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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox "his good lady" [Lucy Knox] gave birth last night to a baby boy. Sends his congratulations to Knox. Discusses the militia and the progress of the supplies (likely referring to the Whiskey Rebellion). Notes the President [George...

GLC02437.06210

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he ordered two more subalterns to depart immediately. Mentions the "insurgents continue their outrages in that quarter - They have burnt the barn of Major [Abraham] Kilpatrick, with a large quantity of grain, hay, &c." Reports on the...

GLC02437.06163

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the commissioners have returned but a decision has not been reached. Notes that the "deluded people, it appears, are bent on destruction." Mentions more citizens are stepping forth and enrolling in the militia. Also notes the governor's...

GLC02437.06208

to: Tobias Lear

Lear identifies the author as "Major Stagg." "Please to inform the President that Grand Joseph, one of the Indian chiefs died yesterday evening, and will be buried this afternoon." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.029