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List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Jones by date, from 2 January to 30 June 1798.

GLC02437.10399

to Oliver Wolcott

Discusses accounts and related financial business. Noted as private.

GLC02437.07099

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox that the due date for the payment of a settlement to the state is approaching. Discusses a draft and money for Alexander Baring.

GLC02437.07132

to Henry Knox

Discusses his thoughts on entering public service.

GLC02437.07165

to Henry Knox

Discusses his family and their health and setting up a business. Also asks for news about Knox and his family as well as Beaumez's stepsons and complains that he has never received a letter from them.

GLC02437.07197

[Note]

Note for Benjamin Lincoln from Henry Knox to pay Henry Jackson $5,000 on his account. Signature has been clipped.

GLC02437.08739

to Henry Knox

John Trumbull, the noted painter and former secretary to Washington, writes in detail, to Knox about new developments in artillery that might prove helpful in the impending war against France. Noted as written at 72 Welbeck Street in London, England...

GLC02437.07148

to Oliver Wolcott

Mentions the duties of a collector. First page is extremely faded and basically illegible. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.07102

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters and again reminds Knox to pay Alexander Baring.

GLC02437.07135

to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle Knox, telling him that he is studying hard and apologizes for the misbehavior of his brother, who ran away yesterday.

GLC02437.07168

to Henry Knox

Discusses bills and payments. Noted as written at the War Office and as a duplicate.

GLC02437.07200

[Account]

An account of financial transactions between Henry Knox and Moses Michael Hays.

GLC02437.08742

[Receipt]

Appears to be a statement on Thomas Flucker's account with Timothy Foster. Foster and/or Ebenezer Pemberton signed he received payment at the bottom of the document on 31 August 1798.

GLC02437.09847

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has to leave town in a hurry and will not be able to see him before he leaves.

GLC02437.07138

to Henry Knox

Expresses his wish to better serve his country as he feels his current position in the military does not allow him to do so. Asks for Knox's advice before he attempts to try for a higher position.

GLC02437.07171

to unknown

Knox acknowledges that he "received your note respecting Francis Flucker and the explanations of his conduct by McEllery." Knox believes that Francis must change his behavior sincerely, but as for now he had "no moral sense: wrong and right are the...

GLC02437.07203

[Account]

Lists transactions between John Rynier and Henry Knox by date from 8 September 1798 to 2 October 1799.

GLC02437.08745

to James McHenry

Mentions he received the list of applicants for military appointments. Says he agrees with the most suitable characters and will execute McHenry's request to the best of Knox's abilities.

GLC02437.09850

[Diary of weather at Brigadier's Island]

Lists the wind and temperature patterns for every morning and evening in the month of May.

GLC02437.07141

to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment at not hearing from Knox and tells him about mutual friends and their families.

GLC02437.07174

to Henry Knox

Jackson asks that Knox authenticate an endorsement allowing Jackson to be compensated for agreed services that were requested and performed.

GLC02437.07206

[Receipt]

Receipt for $48 regarding a payment.

GLC02437.08748

to Henry Knox

Regretfully informs Knox he is unable to accept Knox's invitation due to General [David?] Cobb's upcoming absence. Mentions Knox will likely see Cobb during his journey and can get information from this years proceedings from Cobb. Also updates Knox...

GLC02437.09853

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he drew an order for some money.

GLC02437.07144

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's wish for Gleason to oversee the estate of Montpelier. Describes his hesitancy in taking up the position and talks about the horse and other cattle. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07177