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to Henry Knox

Written from Georgetown, likely in Maine. Discusses the possibility of Hill's succeeding Judge Bowman in his position, and considers the other candidates.

GLC02437.07886

to [Henry Knox]

Informs Knox that he (Higginson) spoke to Congress, including "Mr. Maddison," about forming a special convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. Discusses the need to draft a new document for the basis of government as the "Confederation is...

GLC02437.10209

Statement that Robert Livingston should be reimbursed for costs incurred during Leisler's Rebellion

Johannes Cuyler states that during the time of Leisler's Rebellion, the city of Albany was desperately short of funds. Consequently, Robert Livingston resorted to using his private funds to supply and manage the city and its soldiers during the...

GLC03107.04839

Petition of John Lanch to Richard Earl of Bellomont

John Lanch petitioned Bellomont to request that he be paid for some hogs and a cow that Indians slaughtered.

GLC03107.04844

to Richard Earl of Bellomont re: money to sustain troops

GLC03107.04845

Paper delivered to the Council by William Smith

In the paper, William Smith discusses his right to the position of President of the council after the death of Richard, Earl of Bellomont.

GLC03107.04846

Paper presented to the Council to dispute William Smith's claims to authority

Abraham de Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert Walters, & Thomas Weaver presented the paper to Council. The document is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04847

Paper presented to the Council in response to statements made by Abraham de Peyster, et al.

The paper is a response to an earlier paper presented by Abraham de Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert Walters, and Thomas Weaver, in which they accuse Smith of obstructing the work of the Council, and unjustly claiming authority over the Council. In...

GLC03107.04848

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his sympathetic letter concerning the death of his son, John George Washington Hancock, who was only nine years old. Discusses his pursuit of health and states traveling was recommended to him during this trying time, "Journeying is...

GLC02437.03491

to Henry Knox

Says that the Indians have committed several murders in Washington County, with two murders committed on the frontier of South Carolina. Reports they refuse to return property or give up the offenders. Mentions the hunters have returned to the towns...

GLC02437.05887