13 December 1794

Smith, William, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Alexander Stevenson. States he is a "young man" looking for an appointment in the Artillery. Notes he has never met the young man but believes he is from a "hardy breed." Describes Stevenson's age, physical condition, and notes his family fought in the late [Revolutionary] War.

GLC02437.06273

December 21, 1794

Smith, William, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the "total destruction" of his father's property that took place during the war (possibly the Revolutionary War). Notes the entire family looks to him for support. Comments he is "determined to bear the pressure & the flight like a man." Mentions his brother, Colonel John Smith, will be leaving for Europe on Wednesday. Asks Knox to send his brother's commission, which he was entitled to before his resignation from the service, to them. Notes the commission will be used as a passport and voucher of his brother's citizenship. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06279

February 3, 1795

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for two men, a Mr. Guillenard and a Mr. Blackstone, who have been having a hard time entering society in Philadelphia, even though "their talents and character entitle them to." Asks Knox to "use your influence to relieve Mr Guillenard from any unfavourable situation, that the tongue of slander or the Eye of Envy may have maliciously place him in."

GLC02437.06340

27 July 1795

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business regarding bills.

GLC02437.06475

3 September 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Discusses a business transaction he made with George Meade for the sale of about 50,000 acres of land. Also writes about other financial issues.

GLC02437.06513

8 February 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06618

10 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Unsigned, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial transactions related to their land speculation venture.

GLC02437.06660

28 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Writes to discuss their business arrangements. Feels upset to hear about Smith's recent financial "embarrassments," and hopes the rumors are untrue. Mentions a business letter he wrote to Mr. Hammond, a colleague of Smith's, and assumes Hammond told Smith about the letter's content.

GLC02437.06676

14 March 1797

Soderstrom, Richard, fl. 1741-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his interest in buying property in the Eastern lands.

GLC02437.06931

21 April 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to James Spaulding

Discusses arrangements for a shipment of coal and other cargo. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06953

7 August 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Spaulding

Gives directions regarding building supplies such as lumber. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07012

26 September 1797

Sprague, John, fl. 1797-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes and explains that he was absent from court and therefore unable to tend to Knox's business. Noted as written in Lancaster, though the state is unknown.

GLC02437.07034

31 May 1798

Staples, William, fl. 1788-1798

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

First part is a return for the number of salmon caught on the island from 14-26 May. Written in John Rynier's hand. Second part is a note from William Staples giving some possible reasons for the drop in the number of fish. Includes signatures from both Rynier and Staples.

GLC02437.07142

17 March 1799

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Smith tells Knox that Smith has "consented once more to, enter into the tented field." Smith reminds Knox of a book he gave Knox of portraits of European soldiers. Smith asks that Knox give it "to the President." (Smith is President John Adams's son-in-law.)

GLC02437.07245

15 April 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Smith

Congratulates Smith on his appointment as Secretary of Navy. Recommends his friend Henry Jackson be appointed to the office of Naval Agent. Describes Jackson's background and notes his contribution to the war (Revolutionary War).

GLC02437.07520

31 October 1804

Stebbins, Josiah, 1766-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from "New Milford," which was renamed Alna, Maine. Writes to inform Knox, as a member of the Board of Council, that he has recommended to Governor [Caleb] Strong that a Justice of the Peace be appointed to his region, and that he has recommended Mr. Jeremiah Pearson for the job. Also warns that another (unnamed) man in the town has curried favor with politicians to get a recommendation for the job; this man is not qualified for the position, and, indeed, is corrupt and shameful.

GLC02437.07891

9 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Thanks Smith for introducing him to worthy gentlemen. "I am no party man and I know you too well to support for a moment that you would introduce any characters not proper for you & I to be sociable with." Expresses a favorable opinion of Doctor Bayley, (possibly Richard Bayley), noting that Doctor Silas Holmes also supports Bayley. Writes, "The prejudices in the country, however are so strong against him that he will stand in need, of all the support he can derive from Doctor Holmes and the similar evidence." Also thanks Smith for introducing Doctor "Michalies" [Michaelis]. Writes, "I…

GLC02437.10183

30 August 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Tupper

Writes, "His Excellency the Commander in chief has informed me (the Quarter Master having represented to him the scarcity of tents) that your regiment must go into barracks on the point. You will therefore select the twenty best in repair, and put your regiment into them, and place your officers in the most contiguous buildings." Informs Tupper about that laborers encamped at the point might have "stripped the barracks of boards and other appendages," and has asked Colonel [John] Crane to work with Tupper on stopping them (see GLC02437.01550 for more information). Also mentions that he…

GLC02437.01552

2 October 1782

Tupper, Benjamin, 1738-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Camp Pitt, present day Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Reports that he knows Knox must have been worried about Tupper's regiment for having marched in so severe a storm. Assures Knox that "we made ourselves very happy by encamping in a thick grove of wood in a valley by good fires sweetened by your honour signifying your approbation of our conduct we forgot our sorrow and remembered our misery no more, and thought our[selves] some of the happiest of men, that we faired no worse, we are now agreeably encamped on the sunny side of a grove & want only a little provision to make us…

GLC02437.01637

10 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Steel Tyler [possibly incomplete]

Relates that if Major [William] North is appointed to a new position, the appointment of his successor as Inspector of the Army will rest with Congress. Would like be able to promote people to the job, but is "inclined to believe that the duties of the inspector are so various perplexed, and of such a nature, as would be exceedingly unpleasant to a gentleman of your disposition." Discusses the types of qualities an inspector should possess, including "a rigid adherence to the rules."

GLC02437.03332

April 1787

Tupper, Benjamin, 1738-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the outcome of a trial in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, referring to the trial of the insurgents who took part in Shays' Rebellion: "The Supreme Court have proceeded on business with a degree of dignity which does honour to humane nature, Six are already convicted of High Treason, and a number of others of high crimes &c and there is not a dog that dare to move his Tongue." Expresses his views on the proper governmental system for the states. "...I cannot give up the idea that Monarchy in our present situation is become absolutely necessary to save the States from sinking…

GLC02437.03537

21 July 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major Turner

Discusses Turner's observations regarding a memorial written by Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant, apparently about settling a financial claim he has with the Society of the Cincinnati members. May be referring to L'Enfant's purchase of extra Society badges: the previous year, L'Enfant purchased extra badges and paid for them with credit, but the badges are proving too expensive and are not selling. L'Enfant is now facing financial distress because he cannot repay his creditors. See GLC02437.03273, GLC02437.03275, GLC02437.03276, and GLC02437.03882.

GLC02437.03608

25 April 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Turner

Marked as a copy. Author not indicated, but possibly by Knox. Responds to Turner's query regarding the Marquis de Rouvray. Informs Turner that French officers applying for diplomas based on their Revolutionary War service must obtain authenticated applications from France (possibly for inclusion in the Society of Cincinnati). Requests information related to expected attendance at the next Society of the Cincinnati meeting.

GLC02437.03856

14 May 1788

Turnbull, William, 1751-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to give him information related to a 1777 purchase of goods. Notes that the goods were sent to Knox's address and were not charged in Livingston & Turnbull's accounts against the United States.

GLC02437.03872

January 10,1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Ulmer and Moses Copeland

Writes that the bearer, Thomas Vose, will be residing on some of his lands in Maine and collecting payments for the lands according to an agreement he and Vose had established. Asks that they provide Vose with advice and help. Hopes that his collection of payments will promote the general interests of the country.

GLC02437.04086