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to James Swan

Very flattered by Swan's confidence in his judgment, and only wishes his judgments were up to that standard. He has not been contemplating the funds, so he cannot judge "which species of them ought to have the preference." Provides some thoughts as...

GLC02437.03326

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Has received Wadsworth's last letter, and so has the Board of Treasury. Hopes he will not delay coming; everything rests on him, as everything stops until he and Mr. [Robert] Morris sign the papers (they are preparing a loan to Congress). Writes,...

GLC02437.03376

to Stephen Bruce

Written from the War Office, likely located in New York City in this period (also see GLC02437.03393 for a letter written on the same date from Knox in New York City). Explains that the Treasury Board has been, for some time, making plans for paying...

GLC02437.03392

to Stephen Higginson

Thanks Higginson for his observations on the current state of the government. Says Higginson's views are "perfectly just and well founded" and that Higginson has "a greater degree of attention, and thought on the subject, than most other gentlemen...

GLC02437.03468

to Henry Knox

Writes in full, "This will inform you, that your friend is the most wreched [sic] man on earth, in consequence of your Letter of the 4th Inst. recd. by the post this Evening - derange - disband - return to private life again - great gad it is too...

GLC02437.03518

to Winthrop Sargent

Discusses Congress's proposed disbandment of the troops according to the resolve of Congress dated 21 October 1786. States that although he feels for the men who have made the military their life, "the public were utterly unable to support them by...

GLC02437.03523

to Nathaniel Appleton

Informs Appleton he has applied to Congress to appoint Appleton's son as consul to the Isle of France. Says that Congress has not yet developed a system which allows them to make such appointments, however, if a system was ever developed Knox...

GLC02437.03625

Extract of a letter from Judge Pendleton

A retained file copy in Henry Knox's hand. Complains of living in "a place where corruption prevades [sic] every public department, and rudeness every private society. I confess I cant find words sufficient to express the indignation I feel at our...

GLC02437.03747

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for assisting him with a petition to Congress for forgiveness of, or help with, his debt. Hopes Congress will decide in his favor, noting "...but I think- there may be some measure not big with evil consequences recommended whereby...

GLC02437.03857

to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment that his debt was sold. Of Congress, writes "... how that honourable Body could exclude my petition & afterwards dispose of the Debt on less advantageous terms than I offered I cannot reconcile- but will not suppose that...

GLC02437.03913

to Henry Knox

Knox's brother, William, writes, "You will undoubtedly be surprised to hear that this day Seven States in Congress were decided upon Baltimore in Maryland as the place of the future residence of the Government of the United States, it has surprised...

GLC02437.03955

to Henry Knox

Reports on military matters regarding troop movements in Pennsylvania and at West Point. Describes an incident regarding a deserter from Lieutenant Kersey's troops, and payment of a reward for capturing and imprisoning the deserter. Relates that...

GLC02437.03960

Statement of the troops furnished by the following States, taken from actual returns of the army for the year 1778.

Includes two charts. The first indicates, "February 26th 1778 Congress resolved to have the following numbers of men furnished by each State." Lists states and corresponding quotas and required troops for 1778. Lists numbers of men furnished...

GLC02437.10468

[Rufus Putnam's examination "of certain anonymous letters" leading to officers' discontent]

Pertains to the Newburgh Petition and Conspiracy. General Putnam writes an open letter "to the Officers in the Army" expressing reservations about officers' plan to obtain back pay and other concessions from Congress. Urges them not to threaten or...

GLC02437.10105

to Benjamin Lincoln

Knox, Commander at West Point, writes, "A Report has been brought by the Garrison, that you have passed the river at Dobb's [Dobbs Ferry]- It would be unnecessary to say how much this mortifies me, but the urgency of your affairs, has undoubtedly...

GLC02437.10151

to Henry Knox

Shepard, Colonel of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, informs Knox that a board of officers (one from each regiment) will meet at Major General [William] Heath's headquarters the following Wednesday at 10 am. The officers will discuss "the several...

GLC02437.10039

to Benjamin Lincoln

Knox writes to Lincoln, Secretary of War. Writes, "His Excellency the commander in chief has stationed me at this post, which in addition to its natural embarrassments, is attended with much greater expenses than my purse can admit." Notes that...

