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to [Adam Stephen?]

Addressed to General Stephens. Possibly to General Adam Stephen, whose name is often misspelled Stephens. Discusses Indian policy, stating "[t]he affairs of the Cherokee Indians are peculiarly perplexed, and require a stronger arm to put them into a...

GLC02437.03724

to Henry Knox

Stagg fills in for William Knox at the War Office (William was conducting War Office business in Henry's absence and is indisposed due to illness). Notes that William is too sick to answer correspondence. Reports that [John] Pratt, who was ordered...

GLC02437.04023

to William Stephens Smith

Thanks Smith for introducing him to worthy gentlemen. "I am no party man and I know you too well to support for a moment that you would introduce any characters not proper for you & I to be sociable with." Expresses a favorable opinion of Doctor...

GLC02437.10183

to Henry Knox

Pleads on behalf of a Lieutenant Sutherland, a British officer who wishes to be exchanged as a prisoner.

GLC02437.01857

to Henry Knox

Discusses Mr. Sutherland's situation and mentions that he is sorry that circumstances did not work out in his favor. See GLC02437.01857 and GLC02437.01866 for more information.

GLC02437.01869

to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Smith to Major General Knox. Writes to introduce Knox to a Dr. Bailey who was "a very clever fellow." Bailey was on his way to Poughkeepsie and wanted to pay his respects to Knox.

GLC02437.02402

to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for a friend wishing to see West Point, New York.

GLC02437.02426

to Henry Knox

Introduces to Knox Doctor Micalies, Surgeon General of the Hessian Troops, son of Chevalier Micalies (Michaelis), who wants to visit West Point.

GLC02437.02653

to Smith, Son & Smith

Informs Smith, Son, & Smith, a merchant firm (possibly from Birmingham, England) that the wares they consigned to him have arrived. Notes that the goods are in the care of Henry Jackson, who will keep them until they can be sold without incurring a...

GLC02437.03164

to Samuel Smith

Informs Smith that a friend from France wishes his nephew to study at Princeton College. Wonders if the youth could study for a year or two, focusing on English language and mathematics. Asks the cost of tuition for such a course of study, as well as...

GLC02437.03599

to Henry Knox

Requests that a fellow officer may be discharged.

GLC02437.02825

to Major Sumner

Provides instruction to Sumner about mustering troops. Says it will be unnecessary to muster the Massachusetts troops.

GLC02437.02870

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for "a speedy determination of our Ranks" as rank will determine his subsistence and pay. Hopes he is entitled to "the allowance of major" unless Congress revokes his commission.

GLC02437.03010

to Hepzibah Clarke Swan

Knox apologizes to Mrs. Swan for any inconvenience she has endured due to the inability of Knox to get vessels to transfer her cargo. Knox hopes that in the near future he can pay the freight. He promises to pay her "every cent I owe."

GLC02437.07430

to unknown

Discusses being deeply involved in family life for the past six months, during which time his daughter was born. Discusses his service as his correspondent's lawyer and mentions an issue his correspondent had with Edmund Randolph. His...

GLC07198

re: 300,000 acres of western territory agreed to be ceded by state of New York

Also discusses funds for "extinquishing by purchase the claims of the native indians". Clerical signatures of Hancock and Samuel Adams. Noted by John Avery Jr. as a "True Copy"

GLC07044

The Constitution of the United States [Connecticut ratification act printing]

Ratification of the U.S. Constitution, printing the Constitution, with the act of the Connecticut Convention, ratifying it 9 January 1788 at end. Connecticut was the fifth state to ratify the new Constitution. This is presumed to have been printed at...

GLC07142

Pennsylvania packet and daily advertiser. [No. 2690 (September 19, 1787)]

First printing of the Constitution in a newspaper. This version, printed by Dunlap and Claypoole, the same who had printed the draft versions of the Constitution meant for private use by delegates at the Constitutional Convention.

GLC06688

to Henry Knox

William Knox discusses a financial matter involving [William] Duer, [possibly John] Peirce, [Richard] Platt, and Henry Jackson. Encloses a letter (not present) from the Marquis de Lafayette to St. John (possibly Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur). The...

GLC02437.03961

to Henry Knox

Discusses routine War Office affairs and preparations for John Pratt's march to Fort Pitt. Comments on Ebenezer Hazard's assurances that a contract would be renewed to guarantee regular postal service. Forwarded some letters from Henry to Winthrop...

GLC02437.04030

to Henry Knox

Knox's brother writes, "I can only inform you I am happy to have recover'd from my late situation on point of health and spirits the want of which I have very unpleasantly experienced for many months," referring to his mental illness. Relates that...

GLC02437.03059

to Henry Knox

William Knox writes to his brother. Relates his plans to sail for the United States, noting that his desire to be with family outweighs the unappealing prospect of making the voyage during winter. Expresses his disappointment at receiving only one...

GLC02437.03067

to Henry Knox

Relates that Henry Jackson had shipped some goods on behalf of Knox, but was unable to procure a bill of lading. Notes, "...upon the whole I think the step we have taken not an improper step in having those articles brought to this city, as they were...

GLC02437.03579

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about family and friends, including the illness of a daughter of Henry's. Discusses rent owed by Henry on his lodgings (see GLC02437.03583). Briefly mentions the "convention," the Constitutional Convention then taking place in...

GLC02437.03585

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox on the health of his children, particularly his daughter Caroline, who is teething.

GLC02437.03589