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to Henry Knox

Consists of two letters written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. In the first, which composes the top half of the page, Colonel Crane and Lieutenant Colonel Stevens inform Major General Knox that upon inspection, a quantity of salted...

GLC02437.09684

to Henry Knox

Signed by W. Jackson, possibly Major William Jackson. Writes on a subject that is of great importance to him and his family, trusting in Knox's candor and kindness. Mentions when Jackson traveled to New York to negotiate a transfer of property from...

GLC02437.07979

to William Lewis

Forwards a copy of articles of agreement regarding some business of Mr. William Duer.

GLC02437.08188

[Answers to Madame de Leval]

Lists questions that Madame de Leval has posed on the left side of the paper and William Duer's answers next to the respective questions. Discusses mainly contracts and payments.

GLC02437.08247

[Agreement] [incomplete]

States the terms of an agreement between William Duer and Henry Knox relating to land purchases.

GLC02437.08249

[Note]

An I.O.U for Henry Knox for the amount of $100.

GLC02437.08601

[Receipt]

Receipt from Henry Knox for money for accommodation.

GLC02437.08632

[Note]

Note of receipt of Henry Knox for two notes of $2,500 each.

GLC02437.08642

[Note]

Promissory note to pay Henry Knox $1,000.

GLC02437.08648

[Note]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Promissory note to pay Henry Knox $3,000.

GLC02437.08651

[Calculations]

List of calculations most likely regarding business between Henry Knox and William Duer.

GLC02437.08658

[Notes]

List of notes regarding various business and payments between William Duer, Henry Knox and William Green. Date previously inferred, written in blue. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.08660

[Receipt]

Receipt of Henry Knox for $350.

GLC02437.08687

[Contract]

Contract regarding the purchase of land by William Duer and Royal Flint from Samuel Philips, Leonard Jarvis and John Read. Authorizes the sale of the lands in Maine and grants Duer and Flint all of the rightful legal claims to it. Noted that Henrys...

GLC02437.10724

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: shipping flour

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03445

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: invitation to ship flour

GLC03107.03484

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: unmerchantable flour

Duer regretfully writes that some flour recently delivered from Robert, Jr.'s mills has been condemned as unmerchantable.

GLC03107.03492

to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: order for flour for the army

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03757

[Record of John Langdon's accounts as Continental Navy agent, presented to the Board of the Treasury]

Duer, assistant secretary of the treasury department, transmits a copied "Statement of the accounts of John Langdon Esq. with the Secret and Commercial Committees of Congress." Conveys information pertaining to accounts kept and stores received for...

GLC06530

to Nathanael Greene

Begins by stating that he is thankful no one can publish his letters after his death since he does not write any. Discusses the treason of Benedict Arnold and the British spy John Andre. Comments on the capture of Andre and wonders why Andre was...

GLC04454

to Lucy Knox

Requests that Lucy write to him and inform him of her health. Recently sent a letter to her through Major Bauman (Sebastian Bauman). Hopes "to be so far informd [sic] of the Enemies intentions and designs, as to determine to have you nearer to me...

GLC02437.00780

to Henry Knox

Discusses supplies and mentions a visit.

GLC02437.01887

to Henry Knox

Writes, "By the bearer of this Capt Lotteridge I send a quantity of Plank, Boards and Tar, which he is to land at Wappens Creek - I must request you will please to forward the letter directed to his Excellency by express." Sends his compliments to...

GLC02437.01647

to William Duer

Discusses the poor quality beef provisions supplied lately by contractors.

GLC02437.01940

to William Duer

Discusses an $800 note that is now in the bank and what needs to be done in relation to it.

GLC02437.03503