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19-20 December 1755

Shirley, William, 1694-1771

Manuscript letter

Title: Abstracts from Gov. Shirley's Letters of Dec. 19th & 20th.

From December 19th: Discusses the minutes of the Council of War at Albany, New York on December 12th. Outlines a plan to attack Niagara and that "3000 Troops should, at the same time be marching to Fort Duquesne from Willis Creek to attack that Fort." Note lists those present at the Council of War and that no account has been received of the plan. From December 20th: Writes that William Johnson was given a new commission and mentions the letter "regarding engaging the Six Nations to the assistance of Pensylvania..." Discusses a possible treaty with the southern Indians to assist the…

GLC09054.02

13 March 1756

Fox, Henry, Baron Holland, 1705-1774

Manuscript letter

Title: [to William Shirley]

Writes that previous letters have been "regularly received and laid before the King" and that the King is sorry to hear that Shirley's military expedition against Fort Niagara failed. Continues to say that a Colonel Webb will replace Shirley as "General and Commander in Chief of all His Forces in North America til the arrival of the Earl of Loudoun, or Major General Abercrombie." Despite the new appointment, this "is not owing to any Dissatisfaction with [Shirley's] services, But on the contrary, It is the King's Intention, as a Mark of His Royal Favor, to appoint [Shirley] to be Governor…

GLC09054.03

19 March 1756

Montagu-Dunk, George, 1716-1771

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Henry Fox]

Discusses a letter William Shirley wrote to William Johnson "in which he (Shirley) proposes Sending the Indians of the Six Nations to the Ohio." Writes about a suspicious affair and a letter that might prove damaging. Signed "Dunk Halifax" Scored left-hand margin. Gilt edges and watermarked with a seal and "Pro Patria."

GLC09054.04

19 March 1756

Montagu-Dunk, George, 1716-1771

Manuscript letter

Title: [to Sir Charles Hardy]

Discusses possible treason by way of an "intercepted Letter, directed to the Duke of Mirepoix, the Contents of which, upon a full Consideration of them, appear to me of a very extraordinary Nature, & of the utmost Importance." Mentions a Peter Ioncourt(?) as the probable author of the letter as well as a Lydius, under the employment of Shirley. "It is wonderful(?) however, to me, that W. Shirley should have engaged in such a Plan without acquainting the Government at Home with it, or with the Methods, by which He proposes carrying it into execution." Especially suspicious of Shirley's…

GLC09054.05

circa 1784-1806

Autograph manuscript

Title: [List of settlers]

Lists of settlers "in the Plantation Knox" and "in the Plantation Lincoln."

GLC02437.08473

27 February 1779

Rogers, Daniel, 1749-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Bill for a half dozen pair of cotton hose and seven pairs of thread hose. The total was for £49.3.4. Signed by Thomas Rogers that he received payment for Daniel D. Rogers.

GLC02437.08476

9 March 1779

Proctor, John, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Bill for fine cotton, coarse cotton, calico, and interest for a total of £643. Page 2 notes that £300 was received from Knox on 23 March and that full payment was delivered by 30 March. Signed twice by Proctor.

GLC02437.08477

10 March 1779

Manuscript document

Title: [William Knox's account with Otis and Henley]

The account is for a total £1176.2. Items purchased include books, paper, linen, quills, etc.

GLC02437.08478

1 April 1779

Depon, Theodore, fl. 1779

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Bill seems to be for one-quarter of the year's rent at £8.8. Signed by Depon that it was paid in full by "Mr. Nox."

GLC02437.08480

5 April 1779

Vose, Daniel, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Knox bought paper from Vose. The total of the bill was £174. Signed by Vose stating payment was received.

GLC02437.08481

Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account of William Knox with Benjamin Edes]

Edes was one of founders and owners of the Boston Gazette and Country Journal. Edes billed Knox for advertisements in the newspaper. Items being sold included sealing wax, books, and a chaise. The total account came to £12.16.8. Edes signed the document noting payment was made.

GLC02437.08482

17 April 1779

Manuscript document

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

William Knox bought 5 hats and 26 yards of linen from C.N. Fellows. The total came £142.4.

GLC02437.08483

April 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Bill for cloth, including calico. The total came to £275.5.

GLC02437.08484

31 July 1779

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for purchases from Samuel Jarvis]

Peirce was acting as an agent for the Knox brothers. He notes that William Knox gave him £160.16 to pay Samuel Jarvis for the account of General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08493

7 September 1779

Williams, G., fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [William Knox's account with Carie] [in French]

William Knox purchased various items from Carie Le Jeune. The total came to £159.13. G. Williams signed off that payment was made. Docket says "Nants," which might mean these purchases were made in Nantes, France.

GLC02437.08494

18 September 1779-4 October 1779

Manuscript document

Title: [Memorie du tasse Journie commence ...] [in French]

Day by day account of the number of "tasse" or "packs" (or "cups" depending on the translation) used. Cost given in the right hand column. The total comes to 17.10, although it is unclear what currency is being used.

GLC02437.08495

24 September 1779

Manuscript document

Title: [Sundries purchased in Paris] [in French]

Various purchases come to a total of £11.10.

GLC02437.08497

16 October 1779

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt of William Knox with Brectenfeldt & Gregory]

Various items purchased for a total of £425.2. Payment was received the same day.

GLC02437.08498

October 1779

Manuscript document

Title: [Account information] [in French]

Payments for bread and butter during a journey. The total came to 17.10, although it is unclear what currency is being used.

GLC02437.08499

4 November 1779-2 March 1780

McGregor, John, fl. 1779-1780

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account of William Knox with Alexander McGregor]

Payments for making clothes for William Knox. Total cost came to £97.1. Signed by John McGregor stating that payment was received for Alexander McGregor.

GLC02437.08500