5 January 1793

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a report that he had requested via Mr. Théophile Cazenove.

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January 16, 1794

Murray, Alexander, fl. 1754-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Note tells Knox he won the lottery with ticket number 3514 and his prize will be "3000 Acres of Land in Kentucky Bourbon Country, valued @ 3/6 the Deed of which Genl Knox will please to write to Major Perigrine Fitzhugh for."

GLC02437.06027

28 August 1794

Moustier, Éléonor François Élie, marquis de, 1751-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter is in French.

GLC02437.06186

2 May 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Murray

Asks Murray for assistance in obtaining a deed.

GLC02437.06404

7 March 1796

Malcom, James, fl. 1794-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from "Cushing," possibly in Maine. Writes to inform Knox of the results of a survey Knox hired him to perform. Discusses the survey of an unnamed river, and talks about possible dams and canals to be built. In a post-script, asks if Knox would like him to complete an additional portion of the survey.

GLC02437.06657

23 March 1796

Malcom, James, fl. 1794-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with an update on the survey of the river which Knox hired him to undertake. Explains how much he has completed so far, and provides estimates about the size of different ponds and the materials lining the bottom, such as gravel and sand. Also considers the price and feasibility of building a canal, suspecting that it might be expensive, but, once built, it might offer a much less expensive trip for travelers than the over-land trip.

GLC02437.06672

22 April 1796

Murray, Alexander, fl. 1754-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about a possible land deal with a Major Fitzhugh.

GLC02437.06716

5 March 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Macomb

Discusses the price of land.

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15 March 1797

Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he sent copies of a document to the proper people and sends his condolences to Knox and his family, possibly due to the loss of a child.

GLC02437.06932

6 November 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to McPherson

Mentions the Society of the Cincinnati of South Carolina and a connection with France. Writing is faded and difficult to read.

GLC02437.07186

18 July 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Motley

Knox had written Daniel Davis about advertising in Portland newspapers and in the town of Falmouth. He has not heard from Davis yet, so he turns to Motley to find out if Davis is in the act of doing the requested advertising or, if not, could Motley facilitate the process.

GLC02437.07288

21 September 1801

Moulton, Jotham, 1771-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a land deal between himself, John Miller, and Henry Knox. Appears Miller gave Moulton a mortgage deed for a lot of land which resides on Knox's patent as security for a debt he owed Moulton. Moulton now requests Knox gives him a deed for that lot in Moulton's name. Written from "Buckston" which is likely in Maine.

GLC02437.07619

31 August 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to James Malcom

Letter appears to be a copy. Appears to discuss land negotiations in Hampden, Maine. Mentions various land claims by the settlers and his desire to have Malcolm handle some business for him.

GLC02437.07749

2 June 1804

Motley, Thomas, fl. 1799-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Discusses issues of land ownership in Maine, as well as laws regarding the Flucker estate and inheritance.

GLC02437.07857

8 March 1805

Morrill, Joseph, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has been informed a petition was submitted to the state government to grant him a Justice's commission. This was done without his knowledge. He adds that several people have subsequently spoken against his reputation in response to this petition. These individuals charge that Morrill has invited "young men to my house to gamble with them & get their money from them." Writes that this is untrue. Asks if Knox may be able to provide him with names of the people who have injured his reputation.

GLC02437.07921

15 August 1806

Morton, Charlotte, 1787-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Discusses Mrs. Knox's return to her home and family, though adds that she will be missed in Boston. Considers the nature of her friendships and is grateful for the true friendships she has had, including Mrs. Knox's. Reports on the travels of members of their social circle.

GLC02437.08036

10 October 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to James Malcom [incomplete]

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Invites Malcom to perform a survey of lands Knox sold to Mr. [Israel] Thorndike, Mr. Sears, and Mr. Prescot. Adds that a Mr. [Lothrop] Lewis will be performing a survey on behalf of Thorndkike, Sears and Prescot. Insists that the survey be performed with "the most perfect accuracy." Describes the details of the survey.

GLC02437.08043

circa 1785-1791

Macpherson, John, ?-1775

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his kind considerations of all of his inventions and discusses pensions and his own service to the country. Claims he has been cheated by three powerful men, who then prevented him from publishing a pamphlet exposing them. Encloses (not present) the few pages that were printed.

GLC02437.08250

12 April 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Moriarty

Responds to a letter of Moriarty's and provides price information about lands in part of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09123

February 21, 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gouverneur Morris

Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to Morris, Superintendent of Finance. Remarks, "The Army generally have always reprobated being thirteen Armies. Their ardent desires have been to be one continental body looking up to one sovereign..." Calls for a central government to preserve the anticipated peace. Declares, "America will have fought and bled to little purpose if the powers of Government shall be insufficient to preserve the peace...why do not you great men call the people together and tell them so, that is have a convention of the States to form a better Constitution. It appears…

GLC02437.10098

6 July 1791

Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for a young gentleman, a W. Meyrick British officer of the 24th Regiment. Takes "the Liberty to request [Knox's] Civility towards him, and presume upon [Knox's] goodness to pardon [his] boldness, which however [he does] not sit uneasy under knowledge [of] the hospitable dispostion of Mrs. Knox and [Knox]." Sends his regards to "your Lucy" and informs Knox that he is going to remarry. Invites the Knox family to visit. Stain on address leaf where the letter was sealed. Watermarked " J Whatman" and with a hunting horn inside a crest.

GLC02437.10232

19 April 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pierre Charles L'Enfant

Writes that he has received L'Enfant's note from this morning. Does not believe the members of the Society of Cincinnati in France have received their diplomas yet. Does not have the names of the members because all the information was left in the possession of General [Otho] Williams, Assistant Secretary. If L'Enfant has the names, and sends them to Knox, he will immediately have General [George] Washington sign them and have the name blanks filled in.

GLC02437.03261

12 August 1801

L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Seeks help from Knox for compensation from his previous employment noting that the 1800 War office fire destroyed much of his evidence. Mentions he has provided letters proving past employment as an engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and Delaware but they have not helped his cause. Asks Knox to testify and deliver his opinion before the Justice regarding L'Enfant's case.

GLC02437.07581

January 18, 1783

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that a storm prevented him from going to West Point but he intends to visit there before returning to Philadelphia. Although Lincoln is uncertain whether he will be able to travel by water the following morning, he requests to see General Knox at 9 the next morning.

GLC02437.02301

22 July 1783

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "private." References Knox's private letter that was recently sent by the post. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Believes Congress will not leave Princeton soon. Before he left for Virginia, Lincoln says he put Knox's business before Congress. Says no compensation has yet been voted on. Hopes to know more in a few days. Asks to be updated on the business of the Society of the Cincinnati. Reports he will attend meetings at other state gatherings if necessary. Place written is spelled "Prince Town."

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