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to James Webber

Received his last letter. Mentions that he is chagrined at the delays of Samuel Ogden in making payments. Understands how awkward this makes Webber's situation, and hopes it will be rectified soon.

GLC02437.04113

to James Webber

Has received from Mr. [Samuel] Ogden a financial document amounting to 250 pounds sterling, which he encloses. The document was drawn by Thomas Compson on his brother Joseph Compson, who lives in Worcestershire, England. Has enclosed accompanying...

GLC02437.04123

to Alexander White

Knox informs White that Knox has received from Nathan Dane, John Sprague, and Enoch Titcomb "commissioners of the legislature to whom were referred the terms on which certain settlers within the Waldo Patent were to be quieted each in one hundred...

GLC02437.07473

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox they had a storm that caused considerable damage. Notes the tides had never been so high and several building were damaged. Inquires if he should stay on the island past next spring or not. Notes he would like to work part of the time...

GLC02437.07495

to Mason Wheaton

Had planned to visit Wheaton at St. George's to discuss the Waldo patent, especially those belonging to the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker. Explains why he was unable to visit him in person. Asks for information about the value of the Waldo patent lands...

GLC02437.09111

to Henry Knox

Assumes that Knox has already received the resolution of the General Court regarding the Waldo patent, and asks whether Knox plans to follow its instructions. Seems to think that they should comply, and outlines some of the financial difficulties...

GLC02437.09131

to Henry Knox

Written by Jos. Webb, possibly Joseph or Josiah Webb. Writes that he has business to settle with David Porter of Hartford, who has a son, Moses, in Colonel [perhaps Samuel] Webb's regiment. Would like to request Porter's son be allowed to return...

GLC02437.01795

Proof of powder made at West Point

Titles continues to add that the powder referred to is "made at West Point with a 24 pd Ball fired from a 5 1/2 inch mortar..." Lists powder at Fort Clinton and Fort Putnam.

GLC02437.03066

to Henry Knox

Webber, a London merchant and friend of William Knox, responds to a letter from Henry Knox (GLC02437.03068). Expresses happiness at William's recovery from an episode of mental illness. Reports that William will soon sail from London to Boston....

GLC02437.03071

to Henry Knox

Webber, a London merchant and friend of William Knox, reports the details of William's recent episode of mental illness. William had announced his intentions to marry Miss Laurens, "a Daughter of Mr Henry Laurens." Although they were apparently...

GLC02437.03082

to Henry Knox

Signed as the merchant firm "Webber, Addington & Bucknell." Discusses several invoices and other business matters. Writes that they "Sincerely wish it may soon be in our power to send a more favorable accot. of Mr. William Knox," referring to Henry...

GLC02437.03092

to Henry Knox

Webber reports on the condition of Henry's brother, William, who suffered from mental illness. Writes, "I now am griev'd that I cannot send you more agreeable tidings, still continues in the same way, and I fear but little probability of a quick...

GLC02437.03102

to Henry Knox

Webber reports on the condition of Henry's brother, William, who suffered from mental illness. Writes, "Tis with great pleasure I can inform you that Mr W Knox is abundantly more compos'd and steady now, than he was, generally is recollected, but at...

GLC02437.03138

to Henry Knox

Marked "duplicate." Includes two letters from James Webber, both written from London. In the first letter, in a clerical hand, but initialed by Webber, written on September 7, 1785, Webber outlines his dealings with Knox's brother, William, whom he...

GLC02437.03188

to Henry Knox

Duplicate of GLC02437.03188.

GLC02437.03189

[Certificate of service for Florence Crowley]

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Certifies that retiring Lieutenant Florence Crowley served in the Corps of Artillery under General Knox from 1777 to 1783. Praises Crowley for being an "attentive, brave...

GLC02437.02268

to Samuel Winslow

For a reference to the date of Winslow's last letter to him, 17 February 1786, see GLC02437.03243. Discusses attempts to get Mrs. Waldo to release her claim on the Waldo patent lands. Is glad to hear that a Mr. Robbins is helping Samuel Winslow in...

GLC02437.03244

[Return of officers under Colonel John Crane]

Date added later in pencil. Lists officers who have partially settled their recruiting accounts, who served in Colonel John Crane's regiment of artillery.

GLC02437.03399

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses business regarding a payment of £90, stating "I should not perhaps have been so severe in demanding it, had not you thought fit to insist so strenuously on having the bond - " Writes that since Winslow "seem[s] willing to leave [the matter...

GLC02437.03632

to Isaac Winslow

Apologizes for not writing sooner but says the sickness, then death, of his youngest child prevented him from doing so. Says that his wife (Lucy Knox) and eldest daughter have also been sick. Discusses submitting a complaint to a committee to...

GLC02437.03642

to Isaac Winslow

Forwards a letter to Winslow from Mrs. Hannah Urquhart. Regrets having to postpone his visit to Boston and discusses business related to the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.03677

Statement of Colonel John Crane's old emission accounts

Signed by Caleb Swan for John Pierce, Paymaster General, 17 June 1788 in the Pay Office at New York (front cover). Signed 19 June 1788 by Joseph Howell, [Junior] Assistant Commissary, in the Office of Army Accounts at New York (page 13). Includes...

GLC02437.03900

to Samuel Winslow

Marked as a copy. Discusses financial matters. Instructs Winslow to pay back taxes on Flucker estate lands "in the manner precisely pointed out by the law." Gives Winslow detailed instructions as to how to carry out the transaction.

GLC02437.04022

to Henry Knox

Date added later in pencil. Writes, "I deeply regret the impossibility of accompanying You in your Voyage; owing to my disappointment respecting the needful. I shall use the utmost endeavors to make arrangements to embark in the packet."

GLC02437.04064

to Isaac Winslow, Jr. and Isaac Winslow, Sr.

Apologizes for not responding to previous letters, but has been confined to his chamber for a few weeks (Knox had been very ill). Has not "heard of the fate of the Waldo borough Petition." Discusses how to price the land in the face of conflict...

GLC02437.04128