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8 July 1792

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a situation in which he was charged more for furniture than he expected. Mr. [Tench] Coxe loaned him money to cover the extra charges. Writes that he is now in Williamsburg "convened with several other gentlm in the revision of the laws of the state." Thus occupied, he needs Knox's help with repaying Coxe (Monroe had written Coxe a note, but it expired before Coxe cashed it).

GLC02437.05530

18 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Monroe

Informs Monroe that he can "accomdodate" [cover] his financial notes for 6 weeks or 2 months.

GLC02437.05544

23 July 1792

Monvel, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of his findings concerning the lay of the land and waterways and mineral deposits, namely iron, in Maine. Notes that he will next be surveying the area of Pleasant Mountain, Maine.

GLC02437.05555

15 September 1792

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks if can postpone a payment until his arrival in Philadelphia next month. Notes at that time the reimbursement will be paid in full with interest, along with a "sincere acknowledgement for the very friendly service." Docketed by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05609

February 11, 1793

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

As William Knox writes by this post, he has little to report other than his sincerest regards. Says Mr. Brett's letter is included in William's letter. Asks to have Brett's letter returned after Henry reads it. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05812

February 22, 1793

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the January mail arrived and had interesting political information. Encloses a letter sent to him by Mr. Brett (for a summary of that letter see GLC02437.05830). Asks Knox to keep it for 2 days and then return it. Wants to know how Knox and his family are doing. Says his brother William calls on him sometimes.

GLC02437.05829

14 June 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Mifflin

Later copy. Reports he was instructed by the President to inform Mifflin that the president's prior decision made on the 24th still stands. Writes, "It must be obvious to you, sir, and seems even to result from some of the information you have transmitted that the proposed involvement is an extremely delicate one, as it regards our peace with the Six Nations. To bring out hostilities with those nations could be at any time a serious evil, considered in reference to the operations we are carrying out against the more Western tribes…" Further explains their precarious situation with the…

GLC02437.06119

February 14, 1795

Mifflin, Benjamin, fl. 1784-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters relating to the salaries of clerks in the War Department.

GLC02437.06354

22 March 1795

Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Sends his greetings to Knox and all of his friends in America, including Alexander Hamilton. Refers to America as "notre chere Columbia." Hopes sentiments haven't changed despite the turmoil in France. Transmits two pamphlets (not included).

GLC02437.06374

27 May 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06429

2 June 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to George Meade

Informs Meade that he has drawn two bills from him and asks that Meade charges him to his (Knox's) account.

GLC02437.06431

15 July 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is unable to make any of the payments upon which they have had an agreement.

GLC02437.06466

6 September 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Manuscript document

Title: [Copies of letters]

Copy of two letters written to Knox from Meade, written in Knox's hand. First letter dated 30 July 1795 Philadelphia. Discusses his current inability to take up drafts and make payments and would therefore relinquish a purchase, presumably of land. Second letter dated 31 August 1795 Philadelphia. Also discusses financial difficulties.

GLC02437.06479

17 August 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his financial difficulties and his belief that he will have to give up his intentions of purchasing land.

GLC02437.06492

5 September 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his desire to settle their business transaction in a way that would be beneficial to both parties and makes a suggestion for a compromise and arrangements for payments.

GLC02437.06515

8 December 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land purchases.

GLC02437.06578

26 March 1796

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial transactions, particularly regarding exchanging notes at the bank.

GLC02437.06674

12 June 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Meade

Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Meade, and Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon.

GLC02437.06771

25 June 1796

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has not heard back from Knox on a financial matter and is hurt. Suggests other ways Knox might comply with his wishes if Knox will not follow the plan he suggested in a previous letter.

GLC02437.06779