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Abstract of provisions issued to General Henry Knox

Appears to be a list of goods issued to Henry Knox throughout the month of September in 1783. Items include bread, flour, beef, soap, candles, country rum, rum, and salt. Title taken from the title of the document.

GLC02437.09810

[Memorandum of accounts]

List of accounts dealing with corn, rye, and other supplies. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.03597

An Estimate of the annual expense of family &c in New York for the year 1785 86, and 87.

Lists the estimated annual cost for the family while living in New York City. Includes items such as dinners, keeping two horses, wine, and others.

GLC02437.03646

[Account between Henry and William Knox]

Includes charges for moving the War Office, the cost of four salmon, lumber, and other expenses.

GLC02437.03867

[Receipt for ice]

Receipt written in Knox's hand for the purchase of ice from the ice house at Bush Hill bought from Christopher Hart. Signed in text by Knox. Signed by a witness John Stagg Jr. and signed with the mark of Christopher Hart.

GLC02437.04921

[List of articles sent to Harry Knox]

List of items that Knox sent to his son Henry Knox at Princeton, New Jersey. The items include: two morning gowns, one white waistcoat and breeches, and one nankeen. Sent nine books useful in a classical education. Also sent a green satchel and...

GLC02437.04987

Expense account

Expenses for the "Farm and Garden...at Dorchester." List includes vegetable "bought of Ebenezer Oliver."

GLC02437.08563

[Expenses]

List of expenses, including clothing for his family, groceries and wages for the servants.

GLC02437.08646

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a barrel of pork and states that he will give compensation and asks about the possibility of the renewal of his commission.

GLC02437.07095

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I have reciev'd an Answer from Genl. [Benjamin] Lincoln a Coppy of which you will find on the other Side, the Two Tea Kittles with handles are ready, & shall be forwarded by first opportunity to Capt. Wm. Ellison at New Windsor, to be...

GLC02437.01621