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[Receipt from John Webb]

Receipt of $125 from John Webb to Knox for furniture removal from New York City to Philadelphia. Webb signs receipt at bottom of page.

GLC02437.04788

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had an Italian dinner then went to Dora and Morris Rosenblum's house where they got to see many collectibles from all over the world.

GLC09414.0480

to Henry Knox

Says when he left Canton he received a box of china and a fan that Samuel Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp, asked him to forward. Says he should have taken care of it sooner, but he took a ship directly from the West Indies to Boston and had to wait...

GLC02437.04992

to Henry Knox

William tells Secretary of War Henry Knox that since his last letter to Henry of October 29 (GLC02437.04759) he has discussed with Hannah Harwood the money she owed Mr. Longman and has "delivered her the care of Watch furniture and seeds from Mrs...

GLC02437.04768

to Henry Knox

Refers to his last letter (GLC02437.04777) he sent to Knox. Believes "by bleeding and a few Salts" the "destruction in my head is in some measure removed." Informs Knox that he is sending via the Fish Knox's "[wall] Paper" which is now "finished...

GLC02437.04779

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

Encloses a copy of a letter from Mr. [Royal] Flint (not present) regarding their business propositions (relating to land purchases in Maine, which they have been working on). Writes that he had been very nervous about it but now feels he can proceed...

GLC02437.05406

to Henry Knox

Hodgdon informs Secretary of War Knox that he wrote Knox yesterday (GLC02437.04760). Since that time, however, Hodgdon has learned that "Mr. Mead has taken Mr. Hunters rooms for his friend in New York." Instead, Hodgdon will now "engage Mrs. Buddens...

GLC02437.04761

to Henry Knox

Notes he received Knox's letter of 21 November. Says he feels bad that Knox is not that happy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but reminds him that he "must not expect all that elegance and convenience that you left in New York." Notes he is sending...

GLC02437.04790

to Henry Knox

Complains about the increased distance between them but says if they "continue to write on Sundays, we shall hear from each other the middle of every week." Worries Knox's new and unfurnished house might cause illnesses in his family during this time...

GLC02437.04795