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to Henry Knox

Discusses the commutation of Captain Patten's pay. Hopes Patten will signify to Congress his acceptance of it. Marked as private.

GLC02437.02372

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that "This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel...

GLC02437.02688

to Henry Knox

Mentions that New York securities are not sellable in Massachusetts and discusses the state rate for its securities. States that the Massachusetts legislature is more agreeable to half-pay commutation than the Connecticut legislature.

GLC02437.02547

to Henry Knox

Discusses his observations concerning the public view of commutation. States that there is still general prejudice against officers especially by "lower class of people" but that the prejudice is abating. Mentions a "Lake Erie Scheme," the prospect...

GLC02437.02703

to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition in Congress "to postpone the sale of absentees estates till further orders of the court, and to enable agents to lease as heretofore," which would affect Knox's claim to the Waldo patent. Also discusses the issue of commutation...

GLC02437.02627

General Knox in account with Samuel Shaw [expense booklet]

Signed in text by Shaw. Lists expenses incurred dating from 14 May 1782 to 12 December 1783. Expenses and payments received include food, spirits, household items and services, payment to the commander-in-chief's bargemen, a loan to Baron von...

GLC02437.02826

[State of the invalid officers]

Knox's working draft for an Inspection Board report on the Invalid Regiment. Lists thirteen invalid officers and their injuries, disabilities or illnesses. The report is for the following officers: Captain John McGowen, Captain John Riley, Captain...

GLC02437.02882

to Samuel Osgood

Knox writes to Osgood, a Continental Congressman. Thanks him for the "disinterested attention" he has paid Knox in several instances. Assures Osgood he prizes their friendship highly. Reports that George Washington has instructed him to dissolve...

GLC02437.02875

to Henry Knox

Discusses his experience with Congress, in particular, making forced compromises in order to bring about a successful end to Knox's business. "I need not tell you how happy I am that this matter is at last brought to a close. Instead of one, it...

GLC02437.02726

to Henry Knox

Discusses the choice for "the officers & men of the Invalid regt. to go to West Point or retire, the former on the commutation, the latter on pensions or discharges, agrable [agreeable] to their disabilities ... " Mentions the number of those who...

GLC02437.02786