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to Henry Knox

William, managing the office of Secretary of War in Henry's absence, discusses the people in Boston and their opinion of him and Henry. Mentions the flourishing state of trade in [Boston]. Plans to take a restful two day vacation to the country....

GLC02437.03973

to Henry Knox

Writes that this morning a vessel sailed to Boston carrying all of Knox's furniture that remained with Hodgdon after the furniture sale. The only piece remaining was too large to put on a ship, and he is unsure how to transport it. Also reports...

GLC02437.06766

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter of condolence on account of his father's death. Discusses Secretary of State Alexander Hamilton's plan for the federal government to assume state debts. Writes, "[t]he nonassumption of the State Debt has thrown the people...

GLC02437.04589

At a garrison court martial held at West Point 30th August 82 by order of General Patterson for the tryal of Phillip Francis and Peggy Martin

Includes testimony of several witnesses regarding money, supposedly stolen by Peggy Martin. In her defense, Martin said she was invited to Peter Hubbard's for a beer, and while there a man asked her to sell him calico. For the calico, he paid her...

GLC02437.10041

to William Hull

Writes to Hull about a dispute with Major [Sebastian] Bauman regarding officers of the infantry and artillery appearing in the same roster. Knox says he consulted with Washington and other general officers before making the decision. States that "[m...

GLC02437.10202