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to George Washington

Marked "Private." Discusses the reception of Andrew Allen, a former colonial governor, who had recently returned to the U.S. Replies to Washington's letter of (see GLC02437.09426) that Allen has indeed been welcomed in Philadelphia, and that Knox...

GLC02437.05631

to William Duer

Asks if Duer approves of the joint bonds between Knox and William Greene as security for the $40,000. Instructs Duer to let him know by sending a note to Mr. King's, where Knox will be having dinner.

GLC02437.05657

to Henry Knox

Only recently found out Knox was in town. Has tried to make arrangements to see him but they keep missing each other. Went twice to 59 Maiden Lane, apparently where Knox was staying, to invite him to dinner. Relates that he gave William Knox a...

GLC02437.05491

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Writes to his wife saying that he did indeed write to her before, but that he later found out his letter was not delivered: "As I staid at Randalls I entrusted it to his black man, and it is now pretty evident he deceived me and did not carry it to...

GLC02437.05509

to Henry Knox

Discusses seeing Knox before he returns to Boston. Writes, "I have deferred writing to you since I came here - and as I now promise myself that happiness next Monday evening, I shall still defer for a viva voce communication..."

GLC02437.05511

to Henry Knox

Feels anxious that Knox has not finished up his business with Mr. [William Green], but is happy that he is proceeding with caution. Eagerly awaits Knox's answer to a question about land deed in regards to William Duer and Madame de Leval. Writes...

GLC02437.05704

to Henry Knox

Discusses his recent departure from Knox's house, where he was visiting. Speaks warmly of the Knox family's hospitality and kindness. Reports that a serious illness has taken hold of the region, killing several people. Mentions a mare Dr. [William...

GLC02437.06830

[Invitation to dine]

Presents his compliments to Knox and asks Knox to dine with him on 4 July at 3 o'clock in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06994

to Increase Sumner

Replies to Sumner's invitation, stating that he has a prior engagement and therefore, has to refuse the invitation.

GLC02437.06995

to Henry Knox

Discusses his party's journey from Knox's house to Portland, and relates his plans to leave the next day for Philadelphia. Explains that he has met many of the noted inhabitants of the Portland area, and they seem to be ignorant about the nature of...

GLC02437.06807

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