25 June 1787

Canary, Dennis, fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Asks William to write on his behalf to his brother, Henry Knox, for help with a land dispute. The tract of land in question is currently his but his ownership is being questioned by a widow, Mrs. Sarah Robinson, who argues her husband had some claim on the land. Would like Knox's advice on how to proceed. Stamped "Salem."

GLC02437.03591

14 July 1787

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Briefly discusses events concerning mutual friends. Emphasizes his support for the idea of a stronger federal government. States, "I fully agree with you in the necessity of a National Government & hope that a system, in some measure resembling ours, will be adopted, which operating upon the large scale must, in a relative view, reduce the powers of each state to that of our Counties, such a government in my humble opinion would extend its authority over all these petty states & increase in the proportion as they are ... " Adds that a strong central government will help quash…

GLC02437.03604

25 July 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Francois, Comte de Broglio

Addresses the application de Broglio sent on behalf of his friend, the Baron de Valletiere, for Valletiere's membership into the Society of the Cincinnati. Informs de Broglio that the decision for membership will not be decided until the next general meeting which will take place the following year.

GLC02437.03617

25 July 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to François Claude Amour, Marquis de Bouillé

Discusses the Marquis' acceptance as a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. Also reports that he has transmitted the news to the Count D'Estaing, already a senior officer in the Society.

GLC02437.03618

27 July 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Appleton

Informs Appleton he has applied to Congress to appoint Appleton's son as consul to the Isle of France. Says that Congress has not yet developed a system which allows them to make such appointments, however, if a system was ever developed Knox believes Appleton's son would be probable.

GLC02437.03625

31 July 1787

Anstey, John, fl. 1787-1788

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text. "Mr Anstey presents his Compliments to General Knox begs leave to return him many thanks for the honor of his notice and friendly attentions - "

GLC02437.03629

31 July 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Breck

Recommends John Anstey to Breck and other friends. Notes Anstey was assigned to "ascertain the losses of the loyalists during the late revolution."

GLC02437.03630

3 August - 10 November 1787

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter

Title: [Letters from Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, and Benjamin Franklin]

Copies of three letters to Thomas Barclay. First one from Thomas Jefferson, written in Paris, dated 3 August. Presents Barclay with a tribute for his work as "Consul General for that Country [France] and Minister to the Court of Morocco, also as Agent in some particular Transactions for the state of Virginia ... " Second one from John Jay, dated 5 October from the Office of Foreign Affairs. Forwards a document from Congress "expressing their approbation of your conduct in the state of Negociations [sic] with Morocco." Third one from Benjamin Franklin, written at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,…

GLC02437.03633

18 August 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: to Dr. Bard

Signed in text. Thanks Dr. Bard for his services on a "recent melancholy event" (possibly referring to the recent death of Knox's youngest child) and sends him an enclosed document (not available).

GLC02437.03636

22 August 1787

Blodget, William, 1754-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in obtaining commutation. Says he also sent a letter to the President of Congress and asks for Knox's influence with him. Says he is "loth" to ask for help but varying circumstances has left him to rely on his friends. Along with other circumstances, Blodget also claims a service-related injury to one of his knees and elbows is now disabling him.

GLC02437.03643

23 August 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Joseph Barrell

Hopes Barrell has a successful voyage to China. Asks Barrell to consign his vessel or vessels in Canton (Guangzhou) to Messrs [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall. Writes, "one or the other of those adventurous Americans will be there - and more honestt and punctuality cannot be found in any two mortals..." See GLC02437.03652 for Barrell's reply. See GLC02437.03637, .03638, and.03647 for related documents.

GLC02437.03644

27 August 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: Expenses of cutting wood at Penobscot

Lists the conjectured expenses for cutting wood at Penobscot, which include paying for labor and transport. Written at Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine.

GLC02437.03645

2 September 1787

Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his good wishes "respecting the Enterprize I am engaged in for the Northwest Coaste of America & China..." Knox had recommended Samuel Shaw to assist Barrell's venture in China (see GLC02437.03644). Stamped "Boston" on the address leaf. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature. See GLC02437.03637, .03638, and .03647 for related documents.

