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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "the Count Montmorin, Minister for foreign affairs here, has written Mr. Otto, chargé des affaires auprès le Congrès, to use his influence with the President that the proposals of Schweizer Jeanneret & Co. should be accepted."...

GLC02437.04836

to Henry Knox

Writes that he assumes Knox has heard about Gardoqui's recent appointment at Finance Minister in Spain. Introduces the "bearer Mr. Joseph Jaudenes" and his nephew Joseph Santayana, "both having Commissions from His Majesty." Signs as "James...

GLC02437.04845

to Henry Knox

Writes he has "put on board the Sloop Betsy, Benjamin Bayley Master, a paper parcel which, arrived in one of the London vessels; directed for you."

GLC02437.04858

to Henry Knox

Sends, along with his letter, papers addressed to Thomas Jefferson "requesting me to procure your interest for their favorable reception and attention." Hopes "after a mutual sending out of Ministers, such Commercial regulations will take place as...

GLC02437.04859

to Henry Knox

Francisco de Miranda writes a letter in French to Secretary of War Knox.

GLC02437.04901

to Henry Knox

Miranda asks Knox to "give Col. W[illiam] S[tephens] Smith a copy of that Small Cypher I gave to you at Boston." Smith will then give Knox a letter from Miranda.

GLC02437.04912

to Henry Knox

Colonel Lamb has sent Knox two barrels of apples, "best Newtown Pippins" and a bundle of English newspapers for Knox's culinary and reading pleasure.

GLC02437.04919

to Henry Knox

Swan says he wrote Knox letters on 27 December 1790 and 23 and 27 January 1791. Mentions new ministers from France arriving in America. Their primary goal is to address the U.S. debt to France. Discusses how they could find 40 million dollars to pay...

GLC02437.04960

to Marquis de Lafayette

Knox has only received a short note from Lafayette (on recommendations for the Society of the Cincinnati), since last June. Believes it is due to the suspension of packets between France and America, as Count de Moustier, the French minister to...

GLC02437.04071

to Marquis de Lafayette

Knox says it is a long time since he has heard from Lafayette. He is glad that the packets between American and Europe will soon be re-established. When he can communicate better says he will update Lafayette on affairs in America. Says "You will...

GLC02437.04218

to Anthony Wayne

Thanks him for his recent letter. Accepts his congratulations for the newly-formed federal government and "our truly illustrious Cincinnatus [George Washington] to be head thereof." Extensively discusses diplomatic relationships between countries in...

GLC02437.04265

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 James Swan

Thanks him for his last letters. Apologizes for not writing to him about private matters, but alludes to the fact that the custom in Europe (where Swan is) is for the post officers to open the mail, so he did not feel comfortable going into detail....

GLC02437.04068

to Henry Knox

Writes that a committee has convened to "agree upon the necessary provisions for the foreign Department." Would like Knox's honest opinion as to the prospect of Bourne's receiving an appointment after Knox's recommendation. Hopes in the meantime to...

GLC02437.04100

to Henry Knox

Half of the signature is missing. Writes that Knox may have seen by now a review of Gordon's history of the American Revolution. Would "rejoice to hear, that you have allowed it to pass muster, as contributing toward the support of the American...

GLC02437.04132

to Henry Knox

Document contains two parts. In the first part, dated 11 March 1789 and written from Hilsborough, John C. Vance declares that he is en route to the Cumberland River and after that to the Ohio territories. Asks if Knox can acquire for him a Spanish...

GLC02437.04141

to Baron de Glasbeech

Knox signs in text as "General Knox." Writes that he has done everything in his power to help the baron, and wishes that he could help "every unfortunate person on earth." Notes that he has already contributed more than he can afford on Glasbeech's...

GLC02437.04210

Foundation of some paragraphs published in Fennos paper 2nd May 1789

Writes, "We learn, from good authority, that the President of the United States will see no Company on Sundays. We are also informed that the President, after his inauguration, will assign one or two days in every week for receiving such Foreigners...

GLC02437.04312

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 Henry Knox

Writes that he has not heard from Knox in quite a while, stating "for god sake let me see few lines from you; & then I shall communicate you the progress of that 4: that has begian [sic] already, about 38:" Mentions that he hopes that the new...

GLC02437.04551

to Henry Knox

Ogden writes Secretary of War Knox to report that four Cherokee Indians traveled to Canada via the West Indies to "procure my Lord Dorchester's permission for the western and northern Indians to join them, and the Southern Indians in the war against...

GLC02437.04682

to William Eustis

Relates that he delayed responding to Eustis's previous correspondence in hopes that Congress would decide upon an arrangement for paying the invalids (refer to GLC02437.04414 and GLC02437.04386). If someone is specially appointed to the post of...

GLC02437.04439

to Samuel Shaw

Forwards a letter (not included) to Shaw regarding information from India. Wishes the information was more agreeable but hopes it is still useful. Asks Shaw to inform his family in Boston, Massachusetts that he has safely arrived and "enjoying the...

GLC02437.04462

to Henry Knox

Discusses his invitation to join the Society of the Cincinnati that he received after the late War. Says in 1784 he was one of the French officers admitted into the Society, but at the time he could not procure himself the commission for his...

GLC02437.04590

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter. Mentions current issues facing the military establishment, particularly regarding enlistment and pay. Also touches on military inspections, and tells Knox to expect a letter from Captain C[onstant]...

GLC02437.04610

to Henry Knox

Discusses a trip he made to visit his mother, and asks about Mrs. Lucy Knox's health. Relates that there will be great opposition to Mr. Dalton's election, referring to Tristram Dalton's reelection to the United States Senate. Reports news from a...

