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to Henry Knox

Offers his sympathies to Knox for the loss in his family, probably due to the death of another Knox child. Date range inferred from death dates of a few of Knox's children, and other letters in collection referencing their deaths.

GLC02437.08172

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his recent honor (likely his appointment as Secretary of War). Asks, "whether the second revolution will produce half the good predicted by its friends and whether the eastern conspiracy in the house of representatives declared...

GLC02437.04385

to Henry Knox

Read about Knox's misfortune in the papers and sends his respects (may be referring to the recent deaths of two of Knox's children).

GLC02437.06742

to Henry Knox

Signed by LeRoy Bayard and a Mr. Evers. Discusses an advancement Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez (Knox's sister-in-law) requested on behalf of her two son's, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox that Messrs Palmer informed Bayard they did not feel...

GLC02437.07687

to Henry Knox

Has not heard from his brother in almost six weeks. News of the operation against Yorktown from General George Washington included the destruction of three of Lord Cornwallis redoubts and a formal demand for surrender, along with Cornwallis'...

GLC02437.01239

to Henry Knox

Letter written by William Knox to his brother Major General Knox. Makes several witty references to the length of time between their communications. Mentions the peace and says "most people here particular those in commerce are happy at it, those who...

GLC02437.02073

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Written by Brigadier General Knox to General Lincoln. Says he was concerned for him, but hopes he is safe at Head of Elk, Maryland. Tells him to "pray take care of the trophies and carry them triumphantly into rome." Reports from Mount...

GLC02437.01288

to George Grenville re: death of Gov. Henry Moore

GLC07654.41

re: authorizing justices in Charlotte Co. to execute slaves for capital offenses

Authorizes justices in Charlotte County to execute slaves who commit capital offenses. With collateral newspaper article.

GLC07645

to John Brown

By the widow and mother of three men killed by Brown in the Pottawatomie massacre: "My son John whose life I begged of [you] is grown up and is very desirous to be at Charlestown on the day of your execution, would certainly be there if his means...

GLC07590