Collection Search

to Samuel Waldo

Discusses orders for a discharge of the majority of the troops under Waldo's command. States that he should only keep a few hundred that will be necessary for the defense of the garrison at Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia in Canada. Also mentions that...

GLC02437.08939

to William Pitt

Writes to William Pitt, the Paymaster General about an exchange while he is settling the payment of the troops for a Canadian expedition.

GLC02437.08940

to Samuel Waldo

Discusses the transfer of vouchers for the paymaster general and explains himself about some accusations Waldo has made against him concerning the payment of soldiers.

GLC02437.08943

to Samuel Waldo

Discusses an issue with Samuel Waldo regarding his accounts and finances. Attempt to explain his position and the measures he took in regards to the handling of these financial matters. Noted as written at Castle William, a fortress located on...

GLC02437.08944

to Thomas Flucker

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion...

GLC02437.09033

[Memorial of Hannah Flucker]

Date of 1784 added later in pencil. Addressed to the "Commissioners Appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists." Discusses the lands and properties to which she is entitled as heir to her...

GLC02437.09112

[Listing of American and British vessels engaged in the Battle of Valcour]

A list of the "Fleet of the United States that were engaged…" followed by a list of "The Enemies Fleet engaged…." The lists include number and type of vessels, and their number and type of guns. The American list includes the names of the two...

GLC02437.09538

to Lucy Knox

Misses his wife, and addresses her anxieties in his absence. Writes, "No prospect of ambition or Interest could possibly keep me from you. nothing but a most sacred attachment to the much injured rights of my Country." Comments that the British...

GLC02437.09540

to Henry Knox

Signed with initials. Informs Knox that a French ship arrived the previous Sunday at Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Notes that the ship carried 52 brass cannons, 10,000 cannon shot, and 9000 grenade shells, among other military supplies. Comments on...

GLC02437.09544

to Henry Knox [in French]

Docket, in English, notes "From the Marquis Rostaing acknowledging the receipt of two mortars taken in the enemy redoubts at York Town in Virginia... "

GLC02437.09556

to Henry Knox

Mentions he was gratified that Miss [Lucy] Knox (Henry Knox's daughter) had a nice visit with them. Discusses the upcoming presidential election. Says he hopes the "Essex Jesuits" are unable to raise General [Charles Cotesworth?] [Pinckney] to the...

GLC02437.09866

[Draft of a speech]

Draft of a speech from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to the recently re-elected governor [Caleb Strong]. Discusses the importance of an independent judiciary as well as other issues of governance, and speaks approvingly of the president...

GLC02437.07785

to Henry Knox

Writes to tell Knox that a number of "Scotch families from the Highlands" have arrived in Boston, with the intention of settling, but have no place to settle themselves. Several local residents have taken an interest in helping them, and Tuckerman...

GLC02437.07818

to unknown

No addressee is listed, but based on previous letters, may be written to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Writes a lengthy letter about her life in Paris. Talks about the luxuries of the city, as well as the wealth...

GLC02437.07877

to Lucy Knox

Writes to his wife about his financial difficulties. Also discusses his plans for travel. Mentions news of the "continental war" commencing with [Napoleon] Bonaparte at its helm. Reports on several other matters pertaining to business associates...

GLC02437.07976

to Lucy Knox

Discusses business endeavors. Considers the imminent conclusion of the war in Europe and the "immense success of [Napoleon] Bonaparte," and how these factors may affect land prices and other areas key to his finances. Also mentions his hopes that...

GLC02437.08016

to Henry Knox

Written from "Spring-hill, near Phila.," likely Springhill, Pennsylvania. Writes to acknowledge Knox's last letter, as well as to introduce him to the bearer, his good friend Mr. Richard Davis. Assures Knox that even though they have not seen each...

GLC02437.08044

to Henry Jackson Knox

Provides advice to Henry Jackson Knox as to how best to arrange financial matters, such as the family business, to provide for the Knox family after the death of Henry Knox. Mentions the possible effects of the European war on pursuing mercantile...

GLC02437.08054

to Lucy Knox

Reports that he is on board the ship "America," and they encountered another ship, the "John," upon which he saw her son, Henry Jackson Knox. Declares that Knox appeared to be healthy and in good spirits. Also relates the successes each ship had in...

GLC02437.08065

to Rufus King

Final lines of a letter, stating "In very great haste. I am, Dear Sir..." Also has a postscript mentioning a meeting. Signature is illegible.

GLC02437.08086

[Partial letter] [Fragment]

Discusses a court case involving seizure of a vessel. Appears to be part of GLC02437.08086, a letter to Rufus King pertaining to the British brig "Catherine," captured by the French frigate "Embuscade." Related to the Genet Affair.

GLC02437.08087

[Resolution]

Resolves regarding admission to the public audience at Congress scheduled for "Tuesday next" (February 26). In the hand of Congressional clerk Roger Alden. The event was the formal introduction of the new minister from France, the Comte de Moustier.

GLC02437.08104

Some hints and observations concerning the civilization of the Indians or Aborigines of America

Packet of thoughts and observation concerning the Native Americans. Discusses European interactions with the Indians and advocates a more peaceable relationship with them than what has been the case and is presently. Date added in pencil in another...

GLC02437.08117

to Henry Knox

Mentions the Marquis de Santa Cruz and the Duque de Almodovar and states that a Mr. Carmichael has probably written to the firm Messrs. Holten & Gerry. Per the closing line, "from Don Diego de gardoqui."

