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to Thomas Mifflin

Later copy. Sends acknowledgement that President George Washington received Mifflin's letter. Discusses the implications of a plan drawn up by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to create a settlement at Presque Isle. Express his concern over how...

GLC02437.06104

to Henry Knox

Written by Morris as the Assistant Superintendent of Finance to Major General Knox. Wants to give him an update on affairs. Says "It has given me much Pain to see the army looking wildly for a Redress of Grievances" -- a reference to the half-pay...

GLC02437.01897

to Henry Knox

Written by Morris as Assistant Secretary of Finance to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter sent by General Lincoln. Is sending copies of Robert Morris's letter of resignation (not included here). Says this news should not be unexpected. Says...

GLC02437.01963

to Henry Knox

Mifflin, President of Congress, encloses an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States (possibly refers...

GLC02437.02998

to John Mitchell

Relates he has been appointed as a commissioner to "examine whether the people under the Government of Nova Scotia have encroached upon the territories of this state." Requests sworn testimony regarding Mitchell's [in some sources, Mitchel] previous...

GLC02437.03053

to Henry Knox

Gratefully acknowledges Knox's support for his cause; this support induces him to include an extract of a letter from Captain [possibly Constant] Freeman which he just received. Had been hoping for an appointment from the state of Massachusetts but...

GLC02437.03373

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of the disappointment he expressed in previous letters regarding bonds belonging to the late General Nathanael Greene. Has studied the issue since his last letter and has not uncovered anything of use to the case. States that the...

GLC02437.04661

to Francisco de Miranda

Acknowledges two letters Colonel Miranda sent him "from the Continent." Says he could not respond because of government business. Thanks Miranda for making him known to Count Paolo Andreani who was at the time traveling through "northern parts of...

GLC02437.04718

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter of 6 September 1790. Writes he is pleased "to see the flourishing State in which N. America is grown...and wished that my own poor miserable Country in the South, could say the same." Comments on the plans for the new...

GLC02437.04848

to Henry Knox

Francisco de Miranda writes a letter in French to Secretary of War Knox.

GLC02437.04901

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter addressed to Monroe from Colonel Joseph Martin (not present), who was formerly an Indian Agent for the state of Virginia. Explains that if the letter contains anything important, Knox would be the proper person to handle the...

GLC02437.05273

to Henry Knox

James Monroe, while in the U. S. Senate, asks whether Knox might be able to lend him six or seven hundred dollars. Comments that it will help his business and promises to reimburse Knox within a few months. Writes that as a stranger to monied...

GLC02437.05456

to James Monroe

Writes that unfortunately, it is not in his power to grant Monroe's request [to borrow money] (see GLC02437.05456 for Monroe's original request). Were it in his power, he would be happy to do so.

GLC02437.05458

to Henry Knox

Discusses a situation in which he was charged more for furniture than he expected. Mr. [Tench] Coxe loaned him money to cover the extra charges. Writes that he is now in Williamsburg "convened with several other gentlm in the revision of the laws...

GLC02437.05530

to Thomas Mifflin

Later copy. Reports he was instructed by the President to inform Mifflin that the president's prior decision made on the 24th still stands. Writes, "It must be obvious to you, sir, and seems even to result from some of the information you have...

GLC02437.06119

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters relating to the salaries of clerks in the War Department.

GLC02437.06354

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has been informed a petition was submitted to the state government to grant him a Justice's commission. This was done without his knowledge. He adds that several people have subsequently spoken against his reputation in response to...

GLC02437.07921

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has not replied yet to Knox because he expected to see Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth in Philadelphia, but has not yet, and does not know when he will arrive. Declares that the newspapers will have informed Knox that Pennsylvania has...

GLC02437.03411

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce to Brigadier General Knox. Peirce seems to be sending along information on lands that Knox has an interest in in Massachusetts (including Maine). Says he could not get "ye petition" brought forward this session. Says the Committee...

GLC02437.01361

to Henry Knox

Wants to know when General George Washington will be in town so he can pay his respects before Washington returns to Virginia. States that the treatment of Loyalists in New York City is much to the honor of the U.S. military and nation as a whole...

GLC02437.02815

to Henry Knox

Discusses the Excise Act and the response of New England Towns and ports. Mentions problems with currency and payments, and argues, "Our Legislative & Executive Bodies seem to be by far too large for so young a State - they swallow up an immense Sum...

GLC02437.01342

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I had the pleasure of once to your Letter of 3rd inst. and mentioning what you desired to Mr. Dawes, who will use his influence in every good measure to move the Massachusetts Line." Adds that he has enclosed a letter from Knox's brother...

GLC02437.01494

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business concerns with Knox regarding Knox's investments with the Government, and asks for his opinion on how to handle certain matters. Mentions that he and Colonel Hatch are planning to send to Knox possessions of his...

GLC02437.01654

to Henry Knox

Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 8 October. Consoles Knox on the death of his boy. Says "Alas Deaths Shafts fly thick. no less than five of my little ones have fallen by his relentless hand." Mentions a small box...

GLC02437.01678

to Henry Knox

Written from "Camp." Writes that agreeable to the wishes of the Committee, he has been trying to get "Capt. Pemberton to transcribe our address." Captain Pemberton has been too busy with his own work, so he has asked Colonel Cortlandt, and though...

GLC02437.01734