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To James McHenry

"Atrocious conduct" of John Adams in dismissing McHenry: Adams became "an open aspostate, and a malignant slanderer of Hamilton."

GLC08036

to Henry Glen

Arranging a shipment of supplies to the Six Nations, complying with the Treaty of 1792

GLC08124

to Christopher Gore

Written to Governor of Massachusetts Christopher Gore. Explains his opposition to a proposed Constitutional amendment that would limit the life of an embargo act to 30 days after Congress enacted it. Countersigned by James Lloyd.

GLC08220

to Henry Knox

On George Washington's instructions, Pickering writes to ask for estimates regarding field artillery pieces and transportation like tumbrils and wagons. Also asks whether horses or oxen are best to use to pull these carts, and how many of each they...

GLC02437.01351

to Henry Knox

Signature has been clipped, but author Colonel Timothy Pickering is mentioned in the docket. Writes, "Agreeably to our mutual determination when last I had the pleasure of seeing you, I am content to receive Mr. Moses Dean again into my department...

GLC02437.01699

to Samuel Shaw

Pickering, Quartermaster General, discusses a delay in teams sent to transport cannon to Dobbs Ferry, New York. Informs Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, that Major Thomas Cogswell, wagonmaster, will conduct the teams to Dobbs Ferry to prevent...

GLC02437.01057

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I sent to Mr. [Daniel] Carthy a note this morning directing him to apply to you for a crew for a boat which Carthy was to have ready for me. The movement of the army to-morrow, which I must attend, will require that I be able to move with...

GLC02437.01549

to Mrs. J. Sargent Murray

"By glancing my eye on a passage or two in your brother's history of his use, in multitude of instances during two years, of the 'eau medicinale' d'Husson, I noticed the precision of description which I should expect from Govr. Sargent, and which is...

GLC09145

to Henry Knox

Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that the Jersey line have not yet arrived (at Phillipsburgh) but are encamped nearby. Complains of his inability to obtain sufficient numbers of horses. Written at Phillipsburgh, New York (present...

GLC02437.01052

to John Hancock

Signed for Knox by Shaw. Henry Knox's retained copy. Congratulates Hancock on becoming the Governor of Massachusetts and brings the suffering of the Massachusetts soldiers to Hancock's attention. The text is in the hand of Henry Knox, but the...

GLC02437.00853

A draft to the Legislature of the State of Massachusetts

Title from docket, which is in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Requests better treatment of men in the military service and for their families. Content comprises Pickering's redrafting of those that have been struck form GLC02437.00855.

GLC02437.00856

to Samuel Shaw

Gives Shaw notice, on behalf of Henry Knox, of a change in orders: cannon will be transported on sloops, not flat boats. The flat boats are to be reserved for other purposes.

GLC02437.01138

to Henry Knox

Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that Captain Tredwell lost five horses and has applied for their replacement. Declares, "It will be utterly impossible to supply such frequent losses. I mention the matter to you, that if you think...

GLC02437.01049

to Winthrop Sargent

Serving as Secretary of State, Pickering informs Sargent that he sent Sargent's commission as Governor of the Mississippi Territory. States that new seals and presses are being made for the use of this Territory.

GLC07370

to Timothy Pickering, Sr.

Colonel Pickering writes a poignant letter to his loyalist father, Deacon Pickering, who he recently learned was gravely ill. Expresses happiness over an improvement in his father's health and regret over their political differences. Thanks his...

GLC02325

to Sylvanus Bourne

Marked duplicate. Written by Pickering as Secretary of State to Bourne, a merchant and Counsel General of the United States to the Netherlands. Acknowledges letter of 10 May 1799. Pickering says he can return to America, despite the United States...

GLC02326

to Joseph Pitcairn

Written by Pickering as Secretary of State to Pitcairn as American Consul in Hamburg. Based on previous information from Pitcairn, Pickering says dispatches sealed in false bottoms of tubs owned by three mulattoes, one white man, and one white...

GLC02381

to Thomas Pinckney

About Jay's treat and gives instructions regarding Pinckney's recall and replacement by Rufus King. "With the Treaty with Spain ratified by the President were transmitted to Mr. Rutledge the necessary powers to exchange the ratifications with the...

GLC09117

to Henry Knox

Written by Quartermaster General Colonel Pickering to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 29 January, which was about collecting wood for firewood and bomb proofs at West Point. Says it appears to be impracticable. Knox said that 48 yoke...

GLC02437.01875

to Henry Knox

Discusses the rations and clothing given to bargemen in the Army and requests better conditions for them. Pickering explains that the men of the Newburgh packet feel that they should have the same benefits as that of the crew on the commander-in...

GLC02437.02112

to Henry Knox

Asks on behalf of other quarter masters what they should do with spare ammunition as the "brigades in this vicinity are dissolved and dissolving." "On public service" written on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.02152

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of the movement of a group of boats from West Point headed for Newburgh, New York, that stopped in New Windsor along the way. Also writes to Knox about the weather in regards to a departure time and exposing the men to the heat.

GLC02437.02169

to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Pickering as Quartermaster General to Major General Knox. References receiving Knox's letter of 31 August, which enclosed two letters from George Washington (not included here). Will forward the one for Colonel Willet.

GLC02437.02445

to Henry Knox

Discusses the possible use of two gun-boats for the "wood service." Describes that they are, as of yet, not fit for use as they "have very little rigging & no sails, except square-sails just sufficient to enable them to move with the wind & tide in...

GLC02437.01970

to Henry Knox

Forwards a list of items ordered from Philadelphia and informs Knox that the wagon carrying the items should arrive at any day.

GLC02437.02088