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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 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 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 Benjamin Walker

Claims it is not from inattention that he has delayed responding to Walker's letter of 20 August. Reports that he was struck with a "unremitting fever & have just been able to be abroad." Agrees with him about selling lands and claims he is...

GLC02437.05140

to William Duer

Says he wrote to Duer earlier about the provisional articles for the French colony on the land they have purchased in Maine. Believes that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche were supposed to have seen the property yesterday, but believes they were...

GLC02437.05145

to Henry Knox

Advised Knox and family to get out of Philadelphia in the summer or be exposed to "the unhealthy climate of that City in the hot Season..." Describes a severe snowstorm that has hit Boston. Mentions that Governor John Hancock is not well and "is...

GLC02437.04782

to George Washington

Knox's retained draft, riddled with struck text and insertions. Acknowledges receipt of applications Washington sent for admission into the Society of the Cincinnati. Comments on the Constitution at great length: "In the states of New Hampshire...

GLC02437.04058

to Samuel Ogden

Assumes that Ogden has returned from Philadelphia, where he and his wife Euphemia wished "his brother" Gouverneur a safe trip to Europe. Reports that his three youngest children have "passed through the measles," and that two of his other children...

GLC02437.04060

to Henry Knox

Discusses a dispute between mutual friends Mr. Tracy and Mr. Gibbs. Reports attending the funeral of Miss Abigail Otis, daughter of Mr. S[amuel] A[llyne] Otis, Massachusetts politician and Secretary of the U.S. Senate. Miss Otis was a lovely young...

GLC02437.04557

to Henry Knox

Written by Vice President Adams to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's letter of 10 June. Is happy Knox is pleased with his situation at Bush Hill. Hopes to hear soon "of the Birth of a peaceable son of Mars." Says he did not know about the...

GLC02437.05014

to Henry Knox

Written at "Sewal's Point," evidently Sewall's Point, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Their daughter, Lucy, has small pox, and "the poor little soul- is covered from head to foot with it- she has upwards of eaighty [sic] on her sweet face..." Relates...

GLC02437.10012

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 25 August. Received the letter when he had a fever, which has left him in a weak state. Says he feels better and hopes to go to Pennsylvania in October. Notes Earl Wycombe, who came with Maunsell from England, will stop...

GLC02437.05142

to Mercy Otis Warren

References receiving two letters from Warren "covering letters for your son." Writes that he will receive and forward her letters with pleasure. Assumes her son started out for Fort Washington in the Ohio Territory about 15 September, noting that...

GLC02437.05171

to Lucy Knox

Mentions being "attacked with the cursed fever" last week, but is now better. Wishes he could be with her and the family. Informs that Mrs. Smith is doing better after being very ill with a "disorder in her bowels." Writes that "Our President...

GLC02437.05535

to George Washington

Encloses medicine for Washington's nephew. Writes, "Anxiously desirous that the medicine called Antipertussis may have the same beneficial effects upon your nephew, as it has had in many other cases, I send...two more bottles." Sends his respects...

GLC02437.05594

to Lucy Knox

Agrees to the idea to allow his son (Henry Jackson Knox) to remain at Hingham for school. Believes not only will Henry's education improve but so will his morals. States he will leave the decision of Henry's schooling in Lucy's hands. Mentions...

GLC02437.05604

[Dr. Shippen's account of his medical services administered to the Knox family]

Signed twice (once in text). Contains the name of each person in the Knox household who received medical treatment from Shippen. Mentions small pox. Just above Shippen's second and final signature is an autograph note signed by Knox in text.

GLC02437.05523

to Dolly Davis

Writes to his wife. Discusses camp conditions and illnesses. A draft transcript is available.

GLC02738.01

to Gentlemen

Statement by Peter Kiteridge to Medfield's selectmen for financial assistance. One document written by Peter Kiteridge dated April 26, 1806. Details that he was born to African parents in Boston. Kiteridge at the time of this document is a freeman...

GLC01450.702

[An account of the yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia]

Top half of this document is dated 11 October from Philadelphia. The bottom half is dated 14 October from New York. The Philadelphia report gives a grim account of the yellow fever outbreak. The New York report says 137 were officially buried in...

GLC02437.05942