GLC02437.10040

[Grievances of the Ninth Massachusetts Line]

Written at camp of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment. Directed to "Gentlemen," a committee including General Henry Knox chosen to address the regiment's grievances to Congress. Lieutenants Thomas Edwards and Charles Seldon, and Major Lemuel Trescott...

GLC02437.10053

to Alexander McDougall

Discusses affairs concerning the military and Congress with General McDougall. Declares, "We are in an unhappy predicament indeed not to know who are responsible [to us] for a settlement of accounts posterity will hardly belive that an army shall...

GLC02437.10097

to Henry Knox

Major Gibbs writes from Germantown, outside of Philadelphia, to General Henry Knox, Commander of West Point Describes in detail the march of his detachment from West Point to quell mutineers in Pennsylvania. On the way, they passed through...

GLC02437.10121

Statement of troops furnished by the following States, taken from actual returns of the army for the year 1777.

Includes two charts. The first indicates that Congress fixed quotas in September of 1776 for service, requiring three years or service during the war. Lists quotas required, including numbers of battalions and numbers of men for 1777. Includes...

GLC02437.10466

Statement of the troops furnished by the following States, taken from actual returns of the army for the year 1779.

Includes two charts. The first indicates, "MArch 9th 1779 Congress resolved that the Infantry of these States for the next campaign, be composed of 80 battalions." Lists states and corresponding quotas and required troops for 1779. Lists numbers...

GLC02437.10475

[Henry Knox's Congressional appointment as colonel of artillery in the Continental Army]

Congress represents the "United Colonies." Hancock signs as President of Congress. Also signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Extremely fragile, and torn in several creases.

GLC02437.10435

Schedule of requisitions on the several states by the United States in Congress assembled

Lists the requisitions and quotas, date, amount paid and balances due by state. Noted as taken from the Register's Office in the Department of the Treasury.

GLC02437.10584

to Henry Knox

Contemporary copy. Report of the Committee of the Army at Philadelphia. Discusses issues of commutation of half pay in the army and mentions how various states voted on this matter.

GLC02437.10515

Schedule of requisitions on the several states by the United States Congress assembled

Lists the requisitions and quotas, date, amount paid and balances due by state. Noted as taken from the Register's Office in the Department of the Treasury.

GLC02437.10585

[Roll of enlisted men in Captain [Sebastian] Bauman's artillery company for the Continental Service ordered to be raised in the colony of New York by the Provincial Congress]

Lists the names of men, date of enlistment, and place of birth.

GLC02437.10661

to Henry Knox

Reports on business in New York during Henry's absence. Forwards letters that arrived in the morning by packet. Two are to Lucy Knox from her sister. Another letter, apparently a duplicate of previous correspondence, is addressed to Knox from...

GLC02437.03970

to Henry Knox

Relates that the Ogden family arrived 6 October to visit Lucy Knox. Discusses letters from Arthur St. Clair (Governor of the Northwest Territory), General Josiah Harmar, and Majors [John Francis] Hamtramck and [possibly John] Wyllis. Notes that St...

GLC02437.03990

to George Washington

Knox, Commander at West Point, writes, "I cannot refrain from communicating the joy I feel, and the pleasure manifested by the officers in general, upon the noble testimony of gratitude exhibited by Congress in their resolve concerning the equestrian...

GLC02437.10138

[Commission for John Popkins as Captain]

Partially-printed document signed. Countersigned by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. Popkins is commissioned to serve as captain in the artillery regiment commanded by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.10002

[Grievances of the Tenth Massachusetts Regiment]

Possibly written near New Windsor, New York, to the committee chosen to present the regiment's grievances to Congress. Cosigned by Lieutenant Colonel Fernald, Captain Lieutenant N. C. Allen, and Lieutenant Anselm Tupper. They cite lack of pay...

GLC02437.10059

[Grievances of the Regiment of Artillery]

Directed to General Henry Knox and others chosen to present grievances of the Massachusetts Line before Congress. "...we the subscribers have been appointed by the Regiment of Artillery to lay before the Committee chosen to represent to Congress the...

