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to Henry Knox

Writes he is leaving for England "where it is most probable I shall spend the remainder of my days." Thanks Knox for his friendship and kindness and asks Knox to look out for his daughter, Mrs. Jauncy and his friend, Mr. William Seton, as they are...

GLC02437.02790

to Andrew Elliot

Signed in text. Sends his best wishes to Elliot. States that he hopes that at a future date, "he may unshackled by opposite interests, fully enjoy those sentiments which were inspired by the liberal and politic conduct of Mr. Elliot" and continue...

GLC02437.02796

to Mrs. Flucker

Writes to a relative of his wife Lucy (possibly Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez) and tells her that Lucy and the children are all well. Discusses some of their plans for the coming year and wishes that Mrs. Flucker will write back.

GLC02437.02797

to Henry Knox

Wants to know when General George Washington will be in town so he can pay his respects before Washington returns to Virginia. States that the treatment of Loyalists in New York City is much to the honor of the U.S. military and nation as a whole...

GLC02437.02815

to [Oliver] Delancey

Replies to a previous letter from Delancey (GLC02437.02803) regarding posting a guard for stores. Says it was understood that a British guard would remain to "take charge of them."

GLC02437.02806

to Henry Knox

Expresses his regret on having to leave New York as he is leaving behind many friends, both Loyalists and Patriots, including Knox. Asks for and expects Knox's protection and attention for and to his friends and their families who remained in the...

GLC02437.02814

to Henry Knox

Discusses the importance of letters of introduction as they also serve as character references and have the ability to increase or ruin a person's reputation. Is pleased with the attention Knox paid to Dr. Bayley after receiving Stephens letter of...

GLC02437.02719

to Henry Knox

Place name is illegible. Possibly written in New Jersey. Barber answers Knox's request, enclosing "the Act respecting the sales of the confiscated property in this State." Discusses monetary inflation of soldiers' notes. Mentions that estates in...

GLC02437.02937

to Henry Knox

As Adjutant General to the British Army, Delancy writes to Knox telling him that "the publick stores left at the commmissarys storehouses in New York, should be protected untill [sic] proper persons could be sent to remove them .. " Delancey writes...

GLC02437.02803

to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

First part, addressed to Benjamin Franklin, introduces a gentleman, Jeremiah Platt, "who has just returned from a long exile of seven years, in which period he has in every instance approved himself a ... upright citizen of the republick ... " The...

GLC02437.02805