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to Tobias Lear re: presenting a "large salmon for Mrs. Washington."

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.014

[Army Rations issued to Elizabeth Cottril]

Orders to issue rations, "whiskey excepted," to Elizabeth Cottril, Richard Cottril's wife. Countersigned by Robert Forsythe and endorsed by Richard Cottril.

GLC02437.01832

to Henry Knox

Discusses a past problem with Colonel Webb regarding the use of a small barge and asking for Knox's help with the situation. Noted as written at Robinson's.

GLC02437.01949

to [Robert] Forsythe

Request to issue one day's worth of rations for a month to a Jonathan Miller. Endorsement by Jonathan Miller.

GLC02437.01878

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.03938

to Henry Knox

Refers to a matter he and Knox discussed "at Club" the previous Saturday evening regarding Knox's St. Lawrence lands. Asks if the matter meets Knox's approbation.

GLC02437.04055

to Henry Knox

Asks that if he has any more specie, he should give a check to the bearer and Platt will reimburse him.

GLC02437.04171

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox to ask around for information regarding the bankruptcy laws in Pennsylvania and how to take advantage of them. Signature is clipped. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05503

to Henry Knox

Platt tells Secretary of Knox that he has sent him a box "containing a good large Salmon."

GLC02437.04908

to Henry Knox

Document contains three portions. The first, directed to Henry Knox from Richard Platt, asks whether Knox can spare any of the money he keeps in his bank account for the next week. Asks that if he can, he should send it with the bearer of the...

GLC02437.04195

to Henry Knox

Colonel Platt informs Knox that he can take his time to make a payment.

GLC02437.03710