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to Henry Knox

Per Knox's instructions, submitted to the newspapers an advertisement about the sale of General [Nathanael] Greene's lands. Writes that Knox is perfectly right to undergo the operation he mentions. Will be extremely anxious for Knox, but trusts...

GLC02437.04103

to Henry Knox

Received his last letter, which contained an enclosure from Mr. [James] Swan. Is very happy to see from his letter that Knox has recovered from his illness, and thanks God for it. Also feels that Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry has chosen well to go into...

GLC02437.04116

to Henry Knox

Writes that he was somewhat alarmed not to receive a letter from Knox, but believes that if he were dangerously ill, Knox's brother or someone else would send word to him. Therefore assumes that business or a visit from friends prevented his writing...

GLC02437.04122

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for the bearer, Captain Bartlet (some sources say "Bartlett") Hinds, who is traveling to New York on business respecting the Corps of Invalids. Declares that he served with great honor in the Massachusetts Line in the...

GLC02437.04127

to Henry Knox

Received his last letter and was pleased to hear that Knox had recovered from illness. Asks about Knox's plans regarding their joint interests in the eastern Waldo patent lands, and whether Knox's agent will be acting on behalf of them both....

GLC02437.04149

to John Hancock

Was very happy to receive his last letter, written 25 April 1789, delivered by Captain Beals and Mr. Woodward. Notes that he will "cheerfully render them every attention and service in my power." Expresses his "sincere pleasure" that Hancock's health...

GLC02437.04192

to Edward Grant

Signed in text. Knox writes in the third person, noting that he is sorry to have been away from home when Mr. Grant came for a visit, but has sprained his leg and cannot venture out today to repay the visit. He therefore invites Mr. Grant to come to...

GLC02437.04216

to Henry Knox

Reports news of the War Office (William was managing affairs there in Henry's absence). Discusses Lieutenant John Pratt's planned march to Fort Pitt. Refers to [Samuel] Hodgdon's organization of wagons for transporting clothing. Admits that he...

GLC02437.04028

[to Lucy Flucker Knox]

Recipient inferred. Beaumez writes to her "sister," likely Lucy Knox, her sister-in-law. Worries that her daughter, Harriett, has consumption. Thanks Lucy for sending barrels of beef, noting her plans to save the choice cuts for Christmas....

GLC02437.04042

to Thomas Lambert Moore

Knox requests that Moore send their son Henry home due to an outbreak of measles at Hempstead. Notes that two of his children "are emerging from the distemper, and two others must inevitably take it..."

GLC02437.04049

to Henry Knox

Written from Watertown, likely in Massachusetts. Was prepared to travel eastward after his return from New York, but has been unable to find passage on a vessel. Boston Harbor is frozen over, so decided to travel by land in a sleigh with Captain...

GLC02437.04109

to Henry Knox

Written from Woolwich, likely in Maine. Hired a Mr. Noah Miller to do some agricultural work for him on land in New Canaan, in Lincoln County, in 1780. However, Fuller was unable to continue the improvements, because British troops took possession...

GLC02437.04118

to Henry Knox

Author is a Mrs. E. Lawrance. Writes that she has heard Knox is afflicted with a "rheumatic complaint," and declares that Mr. Lawrance (her relationship with him is unclear) was in the same situation. Visited him in Albany, and found him unable to...

GLC02437.04126

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has discussed Knox's case with Dr. [William] Eustis, who is "clearly of opinion you ought to take the greatest care of yourself, as to your diet & exercise, for a twelve mounth to come, by heating your blood & over loading your stomach...

GLC02437.04144

to Henry Knox

Writes that he arrived in Boston yesterday after a pleasant journey, and found all of his friends well. Found that his parents were both quite ill and confined to their bedchamber, and fears particularly for his father, who seems to be declining...

GLC02437.04217

to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of the invalids and asks Knox for help. Asks for a recommendation from Knox to the Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and the President, George Washington, as new paymaster to the invalids. "Free" stamped on address...