GLC02437.03652

16 September 1787

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Major Reading Howell is making a map of Pennsylvania from a number of actual surveys. Notes that during the War a number of surveys were made by the Geographer of the Army and his deputies of different parts of the state and copies were sent to the War Office. Asks Knox to give Howell access to the War Office surveys and maps. See GLC02437.03663 for related document.

GLC02437.03665

15 October 1787

Broome, Samuel, 1735-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he would give James Jarvis a personal assessment of Broome's character and situation in life. Comments there have been reports to his [Broome's] prejudice and that his name can only be cleared by a statement coming from a gentleman.

GLC02437.03673

2 November 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Society of the Cincinnati

A circular letter to the state societies requesting payment for the balance due to Major L'Enfant (fo Society eagle medals). Spaces for an individual state's name are left blank.

GLC02437.03693

19 November 1787

Anstey, John, fl. 1787-1788

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses "Mrs. Flucker's Claim upon the British Government," and informs Knox that he most likely has all of the necessary documents to support the claim, but states that he is willing to help when he returns to New York City. Docketed by Knox, "John Anstey Esq Commissioner from the british government for enquiring into the propriety of the claims made by the Loyalists on that government for compensation."

GLC02437.03706

17 December 1787

Blanchard, Joseph, 1753-1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he is "Interested in any Estate which came to Mr. Flucker by his last Wife towit Brigadere [sic] Waldo's daughter," and advises him that if he is "it may be worth your while to take some care about it - I am Acquainted with it and may be useful in [illegible] it - "

GLC02437.03730

25 December 1787

Broome, Samuel, 1735-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business concerning a firm in London, England, who "refused to accede to our proposals of resigning our property to our Creditors ... " and asks Knox to "write these Gentlemen by first packet, in our favor as far as you can consistently, recommending their acquiescence - " "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.03739

30 December 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Bayley

Asks Mr. Bayley to meet with him that evening "prepared for the proposed operation" (which is unspecified) if Mr. Bayley finds it convenient.

GLC02437.03748

December 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: Supplies for recruits and disbursment

Lists supplies given and the amounts paid to various troops. Includes items such as shoes, fish, clothing, etc. Addressed to Jeremiah Wadsworth.

GLC02437.03750

January 15, 1788

Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803

Autograph document signed

Title: [Account information between Henry Knox and Sebastian Bauman]

Covers 25 May 1787 - 5 January 1788, including payment for goods such as Jamaica spirit, cinnamon, and porter, among others. Bauman signs, noting receipt of £20.25 from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.03753

January 12, 1788

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Carrington reports, "I have as yet passed through no more of this state than what is called the Northern Neck- there I find the opponents of the Constitution pretty numerous and vociferous." Mentions that [Richard Henry] Lee "has in great measure declined to act in the opposition, finding that even his own family have separated from him." Declares that in the southern part of Virginia, many influential figures have united on the "wrong side." Mentions that Governor [Edmund] Randolph has "committed to the public view his opinions as to the conduct which it will be wise now to pursue with…

GLC02437.03758

January 20, 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Egbert Benson

Knox reports on the proceedings of the Massachusetts Constitutional ratification convention. Notes that there are "150 decidedly for the constitution, about 120 decidedly against it- and about 50 or 60 who appear to determine to hear all that can be said on both sides and then vote as they shall think right, Mr S Adams is in this class.- on the whole it is highly probable that the Constitution will be adopted." Expects the decision to be made about the Constitution in less than a fortnight. Location inferred.

GLC02437.03766

3 July 1786

Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Register of sums received]

Certifies that "the Honorable Major General Knox Secretary at War is debited in the Treasury books of the United States with the following Sums of Money" which totals $6,893.60. States in a note that "[t]he General stands indebted for the following sums; the Persons to whom they were advanced being to account for the same with him, conformable to the report of the Clerks of Accounts" including an armorer at West Point and people in charge of goods and stores. Goods and stores amount to $1,026 and some odd cents. Noted as coming from the Register's Office, which most likely travelled with…

GLC02437.10207