Collection Search

to Henry Knox

Writes that he and Gouverneur Morris have advised their brother-in-law, Wilkins, to move his family from Long Island to Westchester Town. Requests that Knox introduce Wilkins to an unnamed officer. Explains that Wilkins is of good character and...

GLC02437.02225

to Henry Knox

Written by Ogden, the owner of an important iron works that supplied munitions to the Continental Army, to Major General Knox. Acknowledges Knox's friendly letter "in favor of my friend Wilkins." Hopes Knox will persevere in his plan of settling in...

GLC02437.02461

to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for four officers, two of which are German, hoping to visit West Point, New York before travelling to Europe.

GLC02437.02632

to Henry Knox

Wants to know when General George Washington will be in town so he can pay his respects before Washington returns to Virginia. States that the treatment of Loyalists in New York City is much to the honor of the U.S. military and nation as a whole...

GLC02437.02815

to Henry Knox

Has enclosed money which he hopes Knox will send to England at his first opportunity. Refers to Mr. [possibly Joseph] Compson's letter authorizing him to draw on the money, and hopes Knox will remind Mr. [James] Webber to include the letter of...

GLC02437.04114