GLC02437.04529

to Edward Carrington

Discusses the issue of General Nathanael Greene being responsible for John Bank's debts. States that Mrs. Greene and her friends are petitioning Congress for an indemnification. General Greene made a statement to Congress in 1785 explaining the...

GLC02437.04503

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the Rhode Island state convention in Newport has ratified the United States Constitution and that he encloses a copy (not present). Congratulates Knox on "this happy & important event ... again compleats [sic] the Band of Union &...

GLC02437.04620

to Henry Knox

Discusses a meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati where they elected officials, most of whom were the same as the ones they had the year before. Lists the delegates, including Knox, who were chosen to attend the general meeting the following May...

GLC02437.04650

to Henry Knox

Discusses dinner engagements with various friends. Mentions that a Mr. LaTombe expects a large number of French trade ships to arrive from the West Indies soon, so they may avoid traveling during the rainy season. Reports that General [Henry]...

GLC02437.04668

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he wrote his last letter to Knox on 4 August 1790. Says he has been holed up at home due to a sprained leg. Describes the military buildup of both the British and the Spanish navies. Is not sure what will happen when these ships meet...

GLC02437.04710

to Lucy Knox

Informs Lucy that a mutual acquaintance has died. Congratulates Lucy on her new baby boy, saying "Most heartily do I congratulate you on the birth of your son - I wish it was possible for me to do that personally - but I find it is not so I must...

GLC02437.03745

to Henry Jackson

Reports that he seems to be recovering from a recent illness. Transmits a letter to Mrs. McNeill related to financial matters. Asks Jackson to "wait on Mrs. [Mary] McNeill and take duplicate receipts for the said certificate." Asks Jackson to write...

GLC02437.03759

to Henry Knox

Asks whether Invalid Regiments and heirs of those killed in battle or who died from sickness are entitled to army lands according to an Ordinance of Congress. Writes, "The Spirit of emigration to the western country is dayly increasing in the N...

GLC02437.03864

to Henry Knox

Discusses matters related to the Ohio Company settlement at Marietta, including the possibility of defense against Native American attacks. Intended to send Knox a plan of Marietta, but was unable to draw one due to his injured or afflicted hand....

GLC02437.03962

to Jean Baptiste Vigoureuse Du Plessis

Was sorry to hear about Du Plessis' illness. Worries about the situation in Europe, notes that the "patriotic party appear to be humbled to the dust." Hears about an "impending War between France & England our wishes are decisively in favor of France...

GLC02437.03722

to Henry Knox

Discusses appointments by the state legislature, which is currently in session, and a recent speech given by the President (George Washington). Notes Speaker Eustis (likely referring to William Eustis who was a member of the Massachusetts...

GLC02437.04472

to Henry Knox

Reports that "little Morris" (presumably his son) suffered no ill effects from a recent fall. States that everyone is glad to hear that President Washington has recovered from his illness. Paraphrases Don Quixote: "As Sancho told the Don, He must...

GLC02437.04614

to Henry Knox

Jeffries writes to Knox thanking him for his kindness. Says he fears more for his wife whose "constitution" is particularly vulnerable, which also prevents Jeffries from traveling from Boston. Asks Knox to present a copy of his [aerial] narrative to...

GLC02437.04705

to John Hancock

Encloses (not included) his report on the subject of a "republican national militia." Discusses his thoughts concerning a "republican national militia..." Believes republic governments are the sort of governments that will be "more productive of...

GLC02437.04484

to William Eustis

Informs Eustis that "[o]ur delegates have not yet brought forward the motion relative to a new inspection of the invalids." Stresses the importance of another inspection, in order to ensure all invalid soldiers are accounted for and paid...

GLC02437.04560

In addition to an act relative to the troops

Document reads in its entirety: "And be it further enacted. That whenever the said troops shall be formed into separate detachments in such a manner as that the surgeons, and the surgeons mates before mentioned shall be deemed inadequate to the...

GLC02437.04562

to Henry Knox

Says he has been laid up for the past week with the gout. Discusses a proposed congressional bill to regulate proceedings with the Indians. Gorham wants this to be extended to the Six Nations, stating "it is of great consiquence [sic] that more...

