.08627

to Henry Knox

Discusses a dispute between mutual friends Mr. Tracy and Mr. Gibbs. Reports attending the funeral of Miss Abigail Otis, daughter of Mr. S[amuel] A[llyne] Otis, Massachusetts politician and Secretary of the U.S. Senate. Miss Otis was a lovely young...

GLC02437.04557

[Receipt]

Receipt for twelve candles Henry Knox bought from James Stuart.

GLC02437.08629

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a copy of the Boston Gazette (not included). Writes about recent stormy weather, which has prevented Samuel Shaw from setting off on his trip. Provides some news on family and friends.

GLC02437.04558

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining a position in the War Department. Hopes that if Knox knows of no open positions, he will write to General [Benjamin] Lincoln on his behalf. Adds that General [Henry] Jackson has done all in his power to find...

GLC02437.04559

to William Eustis

Informs Eustis that "[o]ur delegates have not yet brought forward the motion relative to a new inspection of the invalids." Stresses the importance of another inspection, in order to ensure all invalid soldiers are accounted for and paid...

GLC02437.04560

to Jonathan Warner

Writes to Warner stating that he will be happy to help him obtain a position as a ship builder in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (see GLC02437.04552).

GLC02437.04561

In addition to an act relative to the troops

Document reads in its entirety: "And be it further enacted. That whenever the said troops shall be formed into separate detachments in such a manner as that the surgeons, and the surgeons mates before mentioned shall be deemed inadequate to the...

GLC02437.04562

to Henry Knox

Wishes to introduce Knox to a friend of his, Count Paolo Andreani from Milan, Italy, who intends to visit America. Describes him as a top "diletante in Chimistery, and natural history, in Europe." Asks him to introduce Count Andreani to General...

GLC02437.04563

to William Duer

Informs Duer that he has endorsed a note for $990. Also reminds Duer that he has two other notes for about the same amount, and asks that Duer return them to Knox soon.

GLC02437.04566

to Henry Knox

Sends his goodbyes to Knox as his ship is departing from Boston for a sea voyage. Thanks him for the kindness and advice he has always provided, and wishes Knox and his family good blessings until Shaw can see them again.

GLC02437.04564

to Henry Knox

Discusses the market for what appears to be stave timber. Writes that "the high price which they offered, & the small quantity that they were able to engage shews [sic] that staves are not so easily got in this country as perhaps you may have...

GLC02437.04565

to Henry Knox

Reports that he has had a conversation with Dr. [William] Eustis, and that Eustis would find a particular (unnamed) circumstance highly pleasing if it came to pass. Informs Knox about the progress of Samuel Shaw, who is sailing again to China. Also...

GLC02437.04567

[Account paid by the United States to the Secretary of War]

Lists transactions for the account of Henry Knox as Secretary of War. Includes names and signatures of several of Knox's staff at the War Office, including John Stagg, signifying receipt of pay. Noted as a copy and written at the War Office.

GLC02437.04568

to Lucy Knox

Discusses her family and how she is happy her sons have recovered from their illness. Also mentions sending something from Worcester to Boston. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09928

[Receipt]

Receipt of Mrs. Lucy Knox for cleaning a stain.

GLC02437.08635

[Receipt]

Receipt from Henry Knox for the tuition of two of P. Murdoch's sons. Also includes a note of receipt from Murdoch.

GLC02437.08636

[Draft of address to the U.S. Senate]

A complete draft, in the hand of Henry Knox, and with the addition of the word "Senate" in the hand of Alexander Hamilton, of Washington's August 11, 1790 address to the Senate regarding the Treaty with the Creeks.

GLC02437.08080

[Proclamation regarding the violation of treaties made with the Choctaw and Chicksaw tribes]

President Washington warns citizens of the United States against violating certain treaties previously negotiated with Native American tribes. Instructs civil and military officers of the United States to govern themselves according to the treaties...

GLC02437.09397

[draft of a letter to George Washington regarding possible British troop movements from Detroit] [incomplete]

This appears to be a partial, preliminary draft of Knox's 29 August 1790 letter to George Washington (in the GW Papers at the Library of Congress) responding to Washington's secret communication of 27 August. In that communication, sent to the...

GLC02437.08216

[draft of a letter to George Washington regarding possible British troop movements from Detroit]

This appears to be a preliminary draft of Knox's 29 August 1790 letter to George Washington (in the GW Papers at the Library of Congress) responding to Washington's secret communication of 27 August. In that communication, sent to the members of his...

GLC02437.09449