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[Copy of an unsigned paper delivered by John Maunsell to Henry Knox]
20 October 1791
Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795
A clerical copy of GLC02437.5202 bearing an autograph endorsement signed by Henry Knox on page 3.
GLC02437.05203
to Henry Knox
22 November 1790
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Expresses his wish for Knox's safe arrival and settlement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Says his marriage to "Miss Sears" is all arranged for the latter part of December 1790 or the beginning of January 1791. Expects to receive furniture from his...
GLC02437.04780
January 19, 1791
Pritchard, John M., 1759-1844
Thanks Knox for the hospitality shown to him and his wife by Knox and his wife while in New York. Welcomes any friend of Knox's to Madeira should one come. Offers to send more wine at a discounted price and wants Knox to recommend Pintard's "house"...
GLC02437.04833
6 January 1789
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Contemporary copy of GLC02437.04075.
GLC02437.04076
to Edward Rutledge
January 21, 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Received his last letter with its enclosures to Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Discusses his attempts to publish an advertisement Rutledge had also enclosed, and mentions some research he has been trying to conduct. Declares that he would do...
GLC02437.04094
9 April 1789
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Writes, "I have the happiness to tell you that Mrs. Ogden is safely in Bed with a sweet little Girl." Adds that Mrs. Ogden would like Mrs. Knox to select a name for the child. Also mentions that he will receive information tomorrow about their...
GLC02437.04172
22 April 1789
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Writes that he "presume[s] upon their early friendship" to introduce to Knox a Captain All, the bearer of this letter, who he has known for fourteen years. Knows him as a capable man well-suited to working on behalf of his country. Believes that in...
GLC02437.04186
to Daniel Parker
15 March 1790
Discusses in detail his financial business related to the Empress of China, the ship he took on his first trip to China. The owners refused to pay him and [Thomas] Randall. Says not only did the owners refuse to pay them upwards of $3000 but that...
GLC02437.04571
7 June 1790
Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814
Writes to thank Knox for his friendship and support and hopes that he will continue his correspondence with her. When he is unable to write, hopes that his brother will send an occasional letter updating her on the well-being of the Knox family....
GLC02437.04624
to Henry Jackson Knox
29 June 1791
References receiving his son's letter by Mr. LeRoy. Sent two pairs of shoes yesterday. Sent three shirts by Mrs. Stagg today. Six more will be sent when they are made. Writes, "It is the judgement of your Mama and me, that you are too young to alter...
GLC02437.05038
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