GLC02437.04588

to Henry Knox

Jackson acknowledges Secretary of War Knox's letter of 15 August 1790. Mentions that he and "the Colonel" are making their way to Portland. Describes the journey, his sea sickness, and the help they received during the trip. Says a Mr. Gregory...

GLC02437.04699

to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter and hopes that Knox's child is restored to health. Is overjoyed to hear of the President's recovery; feels his death might have caused dramatic instability. Discusses his interest in the "doings of Congress," especially...

GLC02437.04332

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to deliver a forwarded letter to George Washington in respects to him renewing his present position, Consul to China. Also asks about extending his duties further eastward. Writes that he is feeling much better "though still a little...

GLC02437.04460

to Henry Knox

Mentions that he recently arrived in the Waldo patent lands, and has found the people there mostly healthy, though grain is scarce and some people are quite destitute. Reports that Captain [George] Ulmer told him he had written to Knox regarding the...

GLC02437.04233

to Henry Knox

Received his last letter. Is glad to hear that his health is improving, though he imagines his confinement must have been "tedious & disagreeable." Discusses a recent letter "Cousin Isaac" [possibly Isaac Winslow, Sr.] wrote to Knox about a...

GLC02437.04240

to Samuel Ogden

Later copy prepared by Townsend Ward of Philadelphia in December 1857. Includes letters and information pertaining to Mr. [likely James] Webber, and asks Ogden to provide his information as soon as possible so he can write to Mr. Webber (likely...

GLC02437.04275

to Samuel Ogden

Includes letters and information pertaining to Mr. [likely James] Webber, and asks Ogden to provide his information as soon as possible so he can write to Mr. Webber (likely referring to business dealings between Ogden and Webber). Also discusses...

GLC02437.04277

to Henry Knox

Is disappointed not to have received a letter from Knox recently, and hopes that Knox's son isn't ill again, which would prevent him from writing. Writes, "By the last New York paper I observe that the Revenue System is nearly compleated [sic] and...

GLC02437.04305

to David Ramsay

Addressed to Doctor Ramsey, likely Dr. David Ramsay. Encloses corrected calculations about pay (not present). Apologizes for not being able to deliver the materials personally.

GLC02437.04365

to Lucy Knox

Discusses the hurricane season and other extreme weather conditions in Antigua, such as a lengthy drought which caused cattle to die from want of drink. Speaks briefly about the natural features of the island that she does like. Explains her hope...

GLC02437.04381

to William Eustis

Discusses the payment of the pensions to the invalid regiments. Congress considered holding further investigations, but decided against it, as they "were of opinion that it would have a very improper affect to subject the invalids to any further...

GLC02437.04392

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he expects to set sail today, but is unfortunately feeling so ill "that I can scersly [scarcely] write, or do any thing else - having an extreme bad cold - " Sends news of mutual acquaintances that are also travelling. Notes that...

GLC02437.04412

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Encloses five accounts and asks Wadsworth to sign them, noting that his signature is necessary for the accounts' settlement. Asks him to return all warrants that will not be paid before December 15, as Knox wishes to close his accounts with the...

GLC02437.04422

to Henry Knox

Relates information concerning an incident with Daniel Parker. Notes that Mr. Holker has forward an account of the affair which Shaw hopes will clear the incident up. Writes to Knox describing his illness noting he has been sick in bed for five days...

GLC02437.04453

to George Washington

Writes that upon receiving his note, Knox sent to all the shops that might sell American broad cloth but was "exceedingly chagrined to learn there were none in town at present." Found that some cloth was expected in town very soon, in light grey...

GLC02437.04108

to Henry Knox

Reports War Office business. Discusses Lieutenant Pratt's recruits and his orders to march to Fort Pitt. Refers to matters in the Northwest Territory, clothing inspection and packing, and a [Congressional] committee's inspection of the War...

GLC02437.04010

to Francis W. Flucker

Knox tells his nephew Francis, "It is untrue that I refused to pay Dansforth for any authorized articles. I refused to pay for Ginn and brandy." Knox warns Francis "if you shall adhere to drinking such liquid fire, you will ruin your health, and...

GLC02437.07287