GLC02437.10060

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Copied 15 December 1853, in Boston, Massachusetts. Marked as "private." Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to Lincoln, Secretary of War, apparently regarding the settlement of the Newburgh Conspiracy. Knox remarks, "I most...

GLC02437.10101

to [Anne-César] Chevalier de la Luzerne

Informs the Chevalier that "two pieces of cannon, and their carriages" will be arriving to be presented to the Count de Grasse at the direction of Congress "for the important services he rendered to the United States." Notes that the artist who...

GLC02437.10180

[Commission for William Burbeck as First Lieutenant Colonel]

Partially-printed document signed. Countersigned by Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. Burbeck is commissioned to serve in the artillery regiment commanded by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.10001

to Andrew Billings

Asks Billings to engrave inscriptions on certain cannon as directed by Congress to be presented to the Count de Rochambeau. "As this is a matter in which the Reputation for Arts in the United States is in some degree concerned," instructs Billings...

GLC02437.10046

[Grievances of the Fourth Massachusetts Regiment]

Addressed to Colonel [John] Greaton, part of a committee, with Henry Knox, chosen to present the regiment's grievances to Congress. Colonel Shepard, Captain Isaac Pope and [Surgeon] Daniel Shute present grievances regarding lack of pay and lack of...

GLC02437.10056

[Grievances of the Fifth Massachusetts Regiment]

Written to the committee chosen to present the regiment's grievances to Congress. Cosigned by Finley, a surgeon, Captain John [Trotter] and Lieutenant Nathaniel [Thacher]. They cite lack of pay, unfair treatment to veteran non-commissioned officers...

GLC02437.10057

[Grievances of the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment]

Directed to those chosen to present grievances of the Massachusetts Line before Congress (Henry Knox was part of this committee). Possibly written near New Windsor, New York. Captain [Japhetts?] Daniels and seventeen other officers sign. These men...

GLC02437.10062

to Benjamin Lincoln

Knox, commander at West Point, writes to General Lincoln. Mentions a recent application by Continental Army officers to the State of Massachusetts regarding half pay. Knox reports the decision has been postponed, mainly because of Osgood (Samuel...

GLC02437.10064

to Andrew Billings

Discusses cannon Major Billings recently engraved. Remarks that he has received news that Billings did a good job engraving the cannons. Gives Billings instructions regarding delivery and billing of the cannon.

GLC02437.10068

To the United States in Congress Assembled

Appears to be Knox's draft of his presentation of officers' grievances to Congress: "At this period of the War it is with peculiar pain, that we find ourselves constrained to address your august body in matters of a pecuniary nature." Agrees to half...

GLC02437.10074

to [Congress]

Proposing the establishment of permanent arsenals and magazines throughout the country and a means of controlling them. Given the content, the date (two months after Knox was made Secretary of War), and the docket in Knox's hand, Henry Knox is most...

GLC02437.10204

to [Henry Knox]

Informs Knox that he (Higginson) spoke to Congress, including "Mr. Maddison," about forming a special convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. Discusses the need to draft a new document for the basis of government as the "Confederation is...

GLC02437.10209

to George Washington

Thanks Washington for writing to General Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary of War, on his behalf, requesting "an extra allowance from the public as head of the ordnance and during the time I have been in the command of these posts." Refers to a journey...

GLC02437.10153

[Grievances of the Seventh Massachusetts Regiment]

To the committee chosen to present the regiment's grievances to Congress. Cosigned by Finley, a surgeon, Captain W. Mills, and Major Samuel Darby. They cite lack of pay, among other grievances. Written from camp near New Windsor.

GLC02437.10058

[Meeting of the General Committee of the Army regarding an address and petition to Congress]

Instructions to the committee chosen to present grievances of the Massachusetts Line to Congress: "we have nominated you to represent us at Congress, in matters of the most interesting Nature We wish you to inforce our address in the most modest...

GLC02437.10072

to George Washington

Knox, Commander at West Point, informs Washington (and Congress) that expenses of his charge at West Point exceeded his expectations, and he has used a considerable amount of his personal money to maintain the post. Hopes to be granted the same...

