20 May 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate for the Baron de Glasbeech]

Certifies that the Baron de Glasbeech served in the Southern Army. Provides information on his rank and the officers under whom he served. Notes that Glasbeech "distinguished himself by his bravery, particularly in the affair of the Cowpens under Genl Morgan, for which Congress honored him with a brevet Commission of Captain." Adds that since the end of the war, Glasbeech has experienced "many uncommon misfortunes," and asks the subscribers to advance money for Glasbeech's relief. See GLC02437.04207 and GLC02437.04210 for related documents. Both in the document and docket, Knox misidentifies…

GLC02437.04208

25 June 1789

Manuscript document

Title: Resolve on the Petition of the Selectmen of Penobscot

Part of an address, directed toward Henry Knox, is visible on verso. Refers to a petition filed to the General Court by the Selectman of the towns of Penobscot, Sedgwick, and others, which asserts the rights and entitlements of each settler. Goes on to define who counts as a "settler" and how much land each settler is entitled to.

GLC02437.04256

4 August 1788-June 1789

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt detailing a financial interaction between Henry Knox, a Mr. [possibly Michael] Hillegas, and several other parties, including Knox's brother William, John Stagg, and Caleb Swan.

GLC02437.04266

8 July 1789

Stevens, John, 1749-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for Knox's payment of 125 dollars for rent on Stevens's father's house which Knox occupied. Signed "John Stevens, Junr."

GLC02437.04274

9 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Includes letters and information pertaining to Mr. [likely James] Webber, and asks Ogden to provide his information as soon as possible so he can write to Mr. Webber (likely referring to business dealings between Ogden and Webber). Also discusses the severe illness of his youngest child, who apparently contracted violent dysentery on 28 June and was on the brink of death several days later. Relates that he and Mrs. Knox brought the boy to "the Hook," which seems to have helped, and the boy might yet live; adds that they plan to "repeat the experiment to morrow." See GLC02437.04275 for a…

GLC02437.04277

13 July 1789

Denny, R., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Settled account of Jacob Norris]

Written from "Auditors Office State of Maryland." A Mr. R. Denny of the Auditor's Office certifies that according to his office's books, Lieutenant Jacob Norris settled an account in 1779 in which he "has a credit for sixteen men recruited by him for the Continental Army."

GLC02437.04280

13 July 1789

Denny, R., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Settled account of John White]

Written from "Auditors Office State of Maryland." A Mr. R. Denny of the Auditor's Office certifies John White settled with Jacob Norris and allotted him 2500 dollars "for his Commutation" in Maryland during the war.

GLC02437.04281

20 July 1789

Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the bearer of this letter, Mr. Hall, also brings a letter from Major [Pierce] Butler (see GLC02437.04296) which recommends Hall for a post in Knox's War Department. FitzSimons would like to add that he believes Hall is well-qualified for any post Knox may be able to secure for him. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04297

20 July 1789

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: We the subscribers acknowledge to have received...

Written from the "War Office," likely in New York City. Document acknowledges receipt for one-half of their salaries from the war office, for the months April-June 1789. Signed by John Stagg, William Knox, Caleb Swan, and Ceasar Loyd (Caesar Lloyd Cummings, who signs with his mark), with a note below referencing Mr. [Michael] Hillegas's certificate.

GLC02437.04298

circa 1 May 1789

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph document

Title: Foundation of some paragraphs published in Fennos paper 2nd May 1789

Writes, "We learn, from good authority, that the President of the United States will see no Company on Sundays. We are also informed that the President, after his inauguration, will assign one or two days in every week for receiving such Foreigners & Citizens of the Union as may have occasion to wait upon him…The former to be presented through the medium of the ministers or other official Characters of their own Nation resident in America…We have not yet heard by whom Citizens are to be introduced. It seems to be a point of conceded on all parts, that the Chief Magistrate of…

GLC02437.04312

4 August 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Account between John Stevens and Henry Knox]

Account of monies exchanged between John Stevens and Henry Knox between December 1788 and May 1789.

GLC02437.04315

5 August 1789

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

No signature, but otherwise a copy of GLC02437.04317.

GLC02437.04318

29 August 1789

Remsen, Henry, 1762-1843

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certification regarding R.J. Vanden Brock]

Remson and Denning, on behalf of the Auditor of the State of New York, certify that Mr. Vanden Brock has been accurate and responsible, and a capable accountant with irreproachable morals.

