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to Henry Knox

Mentions that New York securities are not sellable in Massachusetts and discusses the state rate for its securities. States that the Massachusetts legislature is more agreeable to half-pay commutation than the Connecticut legislature.

GLC02437.02547

to Henry Knox

Writes to offer himself as "a candidate to your Excellency, for an appointment to command a Company of Artillery" in the expedition to "quell" the Indians in the Western territories or any other expedition. Writes that Knox knows of his service in...

GLC02437.03337

to Thomas Procter

Solicits Proctor's help regarding his claim. Cole had gone to Philadelphia to "prosecute my Claim at a very Considerable Expense." Notes his funds have been drained to the point that he cannot finance a return trip home. Originally enclosed with...

GLC02437.04873

to Henry Knox

Captain David Cook turns to Knox to help him "advance [his] commutation." The recent "resolve of Congress" prohibits Cook from getting his friends to help him. Cook tells Knox that the problem is that "they say the Commutation amounts to more, then...

GLC02437.04740

to David Cook

Informs Captain Cook he cannot help him obtain a promotion to command a company of artillery. Writes, "Congress agreably [sic] to the confederation cannot make any appointments of military officers..."

GLC02437.03070

[Note]

Promise to pay Henry Knox $20 from David Cook and Thomas Proctor.

GLC02437.08637