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to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a monthly return of the people employed and a record of the weather (not included). Goes on to discuss other business related to land and Knox's estate. Includes a chart of who's doing what for the month of January at Brigadier's...

GLC02437.07083

[Diary of weather at Brigadier's Island]

Lists the wind and temperature patterns for every morning and evening in the month of May.

GLC02437.07141

to Henry Knox

First part is a return for the number of salmon caught on the island from 14-26 May. Written in John Rynier's hand. Second part is a note from William Staples giving some possible reasons for the drop in the number of fish. Includes signatures...

GLC02437.07142

to Henry Knox

Mentions he still has not been reimbursed for his expenses from last year. Discusses relations with the Native Americans, stating he is glad that "the surveys will soon be continued & that the Indians are peaceably inclined." Writes, "that as the...

GLC02437.03544

to Henry Knox

Recommends Major Reading Howell, the bearer of this letter, who is collecting materials in order to create an accurate map of Pennsylvania. Writes, "It has been suggested that some surveys taken for the use of the Army during the War, & now supposed...

GLC02437.03663