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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

[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 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

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Declares that it is in vain "to look for ease & happiness in a world of trouble," noting that the call of his country has persuaded him to participate in public service (Washington accepted command of the army in 1798, but did not assume an active...

GLC02437.09432

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

to John Gleason

Knox explains that the expenses of his estate have exceeded his income. Knox has depended on lumber to help pay the bills, but the bad saw and bad logs have been the norm of late. Knox states that "the object of this letter is to "turn your...

GLC02437.07209