1-20 January 1790

Emes, Worsley, fl. 1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account to Worsley Emes]

Lists the "Cash received of sundry persons for Stores sold at Carlisle" by person and amount. Includes a note of receipt by Emes dated 20 January 1790 and written in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

GLC02437.04458

8 January 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Le Roy & Bayard

Asks the firm to forward letters to be sent to a friend.

GLC02437.04467

January 1790

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph note signed

Title: Request for information [incomplete]

Asks if the recipient would "be so obliging as to inform me what time Genl Green superceeded [sic] Genl. Gates - it seems necessity to accertain [sic] it in order to the settleg of my deceased brothers affair - " Date written in previously inferred and written in pencil.

GLC02437.04488

3 February 1790

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of a paper to Mr. John Ruddock]

States that all of the clothing "which was in Mr. Rs possession was delivered out to the respective regts."

GLC02437.04496

4 February 1790

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

Autograph document signed

Title: [Carrington' s affidavit related to General Nathanael Greene and John Banks]

Provides an affidavit explaining why Nathanael Greene agreed to provide security for the debts of John Banks. Relates that in 1783, Robert Morris, Superintendent of Finance, asked Greene to arrange for the supply of provisions to the Southern Army when their existing contract expired. The only private contractor who would agree to negotiate with Greene was John Banks. Greene had no choice but to accept Banks's offer, even though he thought Banks's terms were too high, and the contract between Banks and the Southern Army commenced 20 February 1783. Greene later provided security for Banks's…

GLC02437.04498

11 February 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Confirmation certificate]

Certifies that "Richard Frothingham served as a field Commissary in the Army of the United to the thirty first of December one Thousand seven hundred and Eighty three."

GLC02437.04507

21 February 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the outcome of a hearing concerning a mutual acquaintance's petition. Writes that Knox's "plan for the militia is not very well received here - altho every one speaks highly of it, as it appears on paper, and confess, that it is a masterly performance, & discovers great genius & knowledge in military arrangements, and that such a militia would be superior to any in the world - some doubt the necessity of such a militia in the country, but they are for keeping up a sufficient number of standing troops to answer all the purposes of government."

GLC02437.04518

27 February 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Parker

Discusses an incident with Parker where the owners of the ship that Shaw took to China refused to pay him his "consideration for transacting her business, upwards of three thousand dollars, but that they also instituted an account against us for 2300 dollars, appropriated by you from their funds committed to us - " Writes that "On this amount 3184 dollars, they charged a cent damages, making the whole six thousand (6368) three hundred sixty eight dollars, and instead of paying us our balance, passed it to the credit of this account, and sued us at law for the remainder."

GLC02437.04519

2 March 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate of confirmation]

Certifies that "the ship Massachusetts, now riding at anchor in the harbor of Boston, and commanded by Job Prince, is, together with her cargo, all and every part, owned entirely, and commanded by officers, citizens of the United States, and navigated for the most part by the same - the whole being under my direction." Countersigned with a note by the Justice of Peace, Joseph Greenleaf. Docketed by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.04527

4 March 1790

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition of Catharine Littlefield Greene]

Petition to the House of Representative and the Senate on behalf of Catharine Littlefield Greene for money due to her late husband from the government. States that in General Greene's pursuit for indemnification from the United States government Green "instituted suites for the recover of the bonds and Mortgages by him received of Messrs Banks and Company as collateral securities, but his designs in this and all other earthly respects were frustrated by his untimely death. That the suits for the recovery of the said bonds and other collateral securities have been protracted by the death of…

GLC02437.04528

10 March 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Instructs Randall not to deliver to Messrs Pintard, or any other person for them, the bills of lading for his cargo, to let any of the property out of Randall's hands, or make any other stipulation until he speaks to their friends, Henry Knox and Messrs [Nicholas] Hoffman and [Son].

GLC02437.04536

15 March 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be a copy of the first part of GLC02437.04549. Gives Knox some last minute instructions concerning his affairs before he sails and expresses his love towards Knox and his family, as well as to Knox's brother, William, whom Shaw calls Billy.

GLC02437.04550

29 March 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: In addition to an act relative to the troops

Document reads in its entirety: "And be it further enacted. That whenever the said troops shall be formed into separate detachments in such a manner as that the surgeons, and the surgeons mates before mentioned shall be deemed inadequate to the charge of the sick of the said separate detachments, the President of the US shall be and be hereby is empowered to appoint so many assistant surgeons mates, and for such periods as he shall judge the service may require." Date and title from docket.

GLC02437.04562

30 March 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends his goodbyes to Knox as his ship is departing from Boston for a sea voyage. Thanks him for the kindness and advice he has always provided, and wishes Knox and his family good blessings until Shaw can see them again.

