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to Joseph Peirce

Discusses a previous order of wood, and places an order for several items, including rum and molasses, to be delivered to Zenas Lothrop on Brigadier's Island.

GLC02437.06867

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has arrived at Brigadier's Island and is in the process of settling down and setting up shop. Brigadier's Island in Maine is also known as Sear's Island.

GLC02437.06960

to Joseph Peirce

Writes to remind Peirce that he wanted him to purchase iron and several other items. Also encloses acceptances from Mr. [Alexander] Baring, and discusses Baring's upcoming trip to Boston. Comments extensively on financial matters, and includes some...

GLC02437.06808

to Henry Knox

Writes to acknowledge receipt of Knox's last letter. Will reply more fully in his next letter to Knox. Declares that he heard of Knox's misfortune before Knox wrote, and is sympathetic (does not disclose what misfortune Knox has suffered).

GLC02437.06812

to George Ulmer

Writes that he received Ulmer's letter. Declares that the news of the loss of the spars is mortifying, since he just hired a vessel to take a shipment of them to Philadelphia. Does not know, now, whether there will be a sufficient load to ship. Is...

GLC02437.06817

to Henry Knox

Discusses the arrival of a schooner carrying items Knox was sending to Hodgdon, including spars. Mentions their plans for shipping items by vessel, such as corn, and comments extensively on the shipping industry.

GLC02437.06852

[Agreement with Miles Cobb]

Contract between Cobb and Knox stating that Cobb must deliver to Knox a supply of oak timber for Knox to sell in Europe. Specifies the price and terms of the deal. The arrangement also mentions Henry Jackson and David Fales. Signed by both Cobb...

GLC02437.06856

[Agreement with Miles Cobb]

Copy of GLC02437.06856.

GLC02437.06857

to John Gleason

Knox writes to instruct Gleason on the various enterprises that Knox has him working on in Knox's Maine territories. Mentions the logging business, and the construction of some of the wood into shipbuilding materials like spars and masts....

GLC02437.06881

to Henry Knox

Discusses sending wine from Madeira.

GLC02437.06907

to [Life ?] Wilson

Asks Wilson to purchase several building items, such as boards, and gives other directions as well.

GLC02437.06928

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about his plans to start a business here in Calcutta, and notes that this idea was "formed with the concurrence of my Wise counsellor [sic] Mrs. B - " who is presumably his wife, Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez. Continues on to discusses...

GLC02437.07013

to Edward Kelleran

Three letters written by Knox to various people. First to Captain Edward Kelleran discussing the cargo of a ship and payment of the crew. Second to John Gleason regarding the delivery of letters to Kelleran. Last to Waterman Thomas about the sale...

GLC02437.07182

to Henry Knox

Discusses business and a delivery of beef and pork, among other items.

GLC02437.06979

to R. West

Says he started down for Fernandine. Says they previously boarded an English ship loaded with salt heading for New Brunswick. The ship had a letter stating that it should try to get to Savannah, Georgia if possible, but to go to New Brunswick...

GLC03836.29

to Joshua Mauger

Encloses a letter from Mr. Sharp and hopes that Mauger will be cleared. [See letters # 239 & 240.]

GLC03902.060

Dr. Michael Francklin in account current with Joshua Mauger

GLC03902.309

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and Thomas Longman dating from 22 April 1771 to 31 December 1772.

GLC02437.08306

Receipt

Partially printed receipt for the purchase of three pairs of gloves from Penny and Harris in London.

GLC02437.08505

Receipt

Partially printed receipt indicating purchase of book muslin from Richard Seaman.

GLC02437.08508

Receipt

Partially printed receipt for two pairs of gloves purchased at Penny and Harris in London.

GLC02437.08509

Receipt

Receipt for women's black silk gloves from Henry Hamond "one of which for Mrs. Johannot."

GLC02437.08510

Receipt from haberdasher and glover

Partially printed receipt for the purchase of goods from Sainsbury and Sibley.