GLC02437.10150

to George Washington

Lets Washington know that he received his message concerning clothing for the troops over the winter and the resolves of Congress thanking General [Robert] Howe and his detachment. Notes that he enclosed a weekly return of the troops. Discusses the...

GLC02437.10163

[Grievances of the First Massachusetts Regiment]

Directed to "Gentlemen," a committee including General Henry Knox chosen to present the regiment's grievances to Congress. Captain John Mills, Major Pettingill, and Lieutenant Richard Bachs sign on behalf of the First Massachusetts Regiment. Their...

GLC02437.10054

[Grievances of the Third Massachusetts Regiment]

Directed to "Gentlemen," a committee including General Henry Knox chosen to present the regiment's grievances to Congress. Address directed to Colonel [John] Greaton. Tisdale and J. Sumner present grievances such as a lack of future security in...

GLC02437.10055

[Grievances of the Light Infantry of the Massachusetts Line]

Directed to General Henry Knox and others chosen to present grievances of the Massachusetts Line before Congress. Signed by Whitwell, B. River, and B. Bradford, of the Light Infantry. They cite lack of pay, among other grievances. Possibly created...

GLC02437.10061

[Officers' grievances, to be presented to Congress]

"The Officers of the Army, in Behalf of themselves and the Soldiery, beg leave, in plain & respectful language, to lay a State of their Circumstances and Grievances before Congress." The writer claims that the Government has not upheld its end of...

GLC02437.10073

To the United States in Congress assembled, the address and petition of the officers of their Army, most humbly sheweth,

Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Last page contains text written in another hand. Appears to be a draft of Knox's petition to Congress on behalf of the Massachusetts officers, regarding their grievances. Similar to GLC02437.10074. Closes with...

GLC02437.10077

to the Congress of the United States.

Noted as a copy. A memorial for Michael Jackson to receive a Brigadier General's salary or of equal value for his service to his counrty and for the wounds he recieved while fighting in the [Revolutionary] War.

GLC02437.09811

to Henry Knox

William, attending to business in Henry's absence, reports on white settlers' infringement on Cherokee lands in the western territories. Congress recently directed Knox to prepare troops to protect the Cherokees (the troops are to march from Ohio to...

GLC02437.03982

[Letters to Jeremiah Wadsworth and John Pratt]

The first letter, to Jeremiah Wadsworth, is contained on pages one and two. Both letters are written from Boston and dated 21 October 1788. In the letter, Knox informs Wadsworth that Mr. [Rufus] King arrived yesterday from New York, relating the...

GLC02437.04009

to Henry Knox

In dramatic terms, expresses how much she misses Henry and speculates on the hopelessness of life if one of them should die before the other. Writes, "I have just finished a pretty long letter to our charming daughter [Lucy], hers to me are the most...

GLC02437.03979

to Henry Knox

Describes his recent liberation from a "long & illegal confinement" and the defense of his liberty against a "malignant Villain." Warns Knox against the "growing Influence of the Law & Lawyers." Discusses his [unspecified] proposition regarding the...

GLC02437.03989

to Henry Knox

William, attending business in Henry's absence, transmits two letters from Lucy Knox (possibly GLC02437.03976 and GLC02437.03979). Notes that Congress recently addressed the question of its permanent location. Six states were in favor of New York...

GLC02437.03980

to Henry Knox

William attests to his endeavors to keep affairs in order at the War Office while Henry is away on business. Reports that a Mr. [Joseph] Martin has been appointed by a board of officers "to command an Expedition against Chickamaga [sic] with 1000...

GLC02437.03985

[A report from the Board of Treasury regarding foreign and domestic debt]

Report presented to Congress by the Board of Treasury detailing foreign and domestic debt. Includes lists of amounts on requisition by state, year and purpose. Dated in print on page 7. Signed in print on page 10 by Samuel Osgood, Walter Livingston...

GLC02437.03668

to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from 12 April (GLC02437.03835). Discusses army pay warrants. Has "ransacked the County a couple of good cows." Promises to send a cow to Knox when one can be obtained. Speculates on the possible adoption of the...