GLC02437.04631

to Walter Stewart

Introduces his brother, William Knox, to General Stewart. William plans to go to Ireland, and Knox attests that "His fidelity and propriety of behaviour are unquestionable." Asks Stewart, who was born in Ireland, to assist him in any way possible...

GLC02437.04640

to Henry Knox

Discusses politics in regards to the possible war with Spain. Writes, "Our political situation at present is so enveloped in clouds of doubt and uncertainty, that the keenest and clearest eyes can see nothing through them ... we have as formidable a...

GLC02437.04643

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The time taken up by Congress in fixing the permanent seat of Government, and the situation of the Funding business has caused a great uneasiness & clamour amongst the people, and of that Class that have been the firmest supporters of the...

GLC02437.04644

to William Bingham

Writes a letter of introduction for Count [Paolo] Andreani, of Milan, Italy. States that Andreani is highly recommended by the Marquis de la Luzerne.

GLC02437.04646

to Henry Knox

Refers to a letter sent by their mutual friend Brett that should have arrived to Knox via Mrs. Maunsell. Mentions the "confidential discourse" he had with Knox previous to Maunsell's departure. Expects to be able to discuss it more fully in his...

GLC02437.04669

to Henry Knox

Jackson acknowledges that he received a letter from Knox on 22 August 1790. Laments that it was not within his "power" to take care of a debt that Knox asked him to settle in Worcester. Says he heard from a vessel from the West Indies that on 15...

GLC02437.04706

to Henry Knox

Reports he has a letter of some consequence "requisite to recover a considerable debt due us in Philadelphia." Has taken the liberty to enclose it under cover to Knox (not included). Would like Knox to send it on to Mr. Anthony. Is in daily...

GLC02437.05190

[Certificate regarding stipend on board ship bound for China]

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Parker identifies himself as one of the proprietors of a ship voyaging to China, and an agent authorized to speak on the other proprietors's behalf. Confirms the sum of money placed on board a ship bound for...

GLC02437.05278

to Henry Knox

Provides new information that he received on good authority about how a Mr. P. gave information to a merchant company in England that the ports at Niagara and Detroit would be taken by the United States. Briefly mentions how this information...

GLC02437.05312

to Henry Knox

Signs in text in third person. Reminds Knox that Mrs. de Leval will soon be departing on a British ship, and he needs to meet with him before she leaves to discuss business matters, particularly regarding a land deed.

GLC02437.05383

to Henry Knox

Rochefontaine writes that "M. Poisé secretary to General de Lafayette during the latter part of the American war has received a commission of captain as a reward" for his service. His work was equal to that of an officer and should therefore be...

GLC02437.04776

to Henry Knox

William Knox describes to Knox the weather around the sea and the lighthouse before an expected storm. Asks Henry to remember "the subjects of an appointment to Cork or Limerick."

GLC02437.04741

to Robert Howe

Knox acknowledges receipt of Howe's "elegant present of a cloak and Helmet, from the iles in the pacific Ocean."

GLC02437.04747

to Henry Knox

William relates the details of what was nearly a shipwreck on his voyage from America to England. William will report to Knox on the political situation in Europe as soon as possible. Will see Mr. [James] Webber before W. Knox leaves London. Reports...

GLC02437.04756

to Henry Knox

Brett acknowledges receiving Secretary of War Henry Knox's letter from William Knox in London. General [John] Maunsell passes along to Knox that he has no political news to report, therefore he sees no need in sending a letter. No one truly knows...

GLC02437.04767

to Henry Knox

Writes that William "is exceedingly well, but I think his spirits are at times too much elevated, however when he gets settled in Ireland, I much hope he will go on in a regular way, and be in a happy situation." Says he could not accept William's...

GLC02437.04789

to Henry Knox

Complains about the increased distance between them but says if they "continue to write on Sundays, we shall hear from each other the middle of every week." Worries Knox's new and unfurnished house might cause illnesses in his family during this time...

GLC02437.04795

to Henry Knox

Expresses his joy on finally hearing from Knox: "a Lover never received a Letter from his Mistress with half the pleasure that I received yours of the 28th [of December]." Talks about Knox's wallpaper and the trial of Knox's "Coachman." Jackson's...

GLC02437.04820

to Louis-Guillaume Otto [in French]

Copy of a letter from Armand Marc, comte de Montmorin Saint-Hérem, French Minister of Foreign Affairs to Louis-Guillaume Otto, charge des Affaires (See GLC02437.04843 for a translation).

GLC02437.04842

to Armand Marc, Comte de Montmorin Saint-Hérem

Translation of a copy of GLC02437.04842. Sends Otto documents from Schweizer & Jeanneret bankers. Otto will "see the offer of those individuals to charge themselves with the loan which Congress has opened in Holland, particularly to pay our demands...

GLC02437.04843

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter of 6 September 1790. Writes he is pleased "to see the flourishing State in which N. America is grown...and wished that my own poor miserable Country in the South, could say the same." Comments on the plans for the new...

GLC02437.04848

to John Maunsell

Secretary of War Knox reports to Maunsell that "our Country is busily employed in arranging the public debt, forming a national bank, proprietary canals and a number of other useful things." Knox goes on to say that "Great Britain "... is about...

GLC02437.04904

to Henry Knox

Wonders why he has not heard from Knox in so long and expresses hurt and confusion over it. "...only consider you are my only relation, and although I am in a country partly civilized, yet it is a Country of Strangers." States he has written "eleven...

GLC02437.04928

[Regimental request for the Society of Cincinnati] [in French]

Request of the French regiment of de Cuzenne for crosses of the Society of Cincinnati.

GLC02437.04937