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to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of himself and [Israel] Thorndike to discuss an approaching land deal. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.08032

to Henry Knox

Has recently been informed by Mr. F. Amory that Mrs. Cantor was planning to leave a particular house and asked if Scott intends to purchase it. Provides the price he was offered, and asks him whether Knox "would have me do any thing in the business...

GLC02437.08046

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the books he sent her.

GLC02437.08177

[Gen Knox presents his compliments to the Marquis de Rostaing].

Indicates that he is sending one of the pieces of ordnance seized from a British redoubt at the Battle of Yorktown to the regiment of Gattenois, which stormed that redoubt on 14 October 1781. The transfer was made in accordance with George...

GLC02437.01260

to John Ruddock

Relays orders from the Commander in Chief George Washington to make a reduction of the troops and respective departments. Orders Ruddock to deliver all the military stores in his possession to Captain William Price and consider himself and any...

GLC02437.02819

to Edward H. Robbins

Thanks him for his last letter. Reports that he has only received a statement from Robbins about the "present situation of the reference." Robbins's plan appears "highly judicious." Believes it would be an injustice to accommodate an obsolete...

GLC02437.04125

to Henry Knox

Rochefontaine writes that "M. Poisé secretary to General de Lafayette during the latter part of the American war has received a commission of captain as a reward" for his service. His work was equal to that of an officer and should therefore be...

GLC02437.04776

to Henry Knox

Encloses a receipt for a box of china, which will be delivered by the bearer of this letter. The china came from Canton by the ship "Washington" and arrived in Providence. It was sent by Samuel Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.04984

to Henry Knox

Four parts. First part dated 19 July. Noted as an extract. Informs Knox of the arrival of troops and states that "by this time it is to be hoped that those from the Eastward have joined...should no addition have been made to them since." Writes...

GLC02437.10234

to John Ruddock and John Crane

Top of the document features a list of items needed to repair or supply military stores, such as paper for cartridges. Below that is a short note to Colonel John Crane, asking that he provide or procure the above articles for Captain Thomas Seward...

GLC02437.01503

to Henry Knox

Petition of James Rickey, formerly of Cherry Valley, New York in Tyron County, stating that he lost his house, trade goods, his "negro," and household furniture "due to the 'depredations and crulty of the Enemy.'" Says "he is reduced from a state of...

GLC02437.01572

to John Ruddock

Mentions that a temporary magazine on a redoubt on Constitution Island (near West Point, New York), which is being prepared to house the powder from Fishkill, will be ready in three to four days. Asks that the powder from Newburgh be recovered first...

GLC02437.01575

to John Ruddock

Informs Ruddock that Congress has changed the structure of the Department of Military Stores. Outlines the number of commissaries, deputies, and conductors, and explains their locations. Also relates the pay and benefits associated with each...

GLC02437.01594

to Henry Knox

Discusses a recent efforts to acquire Borax. Declares that he will replace what he has gathered as soon as a Doctor Langhorne returns from Philadelphia with a new supply. States that if he is unable to pay him with money, he will try to trade for...

GLC02437.01596

to Henry Knox

Writes to accept the offer proposed by General [Henry] Knox in his last letter. Declares that he is under great "obligation to the Genl for his favourable opinion of my integrity, I shall ever do my Best Endeavors for the public good and the Genl's...

GLC02437.01601

to Henry Knox

Rivington, the New York printer and bookseller, signs in text. Mentions Knox's previous request for a copy of Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations." Forwards his only copy, which Knox can keep or return. The 2 volumes cost £2.5 sterling. Says no advance...

GLC02437.02296

to James Rivington

Thanks Rivington for the copy of Smith's "Wealth of Nations" that he sent. Knox signed in text. See GLC02437.02296 for Rivington's original note.

GLC02437.02379

to Richard Söderström

Declares that he would oblige him if he would make a payment on the bill of exchange he owes Knox, within the present week.

GLC02437.03262

to Edward Hutchinson Robbins

Forwards a paper regarding a Mr. Wetmore's claim to land (not included). Notes, "The business has not a good complexion..." Promises to look into Wetmore's claim fairly, and has written to Mr. Winslow (likely one of Lucy Knox's cousins) regarding the...

GLC02437.03578

to Count de Rochambeau

Asks Rochambeau to send him a list of all the French members of the Society of the Cincinnati from the land service. Explains that the list is necessary for maintenance of Society records, and also for filling out diplomas for the members.

GLC02437.03620

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the house near Windmill Point, which was Knox's father's, is being sold. Says the owner would like to offer Knox the chance to purchase the house before it goes on the market.

GLC02437.03639

to Thomas Russell

Discusses the character of Mr. [Thomas] Randall and Samuel Shaw and their past experience in China; possibly having to do with trade. Notes he cannot speak with respect to the plans but can speak with great confidence about the men's character....

GLC02437.03647

to Henry Knox

Cosigned by Thomas Russell. Russell and Lowell are apparently trying to collect money owed by Knox, or his late father-in-law, Thomas Flucker, to Captain Henley. The money pertains to a mortgage on land at Charlestown (state not specified). Lowell...

GLC02437.03771

to the Count de Rochambeau

Informs Rochambeau he forwarded [Society of the Cincinnati] diplomas to Louis-Marie-Athanase de Loménie, comte de Brienne, French Secretary of War. Reports that the application of a French officer will be addressed at the next Society of the...

GLC02437.03859

to Henry Knox

St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, remarks on war with the Indians: "In my public letter of this day I have taken the Liberty to mention my Ideas on the manner in which a War should be carried on against the Indians- I do most sincerely...

GLC02437.03986