21 October 1788

Johonnot, Samuel Cooper, 1768-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to examine a memorandum and offer his observations. Awaits Knox's instructions "in filling up the Interval of Time now before me..."

GLC02437.04014

December 1788

Jones, Nicholas, fl. 1788-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written in "Bloomingdale," possibly referring to a district of New York City in the Upper West Side. Jones writes, "His Excellency, the Late Commander in Chief (Whom I now presume may be Saluted President Elect of the New Federal Constitution)... has in Consequence of his Late Command of the Army, Received many presentations, applications & c. Therefore His Excellencies Representative at the Evacuation of New York by the British in 83... May Expect something more than Official Matters." Encloses confidential proposals and discusses military matters (not present).

GLC02437.04041

10 December 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letters to Thomas Jefferson and John Coffin Jones]

Contains two letters written on the same date. In the first letter, written to Jefferson, Knox introduces John Coffin Jones "and his Lady." Commends the "honor" and "liberal Fortune" of Jones, a Boston merchant. On verso, Knox informs Jones that he has furnished him with two letters of introduction: one for Jefferson and the other for the Marquis de Lafayette. Hopes Jones and his wife will return from their European excursion "with undiminished affection for your native Country."

GLC02437.04047

10 January 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jefferson

Writes to introduce Major [perhaps Elnathan] Haskell, who served his country faithfully during the last war. Adds, "I shall always be happy to receive any Gentlemen whom you may think proper to make known to me."

GLC02437.04081

24 July 1789

Jones, Nicholas, fl. 1788-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the formation of the new federal government, as well as his own opinions and concerns about how he was persecuted by "the Enemies of the Union."

GLC02437.04304

17 December 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Johnson

Informs Johnson that Lieutenant [Matthew] Ernest, commanding officers at Fort Pitt, is trustworthy and capable of sending Johnson news from that vicinity. Says he will write to Ernest the following Monday, and any correspondence from Johnson can be transmitted at that time.

GLC02437.04441

3 January 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Coffin Jones

Informs Jones he was so impressed with his ideas that he has forwarded his letter to the Secretary of Treasury (Alexander Hamilton), but has yet to hear anything. Writes that the Secretary is "well organized & enlightened" and Knox is convinced that the Secretary will examine...his plans and support them with the best arguments. Believes such systems will be created and "make our country feel the blessed effects of public & private credit..."

GLC02437.04461

20 May 1790

Joy, George, fl. 1785-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has tried calling on him several times, but was unable to find him at home. Writes that he wanted to recommend to Knox a friend, Captain John Foster Williams, who is applying for a position in command of a revenue cutter. Declares that Mr. [likely Alexander] Hamilton mentioned to him that Knox might be consulted in filling this position. Lists the characteristics that make Captain Williams a good fit for the position.

GLC02437.04612

21 May 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Joy

Replies to an earlier letter from Joy in which Joy recommended his friend, Captain John Foster Williams, for a position (see GLC02437.04612). Declares that if called upon to offer suggestions for this position, he will be happy to submit Captain Williams.

GLC02437.04613

21 July 1790

Jones, Nathan, fl. 1790-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

States that he worked as a clerk in the War Department for five years previously, when the office was located in Philadelphia. Asks to be considered for a position when the War Office returns to Philadelphia, if any vacancies arise. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04659

12 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Jefferson

Secretary of War Knox writes Secretary of State Jefferson apparently in answer to Jefferson's question about the upcoming ceremony to ratify the peace treaty with the Creeks (see GLC02437.04689). Provides information regarding who may attend the ceremony, and asks Jefferson to call on him to discuss the details.