GLC02437.04564

31 March 1790

Swan, Caleb, 1758-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account paid by the United States to the Secretary of War]

Lists transactions for the account of Henry Knox as Secretary of War. Includes names and signatures of several of Knox's staff at the War Office, including John Stagg, signifying receipt of pay. Noted as a copy and written at the War Office.

GLC02437.04568

12-15 March 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Thomas] Randall

Discusses financial difficulties facing himself and Randall. Explains his concerns that they will fall short with their creditors. In great detail, he outlines their attempt to build a new ship in Canton, and his belief that they would secure investors in America, which did not end up happening. Outlines the steps he took to rectify their debts, and provides a notated financial of what they owe, and to whom. Lists many of the misfortunes that befell their venture, such as business deals with unfair terms, and having poor quality tea as merchandise. Discusses his upcoming trip to Canton…

GLC02437.04570

2 April 1790

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Discusses her recent recovery from an illness, her trip to Barbuda with the Commodore and some friends, and the local fauna. Comments that the Governor's situation there is not enviable. He only has "one other White Inhabitant on the Island to assist him in the care of more than two hundred negroes..." Thanks her for the beef she recently sent her. Mentions that her father is suffering ill health and other family relations, stating "I have pleasure in saying my Thomas, and Harriet are quite well - and that the last Post brought me comforting Accounts of my Dear Francis - Who is in the…

GLC02437.04573

23 May 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Short

Reports that Mrs. Swan, the wife of James Swan of Boston, will soon be leaving for France. She plans to meet her husband in Paris, but if he cannot meet her right away, would like to arrange for someone else to meet her as she is a stranger in that city. Recipient's name is illegible, but may be Mr. Short, and is listed as a "Charges des affaires" in Paris (see GLC02437.04619 for another reference to Mr. Short).

GLC02437.04615

15 June 1790

Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his feeling of "mortifying neglect, of being unaswer'd" after writing several letters to Knox with no reply. Discusses his suggestions for improving warships; had applied to Congress with suggestions in 1785, but Knox advised him not to pursue the issue any further until the government was more stable. Mentions his concern that American might get drawn into "the war" (perhaps fighting associated with the French Revolution) and his feeling that he will not be idle if that occurs. Discusses facts and figures related to his warship improvement ideas and mentions that Knox may obtain…

GLC02437.04627

22 June 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the recent election for senator, in which George Cabot won the seat against Tristram Dalton. Writes that he wished Dalton had won, but "The House were determined to make a change and used every art to effect it... I wish'd for Mr. D to be continued but as that could not be effected I am glad that Mr Cabot has succeeded in preference to the other candidates." Writes that Dalton's support of high salaries for the senators made him unpopular in the House. Discusses the votes in detail. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04634

1-6 July 1790

Cummings, Cesar Lloyd, fl. 1790-1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: Salaries of the Secretary of War and his gentlemen

Lists the salaries for the Secretary of War and his staff for the months of April, May and June. Second page includes signatures noting the receipt of the money. Noted as written at the War Office. Co-signed by Constant Freeman, William Knox (Principal Clerk), John Stagg (Clerk), Caleb Swan and R. J. Vanden Brock. Indicates that Cummings was a messenger for the War Office, and Cummings signs with a mark. Title is from the docket.

GLC02437.04642

6 August 1790

Manuscript document

Title: Questions to the Tallisee King respecting the Treaty of Galphinton

Transcript of an interview with king of the Tallassees of the Creek Nation with an edit (p.2) in Henry Knox's hand. When asked if the king consented to ceding certain lands "eastwards of a line to be drawn from the Oconee...River to the head of the St. Mary's River" in the Treaty of Galphinton in 1785, the king reports he did not. The king adds that the Tallassees did not have such a right without the consent of the whole Creek nation. The king is also asked about Shoulder Bone Treaty of 1784 to which the king was a party. Mentions Alexander McGillivray, the part white Creek leader who…

GLC02437.04672

7 August 1790

Manuscript document

Title: [A treaty of peace]

Treaty negotiated with the Creek nation in Georgia stipulating land cessions and prisoner releases on the part of Creeks. In a secretarial hand.

GLC02437.04674

7 August 1790

Cornell, Joseph, fl. 1790

Autograph document

Title: [Oath of Indian interpreter]

Translator Joseph Cornell swears to "truly interpret" the Treaty of Peace proceedings between the Americans and Creeks. Countersigned by Richard Morris [Chief Justice of the State of New York]. Cornell signs with an "X."

GLC02437.04675

7 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: Speech of the commissioner to the Creeks previously to their signing the treaty August 7th 1790

Title taken from docket. Calling forth "King, chiefs & warriors of the Creek nation attend," Secretary of War and Commissioner of the Treaty of Peace Knox makes a speech praising the agreement between the United States and the Creeks. Knox assures the Creeks that the United States will "never depart from their promises." He also cautions the Creeks to "guard the conduct" of "your rash young men" and insisted the United States would "guard the conduct of ours."

GLC02437.04676