23 August 1788

Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Huntington, Governor of Connecticut, transmits to Knox a copy of a letter he had previously erroneously sent to New York (Knox was at Boston). Asks for Knox's approval for Dr. Knight to fill in for Dr. Summer at his post in the Western frontier (refer to GLC02437.03959 for Huntington's earlier request).

GLC02437.03975

7 August 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Humphreys

Writes that he will attend the President at nine, and that "the message respecting the troops should be accompanied by a statement which shall be prepared and submitted to the president so that it may be communicated to the house any time after to day."

GLC02437.04320

7 August 1789

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes in full, "The President commands me to inform you, that he proposes to lay the Communications relative to the Indian affairs in the Southern District and the establishment of a national Militia before both Houses of Congress, as soon as they shall have convened to-day; for which purpose he desires that you will call upon him at a proportionally early hour. - In the mean time, if you have in readiness the additional clause respecting the Troops now in service he wishes you to forward it by the bearer, that he may have time to give it consideration previous to its insertion in his…

GLC02437.04321

31 March 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ralph Izard

Forwards a copy of "Mr. [OTallorys] letter" with the "permission of the President of the US." The said letter contains "insinuations...against several gentlemen of respectable character." Requests Izard to look at it and advise whether or not it would be improper to publish it.

GLC02437.04894

21 May 1791

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Humphreys as the American Minister to Portugal to Knox as Secretary of War. Humphreys writes a letter of introduction for the Chevalier de Freire, who will be a Portuguese diplomat to America. Describes the minister as a man "of infinite worth," and asks that Knox "do him all the good in your power, more as an honest tribute of veneration for his merit, than in simple compliance with the recommendation of" Humphreys.

GLC02437.04954

15 November 1791

Huntington, Ann, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mrs. Ann Huntington, wife of General Jedediah Huntington, writes in support of her friend Anna Welch's petition (see GLC02437.05238). Discusses her virtues and her unfortunate circumstances, and encourages Knox to defend her petition in Congress. Sends her respects to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.05240

31 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Iredell

Written in the third person and signed in text by Knox. Informs Judge Iredell that he received the note he sent. Knox is sorry his business took up so much of his time that he couldn't enjoy the Judge's company. Looks forward to the Judge visiting Philadelphia "when a more intimate connection between them may take place." Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05763

27 June 1794

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces a Captain Heysell to Knox. Informs Knox that Haysell is a commander of a Danish ship and is interested in purchasing American ships for the Danish merchant service. Comments, "I shall be happy to learn that he shall have been instrumental in promoting the commercial intercourse between the two Countries."

GLC02437.06126

7 January 1794

Humphreys, Joshua, 1751-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement and bids him farewell. Writes, "It would be ingratitude in me to be silent on your leaving the office of Secretary at War, you have so long & so honorably filled, without expressing my most cordial thanks for the Friendly & polite treatment I have received from you since I have been honored by your appointment... To hear of your happiness will always give me pleasure, and may you & yours always enjoy as much as this life can afford."

GLC02437.06296

5 May 1796

Humphreys, Joshua, 1751-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks about lumber he would like to order from Knox, outlining the measurements he needs, and offering a price for it.

GLC02437.06731

1 October 1796

Hunnewell, Richard, fl. 1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates that in conversation with Major [George] Ulmer, he has learned that Mr. [Samuel] Ely has gone to Boston to plead his innocence to the General Court. Adds that he will give Ulmer the warrant against Ely so Ely may be immediately apprehended if he returns.

GLC02437.06833

18 September 1802

Ingersoll, Daniel, fl. 1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mr. [Joseph?] Peirce says he never received orders from Knox to pay him. Wishes Knox to immediately write himself and Peirce, telling Peirce to immediately pay Ingersoll the note Knox owes.

GLC02437.07751

17 December 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Hutchins

Portions of the letter appear to be in Knox's handwriting. Writes to Captain T. Hutchins (likely Thomas Hutchins, a surveyor and Geographer of the United States) to ask questions about portions of the Muscongus patent. Transcribes the text of an act of legislation passed by the Massachusetts General Court in 1785 on the subject. Asks particularly about navigation of the Penobscot River, which forms the western boundary of the land he describes.

GLC02437.09171

16 December 1782

Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Two letters on one page from Colonel Huntington to Major General Knox. In the first letter, Huntington requests an eighteen day leave of absence for Narcissus Graham. In the second letter, writes that Graham has asked for more time. Complies with Graham's request, if his leave does not affect the total number of furloughs allowed for his company for the month of December.

GLC02437.09576

1709/07/03

Livingston, Johannis, fl. 1709

Manuscript

Title: Appointment of Rutgert Cleecker to receive and manage provisions and supplies for the colony of Connecticut

GLC03107.04894

1709/12/16

Manuscript document

Title: Tax list of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck

GLC03107.04895

1709/12/16

Groesbeek, William, fl. 1709

Manuscript document signed

Title: Tax list of the 2nd ward of the city of Albany

GLC03107.04896

circa 1585-1763

Manuscript document

Title: Orders to the sheriff of Albany to arrest William Rogers

The sheriff of Albany is ordered to apprehend William Rogers so that he may be brought before the Court of Common Pleas to answer to charges of trespass, assault, and battery.

GLC03107.04897

1714/01/19

Cruger, John, fl. 1714-1719

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter van Brugh re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04898

circa 1585-1763

Court of Common Pleas

Manuscript

Title: Plea of trespass filed by John Long against Henry Stone

GLC03107.04899

1717/06/03

Vosburgh, P./Martinse, P., fl. 1717

Manuscript document

Title: Acknowledgement of land belonging to Lambert Janse van Arsteyn

GLC03107.04900

1715/03/21

Letter

Title: to Henry Cuyler re: procurement of payment for goods [fragment]

GLC03107.04901

January 16, 1719

Cruger, John, fl. 1714-1719

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter van Brugh re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.04902

1724/02/04

Ten Broeck, Johannis, fl. 1724

Manuscript document signed

Title: Deposition about fences surrounding a farm

GLC03107.04903

18 October 1781

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has not heard from his brother in almost six weeks. News of the operation against Yorktown from General George Washington included the destruction of three of Lord Cornwallis redoubts and a formal demand for surrender, along with Cornwallis' rejection of it. Speculates that defeating Cornwallis will not be easy for the Allied Army, but "Fall he must." Rumors of unsuccessful British activity against General Nathanael Greene near Charleston. Offers high praise for Greene as a potential successor for Washington. Mentions the deaths of 300 soldiers and officers among Colonel William…

GLC02437.01239