GLC02437.08511

to J.D. Elliott

Marked "Copy of a Letter to J.D. Elliott," on docket. Written by Lieutenant Commander Mayo as commander of the U.S.S. Grampus to Captain Elliott as commander of the West India Squadron. Half the letter appears to be written in a clerical hand and the...

GLC04604.24

[Statement]

Signed by Smith & Loring company. Statement of William Knox's account with Joshua Loring. Includes years 1782, 1783, and 1785.

GLC02437.10616

[Policy of assurance]

Signed by various underwriters. A policy of assurance for Henry Knox. Insures various amounts of money for cargos shipped between Thomastown [Thomaston, Maine?] to Bermuda. The vessel is insured for risk of "capture & condemnation" only, cargo is...

GLC02437.10600

[Roll of inhabitants living near West Point]

Roll for the inhabitants living in and nearby the garrison. People listed by name (33 cited), occupation, length of stay and related remarks. A note at bottom state that 20 of them are sutlers.

GLC02437.10690

[Return of sutlers in garrison at West Point]

Return of sutlers and others in garrison at West Point, not of the army. Lists names, who they were licensed by, who gave them permission to build houses, and their trade or calling. Signed by Captain Andrew Moodie. Two dockets on verso.

GLC02437.10512

[Copy of an unsigned paper delivered by John Maunsell to Henry Knox]

Marked "Copy," but written in Henry Knox's hand. Page 3 bears an autograph endorsement signed by Henry Knox describing the document as "an unsigned paper delivered by Manor Genl Maunsell in his brittannic Majesty's service to HKnox." The document...

GLC02437.05202

to Henry Knox

Says when he left Canton he received a box of china and a fan that Samuel Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp, asked him to forward. Says he should have taken care of it sooner, but he took a ship directly from the West Indies to Boston and had to wait...

GLC02437.04992

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 17 and 19 June. Also references the letter he sent Knox on 23 June (GLC02437.05026). Encloses a copy of the preliminary agreement (not included) made with the committee for the sale of lands. Says the agreement will be...

GLC02437.05030

to Henry Knox

Written by Knox's former aide-de-camp Lillie. Written on the ship "Eliza" bound for Savannah, Georgia. Says he previously wrote Knox a letter before he left Gibraltar in which he gave a sketch of the character of the Emperor of Morocco. The day...

GLC02437.05116

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 27 July. Complied with Knox's request to converse with gentlemen in trade "on the subject of the probable quantity of produce that would be convey'd on the Canal from Connecticut River to this place in the course of the...

GLC02437.05143

to Henry Knox

Reports that Captain James Magee is bound for a voyage around the cape to the northwest coast of America on the 150-ton ship, "Margarett." The ship is owned by James and Thomas Lamb, James Magee, and Thomas H. Perkins, all of Boston. They intend to...

GLC02437.05158

to Henry Knox

Creator listed as "James & Thomas Lamb & Concerned." States that they have just completed a 150 ton copper bottomed ship called the "Margaret." It was built by Edmond Hartt of Boston, and will travel around Cape Horn to the northwest coast of America...

GLC02437.05159

to Henry Knox

Hays writes on behalf of John Coffin Jones. Responds to the letter Knox sent to Jones related to obtaining sea letters for Captain Josiah Roberts. States that since the ship is ready to sail soon, the owners would like the letters forwarded "with all...

GLC02437.05184

to Henry Knox

In reply to Knox's letter of that morning (see GLC02437.05193), De Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar have enclosed the certificates on the same terms as he mentioned (certificates not included). They are happy to offer any service that is...

GLC02437.05192

[Copy of an unsigned paper delivered by John Maunsell to Henry Knox]

A clerical copy of GLC02437.5202 bearing an autograph endorsement signed by Henry Knox on page 3.

GLC02437.05203

to Henry Knox

Breck is pleased with people Secretary of War Knox introduced to him (perhaps the two men Knox introduced to Breck in GLC02437.04722). Informs Knox that they "express themselves much satisfied with our part of America." For Breck this is important...

GLC02437.04727

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's letter from a year ago and would have replied sooner if he had anything interesting to say. He asks Knox to look at a letter he sent to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson regarding a contract for "supplies to the...