GLC02437.03843

to William Foster

Discusses Foster's predicament, which involves a petition to Congress regarding Foster's debt. Tells Foster "I shall most chearfully render you every service in my power." Refer to GLC02437.03857 for Foster's reply.

GLC02437.03849

to Henry Knox

Asks whether Invalid Regiments and heirs of those killed in battle or who died from sickness are entitled to army lands according to an Ordinance of Congress. Writes, "The Spirit of emigration to the western country is dayly increasing in the N...

GLC02437.03864

to Henry Knox

Introduces Pierpont Edwards, who is in New York to take his seat in Congress.

GLC02437.03883

to Arthur St. Clair

Marked private at the top of page one. Declares, "I rejoice my dear sir in having the pleasure of congratulating you on the adoption of the Constitution by ten states. In Virginia, the business has been highly interesting and critical, and finally...

GLC02437.03926

to William Foster

Discusses Foster's debt (Foster had previously asked Knox for assistance with a petition to Congress related to his debt).

GLC02437.03929

to Henry Knox

Notes that Colonel [Edward] Carrington will escort Lucy Knox from Trenton, New Jersey, where she is visiting friends, to New York. Mentions The Alliance, a ship owned by Robert Morris. Was informed by [Alexander] Hamilton at dinner the previous...

GLC02437.03988

to Henry Knox

Reports War Office business. Discusses Lieutenant Pratt's recruits and his orders to march to Fort Pitt. Refers to matters in the Northwest Territory, clothing inspection and packing, and a [Congressional] committee's inspection of the War...

GLC02437.04010

to Henry Knox

Mentions his new appointment in the military. Discusses a dispute involving ranks of soldiers in the state of Massachusetts. Refers to a Congressional resolution appointing him the second officer in the state. Had been under the impression that the...

GLC02437.03481

[Resolution]

Copy of a Massachusetts state resolution concerning money matters for raising "six hundred and sixty men as ordered by the aforesaid resolve, and for the pay[,] cloathing, & subsistence of the said men: Provided that the said sum shall not exceed...

GLC02437.03484

to Henry Knox

Expresses his relief that Congress has not finalized their decision to disband the troops and states "I am in hopes they will alter their present intention of disbanding them - my heart - my soul - my present & future happiness is more connected in...

GLC02437.03521

[Notice of payment sent to Jeremiah Wadsworth]

Knox's warrant to Wadsworth to pay $3000 to Captain Joseph Wilcox "paymaster to the quota of troops raised by the state of Connecticut agreeably to the resolve of Congress of the 20th of October 1786...being the amount of an order of the board of...

GLC02437.03543

to Henry Knox

Mentions he still has not been reimbursed for his expenses from last year. Discusses relations with the Native Americans, stating he is glad that "the surveys will soon be continued & that the Indians are peaceably inclined." Writes, "that as the...

GLC02437.03544

to Henry Knox

Confirms Knox's travel plans, mentioning a stop with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden, and declaring he imagines Knox will return by Saturday evening. Discusses mail Knox has received, particularly a letter from James White, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs...

GLC02437.03594

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in obtaining commutation. Says he also sent a letter to the President of Congress and asks for Knox's influence with him. Says he is "loth" to ask for help but varying circumstances has left him to rely on his friends. Along...

GLC02437.03643

to Henry Knox

Lafayette says this letter will be delivered by the new French minister to America, Count de Moustier. Thinks he is "well calculated on Every Account to please the people of America." Also wants to bring to Lucy Knox's attention the Countess de...

GLC02437.03674

to James Sullivan

Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses an upcoming convention (the Constitutional Convention) in Philadelphia. "The late approbation of Congress of a Convention to be held at Philadelphia in May next...

GLC02437.03473

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Informs he has persuaded the board of treasury to give orders on Mr. Imlay for $3000, which Knox encloses in another public letter of this same date. States that if Wadsworth could negotiate $1000 more, he will try to get the board to give that sum...

GLC02437.03475

to Henry Knox

Discusses the resignation of Mr. [William] North, from the Inspector's Office. Alerts Knox that North may write to Knox and members of Congress in support of Sargent. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. Appears to be docketed by Knox...

