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[Provision return for the superintendent of the masons employed in the engineers department]

Also signed by Joseph Cheeseman, superintendent of Masons;. Contains a note on page two written by Jacob Wight, who confirms receipt of rations. Covers 1-8 May. Possibly created at West Point.

GLC02437.09712

Provision return for thirteen men employed in the Ordnance Department

Also signed by Captain Thomas Batten. Covers 9-12 May. Contains a note on page two written by Sergeant R. Blakley, confirming receipt of rations. Contains extensive water damage.

GLC02437.09714

[Provision return for rations issued to two men]

Also signed by a captain whose name is illegible due to ink. Signed at the bottom of the page by [W. Forsyth?]. Contains a note on page two written by Cooper Green, who confirms receipt of stores.

GLC02437.09718

[Order for provisions for two prisoners]

Also signed by Captain Lemuel Clift. Contains a note on page two written by Robert Chandle, who confirms receipt of supplies.

GLC02437.09721

[Request for eight rations]

A request for eight rations for James Adams and his wife. A note written in a different hand and signed by James Adams at the bottom of the second page confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09746

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

Also signed by John Lillie of the A. W. Camp. Signed by Captain Patten on both pages. Covers 29-31 May for 323 rations for 69 people. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09749

[Receipt]

Appears to be a statement on Francis Flucker's account with Jonathan Bond from 23 January 1798 to 26 March 1798. Bond signed he received payment at the bottom of the document on 7 May 1798.

GLC02437.09845

to Miss Lucy Knox

Writes a lengthy letter to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Discusses the prospect of finding a future husband and mentions Miss Knox's engagement. Also mentions a situation involving Knox, another lady, and a gentleman (possibly Knox...

GLC02437.09867

to Lucy Thatcher

Writes to her friend Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox). Updates Knox on her life and comments how long they have been friends. Says her current residence is pleasant. Notes she has good neighbors, nice walks, and nice...

GLC02437.09869

[Receipt]

Written on a company's partially printed letterhead. Receipt of payment for china that Knox ordered.

GLC02437.09875

[Agreement]

A land agreement between Henry Knox and Charles Barrett. Appears Knox is purchasing sixth tenths of Barrett's chartered rights for £100.

GLC02437.09888

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to a Mr. Thornby. Notes Thornby will be in Knox's neighborhood and wishes them to meet.

GLC02437.09901

to Lucy Knox

Writes a disheartened letter to Mrs. [Lucy?] Knox. States her spirits are depressed over her anxiety for her loved ones in America.

GLC02437.09902

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's daughter, Lucy Knox, and her potential visit with them. Lucy Knox's life span used as a circa date.

GLC02437.09905

to Henry Knox

Responds to an earlier query from Knox regarding a preacher. Notes he does not know of any young preachers in Knox's area. Sends his respects to Mrs. [Lucy] and Miss [Lucy] Knox.

GLC02437.09909

[Deed]

Transcription of a deed from Ferdinand Gorges to sell land in New England to George Cleeve and Richard Tucker. States the deed was dated 27 January 1686 and recorded 26 June 1660. The former year is a mistranscription; historical records date the...

GLC02437.09911

[List]

List of miscellaneous tools, including nails, hammers, and axes.

GLC02437.09913

to Henry Knox [in French]

[in French]

GLC02437.09915

[List]

List of various articles of clothing for a soldier, including a coat and breeches, shoes and a hat. Circa date is based on Knox's military service beginning when he took command of the Continental Army in 1775 to his retirement as Secretary of War...

GLC02437.09917

[Plan]

Drawn plan for a canal to be built along the Merrimack River. Includes the placement of various buildings along side. Noted as the property of S. Blodget. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09923

to Lucy Knox

Discusses her family and how she is happy her sons have recovered from their illness. Also mentions sending something from Worcester to Boston. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09928

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter and mentions a grant to the Judge Probate and asks for Knox's assistance in obtaining a position. Year of creation unknown.

GLC02437.09930

[Return]

List of eight named soldiers, by rank. Docketed as "Capt Perkins abstract for Jany."

GLC02437.09932

to Henry Knox

Discusses mills and a port. Place writ illegible.

GLC02437.09934

[List]

List of the people who presently have claims.

GLC02437.09935