GLC02437.04686

12 August 1790

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jefferson, Secretary of State, responds to Secretary of War Knox's letter about the ratification of the Creek treaty (see GLC02437.04688 and GLC02437.04691). Jefferson asks Knox whether he can invite "the three charge's de affaires" and "respectable strangers of their nation" to the signing. Also asks, "do ladies go?" If so, asserts that Mrs. Otto should be on Mr. Otto's invitation. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04689

26 August 1790

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jefferson, Secretary of State, writes Knox to hastily give his thoughts on the "treaty of Hopewell, the act of cession of N. Carolina and the act of acceptance by Congress." States that Congress's act of acceptance followed the Treaty of Hopewell, and that North Carolina can not use their right of preemption to take away the right of occupation of the Cherokees. The "question would be a disagreeable one between the general government, a particular government, and individuals." Jefferson thinks purchasing from the Cherokees the right of occupation is one solution. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04700

19 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jefferson

References Jefferson's note from that morning. Has turn down Jefferson's "kindness" as he already has a previous engagement to dine with Lucy Knox. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05074) written on the same day places Knox in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05073

28 May 1792

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text. Asks that Knox proofread a letter he has prepared to reply to Mr. Hammond (not included). Apologizes for asking and for the haste with which this must be accomplished, as he needs to complete the task before the President's return. Adds that he wants close editing for his letter because "the importance of this first move in the business renders him anxious that it should be well corrected."

GLC02437.05482

6 June 1792

Kellock, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Samuel Shaw]

No addressee is named, but apparently Kellock is replying to a letter from Shaw written 6 April 1792 (refer to GLC02437.05403). Touches on several topics, including recent difficult weather for transatlantic journeys. Comments that the recent financial scares in New York and Philadelphia have negatively impacted merchants who trade to those places, such as those in London. Discusses the endeavors of their business associates in Ostend (such as George Bell), particularly upcoming ventures in India and China. A note at the bottom of page two, written and signed by Samuel Shaw, indicates…

GLC02437.05490

22 June 1792

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text. Encloses testimonies (not included) for and recommends Thomas Divers as a man of "worth, activity, and skill in accounts."

GLC02437.05514

15 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written in the third person by Jefferson, who signed his name in text. Quite probably the cover letter for the four sign letterpress copies Jefferson sent to Knox: GLC02437.05965, GLC02437.05966, GLC02437.05967 and GLC02437.05969. Encloses his press copies of letters to the attorneys of Pennsylvania and Delaware (referring to letters he sent on the issue of ships captured near the United States coast). The Delaware copy is GLC02437.05969; the Pennsylvania copy is not included. Copies of the letter sent to the attorneys of New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York are present: GLC02437.05965,…

GLC02437.05974

1 June 1795

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the new technology for a mill and includes a small diagram on the first page on the left side. Also writes about the joys of an agricultural life, asking Knox, "have you become a farmer? is it not pleasanter than to be shut up within 4. walls and delving eternally with the pen? I am become the most ardent farmer in the state. I live on my horse from morning to night almost. intervals are filled up with attentions to a nailery I carry on. I rarely look into a book, and more rarely take up a pen. I have proscribed newspapers, not taking a single one, nor scarcely ever looking into one…

GLC02437.06430

6 July 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Jennison

Discusses various business in the Maine lands, including a theft.

GLC02437.06456

8 August 1795

Kirby, J.B., fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox a great deal for his letter and attention. Sends love to Lucy Knox and asks about Mrs. Flucker, presumably Sarah Lyons Flucker, who once lived in Antigua.

GLC02437.06487

3 September 1796

Joy, Benjamin, 1758-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a mortgage bond and mentions a taking a trip to see him.

GLC02437.06612

6 June 1796

Joy, Benjamin, 1758-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to enclose a draft on a Mr. Gibbs for a sum of money (not present). Briefly discusses the terms of the financial transaction.

GLC02437.06764

1 July 1796

Kersey, William, fl. 1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Free frank stamped as "free" and signed by William Simmons. Writes to ask for Knox's help. Knew Knox from service during the war. Explains that due to a recent act of Congress, he will be among a number of soldiers to be "deranged" [released] from the military next October. Has no skill or career to fall back on for financial support. Asks if Knox will intervene on his behalf with the President, so he will not be forced to leave the military.

GLC02437.06781

4 October 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Jeffers

Received Jeffers's recent letter. Discusses Jeffers's previous employment and salary.

GLC02437.06835