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to Henry Knox

Notes this letter will be delivered by Major Samuel Gatchell. Tells Knox that Gatchell is interested in an appointment to one of the cutters ordered by Congress. Attests to Gatchell's "reputation and honor."

GLC02437.04796

to Henry Knox

Writes Knox's business with Mr. [Sylvanus] Bourne has been settled. Says they celebrated "the 11th of February as the Presidents birthday but we have been told, that is not the proper day, as we intend to Feast this year on the same occasion, I wish...

GLC02437.04831

to Henry Knox

Writes that Governor John Hancock "deliver'd a lengthy speech to both houses, it was a very good one, and well received, the question has frequently been asked, who wrote it." Mentions when Samuel Sewall took his seat in the Massachusetts legislature...

GLC02437.04841

to William Hull

Discusses a petition to put [Henry Jackson and Hull] on the federal pension list. Writes, "You will be sensible upon reflection, that the movements of all regular governments must be governed by General principles, were it otherwise disorder and...

GLC02437.04855

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that [Samuel] Ogden "closed the purchase of our western Country..." and is now preparing to go to Philadelphia. Warns Knox that he must "prepare your mind to hear much respecting the conduct of your friend [Nathaniel] Gorham, and the...

GLC02437.04871

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "the joint committee on the subject of your Lands has not met, and the session is so far advanced as to prevent any thing being done about them, this circumstance is favourable to your interest." Notes Henry Jackson will give Knox...

GLC02437.04872

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox he looks forward to his visit to Boston in the early summer. Updates Knox on various news from the Boston/New England area. Gives his opinion on the organization of the officers and warns Knox that the small salary allotted to the troops...

GLC02437.04881

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received Knox's letter of the 20th but has not received the two letters "under cover from Mr. Swan" that Knox said were coming. Insists that Knox has "very wrong Ideas respecting Mr. J.J.'s situation his Children are all well...

GLC02437.04883

to Henry Knox

Offers his assistance in appointing officers to the army. States, "I believe but few are so well acquainted with the late Officers of the American Army as I am, and I do assure you, I should have been highly gratified to have assisted you in the...

GLC02437.04892

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter of 2 May 1791. Thanks Knox for his "promise respecting the appointment of Marshall." Jackson believes that another, unrelated "Mr. Jackson" will try to hold on to that appointment along with the other appointment he holds....

GLC02437.04939

to Joseph Peirce

Written by Secretary of War Knox to his agent in Boston, Joseph Peirce. Encloses documents related to the Waldo patent, including Samuel Waldo's original deed (not present). Is sending them via his friend General [Henry] Jackson. Refers to various...

GLC02437.04965

to Henry Knox

Is thrilled to hear from Knox that he has recovered from his illness enough to walk about the house, and hopes to hear soon that he is perfectly well. Hopes General [George] Washington will not hesitate to accept the Presidency. Believes the vote...

GLC02437.04130

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's last letter: "I rejoice with you & your family in the prospect of your being so soon well & a perfect cure effected." After reading his letter, showed it to Ben [Hichborn], who declared he has written to Knox about...

GLC02437.04138

to Henry Knox

Encloses a paper informing Knox of the nominations for Federal Representatives for [Suffolk] County: Lowell will go if chosen, Brooks has given up the idea, and [David] Cobb "will be the man without doubt." Delivered a letter to their friend "Ben,"...

GLC02437.04040

to Henry Knox

Reports that agreeable to the manner outlined by the General Court, the House and Senate (presumably of Massachusetts) elected several men to serve as electors from Massachusetts for President of the United States. Provides a list of the men and the...

GLC02437.04078

to Henry Knox

Writes that he had delayed writing in hopes that some more events worth mentioning would occur, but they have not, and he cannot justify delaying any longer. Assumes that their mutual friend [Henry] Jackson has acquainted him with the federal...

GLC02437.04089

to Thomas Vose

Writes that General [Henry] Jackson has written to him about the agreement Vose made with Knox to be agent and collector in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the length of time of Vose's appointment and the sums of money he is charged with...

GLC02437.04115

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his recent letter. Comments on Knox's accusation that Jackson did not write him when he was supposed to, but provides an excuse. Writes, "What a misfortune, that the new government is not yet formed - the Feds are uneasy, & the Antis...

GLC02437.04158

[Minutes for the Society of the Cincinnati meeting of 4 July 1789]

Docket suggests that this copy of the minutes was created by a Thomas Jainson on 25 January 1836. Minutes for an annual meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati held 4 July 1789 at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts. Topics...

GLC02437.04270

to Henry Knox

Reports that "Cousin Isaac" (likely Isaac Winslow) has departed for "Georges River" (possibly St. George River in Maine, near the Waldo patent lands). Writes, "General [Benjamin] Lincoln appointment as one of the Commissioners to Treat with the...

GLC02437.04342

to Henry Knox

Discusses the outcome of a hearing concerning a mutual acquaintance's petition. Writes that Knox's "plan for the militia is not very well received here - altho every one speaks highly of it, as it appears on paper, and confess, that it is a masterly...

GLC02437.04518

to Henry Knox

Discusses a dispute between mutual friends Mr. Tracy and Mr. Gibbs. Reports attending the funeral of Miss Abigail Otis, daughter of Mr. S[amuel] A[llyne] Otis, Massachusetts politician and Secretary of the U.S. Senate. Miss Otis was a lovely young...

GLC02437.04557

to Henry Knox

Reports that he has had a conversation with Dr. [William] Eustis, and that Eustis would find a particular (unnamed) circumstance highly pleasing if it came to pass. Informs Knox about the progress of Samuel Shaw, who is sailing again to China. Also...

GLC02437.04567

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter of condolence on account of his father's death. Discusses Secretary of State Alexander Hamilton's plan for the federal government to assume state debts. Writes, "[t]he nonassumption of the State Debt has thrown the people...

GLC02437.04589

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter. Mentions current issues facing the military establishment, particularly regarding enlistment and pay. Also touches on military inspections, and tells Knox to expect a letter from Captain C[onstant]...

GLC02437.04610