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to Henry Knox
6 October 1799
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Ogden writes Knox to suggest he petition President Adams that John Bragg be appointed Surveyor of the Port of New York.
GLC02437.07315
20 November 1799
Blagge, John, fl. 1783-1799
Blagge thanks Knox for writing to President Adams on his behalf. Blagge asks the Knoxes to remember in their prayers "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" whose daughter Antoinetta just that day died.
GLC02437.07328
3 October 1799
Blagge asks Knox to put in a good word about him to President Adams. Blagge wants to be Surveyor of the Port of New York.
GLC02437.07314
6 August 1794
Expresses his disappointment over Knox's infrequent visits to the area. Discusses a gentleman who will be sailing and mentions a packet that was unable to sail. Also notes they will have three more packets in two days. Reports the passages Knox...
GLC02437.06159
9 August 1794
Expresses his concern and suspicions over the person considered for the constructor position. Mentions needing a man of professional abilities and temperance in living for the position. Recommends a foreman name Cheesemon for the appointment.
GLC02437.06161
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