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to John Bryant

Massachusetts congressman Ames writes to Captain Bryant to discuss the delay in the "adjustment of Robert Bancroft's claim" due to the lack of information from Bryant. Asks Bryant to quickly respond to the questions in an enclosed memorandum (see...

GLC03432.091

to Fisher Ames

Captain Bryant notes that he received Massachusetts congressman Ames letter (see GLC03432.056) and memorandum and has complied with his request. Marked as a copy.

GLC03432.092

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

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he paid William Griffin for 30 sheep and grass seeds. Notes he also furnished Griffin with materials to finish Knox's house on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Discusses the election and comments it was magnificent....

GLC02437.06237

to William Hull

Discusses passage of a militia bill and his correspondence with Mr. [Congressman from Massachusetts Fisher] Ames. Is asking Mr. Ames about the fate of Waters's own company. Would like his company to be "particularly noticed & recognized" in the...

GLC02437.05388

to Henry Knox

General Jackson did not receive Knox's letter of 30 August 1790 because he had been out of town. Jackson had met with two men named Jonathan Dow and Ebenezer Eastman interested in purchasing a "Township" from Knox. The land is between "Northern...

GLC02437.04723

to Henry [Knox]

Discusses the first federal elections, noting that "last Thursday was the day appointed by the State for the Choice of Federal Representatives." Jackson details the likely winners of Congressional seats from the various Massachusetts districts...

GLC02437.10216

to Henry Knox

Addresses letter to "My dear Harry." Writes about a severe snow storm, "the most of any we have had this winter - for ten days past, we have had the severest cold Season, known for many years." Goes on to discuss the Federal elections. Notes that Mr...

GLC02437.10217

to Henry Knox

Recommends Captain Moses Wallah for an appointment to command in the national service of the military line. Lists Wallah's accomplishments, including the militia he raised in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06199