14 January 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Writes that he has received "five hundred and one dollars and 70/100." Tells Ogden that the "gold you sent being overweight [by] 1 Dollar and 74 cents." Ogden will have to make "further remittances." Expresses his wish that Ogden's brother Abraham "will accept the appointment" [as attorney general of New Jersey]. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04826

23 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Knox signs with his initials. References Ogden's letter of 19 June (GLC02437.05010). Says that William Constable probably knows about his intentions although he never communicated with him on the subject. Believes Constable is suspicious of Henry Jackson. Says "Nothing conclusive is done." Says Jackson had been in Boston. Place written not noted on the document, although other letters from this date place Knox in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05023

19 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Ogden

References Ogden's letter of 15 July. Is happy he is going to visit and claims "The weather is charming for the purpose." Says the bargain in Massachusetts has been completed for 2 million by Royal Flint and Henry Jackson at 10 cents. Will go to New York in a few days and will inform him of the particulars when he returns.

GLC02437.05074

16 March 1792

Osmont, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signs in text in third person. Notes he has received letters for Knox from Mr. De La Roche, which he would have liked to present to Knox in person but did not want to disturb him. Would appreciate if Knox would respond immediately. Also sends word that Mrs. De Leval would like for Knox to examine the deed, as he "expects by this day's post the consideration to fill up." Asks Knox to have the deed witnessed, by Mr. [Alexander] Hamilton, among others.

GLC02437.05359

23 March 1792

Osmont, Louis, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writing in the third person, Osmont respectfully asks about the best time to visit Knox to get his signature on a deed given to Knox by Mr. [Benjamin] Walker. Visited Knox twice before, but Knox was always engaged. Impresses upon Knox the importance of completing the business in a timely manner.

GLC02437.05372

28 March 1792

Osmont, Louis, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signs in text in third person. Reminds Knox that Mrs. de Leval will soon be departing on a British ship, and he needs to meet with him before she leaves to discuss business matters, particularly regarding a land deed.

GLC02437.05383

13 January 1793

Otto, Louis-Guillaume, comte de Mosloy, 1754-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Upon his departure from America, he had every reason to think he would be returning shortly, "but a total change in the diplomatic system has fixed me here for some time." In his new position he has a chance to get news from America and to hear from his American friends. Writes, "The friendly dispositions of the french Republic for the United States of America render it particularly pleasing to me to be one of the instruments of Correspondence between the two Countries." Goes into a positive assessment of the French Revolution, comparing it favorably to the American Revolution. Asks "who…

GLC02437.05782

14 March 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Discusses delivering a deed for 10,000 acres on a township (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands). Mentions making business arrangements with several parties including Mr. [William] Duer and Colonel [Benjamin] Walker.

GLC02437.06062

1 December 1794

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received the release to Ogden's lands and Walker's deed.

GLC02437.06264

4 April 1795

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has been in New York and Staten Island for the past two weeks and that his health has been steadily improving.

GLC02437.06382

16 October 1796

Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Mrs. Euphemia Ogden, wife of Samuel Ogden, writes that she has not written for a long time due to illness. Adds that she is still sick, and so is another family member (perhaps a son). Mentions Mrs. Knox's illness of the previous spring, and how it upset her to hear about it, emphasizing her feelings of friendship with Mrs. Knox. Provides an update on several of their friends and acquaintances, including the unfortunate story of a friend named Gertrude who recently gave birth to a stillborn child. A short note at the bottom from Mrs. Ogden's husband, Samuel, to Mrs. Knox, sends his love…

GLC02437.06842

26 November 1797

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Complains about the lack of letters from Knox and mentions the situation of mutual friends.

GLC02437.07054

6 October 1799

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ogden writes Knox to suggest he petition President Adams that John Bragg be appointed Surveyor of the Port of New York.

GLC02437.07315

15 December 1800

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests Knox writes him and let him know how Knox and the rest of his family is doing. Notes Mrs. [Euphemia] Ogden and the children are doing good. Discusses a gentleman he would like to see appointed as "director of our minds."

GLC02437.07494

25 October 1802

Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests several orders of logs from Knox. Describes the type of wood and size of logs he needs. Also requests Knox deducts the advancement he provided Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, from the bill.

GLC02437.07762

17 June 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Takes the opportunity to write via Mr. David Ogden [likely Ogden's son] to send his best wishes to the Ogden family and asks after their well-being.

GLC02437.07862

26 July 1804

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Was exceedingly happy to receive Knox's last letter, and he and his family hope to have letters from the Knoxes more frequently. Does not believe his health permits traveling, including visiting Knox, but asks whether the Knox family might be able to visit the Ogdens next winter. Writes, "The unhappy death of poor [Alexander] Hamilton has thrown all this part of our Country into a State of real sorrow: He certainly is very much to be lamented. He was really a great and good man, and I fear has not left many like him behind. [Aaron] Burr is not now visible; He will however soon return to New…

GLC02437.07872

27 September 1784-4 October 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph North

Contains two letters. The first, dated 27 September, focuses on issues relating to the Waldo patent and the lands belonging to the deceased Thomas Flucker. The second letter, dated 4 October, discusses the prior letter.

GLC02437.09110

1 January 1785

North, Joseph, fl. 1738-1785

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with the research he asked for regarding deeds and transactions on record for the Muscongus patent. Lists some information regarding ownership of lands by Samuel Waldo and by Mr. [Thomas] and Mrs. [Hannah] Flucker. See GLC02437.09110 for a related letter.

GLC02437.09114

6 January 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to Joseph North

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes with urgency about the value of lands in the Waldo patent, referencing North's previous letter. See GLC02437.09114.

GLC02437.09115

13 July 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Expresses mortification that he did not receive a letter from Ogden until the previous evening. Relates that Colonel [William] Hull will endeavor to assist Isaac Wilkins (refer to GLC02437.10119). Discusses possible plans to visit the Odgens in New Jersey, or for them to come to West Point through Kings Ferry, New York. See GLC02437.02225, .02461, and .10119 for related documents.

GLC02437.10120

22 August 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Treat Paine

Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to Paine, Attorney General of Massachusetts. Informs Paine that he instructed General [Robert] Howe, in Philadelphia, to send two men to Boston (Paine requested their presence in Boston to serve as [witnesses]; refer to GLC02437.10128). Offers a stirring declaration regarding independence and the forging of a new nation: "I sincerely reciprocate your congratulations upon the happy termination of a doubtful conflict. The prize is indeed infinitely valuable; and has been obtained with small exertions in proportion to its high worth... There are men in…

GLC02437.10129

29 June 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Paine

Sends his regrets that his duties will most likely prevent him from visiting in the summer like he had planned. Discusses further business concerning the land in the Waldo patent. Writes about deeds, bonds and land in New Hampshire "for where I have had many application." Some water damage throughout the pages and faded ink towards the bottom. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10269

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden [incomplete]

Discusses the deed to a tract of land and sends Lucy's regards to Samuel Ogden and his family. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10321

25 February 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Discusses the need to "make a vigorous campaign against the Indians" of Ohio. According to Knox, the Quartermaster in the frontier will now be under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Commander. Says it is the desire of President George Washington that "the offer" be under Pickering.

GLC02437.04867