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to Henry Knox
circa 14 March 1785
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Informs Knox he sent him and [Alexander?] Hamilton a salmon to share. Date taken from docket.
GLC02437.09818
December 11, 1786
Discusses the lack of supplies faced by a group of soldiers he encountered, and mentions that he had to supply them himself because "not one shilling will be furnished by the state." However, he is running out of money. Declares that the Board of...
GLC02437.03372
3 December 1786
Writes that he received Knox's letter along with the letter from the Board of Treasury. Has written them back, and also written to Mr. [Robert] Morris to tell him he will come to New York to complete the paperwork if Mr. Morris approves of the terms...
GLC02437.03363
January 7, 1787
Letter contains Wadsworth's reaction to Knox's analysis of Shays' Rebellion and includes Wadsworth's own ideas on the matter. Believes that despite the actions of the insurgents, they and their supporters would not vote for anyone "who have not the...
GLC02437.03409
February 26, 1785
Wadsworth writes, "It is now in contemplation to appoint you Secretary at Warr- the Salary may possibly be 2500 dollars per annum- which is certainly too small, but small as it is, it is probable it will be 500 dollars less- and not worth Your...
GLC02437.03101
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