GLC02437.03490

Receipts for warrants to the amount of 3000 dollars

Two (duplicate) notes of receipt of three warrants for $1000 each on William Imlay from Major General Henry Knox for Continental taxes for the state of Connecticut. Warrants numbered 115, 116, and 117. These warrants were related to raising troops...

GLC02437.03505

[Receipt of two warrants]

Duplicate copy of GLC02437.03534. Receipt of two warrants from Henry Knox numbered 135 and 136 draw by the Board of Treasury respecting continental taxes for the state of Connecticut. Warrant No. 135 is related to the resolve of Congress dated 20...

GLC02437.03535

[Receipt of payment]

Receipt for $3,000. "Drawn by the Board of Treasury on Will Imlay Esqr receiver of Continental Taxes for the State of Connecticut in account of pay due to the Troops of the Quota of Connecticutt." The troops were raised to quell Shays's Rebellion.

GLC02437.03552

to Mercy Otis Warren

Replies to her letter from 2 May (GLC02437.03539). Discusses a financial matter involving Winslow Warren (Warren's son), Mr. Hawkins, Knox's brother William, and Mr. Breck. Apologizes for not being able to fully comply with her request from 2 May due...

GLC02437.03558

[Letters from Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, and Benjamin Franklin]

Copies of three letters to Thomas Barclay. First one from Thomas Jefferson, written in Paris, dated 3 August. Presents Barclay with a tribute for his work as "Consul General for that Country [France] and Minister to the Court of Morocco, also as...

GLC02437.03633

to Henry Knox

Gives information about events in Virginia related to ratifying the Constitution. Encloses an act [not present] "now adopted by the legislature," about calling a convention. States that, "the policy of the state is against the constitution and the...

GLC02437.03703

to Joseph Carleton

Discusses the engineers still in service. Asks Carleton, acting Secretary at War, about Congress' intentions regarding renewal of the contract with Daniel Parker & Co. to provide troops with supplies. Expresses concern that Robert Morris...

GLC02437.02982

to Henry Knox

Mifflin, President of Congress, encloses an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States (possibly refers...

GLC02437.02998

to Henry Knox

Noted as a copy of GLC02437.02998. Mifflin, President of Congress, encloses an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of...

GLC02437.02999

[Resolution and order regarding sending an officer to Canada to negotiate the withdrawal of British troops from the United States]

Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Includes a resolution from 24 May 1784 that "Congress approve of the proposition of Major General Knox to send a field officer into Canada for the purpose of ascertaining... the time when the posts...

GLC02437.03005

to [William] Price

Knox writes to Captain Price, apparently William Price, Deputy Commissary of Ordnance and Military Stores at West Point. Orders Price to make monthly returns and to issue only what the commanding officer, the War Office, or Congress orders.

GLC02437.03011

to Samuel Hardy

Knox informs Hardy, Chairman of the Congressional Committee of the States, that William Hull's mission to Canada failed. Hull had attempted to ascertain when Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, intends to withdraw British troops...

GLC02437.03039

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

[Congressional resolution establishing the salary for the Secretary at War with Henry Knox's appointment as Secretary at War]

Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Contains two separate sections. In the first, dated 4 March 1785, Congress resolves that the salary for the Secretary at War will be 2,450 dollars per year. The second part, signed by Thomson 8...

GLC02437.03103

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his...

GLC02437.03107

to Henry Knox

Expresses his hope that Knox will accept the appointment of Secretary at War. If so, hopes to serve under Knox as an engineer for military posts on the western frontier. Requests that Knox recommend him as such to Congress.

GLC02437.03109

to Henry Knox

Carleton, acting Secretary at War, writes to Knox, recently elected Secretary at War. Relates that John Dickinson, President of Pennsylvania, informed him that Pennsylvania's quota of troops cannot be raised until the meeting of the General Assembly...

GLC02437.03150

to Henry Knox

Colonel Henry Jackson writes to his close friend General Henry Knox on a variety of topics. Writes "I have been Lasey it is true, but cool weather is coming on & I shall be more attentive in future." Discusses the sale of some hardware goods Knox had...

GLC02437.03179