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to Henry Knox

Forwards a copy of a document concerning William Duer. Informs Knox that he must present his case before the Supreme Court or the district judge.

GLC02437.05617

to Henry Knox

Notifies Knox he has reserved the best housing he could find for Knox's family during their visit to New York. Says he has sent Mr. Freeman to get money from Knox's account. Mentions that he is expecting Samuel Shaw to arrive later this month....

GLC02437.05650

to [Henry Knox]

Discusses their financial agreement in great detail. Provides a list of stipulations that will dictate his involvement in the agreement. On page five, includes information copied from a paper given to him by William Duer related to the financial...

GLC02437.05685

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business and describes his meetings with various people in regards to land.

GLC02437.05718

to William Bingham

Asks Bingham for the best time to call on him to discuss principles to be given to Mr. Lewis.

GLC02437.05754

to Henry Knox

Forwards a keg of "Ohio Water Fish" to Knox that has been "soaked well for twenty Hours, they will not be unpalatable - " Also informs Knox that he replied to his earlier letter. Noted as written at Fort Washington, which was in Cincinnati, Ohio.

GLC02437.05684

[Notes]

List of notes regarding various business and payments between William Duer, Henry Knox and William Green. Date previously inferred, written in blue. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.08660

to Henry Knox

Writes to introduce into Knox's acquaintance several men from Martinique who have lately been residing in Boston. They will be visiting Philadelphia, and Breck asks Knox to make them feel welcome. He and his wife and children send their love to Mrs...

GLC02437.05414

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox about a demonstration of guns that he is planning. Asks Knox to order him several more guns and supplies and asks Knox about an appropriate time to stage the demonstration. Written from "Sign of the Lamb Market Street."

GLC02437.05446

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Was happy to have received Lucy's recent letters. Hopes she will settle in and forget the inconveniences of traveling. Talks about their loving relationship. Discusses the education of their children, particularly regarding their son Henry....

GLC02437.05481

[Agreement with Samuel Ogden]

Written contract between Henry Knox and Ogden concerning land in Herkimer County, New York. Signed by Knox and Ogden, including the countersignatures of two witnesses, one being William Jackson. Some text loss due to water damage.

GLC02437.05517

to Henry Knox

Expresses worries over their situation with making payments on their contract and Knox's business with William Duer. Continues to discuss their financial situation and developments in their land speculations.

GLC02437.05551

to Joseph Peirce

Assures Peirce he will "promot[e] as far as possible the Views of Genl. Knox" in land negotiations related to the Waldo patent. Discusses land in the Waldo patent, specifically, boundaries, grants, deeds and finances. May be the Winslow letter...

GLC02437.05584

to Henry Knox

Discusses his attempt at publishing several sermons. Forwards one of his subscriptions for Knox's review and opinion: "If sir, you approve of it, I shall be gratified to have it honor'd with the name of so dear & valuable a friend." Notes how the...

GLC02437.05620

to Henry Knox

Discusses their financial agreement involving William Duer. Includes information copied from a note written by Duer (for a full copy of the note, refer to GLC02437.05687). Hopes that since Knox cannot travel to Green's location, he will appoint...

GLC02437.05688

to William Bingham

Describes the purchasing of land in Maine. Metions Henry Jackson, Royal Flint, William Duer, Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval. Includes accounts and costs. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05721

to Henry Knox

Recommends an acquaintance, Mr. [James Henry] Langier, to Knox who wants to move to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and asks Knox to assist him, if possible.

GLC02437.05757

to Henry Knox

Written from Fort Washington, at present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Asks Knox to attend to the accompanying letters, which outline confrontations between General [Arthur] St. Clair and Indians in the frontier, specifically in Kentucky. Wishes he had...

GLC02437.05285

to Henry Knox

Introduces a Colonel [John] Tyler to Knox as Tyler has been "appointed by the Electors of the State to carry on their votes of President and Vice President to Philadelphia, and by what I can learn they are unanimous for the present old servants,"...

GLC02437.05728

[Account]

Lists transactions between John Stille and Henry Knox from 14 January 1792 to 9 April 1793. Date from docket.

GLC02437.08663

to Henry Knox

Writes that he got Knox's letter, and that his finances are in order, so Knox does not need to worry about him if he does not get the discount. Randall will be able to pay him back either way. Explains briefly what income he will be receiving and...

GLC02437.05417

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for a letter and payment for the account of Samuel Ogden. Discusses various business matters.

GLC02437.05449

to William Lewis

Contains two letters. The first, dated 31 May 1792, is written by Knox to Lewis. Knox asks Lewis's opinion about features in a legal agreement between a Massachusetts Committee of the Legislature, and Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. Asks several...

GLC02437.05484

[Certificate of commission]

Taylor, the Chief Clerk at the State Department, certifies that Caleb Swan's commission for the post of Paymaster was dated on 9 May 1792.

GLC02437.05520

to Lucy Knox

Informs Lucy that he will not be able to be with her on a consistent basis for a while due to his current work. Discusses the situation with William Duer and writes that "he is too negligent - He is now busy in writing a political paper signed...

GLC02437.05554