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to Lucy Knox

Reaffirms his love for Lucy and apologizes for not being able to write a much as he would like. Writes angrily about the enemy who is forcing them apart but expresses optimism for a victory. The postmaster had moved twenty five miles north, making...

GLC02437.00450

to Lucy Knox

Writes lovingly to his wife. Discusses his journey to visit her, getting caught in a violent storm, and expecting to see her tomorrow night. Explains that George Washington has ordered him to go to Fort Ticonderoga. Knox, having recently been...

GLC02437.00209

to William Knox

Later copy of original letter (see GLC02437.00203).

GLC02437.00204

to William Burbeck

Asks Colonel Burbeck to procure horses and carts, and move some artillery pieces from Prospect Hill in Somerville, Massachusetts, after assessing the road in the daytime. Notes that he would have done this himself if his wife, Lucy Knox, was not...

GLC02437.00254

to Henry Knox

Indicates changes made to the organization of artillery at Roxbury, Massachusetts, per Knox's request. The artillery was for the siege of Boston. Crane was a major under Knox's command.

GLC02437.00256

to William Knox

Places a new book order, mentions receiving several books and reminds Knox about others. Docket possibly in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.00286

to Henry Knox

Receipt for buttons (uniform-related).

GLC02437.00306

[Captain Thomas Waite Foster's account for January, including December and April]

Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Foster was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00347

to William Knox

Notes that Lucy Knox and others have gone to Fairfield, Connecticut, away from potential fighting in New York. Indicates that he gave Colonel David Mason a draft for fifty dollars to be paid by William (see GLC02437.00358). Asks William to write...

GLC02437.00360

to Henry Knox

Discusses a British ship that was captured near an American fort at Nantasket, Massachusetts. The vessel had come from Ireland to support General William Howe's army and had mistakenly thought the British were still in Boston. Tells a detailed...

GLC02437.00392

to Henry Knox

In response to her husbands recent illness, pleads with him to attend to his health. Worries about Henry's exposure to enemies. Thanks him for his expressions of love and comments on their baby's health. Requests updates on British activities....

GLC02437.00409

to Lucy Knox

Discusses his introduction to Mr. Livingston and Mr. King and their activities in the area. Comments on a rude letter from his brother, Henry Knox (see GLC02437.00398) and how he should respond. Notes that he will talk to the doctor about Lucy...

GLC02437.00410

to William Knox

Reports intelligence gathered from two British deserters on the size and plans of the British force gathering to attack New York.

GLC02437.00414

to Henry Knox

Fears potential British successes in New York and the consequences it would have on morale. Wants all available men in New England sent to defend New York so it is not lost for want of soldiers, as was the case with the invasion of Canada. Believes...

GLC02437.00420

[Receipt of William Murphy]

GLC01450.600.028

Receipt of G.J Ray

GLC01450.600.029

[receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.030

to Daniel Brodhead

General Washington refers to previous correspondence with General Brodhead, known for leading several military expeditions against Native Americans. Writes that a previously mentioned expedition "against the Natches and the English settlements upon...

GLC06690

[Certifying loyalty to the Union]

Written in Saint Francois County. Signed by Cobb, John A. Weber, Reinhart Laney, Elisha J. White, and Thomas Lang as citizens of Saint Francois County Missouri. The signees swear that they are personally acquainted with Catherine E. Murphy, a widow...

GLC01450.600.001

David's Murphy's Book [Account Book]

GLC01450.600.002

Bible Society Treasurer's Book

GLC01450.600.003

David Murphy's Book [account book]

GLC01450.600.004

to David Murphy

Record of Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.005

to Tuckers

Receipt for Tuckers and note about Thomas Reevas.

GLC01450.600.006

to David Murphy

Receipt for David Murphy.

GLC01450.600.007