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to John Ulmer
2 March 1785
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses the value of lands in the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09119
to unknown [incomplete]
12 December 1785
Writes that after he received the addressee's letter, he wrote to his friend General [Henry] Jackson for advice. Relates the advice Jackson provided, which pertains to land and finances.
GLC02437.09143
29 August 1786
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Addressed to "Major & Captain Ulmer at Ducktrap." Previous research suggests the addressee is John Ulmer, though it could also include George Ulmer, as it seems to be addressed to more...
GLC02437.09156
to George Ulmer
29 September 1788
Most of the document is in Henry Knox's handwriting. Noted as a copy. Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow request Ulmer gather information on lands near Belfast, Maine. Provides instructions to Ulmer regarding land settlements and...
GLC02437.09195
23 August 1801
Discussing the surveying and defense of his lands in the Waldo patent. Hopes to visit some of his settlements to meet with the people, and has sent out men to meet with settlers in other towns, in effort to peaceably settle all issues regarding his...
GLC02437.09276
to unknown
1 April 1795
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses his disappointment with his son [likely Henry Jackson Knox]. Notes his friend [Henry] Jackson, informed Knox that his son "fell into the vilest of company male, and female, and...
GLC02437.09829
2 May 1795
Thanks the recipient for sending duplicate copies of a document and discusses business.
GLC02437.09988
31 August 1795
Discusses financial business.
GLC02437.09989
to [Samuel Cooper Johonnot]
5 November 1788
Writes in reply to a letter sent requesting assistance in obtaining a commission in the United States Army. States that "at present all vacancies are filled by the States..." and says it is unlikely more troops will be raised unless an Indian war...
GLC02437.10214
22 August 1793
Discusses the layout of his house. Comments that he "do[es] not think it too large - it has only [three ?] rooms on a floor. I want a comfortable house." States that Mrs. Lucy Knox wants a bigger house. Lists corrections for building. Mentions...
GLC02437.10276
10 May 1794
Discusses his trees and that he would like the recipient to "make some considerable addtions to them." Also mentions a conflict or disagreement with someone. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.10298
4 May 1793
Discusses business and mentions forwarding letters. Ink is faded making it difficult to read.
GLC02437.10444
December 28, 1783
Conveys information from Governor George Clinton of New York about enabling officers of the New York Levies to retire from service.
GLC02437.10575
to Henry Knox
29 October 1782
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Written from Head Quarters. Writes that the Commander in Chief [General George Washington] would like to inform Knox that "immediately on the arrival of the troops at their places of Cantonment much uneasiness arose as hearing their artificers" were...
GLC02437.01685
February 4, 1783
Asks Knox to transmit the estimate of his department, per George Washington's request. Noted as written at the Head Quarters.
GLC02437.01889
to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth
29 May 1787
Knox left Philadelphia for New York because his daughter Lucy was ill, but by the time he arrived, she was feeling better. Hopes to obtain warrants from the Board of Treasury to pay the arrearages of pay and clothing to the Connecticut troops...
GLC02437.03557
18 June 1789
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814
Would like to recommend Major Henry Warren (likely her son) for the position of Collector of Customs for Plymouth and Duxborough, and mentions that he had worked with General Benjamin Lincoln. Hopes Knox might be able to use his influence with...
GLC02437.04245
6 December 1789
Ward, Samuel, 1756-1832
Mentions that on his return from China, he saw Captain Thomas Randall. Randall had protested against John Searle & Co., a merchant in Madeira, who shipped bad wine on the ship "Jay." Notes that the owners of the Washington Indiaman also have a case...
GLC02437.04427
19 September 1791
Says "I again take the liberty to enclose to you though I have not yet obtained your leave, but the distance from a beloved son, &, the difficulty of conveyance must plead my appology [sic] if any is necessary when you consider the sensations of a...
GLC02437.05164
to Mercy Otis Warren
27 September 1791
References receiving two letters from Warren "covering letters for your son." Writes that he will receive and forward her letters with pleasure. Assumes her son started out for Fort Washington in the Ohio Territory about 15 September, noting that...
GLC02437.05171
30 December 1796
Ware, Henry, fl. 1796-1797
Writes that he has heard from James Swan that Knox has just arrived in Boston, and would like a visit with the young Flucker boys [Thomas and Francis]. Will send the boys over at his earliest opportunity. Sends condolences at the death of Knox's...
GLC02437.06890
to Benjamin Walker
Replies to a note from Major Walker regarding His Excellency [George Washington's] previous request for an estimate [of ordnance and artillery]. Will endeavor to fulfill the request by the latter part of the following day.
GLC02437.10092
January 23, 1783
"The Commander in Chief has directed me to inclose you Lt. Campbells return, and to request you would cause some enquiry to be made into the loss of stores mentioned therein." Noted as written at Head Quarters. See GLC02437.01853 for Knox's follow...
GLC02437.01852
February 15, 1783
Discusses the proportions of pay for artificers and sergeants in the artillery as opposed to the regular army.
GLC02437.01924
February 16, 1783
Discusses salary of the Artillery artificers. States that they "should receive their ... pay with the rest of the army ... " Noted as written at Head Quarters. Appears to be a reply to GLC02437.01924.
GLC02437.01931
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