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to Elizabeth Woodhouse

John Harvey Jr. writes a love letter to Elizabeth Woodhouse. Harvey apologizes for his "bouldness." Addressed to "My Dear friend E.W."

GLC00391.05

to Henry Knox

Comments on the United States Constitution in Virginia. Notes that he was banished from the house of delegates, but returned to "one of the most antifederal assemblies that could possibly have been collected from amongst the people. This body met...

GLC02437.04057

to Henry Knox

Mentions that he has tried unsuccessfully to "raise a subscription for the unfortunate Baron," likely the Baron de Glasbeech. Writes that there is nothing more he can do, except to send good wishes, and that he is "much mortified by it." A pencil...

GLC02437.04214

to Thomas Theodore Bliss

Secretarially written and signed. Addressee listed as "Captain Bliss," may be Captain Thomas Theodore Bliss. Writes to make arrangements to send Bliss's daughter Betsey back to him. Betsey has apparently been staying with Knox and his family...

GLC02437.03278

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of financial and business arrangements, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, the purchase of stocks, and settlers on land Knox owns.

GLC02437.06689

to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" above address and signed by Mr. Bingham. Is happy to learn Knox's sick child is out of danger. Hopes to be able to announce an offer by Mr. [Alexander] Baring very shortly to conclude their financial negotiations....

GLC02437.06740

[Agreement between Henry Knox and William Bell]

Witnessed and signed by Thomas C. Lowden. Agreement that Bell will hire, for Knox, a gardener from England named Thomas Roebuck, who will come work for Knox in America. Outlines Roebuck's terms, including wages for the first three years of...

GLC02437.06756

to Alexander Baring

Knox writes to Baring, an English businessman who has agreed to buy a large section of Knox's and Bingham's lands, concerning his purchase. Asks several questions regarding the details of the transaction.

GLC02437.06877

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain Turner, who has been living in India and will stop in America before continuing on to Europe.

GLC02437.06911

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox to expect a visit from Alexander Baring and discusses the possibility of having settlers for some of Knox's property, as well as other land business.

GLC02437.07002