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to Henry Knox

Expresses his joy and appreciation over the friendship he shares with Knox and his lady [Lucy Knox]. Provides a detailed account of his last moments with his wife before she died. Notes she was four months pregnant and doing well. Discusses a...

GLC02437.06232

to Samuel G. Jarvis

Writes a lengthy letter of condolence on the death of Jarvis's wife. Comments that religion and philosophy may help ease the pain along with the passage of time. Notes how happy she must have been to endure such pain. Also mentions her helpless...

GLC02437.06239

to Don José de Jáudenes y Nebot

Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain [Collineun?] of the French navy, who has some business "at the Havannah," referring to the port in Havana, Cuba.

GLC02437.06332

to Charles Jarvis

Asks Dr. Jarvis for support regarding a claim "upon the justice of our legislature." Wants the matter referred to commissioners - to meet Jay on the 1st of May when I will be at Boston." Referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress...

GLC02437.06341

to Henry Knox

Discusses the new technology for a mill and includes a small diagram on the first page on the left side. Also writes about the joys of an agricultural life, asking Knox, "have you become a farmer? is it not pleasanter than to be shut up within 4...

GLC02437.06430

to Samuel Jennison

Discusses various business in the Maine lands, including a theft.

GLC02437.06456

to John Jeffers

Received Jeffers's recent letter. Discusses Jeffers's previous employment and salary.

GLC02437.06835

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his help and kindness and offers his service should Knox ever need them.

GLC02437.07025

to Henry Knox

Jackson asks that Knox authenticate an endorsement allowing Jackson to be compensated for agreed services that were requested and performed.

GLC02437.07206

to Henry Knox

Very personal letter from Vice President Thomas Jefferson. Notes that he passed along Knox's "friendly expressions" to General Gunn, possibly Senator James Gunn. Refers to a transaction, likely concerning the debate in the U.S. Senate regarding Knox...

GLC02437.07390

to Henry Knox

Jennet writes to Knox a letter in French.

GLC02437.07469

to Thomas Jefferson

Recommends Henry Jackson for the appointment to the office of Naval Agent (possibly the Secretary of Navy). Lists Jackson's qualifications, including his supervision of the construction of the USS Constitution, and describes Jackson as being...

GLC02437.07516

to Joseph Jones

Expresses his sympathy in hearing about Jones's barn being burnt down by the insurgents. Assures Jones the government will reimburse him for his loss provided the "villains" cannot be found and are unable to pay for the damages. Requests Jones...

GLC02437.07613

to Henry Knox

Signed by W. Jackson, possibly Major William Jackson. Writes on a subject that is of great importance to him and his family, trusting in Knox's candor and kindness. Mentions when Jackson traveled to New York to negotiate a transfer of property from...

GLC02437.07979

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses events in Europe, such as a Spanish defeat at Bayonne and that the Queen of France has been moved from a prison. Upper right portion burned or ripped through all pages, creating text loss.

GLC02437.08151

to Leonard Jarvis

Marked "copy." Relates that General [Rufus] Putnam told him about a plan developed by the Massachusetts legislature's Committee of Eastern Lands regarding the Waldo patent. In this plan, a quantity of disputed territory would be added at the "head"...

GLC02437.09175

to Paul Jameson

Requests Jameson notifies the inhabitants of "Medumcook" [Meduncook] that there will be a meeting at Jameson's house on the 20th for any who have business with the heirs of Brigadier Waldo or have taken up lands in the neighborhood. Written from...

GLC02437.09181

to Michael Jackson

Discusses men who cannot be dismissed [likely from the army] until Knox's arrival at West Point, New York. Also mentions Jackson can depend on something from his application (possibly referring to Jackson's request for a Brigadier General's salary)...

GLC02437.09812

to Thomas Jefferson

Informs Jefferson that "General Stewart declines accepting the appointment of Inspector for the port of Philadelphia and would have done the same with the naval office had it been offered to him. He says that he made the application at the influnce...

GLC02437.10285

to Samuel Jefferds

Discusses directions for the discharge of men from the New York Levies.

GLC02437.10574

to Henry Knox

Cannot yet send the stores left in his charge because he has so far been unable to obtain fatigue men to help haul them. He will not be able to take a survey of the stores until he gets to Richmond. Fears he will not be able to remove them this...

GLC02437.01294

to Henry Knox

Discusses the formation of the new federal government, as well as his own opinions and concerns about how he was persecuted by "the Enemies of the Union."

GLC02437.04304

to Lucy Knox

Responds to his wife's letter dated 29 September 1781 (GLC02437.01200). Discusses investing Yorktown and General Cornwallis' evacuation of his outer works the day before writing this letter. Discusses the Continental Army's prospects to "impress our...

GLC02437.01203

to Lucy Knox

Announces that "a glorious moment for America" has arrived, Lord Cornwallis has surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. Discusses how General Washington refused Cornwallis' request that Britons and Germans be sent back to their countries prior to his...

GLC02437.01244

to Lucy Knox

Received Lucy's letter via Martha Washington and is glad to hear his daughter is in good spirits. Hopes to see her in ten days. He has to prepare to transport ordnance in the aftermath of the siege of Yorktown. Mentions that the French army will...

GLC02437.01277