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to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement. Thanks Knox for his years of service and notes he will be missed. Also mentions he is not happy with Knox's chosen successor (Timothy Pickering).

GLC02437.06314

to Edward H. Robbins

Thanks him for his last letter. Reports that he has only received a statement from Robbins about the "present situation of the reference." Robbins's plan appears "highly judicious." Believes it would be an injustice to accommodate an obsolete...

GLC02437.04125

to Henry Knox

St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, remarks on war with the Indians: "In my public letter of this day I have taken the Liberty to mention my Ideas on the manner in which a War should be carried on against the Indians- I do most sincerely...

GLC02437.03986

to Edward Rutledge

Received his last letter with its enclosures to Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Discusses his attempts to publish an advertisement Rutledge had also enclosed, and mentions some research he has been trying to conduct. Declares that he would do...

GLC02437.04094

to Henry Knox

Discusses Mr. [William] Wetmore's application to the Court regarding the Waldo patent lands. Mentions the positive influence of Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn on the Court. Provides a plan to handle the problem of the references, especially regarding how...

GLC02437.04104

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his help in negotiating Russell's affairs with the House of Livingston. Received a letter from John R. Livingston in which Livingston expresses concern for Russell's misfortunes. Livingston is powerless to do anything for or against...

GLC02437.04328

to Henry Knox

Written from "Poplar Grove, Delaware." Is happy to hear that Knox will continue on as Secretary of War. Declares that he has written to the President and recommended Colonel John Parks for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Would like Knox to speak...

GLC02437.04345

to Thomas Rodney

Writes that he received Rodney's last letter, respecting Rodney's correspondence with the President about Judge [Thomas] McKean and Colonel John Parks (see GLC02437.04345). Believes the President has complete knowledge of the character of these...

GLC02437.04352

to Edward Rutledge

Approves of the "disinterested kindness" Rutledge has shown to Catharine Littlefield Green. Discusses a loan in detail, noting that it might best be obtained in Europe from men with "independent and unembarrassed fortunes." Discusses the propriety of...

GLC02437.04420

to Edward Rutledge

Refers to Rutledge's correspondence from December 1789 related to the estate of the late General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.04498). Has gathered evidence to place a petition before Congress regarding Greene's debt, and requests additional...

GLC02437.04540

to Stephen Rochefontaine

Requests fortifications be made in several places with the "utmost vigor." Notes the agents located in those places need to make arrangements for possessing the necessary grounds. Also mentions needing surveys on each fortification.

GLC02437.06174

to Edward H. Robbins

Asks for an examination by an impartial tribunal in order to correct a "blunder of the surveyors," referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06342

to Edward H. Robbins

Unsigned, but handwriting indicates the author is Henry Knox. Provides extensive commentary on the legal battles between the ten proprietors and the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo over the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.09149

to Henry Knox

Stewart writes Knox to say he has been unsuccessful in finding accommodations for Knox in Philadelphia. He suggests one place he used to own that might do for the winter. Stewart says he is leaving his current accommodations to make room for George...

GLC02437.04725

to Henry Knox

Sullivan, the Governor of New Hampshire, writes that based on their long acquaintance and friendship, he takes the liberty to introduce his good friend Paine Wingate, delegate to Congress from New Hampshire. Writes that "he is a stranger in New York...

GLC02437.03415

to James Sullivan

Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses an upcoming convention (the Constitutional Convention) in Philadelphia. "The late approbation of Congress of a Convention to be held at Philadelphia in May next...

GLC02437.03473

to John Sullivan

Knox transmits a letter from the Marquis de Lafayette delivered to Knox by the Count de [Moustier], a French Minister. He informs Sullivan, Governor of New Hampshire, that Lafayette wrote the letter "on the supposition of your being in this City and...

GLC02437.03765

to Henry Knox

Sullivan, President of the New Hampshire Consittutional ratification convention, reports on the Constitution's progress: "I have the pleasure to inform you that our Convention have this moment adopted the New Constitution..." Address leaf indicates...

GLC02437.03905

to Henry Knox

Missed the opportunity to visit with Knox when he recently passed through town. Writes, "I join with you in wishes for the success of the new Government am strong in the faith that we shall not be deceived..."

GLC02437.04008

to Henry Knox

Written from Exeter, likely in New Hampshire. Refers to Knox's influence in the government, and asks that he uses it to recommend James Wheelock, the brother of the current president of Dartmouth College. Describes Mr. Wheelock's qualities and...

GLC02437.04358

to John Sullivan

Written by Secreatary of War Knox to General Sullivan. References Sullivan's letter of 30 April. Feels sorry that he was not made aware of Sullivan's son's desire to obtain a military appointment when there were still positions available....

GLC02437.04966

to Benjamin M. Stoddert

Knox repeats an offer that he made to the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, to build "a vessel on St. Georges River near Penobscot on account of the U.S."

GLC02437.07260

to Henry Knox

Secretary of War Stoddert lists the ship needs of the navy. Stoddert thinks one of the big "74 Gun Ships" is to be built in Massachusetts, not any smaller vessels. He tells Knox that he cannot contract with him. Signature has been clipped. Free...

GLC02437.07261

to Henry Knox

Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, has received Knox's letter of 4 July 1799 by "Captain Nicholson." Stoddert assures Knox that he has no intention of "depriving him of his commission" and that President Adams would never "consent to injure any person...

GLC02437.07292

to Benjamin M. Stoddert

Knox received Stoddert's letter of October 6 "through Capt. Nicholson." He is grateful to Stoddert for commissioning his son "on board of the constellation." The ship has not arrived yet in New York, however, and Knox asks that Stoddert order his...

GLC02437.07321