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to Henry Knox
21 May 1797
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Tells Knox about his many interests on the island specifically concerning settlers, sheep, and fish.
GLC02437.06971
12 August 1791
Written by Knox's former aide-de-camp Lillie. Written on the ship "Eliza" bound for Savannah, Georgia. Says he previously wrote Knox a letter before he left Gibraltar in which he gave a sketch of the character of the Emperor of Morocco. The day...
GLC02437.05116
6 March 1790
Explains and apologizes for not writing in a while as he was in France and quite busy. Discusses earnings he made from the vessels he sent to the West Indies from Georgia. Notes his profits were not as great as he expected, but, "on the whole...
GLC02437.04530
Provision return for two men belonging to the Second Connecticut Regiment
23 May 1783
Also signed by Captain E. Eells. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by Edward Field, who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09737
[Request]
2 October 1783
Requests six pounds of soap for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two confirming receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09763
9 October 1783
Requests 15 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox's family. Directed to a Mr. Province.
GLC02437.09774
20 October 1783
Requests six pounds of soap and 15 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09793
19 October 1783
Requests half a gallon of rum for General Henry Knox. Contains a note on page two from John [Gills] who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09795
7 October 1783
Requests 12 pounds of bread and 12 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09765
5 October 1783
Requests 12 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox's family. Directed to a Mr. Province.
GLC02437.09766
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