GLC02437.04743

to Thomas Vose

An extensive summary of details concerning the Waldo Patent. Includes financial information, instructions on selling the land to settlers, and instructions on the administration of the land.

GLC02437.04774

to Henry Knox

Cobb tells Secretary of War Knox that he has brought up the idea of a canal between the Charles River and the Connecticut River to several people since Knox left Boston, and the idea is growing. There needs to be a more concrete plan in order to...

GLC02437.04800

to Henry Knox

Original version of GLC02437.04828. It contains an additional page where William tells Knox that he has heard from General Maunsell that Knox gave a grand one hundred person ball before leaving New York for Philadelphia and of several society...

GLC02437.04829

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the hospitality shown to him and his wife by Knox and his wife while in New York. Welcomes any friend of Knox's to Madeira should one come. Offers to send more wine at a discounted price and wants Knox to recommend Pintard's "house"...

GLC02437.04833

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

Offers his assistance in appointing officers to the army. States, "I believe but few are so well acquainted with the late Officers of the American Army as I am, and I do assure you, I should have been highly gratified to have assisted you in the...

GLC02437.04892

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox his findings as he surveys the land and rivers for a canal. Says he has ridden along the river Chikabi for several miles. Comments that "hiring men in this part is very troublesome for I have been obliged to discharge two that I had...

GLC02437.04936

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 Mrs. Walker

Written in the third person and signed in text. Thanks Walker for her offer to sell a valise, a double barrel gun, and swords. Writes, "[Knox] begs leave to decline purchasing as he has not the least occasion for either of those articles."

GLC02437.04001

to Henry Knox

Captain Randall writes from Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia). Discusses the shipment of wine, sugar, and cotton. Sent ginseng to China via two East India Company ships, enabling Samuel Shaw, who is in China, "to fulfil his engagements &...

GLC02437.04038

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

Contemporary copy of GLC02437.04075.

GLC02437.04076

to James Webber

Received his last letter. Mentions that he is chagrined at the delays of Samuel Ogden in making payments. Understands how awkward this makes Webber's situation, and hopes it will be rectified soon.

GLC02437.04113

to Henry Knox

Written from Bombay, present-day Mumbai, India. Declares that he will be on his way to America before Knox reads this letter. Mentions he had arrived in Bombay ten days earlier, after an excruciating five-month-long journey from Batavia. After...

GLC02437.04241

to Henry Knox

Has not, until now, solicited Knox regarding employment because of his awareness that many of Knox's friends must have already asked. Writes that he believes Knox will soon be reappointed to his position and hopes he will be able to continue to...

GLC02437.04313

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

Discusses business and asks Knox to talk with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle an account.

GLC02437.04423

to Thomas Randall

Instructs Randall not to deliver to Messrs Pintard, or any other person for them, the bills of lading for his cargo, to let any of the property out of Randall's hands, or make any other stipulation until he speaks to their friends, Henry Knox and...

GLC02437.04536

to Samuel Shaw [incomplete ?]

May be missing its beginning page(s). Discusses a proposal apparently geared to help Shaw and [Thomas] Randall avoid debt if "the Jay" (likely a ship) does not arrive according to plan. Mentions that he will likely not be able to write again before...

GLC02437.04569

to Daniel Parker

Discusses in detail his financial business related to the Empress of China, the ship he took on his first trip to China. The owners refused to pay him and [Thomas] Randall. Says not only did the owners refuse to pay them upwards of $3000 but that...

GLC02437.04571

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

to John Marsden Pintard

Received his last letter as well as a pipe made of bone he ordered from Pintard, which he likes very much. Discusses their families and mentions the death of his second son, Marcus, a few months ago. Relates that Mrs. Knox has been "inconsolable."...

GLC02437.05237

[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

Contains two letters. The first, written on 7 February 1792, declares that he was informed by General [Benjamin] Lincoln that Lincoln has no openings under him and so will be unable to hire Peirce's son at present. However, he will keep him in mind...

GLC02437.05310

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox that he promised Knox he would purchase any good quality Madeira wine he could find, from Mr. Stuyvesant or anyone else who had any. Was unable to search immediately upon his return home, as he had family matters to attend to. Has...

