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to Aaron Hobart

Circular letter from the Massachusetts governor transmitting the state legislature's resolution giving the governor and executive council the power to take any measures necessary in settling the "Claim of the State on the General Government" and a...

GLC06313.04.134

to John Chandler

Serving as Commander of the Boston Navy Yard, Hull recommends Henry Knox Thatcher, son of Judge Thatcher (possibly Maine Supreme Court Judge George Thatcher) for the position of midshipman to Maine Senator Chandler. States that he has forwarded...

GLC03368

to Jeremiah Olney

Asks Colonel Olney (possibly Jeremiah Olney of Rhode Island) to deliver a petition and address regarding soldiers' pay to General [Andrew] McDougall and Colonels [Samuel] Ogden and [John] Brooks, who will carry it to Congress in Philadelphia....

GLC02437.01740

to Henry Knox

John Brooks, a member of the Massachusetts General Court, writes to Knox on a wide variety of political subjects. Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati, land grants to common people, redress of grievances of the public, and the passage of a...

GLC02437.03227

to Henry Knox

Writes a friendly letter outlining various happenings in Boston. Relates that Mr. [John] Hancock is recovered and will travel to Congress [in New York] in the coming weeks. A Mr. Oliver Smith refuses to purchase lime from the Winslows because they...

GLC02437.03260

to Henry Knox

Reports that Captain Hall is not back in town yet so he cannot do anything further about the lime business. Writes that Isaac Winslow has gone to Halifax, but they spoke about it and it is Winslow's opinion that it would take a large farm and many...

GLC02437.03263

to Henry Knox

Writes primarily about his efforts to recruit a regiment in the Boston area. Sad to hear that the rank of Colonel Hull could not be altered, because now he is convinced Hull will not serve, and the military will lose a valuable officer. Will see...

GLC02437.03335

to James Bowdoin

Marked "copy" on docket. Describes in some detail the confrontations between his troops and the insurgents in Massachusetts, led by Daniel Shays. Reports that General [William] Shepard, who is also leading troops, is in a precarious position which it...

GLC02437.03422

to James Bowdoin

Marked "copy." Written from "Head Quarters Springfield." Reports on Shay and his supporters' situation. Relates that he and a number of other regiments arrived in Springfield the day before. Writes, "On my arrival I found, that Shays had taken...

GLC02437.03427

to Henry Knox

Writes that in Knox's letter from 14 November, Knox had reported that his brother William Knox had not yet arrived from England, but believes Knox is mistaken since he heard that the ship had in fact arrived. Discusses the political prospects of Mr...

GLC02437.03218

Return of the number, and state of the cartridges in the 7th regiment Massachusetts, commanded by Lieut. Colonel Comdt John Brooks

Return of the cartridges in the 7th Massachusetts. Created and signed by Lieutenant Luther Trowbridge; countersigned by Major Sam Darby.

GLC02437.01695

[Vote and proceedings at Newburgh regarding the grievances of the Massachusetts Line]

Marked "copy" and signed by the transcriber, Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, "The grievances of the Massachusetts Line having involved them to desire a general conference, to consult and determine on the measures to be pursued for...

GLC02437.01714

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of issues related to his presenting a petition to the Massachusetts State Legislature. Has attempted to meet with Governor [John] Hancock, who has promised to notify them when a meeting would be convenient. Describes the...

GLC02437.01629

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I received your favor of this day. I shall be ready to sett off from this, on Tuesday next, if the weather is fair, and all other arrangements are compleated, which dont depend on me. I suppose Col [John] Brooks will bring over the...

GLC02437.01743

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has received his most recent letter accompanying the address to Congress, and will comply with Knox's request to have it signed by the committee members and then pass it on to Colonel [John] Brooks, who will be leaving for West Point...

GLC02437.01741

to Henry Knox

Writes that they all arrived safely in Dorchester and found the house almost ready (Lucy Knox and Sarah Lyons Flucker and their children came to stay with Jackson). They decided to stay there; they only lacked blankets, but Jackson procured them....

GLC02437.05473

to Henry Knox

Recommends a captain for a position in the national army. Notes the gentleman has distinguished himself as an officer and is currently in the Boston, Massachusetts regiment of militia.

GLC02437.06207

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his last letter, and asks him to deliver an enclosed letter (not present) to Mrs. Swan and send the Swans his compliments. Discusses the fight against the insurgents: General [John] Brooks marched yesterday to support General...

GLC02437.03429

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for recent letters. Apologizes that he will be writing a hasty, brief letter as he will soon be leaving to spend the day with "our friend Ben" (probably Hichborn). Reports that only "four Federal Representatives are Elected in this State...

GLC02437.04074

[Application and petition on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the Massachusetts regiments of the Continental Army for compensation as a result of their services during the American Revolution]

Written by a Committee appointed "by the Officers of the Massachusetts line of the late army to attend to and prosecute their memorial to the Congress of the United States, on the subject of compensation for the losses sustained by them and the...

GLC02437.10244

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has not composed a letter to Knox for awhile in order not to interrupt the business of his office, and also, in order not to be a burden. Discusses his poor financial prospects and wishes for a government appointment. Asks Knox about...

GLC02437.04346

to Marinus Willet

Writes to officially appoint Willet Brigadier General of the army. Lists the other members of the General Staff, including A[nthony] Wayne, D. Morgan, John Brooks, and James Wilkinson. Wishes him the best of luck. Very similar to GLC02437.05409.

GLC02437.05410

to Henry Knox

Marked "private." Written by Brooks who had a medical practice in Medford and was a federal marshal to Secretary of War Knox. Says he was offered a chance to reenter the service by Henry Jackson. After some reflection he says he has to decline....

GLC02437.04996

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter announcing the arrangement of the new general officers of the army. Does not feel he can provide an official opinion until he has more information about the ranks and pay scales associated with the positions, so he writes...

GLC02437.05427

to John Brooks

Marked "private." Received his recent letter, and apologizes that his business difficulties have prevented him from answering his questions. Comments on several issues Brooks brought up in his letter regarding new appointments of military officers...

GLC02437.05442