19 October 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions his astonishment to have not heard from Knox, [William] Bingham or [Alexander] Baring (he spells it "Bearing") since Cobb left Knox's house. Discusses a survey of his land as well as construction of a house near his "Nest." Comments that the settlers of his town seem happy with it. Adds that Knox must have heard of his recent brush with death by drowning, and declares that he is very glad he did not pass away and see their "friends in the other world a little sooner than I wish'd." Asks about Knox's health, and inquires about the livestock on Knox's land on Brigadier Island,…

GLC02437.06846

4 November 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter, and again refers to Cobb's recent near-death by drowning. Relates that he is pleased to hear Knox is happy with his business ventures. Reports that he has heard citizens of the town of Warren, on Knox's land, are unhappy with Knox's rules related to fishing, and urges Knox appease them. Discusses his desire to build a comfortable house to live in at Gouldsboro and the difficulties he is having while constructing it. Comments on their business accounts.

GLC02437.06862

13 December 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the difficulties in getting letters to Knox, because of the unpredictable post and also because of the frequency of Knox's travel. Comments on Knox's vessel being stuck in the St. George's River due to winter weather. Teases Knox about his unwillingness to reside permanently at Montpelier, and his desire to participate in the social life of the city. Discusses his frustration with Mr. [William] Bingham, as he has not heard from Bingham in several months and thus has been unable to receive answers to questions he posed about his financial status.

GLC02437.06882

15 August 1797

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Offers Knox advice on how to deal with his unruly settlers.

GLC02437.07015

1 October 1797

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter of 16 September 1797 with an apology for his "abrupt deportation from Montpelier." States that he has met with disappointments while participating in running the nation, commenting that "the inattention of our friends to this Country & me is unpardonable." Comments on Alexander Hamilton's recently exposed affair with Maria Reynolds. Possibly in reference to the Quasi War with France, General Cobb expresses a cynical hope for peace in regard to European affairs, claiming that the Old World is "too numerous and vicious to exist as Governments." Also comments on…

GLC02437.07035

22 June 1798

Codman, J., fl. 1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses bills.

GLC02437.07153

9 February 1802

Holland, Park, 1752-1844

Manuscript letter

Title: to unknown

Noted as a copy. Discusses the lots, boundaries, and legal issues involving the settlers in Bangor, Maine. Encloses (not included) a plan for Bangor, Main that shows the settlers lots before 17 February, 1798 along with a list of names of the present owners. "Honerable Peleg Coffin" is noted at the bottom of the letter.

GLC02437.07714

30 March 1803

Coburn, Isaac, fl. 1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Contract for carpentry]

Signed by both Isaac Coburn and Henry Knox, as well as a witness, a William [Clap]. Agreement in which Henry Knox engages Coburn to work as a carpenter for his estate at the St. George's River (in Maine).

GLC02437.07793

6 March 1805

Coffin, David, fl. 1805

Manuscript letter

Title: to Enoch Titcomb

Recommends the bearer, a Nathan[iel] C. Little, for the position of Justice of the Peace in Bangor, Maine.

GLC02437.07920

22 September 1789

Collister, Thomas, fl. 1789

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Note]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for £2, 17s. for rector fees and other items.

GLC02437.08624

1 August 1797

Cobb, Miles, fl. 1796-1797

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for timber from Henry Knox to Miles Cobb.

GLC02437.08723

18 January 1783

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Stephen Savage]

Captain Patten recommends Savage for a twenty-five day leave of absence to visit his family. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09613

25 November 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cochran

Knox writes to Doctor Cochran, Director General of the Medical Department of the Continental Army. Reports that in the absence of Doctor Burnet (on leave), West Point is in need of medical personnel. Writes, "The men begin to be taken sick, especially those in tents I shall have places warm and comfortable to put the sick into, but there is not the least article of hospital stores." Asks for Cochran to send medical stores under a person of his own appointment (who would presumably remain at West Point after delivering the stores).

GLC02437.10063

December 1782

Manuscript document

Title: [Officers' grievances, to be presented to Congress]

"The Officers of the Army, in Behalf of themselves and the Soldiery, beg leave, in plain & respectful language, to lay a State of their Circumstances and Grievances before Congress." The writer claims that the Government has not upheld its end of the bargain in supplying officers with adequate pay and rations. Argues that Continental money at nominal value was "palmed upon the Army," that the quantity of rations doled out to troops was frequently altered (to the disadvantage of soldiers), and that the account for rations has been unsettled for several years. Includes other grievances…

GLC02437.10073

4 January 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: To the United States in Congress assembled, the address and petition of the officers of their Army, most humbly sheweth,

Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Last page contains text written in another hand. Appears to be a draft of Knox's petition to Congress on behalf of the Massachusetts officers, regarding their grievances. Similar to GLC02437.10074. Closes with, "[The officers] therefore intreat that, to obviate any ill consequences which may arise from a dependence on the future forbearance of the Army, to convince the soldiery & the world that the Independence of America shall not be placed on the ruin of any particular Class of her Citizens, some mode may be pointed out for immediate redress."

GLC02437.10077

4 February 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Statement related to the Waldo or Muscongus Patent]

Duplicate of GLC02437.10322. Written on fragile, transparent paper.

GLC02437.10324

23 October 1786

Lewis, Joseph, 1748-1814

Manuscript document

Title: [Certification regarding Doctors Isaac Stafford and Jonathan Horton]

Joseph Lewis, clerk at Morristown, New Jersey, authorizes this document as a true copy of the original certificates presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions in September 1779. Includes the copied signature and statement of Henry Knox, who certifies that he authorized Stafford to appoint Horton as his assistant in 1777 at Mendham, New Jersey. Attests that Horton was paid "one dollar and two thirds p day," and died in the service of the United States. Also includes the copied statement and signature of Surgeon John Cochran, who attests to the veracity of Knox's statement, noting that he…

GLC02437.10454

1740/08/07

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trading concerns

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04417

1740/09/06

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: war between Great Britain and France

Philip Livingston expresses concern regarding the effect that a war between France and Great Britain may have on his trading. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04418

1740/09/10

Manuscript

Title: "Suggestions Relating to my Couz: Building a Griss Mill on Roelif Jansens Kill in the Manor."

The document discusses various attempts to build a mill on the Manor of Livingston. Address leaf and docket on verso.

GLC03107.04419

1740/09/25

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: preparing wheat for sale

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04420

1740/10/14

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: trade of cornell and cattle

Philip Livingston makes arrangements with John DeWitt to sell and trade various goods. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04421

1741/01

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: procuring wheat from tenants

Philip Livingston discusses methods to procure wheat as rent payment from tenants on the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.04422

1741/01/02

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: plan to purchase wheat

Philip Livingston expresses concern over DeWitt's inability to purchase wheat, and discusses employing some other individuals to assist witht the problem. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04423

1741/01/02

Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John DeWitt re: preparations to buy wheat

Philip Livingston discusses the current price of wheat, and gives John DeWitt instructions regarding when and from whom to purchase. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04424