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to George Clinton

Writes on behalf of a Mr. Parker who is "sollicitous [sic] to open an account in this City for the sale of merchandise." Introduces him to Governor Clinton and gives a character recommendation. Body of letter in the hand of Knox. Signed for Knox in...

GLC02437.02817

to George Washington

Requests a certificate from Washington for Winthrop Sargent, who Knox describes as "really clever and... an excellent artillery officer." Promises to procure limestone when the weather improves. Discusses Washington's refusal of a gift from the...

GLC02437.03118

to John Bryant

Knox gives orders regarding the receipt and distribution of stores to Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Springfield, Massachusetts Armory. The stores will be delivered by Daniel Parker & Co., contractors who provided the army with...

GLC02437.02917

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

Extract of a letter from General Washington to Timothy Pickering Quarter Master General, dated Rocky Hill, Sepr 4th 1783

Written in Timothy Pickering's hand. Signed in text by Pickering in the body of the document. Docket on verso is in Knox's hand. The extract says: "If it is well ascertained that the Chain can be preserved in perfect order for future use, I should...

GLC02437.02467

to Broome & Platt

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp. Writes that Mr. James Webber, who is a close friend of his brother William Knox and had taken care of William while in London, has enclosed to him a note from Broome...

GLC02437.03181

to Henry Knox

The firm of Broome & Platt certifies that it is in debt to Messrs. Webber Addington & Birhnall of London for approximately 600 pounds. Document arranges terms of repayment, including paying the equivalent amount in dry goods within a two-week period...

GLC02437.03182

to George W. Featherstonhaugh

Asks about acquiring "a quantity of tares" and mentions that "poor [Henry] Clay is quite low-spirited." Van Rensselaer cast the deciding ballot for John Quincy Adams in the 1825 House vote for President (1824 election) held shortly after this letter...

GLC02505.40

to D. Williams

Replies to a letter from Williams, a Boston lawyer, sent on 3 March 1834. Discusses the advantages gained by merchants and manufacturers due to "the cheapness of internal exchange."

GLC02505.43

to George Ashmun

Otis, a former Massachusetts Congressman, declines an invitation from Massachusetts State Senator Ashmun, a member of the committee making arrangements for the Western Railroad Festival. Declares that the opening of the Western Railroad "is destined...

GLC02504.32

to Edwin D. Morgan

Giddings, U.S. consul general to the British North American Provinces, writes to Morgan, Governor of New York. Encloses a note (not included) from Elliot & Co., a Montreal-based importer of Enfield rifles. There are no Enfield rifles for sale in...

GLC02505.20

to Elbridge Gerry

Criticizes the use of prohibited tea. Mentions sending Gerry a memento. Comments that regiments are ineffective without "a man of Judgment and Spirit" leading them. A long postscript discusses Artemas Ward's resignation (because of poor health)...

GLC02505.23

to Fulwar Skipworth

Informs that he does not have any of his brother, Edward Livingston's money and that he has no involvement in his brother's business in France or anywhere else. States that though he has power of attorney he has never acted as such and has assigned...

GLC02505.30

to H. J. Libley & Co.

Israel Washburn, Jr., Governor of Maine, asserts that blouses for the 7th and 8th Regiments have to be two inches longer. Asks if Libley & Co. factored the extra length into their original offer. Requests more blouse cloth, 250 shirts with pockets...

GLC02505.42

to Mr. Willings & Francis

Insurance premium for voyage to China.

GLC02505.45

to C. M. Lawrence

Wright, a former New York Senator, recommends Edward Rowan to Lawrence, a New York Customs Collector, for a position in the Customs House. States that Rowan is also recommended by Charles Ruggles, a County Court Judge.

GLC02505.46

to Benjamin Silliman

Webster mentions books he has received from Messrs. Bull & Co., and so no longer requires from Silliman. Asks Silliman to look for other specific books. Webster also mentions the majority by which Jonathan Trumbull had won the recent Connecticut...

GLC02513

[Papers granting the ship "Hunter" voyage permission in four languages]

Countersigned by Secretary of State John Marshall, New York Port Collector Joshua Sands, and Notary Public John Wilkes. Partly printed document in four languages (French, Spanish, English, and Dutch). Papers give permission to Captain William Van...

GLC02517.02

Payment for and storage of molasses

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.41

to Messrs Willings & Francis re: salvage

GLC02498.17

[Navigation of Pennsylvania Rivers] [Incomplete]

Irvine, a member of the Continental Congress and former Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War, writes to an unknown recipient. Refers to an enclosed sketch of the Allegheny River (not included with this document). Discusses navigation of the...

GLC02497.08

to John McClellan

Discusses the business and legislative needs of Norwich & Woodstock Turnpike Company, which has "persons willing to trade the Shares of the Road from our Turnpike Road to the Massachusetts Line." Cleaveland was the company president. Address...

GLC02499.04

to Jesse & Robert Waln re: recently signed treaty (Jay's) of trade & commerce

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02500.07

to unknown

Forwards a list of prices and mentions the sale of a schooner, containing molasses and rum that had been taken by one of their privateers.

GLC02503.01

to Leroy, Bayard & McEvers

Sends a bill of lading for his friend, Henry Middleton. Gadsden had been a member of the Stamp Act Congress.

GLC02503.10