2 May 1787

Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Explains that her son, Winslow Warren, has run into financial troubles and appeals to Knox for help. The attention of either Henry or his brother William Knox is needed to resolve the situation with the creditors. Hopes he or William will attend to this matter soon. Asks his opinion on the political events of the spring of 1787, referring to the Constitutional convention to be held in Philadelphia in May. Comments on her inquiry, "But if you Sir should Judge that inquiries of this nature are not altogether consonnat [sic] to Female Genius. - then tell us the Gradations of theatrical…

GLC02437.03539

14 May 1787

Randolph, Beverly, 1754-1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Land grant]

Beverly Randolph, as Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, grants a 12,000 acre tract of land on the Ohio to a Mr. William Fitzhugh. Details its borders. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.03548

21 May 1787

Ferrers, John, fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Seeks assistance for a friend of his, a woman whose child is "in a State so painfull." Writes, "The known Philanthropy of Mrs Knox points her out to me as the Person to look up to for Aid." Ferrers addresses Lucy Knox in the third person.

GLC02437.03553

7 June 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Longman

Discusses financial business related to Longman and the firm of Wright & Gill. Hopes that Longman "may receive the money together with its interest agreeably to your expectations." Notes that his brother William made the business arrangements mentioned in this letter on his behalf.

GLC02437.03571

15 June 1787

Stevens, John, 1749-1838

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests a payment of £180 from Henry Knox in New York currency payable to Thomas Smith to pay the rent of Knox's house. At bottom is a July 20 autograph endorsement signed by Smith to confirm receipt of the payment.

GLC02437.03582

18 June 1787

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Addressee inferred from content. Informs Henry about the health of his children, particularly a daughter who had been ill but is now healthy (see GLC02437.03585), as are Henry's other children. Imagines that Henry's stay at the [Constitutional] convention may be shorter than expected, due to the "Strong parties which exist in Philadelphia, and [which have] pervaded all circles in which you may be." Confirms that he well send subsequent letters to Knox at his lodgings at Samuel Ogden's home.

GLC02437.03586

June 1787

Mary, John, fl. 1787

Manuscript note signed

Title: [Receipt for tuition]

Receipt for the tuition of Henry Knox's daughter for learning French. Docketed by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.03598

23 July 1787

Lotbinière, Michel de Chartier, chevalier, marquis de, 1723-1798

Manuscript letter

Title: [Extract of a letter to Monsieur de Gribeauval respecting Mr. Knox]

Discusses his acquaintance with Knox, who hopes to start a correspondence with Gribeauval, most likely due to their common experience with artillery. Reports that Knox is knowledgeable about Gribeauval's reputation in Europe. Noted as an extract of a letter. Translation of GLC02437.03614.

GLC02437.03613

7 February 1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Document sent to the Massachusetts legislature defending Henry Knox's claims on the Waldo patent]

Written to the Massacusetts Legislature defending Henry Knox's claims to the Waldo patent against a petition sent to the legislature by many residents of the patent. Argues against the claims made in the petition, and states that the land rightfully belongs to Knox. Part of the sixth page is on a separate sheet, that was once attached.

GLC02437.09263

February 16, 1798 - February 23, 1798

Sumner, Increase, 1746-1799

Document signed

Title: [Resolution regarding distribution of lands in the Waldo patent]

Appointing a surveyor to settle a dispute over lands within the Waldo patent. Some of the lands recently granted to Waldo's heirs were withing the holding of the Plymouth company, and this overlap must be resolved. Also signed by Samuel Phillips, John Avery and Edward Robbins. Identical text to GLC02437.09265, possibly a copy.

GLC02437.09264

4 April 1798

Document

Title: An estimate of the value of lands remaining unalienated in the Waldo Patent

Listing of "unalienated" properties within the Waldo patent, and their value.

GLC02437.09266

20 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for one man of Captain Thomas Patten's Company

Also signed by Captain Patten. Covers 9-20 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09731

20 May 1783

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two army prisoners

Also signed by Captain R. Willis. Covers one day's worth of rations. Contains a note on page two written by John [Waid?], who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09732

21 May 1783

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company

Also signed by Captain Patten on both pages. Covers 21-25 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09733

21 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for one man of Captain Thomas Patten's Company

Also signed by Captain Patten. Covers 21-28 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09734

21 May 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two prisoners confined in the provost

Also signed by Captain Henry Ten Eyck. Contains a note on page two written by Noah [?], who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09735

22 May 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two men of the Second Connecticut Regiment

Also signed by Captain [Betts]. A note written in a different hand at the bottom of the page confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09736

23 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two men belonging to the Second Connecticut Regiment

Also signed by Captain E. Eells. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by Edward Field, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09737

22 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for one Captain Lieutenant and one police officer for the garrison of West Point

Also signed by John Miles, police officer. Covers 16- 31 May. Contains a note on page two written by Charles Fryer, who confirms receipt of the rations.

GLC02437.09738

24 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Request for one day's provisions for two prisoners]

The prisoners are from the Second and Eighth Companies, Second Connecticut Regiment. Also signed by Captain Edward Buckley of the Main Guard. Contains a note on page two written by Jabez Whitmore, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09739

25 May 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers belonging to the Ordnance Department

Signed by Captain Patten on both pages. Covers 25-28 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09740

25 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Order for provision to be supplied to two prisoners]

The prisoners belong to the Second and Eighth Companies, Second Connecticut Regiment. Also signed by Captain Lemuel Clift of the Main Guard. Contains a note on page two written by David Bradley, who confirms receipt of the rations.

GLC02437.09741

26 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two men of Captain Thomas Patten's Company

Also signed by Captain Patten. Covers 26-27 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09742

26 May 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two prisoners belonging to the Second Connecticut Regiment

Also signed by Captain E. Eells of the Main Guard. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by Edward Field, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09743

27 May 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two prisoners

Covers the period of one day. Also signed by Captain R. Willis, of the Main Guard. Contains a note on page two signed by Edward Field, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09745