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to Pierpoint Edwards

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States...

GLC02437.05966

to Richard Harrison

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States...

GLC02437.05967

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be sailing for China again in January. He would be happy to execute commissions for Knox in China. States that "your wandering friend intends after this voyage to stay at home - " States that his wife sends her regards to...

GLC02437.05756

to Henry Knox

Arrived Wednesday evening and spent part of yesterday enquiring for a house. Makes reference to various homes, including a Mr. Morton's on Broadway, and Brockholst Livingston's. Reports "at this moment I cannot hear of a good one to be hired."...

GLC02437.05794

to Henry Knox

Wanted to write yesterday, but received no word of Wilks' house until after the post left. Mr. Wilks is currently in negotiations with Colonel William Smith either for the purchase or lease of it. Will know the outcome in two or three days. If...

GLC02437.05874