GLC02437.05356

to George Bell

Marked an extract of a letter from Philips, Cramond & Co. to George Bell. Samuel Shaw's name is written in place of an address. Declares that the bond they received from Shaw was satisfactory, but he seems to have misunderstood certain terms related...

GLC02437.05396

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his "favor of the 16th [of January]" and for his "communications respecting Messieurs Pintards proposals." Informs Knox, due to the advanced season it would be impossible for him to "deviate from the direct and speediest route to...

GLC02437.04832

to William Duer

Writes Duer regarding a supply of rations Duer requested for the frontiers. Discusses relations with the Indians. Notes he has heard that the Indians killed 11 men, 2 women, and 1 child near Marietta, Ohio [the "Big Bottom Massacre"]. Believes,...

GLC02437.04838

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 24 June, which found him "in these back woods near the top of the Alleghany mountains." Tells Knox "I have long thought, with you, that your talents and disposition were not of a kind to be a very able manager in...

GLC02437.05111

to Henry Jackson

Marked "Copy." In Henry Jackson's hand. Page 1 contains a letter written by Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval to Jackson, which was forwarded to Knox. By virtue of the credit given to de la Roche and de Leval of the French Company of the Union...

GLC02437.05206

to Henry Knox

References a previous letter from Knox. Says Knox can pay his brother's bill on either 16 November or 15 December. Calculated a repayment date of 16 November as he must remit Mr. McConnell money on that date. Reports that Colonel [William Stephens...

GLC02437.05215

to Tench Coxe

Most of the information on this record comes from a letter written by Julian P. Boyd, the editor of The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, in 1969. Boyd's letter is in the file with the original document. The document is not signed, but Boyd identifies...

GLC02437.04997

to Henry Knox

Explains and apologizes for not writing in a while as he was in France and quite busy. Discusses earnings he made from the vessels he sent to the West Indies from Georgia. Notes his profits were not as great as he expected, but, "on the whole...

GLC02437.04530

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has written to Daniel Parker and encloses the letter so Knox can read it (not present). Concerns financial matters related to obtaining insurance on the ship Massachusetts and involves Samuel Parkman, Daniel Parker, and Messrs...

GLC02437.04521

to unknown

Discusses the "truly alarming" situation going on in the Virginia back country. Reports the deaths of several people at Martin Station in Powell's Valley. Believes the news that he is no longer the Indian agent there has caused these problems. He had...

GLC02437.04784

to Henry Knox

Copy. Describes the various transportation obstacles that prevented his letters from arriving earlier. Says the St. Lawrence lands are being advertised in two prominent Irish newspapers. Discusses the meeting he had with "the Earl of Westmoreland...

GLC02437.04828

to Henry Knox

Mentions that Captain Josiah Roberts has recently returned from Canton in China after a mission to procure information on free trade and the best markets. After returning with this intelligence "several Gentlemen of this town, have form'd an...

GLC02437.05110

[List of items Knox ordered from Wright & Gill]

Addressed to Henry Knox, "Mercht" [merchant]. Lists Knox's order, followed by a note at the bottom of the page: "The present serves to bring you the above Invoice which is all we could possibly get on board this Ship, will forward the remainder of...

GLC02437.09998

to Daniel Parker

Major General Henry Knox discusses a business arrangement, with Parker (of Daniel Parker & Company). Informs Parker that [Samuel] Shaw "will make an application to you in my behalf... there are several circumstances of your character which have...

GLC02437.10134

An account of goods that were left with Mr. Joshua Loring in Boston, by Mr William Knox.

Contains a lengthy list of books and their prices. Possibly related to Henry Knox's bookstore, which his brother William helped operate while Henry served in the military. A note at the bottom of page indicates, "Dead stock that will neither sell...

GLC02437.10026

[Knox's account with Daniel Parker]

Includes account information from 3 April 1783 - 13 August 1783. Docket indicates that this document pertains to Daniel Parker & Co., a trading company.

