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to Henry Knox

Wadsworth discusses arrangements for getting money to Knox. Promises to bring two thousand dollars to New York, and will make sure another thousand arrives in New York by mid-July. In closing, writes, "Virginia must adopt the Constitution I cant...

GLC02437.03919

to James Webber

Apparently, Knox is trying to collect money owed to Webber for the sale of goods Webber consigned with various Americans. Discusses financial matters. Knox's brother, William, thinks Webber may have some of his money (Webber looked after William...

GLC02437.03923

to unknown

Thanks the recipient for sending "some nuts, and two vennison hams-" via Lieutenant Armstrong. Reports, "The new Constitution has been adopted by ten states, and it is most probable that New York will also adopt it in such a manner as to be received...

GLC02437.03943

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

Discusses Connecticut politics, mentioning James Wadsworth. Promises to send pumpkin seeds from his garden. Mentions that Mr [Joel] Barlow [see GLC02437.03874] will be travelling on a packet for France, and will be able to take care of George.

GLC02437.03869

to Henry Knox

Jackson comments on the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution: "HUZZA HUZZA - as you must be anxious & to keep you from suspense a moment I have the extreme pleasure to inform you, that the grand question was put...

GLC02437.03788

to Robert R. Livingston

Later copy. A note at the top of page one states, "Recd from Mr. Bancroft Feb 1857." Knox reports, "The new constitution was adopted in Massachusetts on the 6th instant by a majority of 19. The whole present 355- 187 for it- 168 against it. The...

GLC02437.03794

to Marquis de Lafayette

Contemporary secretarial copy of a letter sent to Lafayette. Knox references Lafayette's letters from November 1787 and February 1788. Says that "The Convention by you Mr. Jefferson and Common Sense [Thomas Paine], judge wisely respecting the New...

GLC02437.03860

to Henry Knox

Sullivan, President of the New Hampshire Consittutional ratification convention, reports on the Constitution's progress: "I have the pleasure to inform you that our Convention have this moment adopted the New Constitution..." Address leaf indicates...

GLC02437.03905

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for recent letters. Apologizes that he will be writing a hasty, brief letter as he will soon be leaving to spend the day with "our friend Ben" (probably Hichborn). Reports that only "four Federal Representatives are Elected in this State...

GLC02437.04074

to Henry Knox

Mentions that he has discussed with [Samuel] Hodgdon methods for packing and transporting books for Knox. Has packed them in five trunks and plans to ship them via land carriage. Comments on some political matters. Last page is possibly GLC02437...

GLC02437.06682

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox resigning and the need for Knox to visit them while their legislature is in session. Writes, "I will bring up the old story this winter and you may rely you presence will be a lost, they cannot withstand -" Comments he believes Colonel...

GLC02437.06281

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's impending resignation. Notes he had hope to "quite this Country by a better" (possibly means leave Cincinnati) while Knox was still in office. Also notes he was happy about Knox's approval of his conduct in the "character affair."...

GLC02437.06283

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement. Thanks Knox for his years of service and notes he will be missed. Also mentions he is not happy with Knox's chosen successor (Timothy Pickering).

GLC02437.06314

to Henry Knox

Warns Knox he published some observations in a local newspaper regarding what he perceived as "offensive" passages written in Knox's report to the President (George Washington).

GLC02437.06322

to Henry Jackson

Mentions his notes and engagements in Boston, Massachusetts depend upon Jackson's own "convenience." Discusses his preparation for his "political exit." States, "I hope to be a free man on the last day of January..."

GLC02437.06284

to Henry Knox

Discusses building a store in the Eastern lands. Notes the establishment would be created to serve the people and to add to "their happiness, ease, & comfort." Describes the traits and qualities the person in charge of the project should possess....

GLC02437.06321

to George Washington

Knox discusses public reaction to Jay's Treaty, which had just been ratified candidates to fill the vacant position of U.S. Attorney General, the arrival in the U.S. of Lafayette's son, who had just escaped from Revolutionary France, mutual friends...

GLC02437.06510

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he would like to visit him, but is unsure of when he will be able to. States that people "speak of your hospitality and attention in the warmest tones - indeed they represent you as living in the stile [sic] of an Eastern Nabob...

GLC02437.06486

to Henry Knox

Copy of a letter from Benjamin Lincoln in Knox's hand, dated 15 January 1795. Letter congratulates Knox on his retirement and his "escape from an office, which did not give you [bread], and more, that Malice, and design have been fully checked by the...

GLC02437.06308

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and informs Knox of various governmental events, including the signing of the resolutions by the democratic society of Philadelphia, as well as Jay's treaty and John Jay's negotiations with Great Britain. Noted as written at the War...

GLC02437.06468

to Henry Knox

Writes to enclose a letter to Knox that he had to update based on new information from Colonel [William Stephens] Smith (not present). Discusses several key political matters, such as a resolution suggested to Congress that is causing alarm in New...

GLC02437.06715

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter from his brother Bradford, who is "much alarmed at the appearance of a rival candidate in the person of [a] mutual friend Harry Jackson." Expresses no wish to sway Knox's opinion, but does ask for his "Opinion of the requisite...

GLC02437.10229

[Book list and inventory]

Date inferred from a pencil note that states, "With letter of W Sargent 30 March 1796" (GLC02437.06682). Apparently continued from another page. Contains sections 3, 4, and 5, each referring to inventories of trunks or boxes. No. 3 is a book list...

GLC02437.10325

to Henry Lee

Discusses the action of March 18 [the Battle of Neerwinden] and French politics and military. Comments that "[u]pon viewing the affairs of France according to the present reforms the most whole cause ever embraced by men, seems to be verging fast to...

GLC02437.10266