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to Henry Knox

Signed in text as "Mr. Hoffman." Thanks Knox for his compliments and relates news of mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.02436

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will send all of Knox's letters to his brother, William Knox, by a passenger on a ship headed to the same place, most likely, London, England.

GLC02437.02474

to Henry Knox

Wadsworth discusses the recruitment of troops. He writes, "I have farther investigated the Bermuda business I am persuaded there will be a Garrison [there] of one or two thousand men..." referring to British soldiers. Refers to the possible adoption...

GLC02437.03881

to Nicholas Hoffman

Copy of a letter from Schuyler to Hoffman, written in Henry Knox's hand. First three pages consist of Schuyler's letter; final three pages contain Knox's remarks concerning this letter. Schuyler's original was written at Barbados Neck. He lists...

GLC02437.03775

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances, particularly drafts and accounts.

GLC02437.06416

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and informs Knox that his family is well.

GLC02437.06473

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for Knox having to come to Boston to settle financial issues but states that he is happy to see him. Informs Knox that his wagon arrived and that he will forward it to his friends in Boston as soon as possible.

GLC02437.06520

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to an acquaintance of his from Yorkshire, England. Writes, "as he is a stranger in your city I beg leave to recommend him to your notice and civility."

GLC02437.06270

to Nicholas Hoffman

Forwards bills.

GLC02437.06407

to Nicholas Hoffman

Discusses business.

GLC02437.06412

to Nicholas Hoffman

Discusses financial matters. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06418

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has been unable to convince buyers that Knox's lime is as high in quality as the lime from Rhode Island, and provides the price he has been able to secure for Knox's lime. Discusses financial arrangements with Mr. [possibly Nicholas]...

GLC02437.06822

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.

GLC02437.07036

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter. Reports that Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens is out of town, but he will return within a couple of days, and will present Knox's draft to Stevens at that time. Adds that his family is well, and sends his regards to Mrs...

GLC02437.06790

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son left and should be home soon. Also mentions some pressing financial matters.

GLC02437.07040

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he owes him "54 12/100." Assures Knox his house in New York "still stands tenantless" and hopes to have "Cole Platt to take it till May."

GLC02437.04866

to Henry Knox

Writes that "the Collector of Taxes has twice called on me for rates that have been due for some time." Directed him to speak to Mr. [Nicholas] Hoffman since he did not have an order from Knox to discharge them.

GLC02437.04849

to Nicholas Hoffman

Will mention his application to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose department handles the purchasing of supplies. Hoffman had offered supplies the government was to send to the Six Nations (see GLC02437.06024). Will also mentions Hoffman's...

GLC02437.06028

to Henry Knox

Encloses a draft to Henry Knox for $54 on behalf of Abraham Wilson. Docket notes on verso Wilson's order for a "Negro Women (Cook)." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06209

to Nicholas Hoffman

Requests Mr. Nicholas Hoffman purchase various types of fruit trees and provides detailed instructions on how to carefully transport them by boat. The letter has a drawing of a hand with a pointing index finger.

GLC02437.06068

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has received several orders and thanks him for recommending his services to the United States. Requests Knox to inform Mrs. [Lucy] Knox they have a new grandson.

GLC02437.06139

to Henry Knox

Saw a letter from Alexander Hamilton to George Washington and the Directors of the Branch Banks "that Genl Schuyler has a credit for 3500 Dollars for the purchase of goods for the use of the Six Nations." Has written to Schuyler, who is unaware of...

GLC02437.06024