24 December 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Nathaniel Gorham

Responds to a previous letter by Gorham. Writes a long letter discussing the proposal to use the arms and stores in Springfield, Massachusetts against the Shays' rebels. Declares that he has not received word from the Governor [probably James Bowdoin, of Massachusetts], but if he does, he will submit it immediately to Congress. Asks that Gorham contact the Governor and relate Knox's opinions on the subject to him, and suggests that Knox himself might write a letter to the Governor about it. Adds that Gorham's daughter is conducting herself beautifully, and is beloved by all her…

GLC02437.03391

7 January 1787

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a heartfelt letter in reply to Knox's condolence letter on the death of her husband, General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.03333). Declares that thinking of the letter he wrote "draws fresh streams of Blood from My heart," but thanks him for his kindness. Wishes him a long and happy life and hopes that his "sensibility May never more be wounded by the loss of a friend." Sends her regards to Mrs. Lucy Knox and the children. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature. The note on the address leaf appears to be in the hand of , and initialed by, Jeremiah Wadsworth. (See the…

GLC02437.03406

31 August 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Littlefield Greene

Discusses Mrs. Greene's financial situation and her children. Mentions the quality of the schools in France as being one of the best, where "the system is admirably adapted to impress the best habits - both of body and mind - Dancing fencing... " Also writes that the Marquis de Lafayette is willing to help her, as he was friends with her husband, the late General Nathanael Greene. Knox writes that if she chooses to send her son to school in France, the Marquis "will be the friend of your son... " Mentions the cannons with the inscription to Greene's late husband are now complete. Also…

GLC02437.03649

7 January 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Littlefield Greene

Writes a friendly letter to Mrs. Greene, the widow of General Nathanael Greene. Is pleased to hear of her safe passage home, and reports on the well-being of several of her children who are in school or visiting New York. Mentions that Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth has said that Mrs. Greene's son Nathanael is doing well. Knox and his wife Lucy send their love.

GLC02437.04077

29 September 1789

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the difficulties he is having in finding an agent. Mentions asking Rufus Putnam, but he "is so taken up with his Ohio concerns that I cannot prevail on him to undertake it." Has also tried to ask the surveyor, a Mr. DeWit, but he also cannot do the job. Is attempting to contact others to be present "at the runing [sic] the line" (perhaps drawing of land boundaries) in order to prevent any future land disputes. Asks Knox to help and "inform the President of the steps I have taken - As I came from home with only two shirts & very little money in my pocket & without the…

GLC02437.04371

27 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Catharine Littlefield Greene

Discusses obtaining money and the assistance of Daniel Parker, Gouvenueur Morris and the Marquis de Lafayette, as they were all friends with Catharine's late husband, Nathanael Greene. Provides some financial advice about the execution of General Greene's estate. Writes that she should first take inventory of "the estates and negroes" to be mortgaged and invest her money. Reports that this plan has been approved by Mr. Rutledge and Judge Pendleton. Retained draft, numbered "5" at top.

GLC02437.04399

7 June 1790

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to thank Knox for his friendship and support and hopes that he will continue his correspondence with her. When he is unable to write, hopes that his brother will send an occasional letter updating her on the well-being of the Knox family. Mentions that her children remember Knox in their prayers. Noted as written in Bethlehem, state unknown.

GLC02437.04624

20 June 1790

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes about her current state of melancholy over her misfortunes. Relates an anecdote about her little daughter finding her crying and declaring, "oh My Dear Mama I wish I could die, that I might lesson [sic] your cares." Reports that this incident "[p]ierced [her] through [her] very soul." Discusses some upcoming legal matters, including one in which General [Henry] Jackson will be her adversary. Declares that she must see a Mr. Miller about these issues and hopes to travel to New York to intercept him. Noted as written in Bethlehem, state unknown.

GLC02437.04630

22 November 1794

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a legal matter involving her late husband, Nathanael Greene, and a Mr. Burnett. Notes if ruled unfavorably by the court, her children will be "without protection or scarcely a friend". Requests Knox's assistance with her troubles. Asks if Knox knows someone who could speak with Mr. Burnett. Suggests Samuel Ogden as the person. Discusses her children.

GLC02437.06248

6 April 1803

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that Knox's son [likely Henry Jackson Knox] has received his letters. Discusses the details of Knox's logging business. Also comments that an "old Mr. Wilson" is, with his men, putting in a new lock. Reports other matters pertaining to Knox's business, including shipping lime and the anticipated arrival of a gardener. Adds that Miss Caroline F. Knox, Knox's daughter, sends her love and is in good health.

GLC02437.07795

8 November 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Littlefield Greene and Euphemia Morris Ogden

Two parts. First for Catharine Greene. Apologizes that something may prevent him from seeing her. Hopes she will "accept [his] sincere wishes for your happiness, and the happiness of your dear little family." Tells her that if she ever needs anything to ask him and he will do his best to accomplish it. Mentions her runaway servant, Ham [described in GLC02437.04021 as "molatto."] Second for Euphemia Ogden. Regrets not being able to see and play whist with her due to being "detained here by purpose more disagreeable than the employ [of] several apothecary vials." Wishes her well and that…

GLC02437.10215

31 May 1786-14 March 1787

Gardiner, Catherine, fl. 1786-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from "Newport." Explains that at the beginning of the war, Knox applied to the Provincial Congress in Massachusetts to exchange furniture with Gardiner's Loyalist aunt and uncle Barnes, Knox's furniture being in Boston. Due to poor communication, the Barneses did not know that this exchange was happening until they arrived in England. They were upset because they had to lay out substantial sums for the move, and apparently could have used money from the furniture (either their set or Knox's). Further, all of Knox's furniture was left in the particular care of Mrs. Flucker, his…

GLC02437.03270

31 March 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Catherine Gardiner

Discusses household furniture that used to be the property of a Mr. Barnes of Marlborough which Knox received from the Government of Massachusetts in 1775. Encloses the certificate of the transaction (see GLC02437.03507).

