5 June 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Unsigned. Writes that he feels for Lincoln's situation, but is "persuaded that your expectations from the new state of things will be disappointed." (See GLC02437.04226, in which Lincoln asks Knox for help finding a job with the new government.)

GLC02437.04232

26 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Received General Lincoln's recent letter. Writes that "Mr. Lowells character has been placed before the President" but he does not know whether a "personal application" would be worthwhile; believes it would depend on Mr. Lowell's opinion. Adds that the House of Representatives will look at the federal bill tomorrow, which means that the President will not be ready to sign it until 10 August at least, so Mr. Lowell has time to decide. Also discusses a new bill for the collection of revenue.

GLC02437.04306

4 August 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Letter reads, "Although I do not conceive the office of Collector to the Port of Boston adequate to the merits of my friend, yet as it is the best thing that can be offered at present, I sincerely congratulate you on the appointment."

GLC02437.04316

24 September 1789

Littlefield, William, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to take an enclosed letter (not present) to the President, but asks him to read it first to ensure its propriety. Comments that he believes Rhode Island will soon become part of the "Federal Body," and therefore is applying to the Collector's Office in Newport. If that office is unavailable, would be happy with another position.

GLC02437.04363

8 October 1789

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Writes, "[m]y absence from Town will apologize for my drawing on you, for two Quarters Home Rent, which will become due on the first of next month." Asks that he pay a draft of £130 sterling, and provides a date and location for payment. Noted as written at "Manor Livingston."

GLC02437.04382

October 23, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Daniel Little

Discusses his business with the patent and his interest in the welfare of the inhabitants. Asks for his opinion in finding gainful and appropriate employment for the settlers. Particularly asks for suggestions on the employment of a minister, and describes the qualifications for which he is looking. Also asks Little to estimate the cost of hiring someone for the position.

GLC02437.04394

January 31, 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Signed, "HK." Discusses his interest in training the militia and asks Lincoln for his opinion on the subject. Writes "[t]ell me Sincerely your own opinion, my dear Friend, is the project of the Militia herewith enclosed an utopian plan? If I am not acting under a delusion, as sure as we exist as a republic we must have a strong institution of the sort, or we shall have a standing army which I should exceedingly dislike - For I am [sincerely] impressed with the opinion that under the influences of a standg army the Gloss of Our republic would pass away like snow before a summer Sun."…

GLC02437.04489

February 1, 1790

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he will be engaging the house where he is presently staying, for the coming year. Informs Knox of the change in rent and his reasons for the increase.

GLC02437.04494

February 1, 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Walter Livingston

Informs Livingston that he will be staying at the house for the coming year and tries to negotiate with him in regards to the rent. Lists various sums that he has already paid towards the house and why he feels the raise in rent is unjustified (see GLC02437.04494 for Livingston's original to Knox). Docketed in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.04495

30 November 1790

Martin, Joseph, 1740-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses the "truly alarming" situation going on in the Virginia back country. Reports the deaths of several people at Martin Station in Powell's Valley. Believes the news that he is no longer the Indian agent there has caused these problems. He had thought about erecting a "station on the bank of the Cumberland river for the security of travellers" with the support of Congress. Martin would buy one hundred acres of land from the Cherokees. Notes that the ford of the river is, by treaty, the line between the United States and the Cherokees. Suggests a trade post and garrison to ensure…

GLC02437.04784

February 4, 1791

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that "the Collector of Taxes has twice called on me for rates that have been due for some time." Directed him to speak to Mr. [Nicholas] Hoffman since he did not have an order from Knox to discharge them.

GLC02437.04849

6 April 1791

Lock, Josiah, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

[Lock] writes to Secretary of War Knox that he would like to purchase "one hundred acres" of Knox's land "in the North part of this Town." [Lock] describes that the "Land is about five miles from Newcaseo Meetinghouse and about one mile from the main road."

GLC02437.04903

19 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Secretary of War Knox reports that he "was happy to have had the opportunity of complying with your wishes relative to young Mr. [William] Balch." Knox mentions some vacant land that "seems mortgaged."