GLC02437.08125

[Plan of contract]

Plan of a contract proposed to the "United States of America in Congress assembled or any of them separately" for the minting and import from Sweden of copper coins, and the import of cooper sheeting for roofing.

GLC02437.08126

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses events in Europe, such as a Spanish defeat at Bayonne and that the Queen of France has been moved from a prison. Upper right portion burned or ripped through all pages, creating text loss.

GLC02437.08151

[Thoughts on military action] [incomplete]

Discusses the [pending?] arrival of "C.G." [the Comte de Grasse], and potential British troop placements in New York and Virginia, and how this would impact a proposed American operation. See GLC02437.08176 for a related document.

GLC02437.08161

[Report]

Discusses a misunderstanding regarding the presentation to Congress by [Richard] Soderstrom of his credentials as consul from Sweden. Docket attributes this to "Judge [William] Tudor." Probably in a secretarial hand.

GLC02437.08180

to Thomas Pinckney

Encloses (not present) a bill of exchange and asks Pinckney, the American minister to London, to negotiate it and pay the proceeds to Lafayette or his wife for expenses incurred on behalf of the Society of the Cincinnati. Signed with initials.

GLC02437.08182

[Control of the Mississippi River]

Discusses the effects of foreign use and British possession of the Mississippi River. Appears to be related to, and possibly part of, GLC02437.08216 and GLC02437.08217.

GLC02437.08202

Sketches of the characters of kings [incomplete]

Brief character sketches of the kings and rulers of Britain, starting with Julius Caesar in 54 B. C. and going all the way to Henry V. Title from docket.

GLC02437.08204

[Vessels and treaties with France]

Lists items regarding treaties between the United States and France, particularly regarding ships and other vessels. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08210

[Notes]

Docketed as "some minutes respecting the terms of the proposed loan to the U.S - for [illegible] the troops to be raised by virtues of the resolve of Congress of the 20th October 1786." The loan is for $500,000. (The troops were being raised to...

GLC02437.08214

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses trade between America and India, where he seems to be at present. Also describes their present situation and informs Knox that they are doing well. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08233

[The Prussian militia] [incomplete]

Discusses the militia system in Prussia.

GLC02437.08237

to [Henry Knox] [incomplete]

Discusses her children whom she calls her "little dependents" and thanks the recipient (most likely Henry Knox) for the care she and her family has received. Mentions a possible war with England and several mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.08243

[Journal]

Diary covers a variety of subjects, listed by date, including a report of General William Smallwood's capture of a British brig in Wilmington Delaware, local observations (including Moravian customs), the amount of snowfall, merchant shops, dining...

GLC02437.08279

[Memoranda]

List of cannons and mortars that need to be transported from West Point to use against New York city. Includes the type of artillery and its poundage. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08302

[Document on the French Navy] [in French]

Document on the French fleet.

GLC02437.08442

The present number of troops

Notes the number of troops stationed in Ohio, Florida, the North Carolina frontier, Georgia. Troop totals add up to 1,680. Lists reasons for the proposed troop augmentation. These reasons include: to awe the Wabash and Creek Indians, to draw "a...

GLC02437.08454

to George Washington

Discusses the importance of the campaign in New York and feels Washington's efforts in the state are worthwhile. But states that "prospects are dubious," because the enemy has reinforcements arriving. Mentions the arrival of the Comte De Grasse...

GLC02437.08176

to the Governor of Pennsylvania

Replies on behalf of President Washington regarding relations with the Indians in Pennsylvania. Addressee and date previously inferred. Date written in pencil and addressee in red. If the date is correct, the governor of Pennsylvania at the time...

GLC02437.08183

[draft of a letter to George Washington regarding possible British troop movements from Detroit] [incomplete]

This appears to be a partial, preliminary draft of Knox's 29 August 1790 letter to George Washington (in the GW Papers at the Library of Congress) responding to Washington's secret communication of 27 August. In that communication, sent to the...

GLC02437.08216

[draft of a letter to George Washington regarding possible British troop movements from Detroit] [incomplete]

This appears to be a partial, preliminary draft of Knox's 29 August 1790 letter to George Washington (in the GW Papers at the Library of Congress) responding to Washington's secret communication of 27 August. In that communication, sent to the...

GLC02437.08217

Knox's army diary [incomplete]

Mostly deals with movements of the army around Philadelphia in September and October 1777, around the time of the Battle of Germantown. On September 19 says "Intelligence recd. of the enemys pushing for Philadelphia the army cross'd the Schylkill."...

GLC02437.08417

to Henry Knox and Gouvenor Morris

Discusses Morris and Knox's progress regarding "the commission you were charged with by me" (possibly a commission to negotiate prisoner exchange with the British in Elizabethtown, New Jersey). Has received Morris and Knox's dispatches, as well as...

GLC02437.09309

to Henry Knox

Later copy of original. Preparations for a seige in New York early in the year. Informs Knox he expects 20,000 men for the seige of New York. Asks Knox to prepare a plan for artillery during the seige, and requests advice on planning the seige....

GLC02437.09323

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, advising Knox in detail on how he might arrange for the Defense of the Western Territories. Also congratulates Knox on becoming "Secretary at War," discusses Congress' plans for the Western Territories...

GLC02437.09330

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing America's relationship with the "the Indians" and British involvement in these affairs. Also discusses the Society of the Cincinnati and a construction project involving limestone. Copy...

GLC02437.09331

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter written by Washington to Knox, discussing the "disorders which have arisen in these States." Discusses the variosu hardships and difficulties facing the young nation, and requests Knox's thoughts on the subject. Worries about...

GLC02437.09332