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to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to give him information related to a 1777 purchase of goods. Notes that the goods were sent to Knox's address and were not charged in Livingston & Turnbull's accounts against the United States.

GLC02437.03872

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of a meeting the two men had in Boston in which they discussed Tyler's "disagreeable circumstance of...being prosecuted by Mr. John Lee the collector of the United State's revenue for Penoscot district." Tyler asked Knox to speak to...

GLC02437.04748

to unknown

Discusses the Constitution of the United States. Declares, "But a candid examination of [the Constitution], will most probably produce a conviction that it is one of the best models of a republican government ever presented to the sons of men."...

GLC02437.03778

to George Ulmer

Writes that he received Ulmer's letter. Declares that the news of the loss of the spars is mortifying, since he just hired a vessel to take a shipment of them to Philadelphia. Does not know, now, whether there will be a sufficient load to ship. Is...

GLC02437.06817

to unknown

Discusses the importance of his business and logging.

GLC02437.07089

to Unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be Knox's handwriting. Discusses the lumber business. Assures that his people would not send damaged goods. Also notes the prices of lumber.

GLC02437.07596

to unknown

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses business transactions involving timber. States he has a parcel of logs in a pond and needs them shipped to the mills before winter sets in. Provides further instructions and...

GLC02437.07641

[Transport by ship]

Discusses travelling and the transport of goods by ship.

GLC02437.08207

to Henry Knox

Would like to recommend Major Henry Warren (likely her son) for the position of Collector of Customs for Plymouth and Duxborough, and mentions that he had worked with General Benjamin Lincoln. Hopes Knox might be able to use his influence with...

GLC02437.04245

to Henry Knox

Mentions that on his return from China, he saw Captain Thomas Randall. Randall had protested against John Searle & Co., a merchant in Madeira, who shipped bad wine on the ship "Jay." Notes that the owners of the Washington Indiaman also have a case...

GLC02437.04427

to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth

Thanks Wadsworth for a salmon he sent. In reference to Wadsworth's request for clothing and shoes for the troops, tells him to acquire it and he will be paid out of the warrants he already received (see GLC02437.03509 for Wadsworth's letter). Reports...

GLC02437.03513

to Henry Knox

States that that Mr. Griffin Green has been informed that the sunk frigates in the North [Hudson] River by Fort Montgomery contain pig iron and perhaps some other articles of interest. Asks for Knox's permission to examine the frigates and their...

GLC02437.03519

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Reports that he will draw on Wadsworth for $2,000 to "answer the present exigencies- after which the connecticut recruits are to be paid and marched." Hopes a company will be ready to march from West Point by 10 July. Of the Virginia Constitutional...

GLC02437.03907

to Henry Knox

Transmits the compliments of Mrs. Walker (possibly written by Walker herself). Sent the valise, as promised, but hopes to "be excused from setting a Price on it..." Notes that the valise was the property of a baron. Mentions a double barrel gun...

GLC02437.04000

to Mrs. Walker

Written in the third person and signed in text. Thanks Walker for her offer to sell a valise, a double barrel gun, and swords. Writes, "[Knox] begs leave to decline purchasing as he has not the least occasion for either of those articles."

GLC02437.04001

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Arranges payment for William Smith, who will supply troops at Springfield [Massachusetts] with rations.

GLC02437.04018

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in obtaining a position in shipbuilding. Refers to Knox's friendship with [Samuel] Shaw, who frequently travels by ship in his capacity as a trader. Asks that Knox recommend him to anyone who may need a shipbuilder in "York."

GLC02437.04552

to Henry Knox

The firm of Wales & Beale writes to discuss a financial transaction between Knox and Mr. [Elisha] Sumner. They also mention Knox's accounts in general, such as those related to his lime business.

GLC02437.07964

to Henry Knox

The firm of Wales & Beale writes to enclose a bill for pork Knox bought (the bill may be the short note that appears on page 3). They continue to urge Knox and his son [Henry Jackson Knox] to provide them with information about the state of the Knox...

GLC02437.07965

to Henry Knox

The firm of Wales & Beale writes to discuss Knox's business accounts. Mentions Captain [Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran and General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.07966

to Wales & Beale

Discusses issues related to cargo shipments sent aboard the ships of Captains Edward and Benjamin Kelleran.

GLC02437.07967

to Henry Knox

The firm of Wales & Beale writes to Knox's accounts, particularly those related to his lime business and shipments by the Captains [Edward and Benjamin] Kelleran.

GLC02437.07968

to Wales & Beale

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Reports on the state of his lime business and mentions Captain [possibly Edward or Benjamin] Kelleran.

GLC02437.08047

to Henry Knox

Swan relates the details of his passage to France. He had planned to avoid conversing with people from Boston, but ran into people he knew aboard ship. Received introductions from French nobility during his passage. Asks for news related to the...

GLC02437.03801

to unknown

Written from Head Quarters. No addressee is listed, but likely written to Henry Knox. Writes that "Mr. Cornell and Mr. Wadsworth have commenced a treaty, which I hope will terminate in the latter's taking up the Contracts of the whole Army - Mr...

GLC02437.01646