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[Certificate concerning Joseph Cleasby]

Certifies that Cleasby served in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment and is "entitled to his Discharge."

GLC02437.02789

to Henry Knox

Signed in text. Sends his compliments to Henry Knox and his wife, and expresses his regret that "the great hurry of Business alone prevents him from waiting on them before he leaves this Country to return his thanks for their polite attention to him...

GLC02437.02794

to Edmund Affleck

Signed in text. Replies to Affleck's letter (see GLC02437.02794). Writes that he and Mrs. Lucy Knox "sincerely wish him [Affleck] a prosperous voyage and every felicity."

GLC02437.02795

[Return of ordnance left by British troops]

Lists artillery by weight, left by the British at various locations.

GLC02437.02801

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter (most likely GLC02437.02798) from Sir Guy Carleton concerning "arrangements ... made for the British Officers' visiting your advanced guard." Noted as written at "Quarters."

GLC02437.02802

to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

First part, addressed to Benjamin Franklin, introduces a gentleman, Jeremiah Platt, "who has just returned from a long exile of seven years, in which period he has in every instance approved himself a ... upright citizen of the republick ... " The...

GLC02437.02805

to Henry Knox

Request that Knox send troops to a Captain Henry Tiebout to "enable him to carry into execution a Resolution of the Council of this Day, a Copy whereof he will produce to you." Resolution not included.

GLC02437.02807

[Army rations issued to Canadian refugees]

Lists men by military denomination, with issued rations.

GLC02437.02810

[Army rations issued to an officer of police]

Lists rations issued for one police officer at West Point. Includes a note on the verso from William Price, a police officer.

GLC02437.02816

to George Clinton

Writes on behalf of a Mr. Parker who is "sollicitous [sic] to open an account in this City for the sale of merchandise." Introduces him to Governor Clinton and gives a character recommendation. Body of letter in the hand of Knox. Signed for Knox in...

GLC02437.02817

to Michael Jackson

Reports to Brigadier General Michael Jackson concerning the state of clothing in the regiment. He finds the clothing "in a most distressing situation." A large number of the men are without items of clothing, such as shoes, stockings, etc. Writes...

GLC02437.02820

General Knox in account with Samuel Shaw [expense booklet]

Signed in text by Shaw. Lists expenses incurred dating from 14 May 1782 to 12 December 1783. Expenses and payments received include food, spirits, household items and services, payment to the commander-in-chief's bargemen, a loan to Baron von...

GLC02437.02826

[Alterations made in the arrangement of the ordnance]

Lists ordnance by weight, caliber and status.

GLC02437.02833

[Accounts for Aaron Holden]

Lists accounts and notes for payment for Captain Aaron Holden. Signed by Benjamin Haywood and John Pierce. Verso contains letter written by Joseph Howell signed 2 June 1788.

GLC02437.02836

[Certificate for John Campbell]

Certifies that Major John Campbell served well under Knox.

GLC02437.02839

[Provision return for an artificer]

Return of an artificer in Lieutenant Wright's company for six days' worth of provisions. Countersigned by Michael Jackson with a note on the verso from J. [Toomy ?].

GLC02437.02840

to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness that the Council shares his sentiments and forwards a resolution (not included). Says the resolution not only affects him, but also the officers and privates.

GLC02437.02841

to George Clinton

Discusses an "act of the Council, expressive of their thanks to myself and the officers, and men of the ... troops who have lately been upon duty in the city of New York."

GLC02437.02847

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox about the situation of the lack of clothing for the men, and the general state of the troops mentioning "ninety five prs of shoes, to the R. Island Regt. & about 200 to Col. Willett's." States that he should be hearing from the...

GLC02437.02849

to Andrew Billings

Asks Billings to engrave two pieces of cannon for Congress. Says the cannon is to be presented to General Nathanael Greene. See GLC02437.02861 for Billings response to Knox's request.

GLC02437.02852

[Provision return for artificers]

Also signed by John Doughty. Lists men by company with issued rations. Includes a signed note of receipt on the verso from J. Toomy.

GLC02437.02854

to George Clinton

Discusses arrangements for provisions for the men stationed in the Albany/Fort Schuyler area noting they are running low on supplies. Says if greater numbers are needed appropriate arrangements for provisions will be necessary. Requests Clinton...

GLC02437.02855

to Captain Allen

Discusses Captain Allen's delay in discharging the Rhode Island regiment. Says he heard Allen did not receive Knox's order, originally sent in November, until the beginning of December ordering Allen to disband the Rhode Island regiment. Instructs...

GLC02437.02858

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has received Knox's letter and will begin work (engraving) on the cannons for General Nathanael Greene right away. See GLC02437.02852 for Knox's original request to Billings.

GLC02437.02862

to Henry Knox

Forwards a return of clothing (see GLC02437.02864) to Knox and discusses the current supply available for the men.

GLC02437.02865