GLC02437.03508

13 January 1788

Freeman, Constant, 1757-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox whether he has the right, based on his military service, to two or three hundred acres of Ohio Company land. Adds that Mrs. [Mary] McNeil[l] thanks Knox for settling her husband's accounts. Knox has noted his answer beneath the docket.

GLC02437.03760

3 February 1788

Freeman, Constant, 1757-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for previous correspondence. Reports that Mary McNeill received Knox's certificate, and has given General Henry Jackson duplicate receipts (Jackson handled some of Knox's business affairs). (See GLC02437.03662, .03670, .03675, .03708, .03772, and .03784.) Of Massachusetts' possible ratification of the Constitution, writes, "The great question on the new proposed Constitution, comes before the Convention the next day after the morrow. I need not tell you how anxious are the friends to good order & government on this occasion. It is believed that it will pass with a small…

GLC02437.03781

17 February 1789

Fuller, Jonathan, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Woolwich, likely in Maine. Hired a Mr. Noah Miller to do some agricultural work for him on land in New Canaan, in Lincoln County, in 1780. However, Fuller was unable to continue the improvements, because British troops took possession of some of the land, and deaths in the family and his wife's broken leg limited his ability to work. Meanwhile, a Mr. Charles Thomas began to sow seeds and burn brush on some of Fuller's land, despite Fuller forbidding him to do so in front of two witnesses. Thomas then sold some of this land. In 1785, the General Court passed measures…

GLC02437.04118

2 September 1789

Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the letters of recommendation he furnished for Gardoqui's son, who left this morning. Writes, "Pray what would you advise me to do in respect to an invitation I had to dine with the President tomorrow? For I see by the papers that he has lost his mother & he will perhaps not be able to entertain company, or would preffer [sic] to be retir'd & yet his delicacy may prevent it. I wish you could inform me what would be most agreeable to the President that I may act accordingly." Don Diego Gardoqui signs as "J. Gardoqui."

GLC02437.04349

4 September 1790

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of his travel plans and about adding subscribers to "Mrs. Warrens poems." Page two includes notes written in Knox's hand regarding what appears to be cargo on a vessel. Also includes calculations in an unknown hand.

GLC02437.04717

4 May 1796

Fraser, Thomas, fl. 1796-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to let Knox know that upon his arrival in London, he tried to locate Mrs. Urquhart but was unable to. Thinks she might be in Jersey; does not, in fact, think she has left her husband. Comments on her situation, and the difficulty one might have in locating someone who has fled under these circumstances.

GLC02437.06729

7 March 1802

Gabrial, Alexis, fl. 1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is leaving for Baltimore, Maryland tomorrow. Says he would be happy to be of service to Knox and speaks highly of Mrs. Lucy Knox and their daughter Lucy Knox.

GLC02437.07721

14 March 1787

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his sympathetic letter concerning the death of his son, John George Washington Hancock, who was only nine years old. Discusses his pursuit of health and states traveling was recommended to him during this trying time, "Journeying is much Recommended to me, & as my Situation is totally deranged by the untimely Death of my Dear & Promising Boy, I have no Affectionate object to promise myself the Enjoyment of what I leave...". He is making a 10 day trip to New York City and Philadelphia with his wife. Asks Knox to "engage such Lodgings in an Airy place, as you shall…

GLC02437.03491

15 August 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Littlefield Greene

Having been in New York lately, Knox hoped to have seen her there, but heard she had been in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, returned, and departed for Block Island. Encloses a letter from Lafayette that was sent to President Washington (not included). Wishes her happiness.

GLC02437.05123

11 February 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Hancock

Writes a lengthy letter of condolence on the death of Hancock's child. Explains that only those parents who have suffered that loss can understand how it feels. Expounds upon his understanding of God, death and the afterlife, the human role in the universe, and the nature of the soul. Assures him "of the sincere participation of myself and Mrs. Knox in your sorrow."

GLC02437.03449

18 April 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Marie-Thérèse de Grégoire

Thanks Madame de Grégoire for her letter and wishes he could be in Boston to help her. States that he is unable to assist her at this time because a new Massachusetts legislature is about to be elected and he cannot yet be sure who to contact for her. Mentions the Marquis de Lafayette and calls him "my honored friend." In his absence, refers her case to his friend Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn. Encloses a letter (not present) to Hichborn and declares that Hichborn will do what he can to assist her. If Knox returns to Boston, he too will help.

GLC02437.03527

5 September 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Hancock

Informs Hancock that his brother, William Knox, will present him with Mrs. McEwens accounts during Hancock's stay in McEwen's house. Asks Hancock to pay the amount to her.

GLC02437.03655