GLC02437.10127

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he delivered the goods to a Captain Killeran as requested. Includes a bill to Knox for the delivery on the second page of the letter.

GLC02437.07631

to Henry Knox

Discusses the lime business, says he believes there is a need for lime in his town. Goes on to further discuss aspects of the lime business. Believes it would be to Knox's advantage to visit them where they could discuss the business further.

GLC02437.07654

Measures in the War Department which it may be expedient to adopt

Hamilton outlines suggestions for improving the military. The first point describes organizing the militia into five classes divided up by age and marital status, beginning with unmarried men age 18-25, excepting certain apprentices and students...

GLC02437.09952

to Parker & Duer

Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to business partners William Duer and Daniel Parker: "A very considerable part of the Garrison, upwards of two hundred, are at this time sick with the measles and there are more to have them,- In this situation...

GLC02437.09744

to [Henry Knox]

Expresses concern about the ratification of the Constitution and what it might mean for his future career. Describes his "native Ambition of serving [his] Country in Some...capacity..." Asks for help in obtaining a government position and mentions...

GLC02437.10212

to [Henry Knox]

Gorham signs with his initials. Discusses the ongoing Massachusetts Convention to ratify the Constitution. Applauds the resolutions of the "Boston Trades men" and asks Knox to see that they are published in New York, as they will convert or silence...

GLC02437.09886

to Thomas Randall

Informs Randall there are no vacancies for a captain's position at the present time in the United States "Naval line" [likely referring to the Navy]. Suggests Randall pursues his commercial interests.

GLC02437.09900

[Receipt]

Two receipts are included on the same page. The first receipt is signed by William Cox for receiving two pounds and eight shillings from Henry Knox on 1 January 1785 for eight loads of goods. The second receipt is signed by William Mackintosh for...

GLC02437.09814

[Order]

States, "Please to supply Waldo F. Flucker with a pair of [tops]."

GLC02437.09831.01

[Receipt]

Written on a company's partially printed letterhead. Receipt of payment for china that Knox ordered.

GLC02437.09875

to Henry Knox

Writes to explain that he has prepared a wharf for ships to use (apparently in the Boston area) as well as a sizable storage area for goods, which he would like to sell or rent to the government if they think it might be useful to them. Lists...

GLC02437.04257

to Henry Knox

Received his last letter, which "excites in me the most grateful sensations." Did not know of any person who had a "superior Claim upon Government" office in the region than he did. Thought that all Congressional appointments would be made...

GLC02437.04259

to Samuel Shaw

Congratulates Shaw on his arrival in Providence and hopes that his "projects may be blessed with success." Presumes he went directly to Boston when he arrived. Discusses business concerns, including sale of Shaw's goods, and comments on his...

GLC02437.04284

to Henry Knox

Writes that their friend Mr. [Nathaniel] Barrett, the bearer of the letter, is applying to the President for the position in the Consulate of France. Relates that Mr. Barrett lived in France as a merchant and would be well-suited for the position....

GLC02437.04359

[Letter from Jonathan Williams to Thomas McKean, forwarded to Henry Knox]

Printed letter from Jonathan Williams to Thomas McKean, "Chief Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court of Pennsylvania." Forwarded to Henry Knox and signed by hand, "The Honble. H Knox Esq. from his affectionate & respectfull Friend & obedt Servant The...

GLC02437.04285

to Henry Knox

Writes to refer Knox to his previous letters regarding business with the Compson brothers, and asks that Knox close their mutual business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Requests that he write back immediately.

GLC02437.04317

to Henry Knox

No signature, but otherwise a copy of GLC02437.04317.

GLC02437.04318

to Jonathan Williams

Thanks him for his two recent letters relating to Judge [Thomas] McKean (see GLC02437.04285) and to Captain Newman (see GLC02437.04330). Writes that he will not compliment him on his public letter to the judge, but whenever he has heard merchants...

GLC02437.04351

to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Unsigned. Writes that he received Shaw's letters and enclosures, and was delighted and satisfied to hear of his health and the prospect of advancing his interests. Has no hope that Shaw will receive the letter, but addresses it to him on the "bare...

GLC02437.04073