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to Thomas S. Lee

Informs the Maryland governor of the need for 30,000 feet of wooden planks for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Has asked General Mordecai Gist to obtain the supplies. Also mentions eight tons of powder that need to be forwarded "to the points of...

GLC02437.10025

to John Lawrance

Writes that "[i]t is agreeable to custom, and proper in itself, that I should announce to you that I shall deliver up your house in Town which I now occupy, To your order at the expiration of the year, for which I hired it, to wit on the 11th of June...

GLC02437.10293

The Adorable Ways of God in His Sovereign Government, Particularly over the Powers of this World Explained and Applied in Three Sermons. [in Dutch]

Printed by John Peter Zenger

GLC03107.05319

Book of maps

The maps include the world, Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, and New England States.

GLC03107.05320

Constitution of the United States of America. . .

. . . as proposed by the Convention held at Phildadelphia, September 17, 1787." The book was printed by John H. Oswald.

GLC03107.05321

to Henry Lee

Discusses the action of March 18 [the Battle of Neerwinden] and French politics and military. Comments that "[u]pon viewing the affairs of France according to the present reforms the most whole cause ever embraced by men, seems to be verging fast to...

GLC02437.10266

to Pierre Charles L'Enfant

Writes that he has received L'Enfant's note from this morning. Does not believe the members of the Society of Cincinnati in France have received their diplomas yet. Does not have the names of the members because all the information was left in the...

GLC02437.03261

to Henry Knox

Explains and apologizes for not writing in a while as he was in France and quite busy. Discusses earnings he made from the vessels he sent to the West Indies from Georgia. Notes his profits were not as great as he expected, but, "on the whole...

GLC02437.04530

to Henry Knox

Seeks help from Knox for compensation from his previous employment noting that the 1800 War office fire destroyed much of his evidence. Mentions he has provided letters proving past employment as an engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and Delaware...

GLC02437.07581

Articles of Agreement and Association, Constituting the Magnetic Telegraph Society

GLC03107.05330

to Henry Knox

Gives recommendations for arranging the artillery for the siege of Yorktown. Discusses the establishment of the first parallel for the investment and fears a delay in operations. Speculates that one in four shots from the Continental Army will hit...

GLC02437.01213

to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox of Knox's appointment to Major General, and describes the details of his appointment.

GLC02437.01382

to Henry Knox

Written by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to General Knox, to Major General Knox. Hopes he will not give Knox displeasure while informing him that he is going to Virginia with General Benjamin Lincoln. Says Lincoln promised to inform him and make it...

GLC02437.02162

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of his upcoming trip to Virginia and relays a message from another officer asking "if there should be any Troops kept up upon a peace establisment ... " "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.02168

to Henry Knox

Writes that a storm prevented him from going to West Point but he intends to visit there before returning to Philadelphia. Although Lincoln is uncertain whether he will be able to travel by water the following morning, he requests to see General...

GLC02437.02301

to Henry Knox

Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "private." References Knox's private letter that was recently sent by the post. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Believes Congress will not leave Princeton soon. Before he...

GLC02437.02315

to Henry Knox

Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 15 July, which referred to a plan for an arsenal [at West Point?]. Reports that as the official peace treaty has now arrived, they may not have the help of "the...

GLC02437.02319

to Henry Knox

Discusses the commutation of Captain Patten's pay. Hopes Patten will signify to Congress his acceptance of it. Marked as private.

GLC02437.02372

to Henry Knox

Request for Knox to deliver "for the use of the Indian tribes, five hundred pounds of powder - one thousand pound, of lead and one thousand flints - " Noted as written at the War Office.

GLC02437.02649

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to deliver "as many of the inclosed brevets as are officers with you to recover them - The others for Massachusetts I wish you would forward by the next post ..." Noted as sent via "Public Service." Free frank signed by Benjamin Lincoln.

GLC02437.02746

to William Hull

Appeals to Hull, commanding at West Point, to settle a matter concerning the paymaster's refusal to grant him subsistence pay corresponding to his rank as Major. Informs Hull that he hopes to bring the matter before Congress, and in the meantime...

GLC02437.02959

to Henry Knox

Encloses "as near a copy as I could make of our address to the Indians," possibly referring to a recent address he and Knox made to the Penobscots in present-day Maine. Discusses copying documents related to former Governor [Thomas] Pownall's...

GLC02437.03060

to Henry Knox

Expresses his hope that Knox will accept the appointment of Secretary at War. If so, hopes to serve under Knox as an engineer for military posts on the western frontier. Requests that Knox recommend him as such to Congress.

GLC02437.03109

to William Lewis

Marked "copy." Discusses a financial settlement between Samuel Shaw and Daniel Parker. Writes that a Mr. George Joy, who bears this letter, was commissioned by Mr. Parker to settle his affairs with Mr. Shaw. Discusses signatures on an enclosed...

GLC02437.03331

to Henry Knox

Writes a brief report on the status of Shays and his troops. Refers Knox to several letters he has enclosed, in order to get a fuller picture of the story. However, as he has very little time, writes that he must wait till the next opportunity to...

GLC02437.03426