GLC02437.04918

8 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Knox reports that he has received from Lincoln his letter of 27 April 1791 and sent the enclosures on to a Mr. Lear via his servant Caesar. Knox says he will be happy to offer Dr. [William] Eustis "something worthy of his acceptance."

GLC02437.04942

June 6, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Walter Livingston

Written by Knox as Secretary of War to Livingston, an Albany merchant. References Livingston's letter of 31 May. Encloses a bill for 36 dollars to pay Lieutenant Foy the Collector. Says he does not have a copy of the receipt "annexed to Mr. Duer." (Knox owed money to Livingston for a house rental.) Is not sure if it has been refused. Apologizes and says he did not mean to offend.

GLC02437.04978

16 June 1791

Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Livingston tells Knox that he is enclosing "the Collectors receipt for the Taxes assessed on the House you occupied last year" (not included). Stamped "FREE" on verso.

GLC02437.05000

January 12, 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Asks Lincoln whether he might be able to employ the son of Knox's friend, Mr. [Joseph] Peirce. Declares that if he is able to, Knox "should consider it the same mark of your friendship as given to my own son."

GLC02437.05289

February 3, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Levi Lincoln

Knox signs with his initials. Knox writes to Lincoln, teacher of his son, Henry Jackson Knox. Is pleased to hear that Levi approves of his son's progress. Has received double pleasure because he knows of Lincoln's character. Tells Lincoln that his future happiness depends on his son's moral impressions. Wants him to be "a man of truth justice candor and humanity, fixed for life to a small farm to the most exalted station." Wants him to accept the enclosed $50 as a token of his respect and gratitude.

GLC02437.05802

9 July 1795

Lithgow, William Jr., 1750-1796

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land and writes a character recommendation to Knox for an acquaintance. Noted as written in Georgetown, most likely Georgetown, D.C.

GLC02437.06463

February 11, 1796

Martinon, Nicholas Francis, fl. 1796

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by Martinon, who might be Nicholas Francis Martinon, an engineer assigned to work in North Carolina in 1794. Written from "Newbern," possibly New Bern, North Carolina. Discusses reimbursement for services and supplies due him for performing surveys. Apparently is not receiving payment from certain individuals and asks that Knox help him to obtain it. Reminds him that he and Colonel [Edward] Carrington paid for some of his transportation expenses and were reimbursed; argues that this reimbursement is no less just. Note at bottom indicates that Martinon sent his letter, in French, for…

GLC02437.06625

3 April 1796

Lincoln, Levi, 1749-1820

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that there is a proposal to build a canal from Providence to Worcester. Declares that no survey has, as yet, been made, but individuals who are familiar with the area believe that there should be no difficulty constructing the canal. Refers to an earlier project Knox undertook to build a canal "from the River of Connecticut, to Boston." Understands that Knox no longer plans to continue with the project, but asks if they might use any information Knox obtained via surveys to build their own canal. Agrees that Knox has legal claim on the survey information but hopes he will…

GLC02437.06690

22 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Levi Lincoln

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. The docket, also in Knox's hand, says that a copy of this draft was never sent to Lincoln, but a later version, dated 9 May, was sent, and no copy was retained of that. Writes that he received Lincoln's last letter, and has every day planned to write back, but hasn't until now, and is ashamed of it. Regarding Lincoln's letter, Knox declares that canals are a favorite hobby of his, and he discusses the merits of the canal proposal in Lincoln's letter. Has ordered the plans from his earlier canal project to be sent to Boston, so…

GLC02437.06712

27 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes that he has been unable to repay money he owes to Lincoln due to family obligations, until now. However, he asks whether he might have one more week to repay it.

GLC02437.06723

6 June 1797

Du Mareil, fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance to improve his current living situation. Mentions previous employment, including teaching French. Date previously inferred, written in red.

GLC02437.06982

30 October 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Informs Lincoln that he has sold a brig.

GLC02437.07183