GLC02437.04339

13 September 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his recent letter as well as the letters he enclosed. Relates that one of them was from Jackson's sister, and it related news of the death of his 17-year-old niece. Discusses the recent illness of Knox's daughter Julia, but believes she is out of danger. Writes about their friend Mr. [James] Swan, who is in Europe, writing a book. Mentions the lavish welcome the governor gave the French squadron currently at anchor in Boston Harbor. Is concerned that he has bothered Knox too much on the subject of obtaining an appointment, and apologizes if he has. Mentions a letter he…

GLC02437.04357

1 October 1789-5 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Note of payment]

Note to the cashier of a bank to "Pay to the honorable Alexander Hamilton or order, two thousand five hundred dollars, being for public service, and which for the present is to be considered as part of the twenty thousand dollars agreed to be loaned by the bank in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 20th of August 1789." All text has been struck. Includes two notes on the verso. First note signed Alexander Hamilton 1 October, stating that the amount mentioned should be paid to Samuel Osgood "on account of expenditures incurred for the accommodation of the President of the United States…

GLC02437.04373

October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: Form of check 36

Appears to be a copy of GLC02437.04373. Note to the cashier of a bank to "Pay to the honorable Alexander Hamilton or order, two thousand five hundred dollars, being for public service, and which for the present is to be considered as part of the twenty thousand dollars agreed to be loaned by the bank in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 20th of August 1789." This copy does not, however, have notes signed by Alexander Hamilton, William Duer, and Samuel Osgood.

GLC02437.04376

6 October 1789

Meals, John, fl. 1789

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of goods left in the hands of John Meals at Augusta in Goergia, by the late commissioners of the United States for treating with the southern Indians

Lists goods and supplies by account number. Includes items such as rum, kettles, calico, linen, etc.

GLC02437.04380

8 October 1789

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Discusses the hurricane season and other extreme weather conditions in Antigua, such as a lengthy drought which caused cattle to die from want of drink. Speaks briefly about the natural features of the island that she does like. Explains her hope to visit America to see Lucy and her family, as well as her own apparently ailing father. Provides extensive news about other family members. Wishes Henry Knox and the children well.

GLC02437.04381

1783-1815

Havering, Caroline, fl. 1923

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses the benefits and tribulations of friendship, mentioning two specific friends, Amelia and Matilda. A continuation of this letter is contained on the verso of GLC02437.04401. Address and docket are from GLC02437.04401.

GLC02437.04402

8 November 1789

Swan, Caleb, 1758-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: List of vouchers wanting to the accounts of the Secretary of War for 1788

Lists vouchers by department, date and includes the dollar amount. Relates to Jeremiah Wadsworth's private account with the Secretary of War (Knox). Swan signs a note on versi regarding the account information.

GLC02437.04409

5 December 1789

Waldo, Samuel, 1764-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business related to the Waldo patent, specifically pertaining to Coopers claim. Expresses his wish that Knox "may tend to obtain a recovery of our claim, which is too valuable to be any longer neglected - it contains 1009 acres, and on computing the several sums my grandfather paid for title deeds, it appears to have cost him about 1230 [lbs] this currency." "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04425

circa December 1789

Hazen, Moses, 1733-1803

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text as "Genl. Hazen." Discusses difficulties in reaching a final settlement for his military affairs and gives detailed information related to his struggle to reach a settlement. Mentions others involved, including [William] Duer and General [Jedediah] Huntington. Declares, "Is there an Executor in this nation or any one that represents it in the recess of the Legislater. If not what have we been fiting [sic] for these seven years." Related to GLC02437.04430; date and location inferred from content and from a note written on the document at a later date.

GLC02437.04431

circa 21 December 1789

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Refers to Knox's letter of 23 November (GLC02437.04420). Thinks an indemnification should be obtained in relation to Nathanael Greene's debts. Discusses Nathanael Greene's association with John Banks. For related documents refer to GLC02437.04447, GLC02437.04449, GLC02437.04497 and GLC02437.04498. Date previously inferred and written in pencil.

GLC02437.04448

circa 21 December 1789

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

Manuscript document

Title: A list of debts due from the estate of the late General Greene

First two pages list of the amounts Nathanael Greene owed to specific individuals. Pages three and four provide a detailed summary of Greene's debts. Rutledge notes that Greene's debts can be divided into three classes: private debts, those relating to Cumberland Island, and debts incurred by Greene's involvement with John Banks. Prepared for Catharine Littlefield Greene by Rutledge.

GLC02437.04449

31 December 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Maunsell

Writes to Maunsell on behalf of Moses Hazen. Notes Hazen served in the last war and has been confined for several years to his bed from a stroke. Says Hazen's ill health has also caused embarrassment to Hazen's pecuniary affairs. Congress had promised Hazen indemnification for the loss of Hazen's British half pay. Knox asks Maunsell to apply to Mr. Brett for an official certificate from the British pay office. Noted as a copy on the docket.

GLC02437.04456