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to George Ulmer

Further reports about the settlers uprising in Maine. Knox reports he has been informed that there was a gathering of 300 men in Davistown, Maine (possibly present day Liberty, Maine) who demanded the prisoners be released. Also reports the men...

GLC02437.07565

to George Ulmer

Noted as a copy on the docket. Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses the sum Joseph Jones and [Benjamin?] Bartlett received for the loss of their barns (the barns were burnt down by the settlers). Also mentions how...

GLC02437.07731

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges the receipt of two copies; one for the incorporation of the plantations in Maine, the other to enable himself and others to build a bridge over Ducktrap, Maine. Says he will gather the inhabitants together to choose town officers and...

GLC02437.07743

to Henry Knox

Written from "Cambden," likely Camden, Maine. Informs Knox that a "poor unfortunate man" named John Thomas has asked the Amity Lodge of the FreeMasons; to recommend him for an appointment as lighthouse-keeper for the new lighthouse at Whitehead...

GLC02437.07806

to Henry Knox

Writes to endorse the reappointment of Samuel Jacobs for Justice of the Peace in Lincoln County, Maine (where his commission has expired). Also endorses William Parkman for a Justice of the Peace position in Lincoln County.

GLC02437.08007

to Henry Knox

Discusses the conflict in the town of Lincolnville [Maine] over which of two candidates should be appointed Justice of the Peace: Samuel Miller or Jonathan Fletcher.

GLC02437.08009

to Henry Knox

Discusses his application to the governor for wages owed to a Captain Knowlton and his men, and a trip to Boston related to the issue.

GLC02437.08019

to [Samuel Cooper Johonnot]

Writes in reply to a letter sent requesting assistance in obtaining a commission in the United States Army. States that "at present all vacancies are filled by the States..." and says it is unlikely more troops will be raised unless an Indian war...

GLC02437.10214

to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth

Knox left Philadelphia for New York because his daughter Lucy was ill, but by the time he arrived, she was feeling better. Hopes to obtain warrants from the Board of Treasury to pay the arrearages of pay and clothing to the Connecticut troops...

GLC02437.03557

to Henry Knox

Would like to recommend Major Henry Warren (likely her son) for the position of Collector of Customs for Plymouth and Duxborough, and mentions that he had worked with General Benjamin Lincoln. Hopes Knox might be able to use his influence with...

GLC02437.04245

to Henry Knox

Colonel Walker requests that Knox assist him in obtaining money he was granted by a Congressional Resolution of 15 April 1785, likely for his military service. Notes receipt of a bill from an unspecified board via Mr. Lovell, possibly James Lovell...

GLC02437.03167

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Writes, apparently of the recent Shays' Rebellion, "The insurrection here has certainly been of an alarming nature. It must have extensive consequences." Discusses the potential goal of the rebels and possible ways to protect the town of...

GLC02437.03304

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Mentions the probability of war with the Indians and advises on the need to make preparations. Encourages the promotion of Major [possibly John] Wyllys, an "excellent officer," to the frontier forces. Discusses the "Philadelphia arrangement,"...

GLC02437.03318

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Writes to Colonel Wadsworth regarding a loan Wadsworth and Robert Morris are arranging with Congress. Declares that Mr. [possibly Rufus] King will have explained everything, hopefully to Wadsworth's satisfaction. Wadsworth will receive a letter...

GLC02437.03354

to Samuel Ward

Writes that he has received Ward's letter from last month. Thanks him for the information respecting the military stores. Relates that when he came into office, the stores were under the charge of Mr. [John] Stagg in Providence. Has always...

GLC02437.03381

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Discusses how best to handle Shays and his supporters. Writes, "I will venture to predict that the insurgents must find security in Arms or they must fly the Country I found this opinion on the moral impossibility, of the existence of government...

GLC02437.03395

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Informs he has persuaded the board of treasury to give orders on Mr. Imlay for $3000, which Knox encloses in another public letter of this same date. States that if Wadsworth could negotiate $1000 more, he will try to get the board to give that sum...

GLC02437.03475

[Notice of payment sent to Jeremiah Wadsworth]

Knox's warrant to Wadsworth to pay $3000 to Captain Joseph Wilcox "paymaster to the quota of troops raised by the state of Connecticut agreeably to the resolve of Congress of the 20th of October 1786...being the amount of an order of the board of...

GLC02437.03543

to Mercy Otis Warren

Replies to her letter from 2 May (GLC02437.03539). Discusses a financial matter involving Winslow Warren (Warren's son), Mr. Hawkins, Knox's brother William, and Mr. Breck. Apologizes for not being able to fully comply with her request from 2 May due...

GLC02437.03558

to [Mercy Otis] Warren [incomplete]

Discusses the proceedings of a convention (referring to the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia) and mentions the Society of the Cincinnati. Says the Convention is coming to a conclusion and that the proceedings will likely end the 15th of...

GLC02437.03640

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Plans to transmit $29,000 worth of warrants from the Board of the Treasury to Wadsworth within the course of one week to pay for the recruiting service. Discusses Virginia's possible adoption of the Federal Constitution. Writes, "Mr. A[rthur] Lee...

GLC02437.03835

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Headed by Knox as an "Extract of a letter to Colonel Wadsworth." Writes, "I have recruits in Pennsylvania and Jersey nearly ready to march..." Asks how much dependence he can place on the Connecticut warrants as a resource.

GLC02437.03895

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Reports that he will draw on Wadsworth for $2,000 to "answer the present exigencies- after which the connecticut recruits are to be paid and marched." Hopes a company will be ready to march from West Point by 10 July. Of the Virginia Constitutional...

GLC02437.03907

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Instructs Wadsworth to deliver a sum of money to Knox's brother, William, who is managing War Office business in his absence.

GLC02437.04003

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Arranges payment for William Smith, who will supply troops at Springfield [Massachusetts] with rations.

GLC02437.04018