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to Samuel A. Otis

Replies to GLC02437.03814, from Otis, regarding a clothing account. Has transmitted Otis's note to Mr. Walker based on Otis's request.

GLC02437.03817

to Samuel Ogden

Encloses letters for Ogden from [Samuel] Shaw. Instructs Ogden "to take bonds immediately of Mr. [Eli] Hayden, and that not a moments time is to be lost in the execution of the business- You must be here on the spot yourself or you must empower some...

GLC02437.03902

to Samuel Ogden

Assumes that Ogden has returned from Philadelphia, where he and his wife Euphemia wished "his brother" Gouverneur a safe trip to Europe. Reports that his three youngest children have "passed through the measles," and that two of his other children...

GLC02437.04060

to Samuel Ogden

Writes to send his good wishes to Mrs. Ogden, who has taken ill again. Encourages them to come for treatment to the Newark/New York City region and stay at the Knox home in New York. Discusses a recent business letter he received from Mr. [possibly...

GLC02437.04224

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the Rhode Island state convention in Newport has ratified the United States Constitution and that he encloses a copy (not present). Congratulates Knox on "this happy & important event ... again compleats [sic] the Band of Union &...

GLC02437.04620

to Henry Knox

Requests several orders of logs from Knox. Describes the type of wood and size of logs he needs. Also requests Knox deducts the advancement he provided Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, from the bill.

GLC02437.07762

to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Malcom to Major General Knox. Says a Mr. Peacock will be presenting this letter and that he was formerly a subaltern in his regiment, who acquitted himself with courage. He is a refugee from New York, although he was one of the...

GLC02437.02217

to Robert Morris

Knox writes to Morris, Superintendent of Finance. Discusses the contract between Congress and Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that provided troops with supplies. Expresses hope that Morris (and Congress) will extend the contract after May.

GLC02437.02983

to Alexander Macomb

Thanks Macomb for information related to the exports of Canada for 1787. Apologizes for his late reply, noting that Lucy, his wife, had inadvertently placed the information Macomb sent in a pile of her own papers.

GLC02437.03829

to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Mentions that Mr. Stedman, the bearer of this letter, has recently arrived from Detroit. Stedman can provide Knox with an account of the happenings there. Relates news that a Cayuga Indian carried off books and papers...

GLC02437.05320