28 October 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stephens Smith

References Smith's letter dated 21 October, which he received on 25 October. Writes, "The message by Mr. Duer was upon the general concern between him and me where he says you were of opinion [it] was rather of too great magnitude to be undertaken without yourself consulting certain gentlemen in England, and that you mentioned something of a private arrangement between you and me which he had not [understood]." Hopes to get an explanation from Smith soon. The last few lines of the letter are struck, but they include the statement that "Mr. Hammond has not yet unfolded his character."

GLC02437.05214

5 November 1791

Swan, Samuel, fl. 1791

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for the pay of Caleb Swan]

Receipt for the $150 paid to Caleb Swan as a deputy agent to the Creek Indians from 14 February-14 May 1791. A note indicates that Caleb's brother Samuel Swan was given the money by Henry Knox of the War Department. The receipt appears to be written and signed in Swan's hand.

GLC02437.05219

2 November 1791

Roche, Jean-Baptiste de la, fl. 1790-1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for goods and services purchased by the French Company of the Union]

Receipt for items purchased by Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval and Jean-Baptiste de la Roche on behalf of the French Company of the Union. Receipt confirms an agreement the company made on 27 August 1791 with William Duer in New York, and on 3 September 1791 with Henry Knox in Philadelphia; it lists goods and services purchased by the company on Henry Jackson's credit. The total amount of goods and services purchased was £188.2.2. Some of the items include planks, flints, washtubs, bread, and amounts due to various merchants.

GLC02437.05220

5 November 1791

Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not responding to his last two letters; she did not want to bother him by writing frequently, and was also too saddened to write when she heard of the death of Knox's son Marcus. Sends condolences. Declares her gratefulness to Knox, and wishes him good health, long life, and happiness. Writes, "I purpose coming to Philadelphia As soon as Mr [Alexander] Hamilton thinks proper to report upon My affairs in congress. I have written to him to appoint as Early a day as possible - but he has not answered me - will you be so good as to write me one line to let me know if it can be…

GLC02437.05224

6 November 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not writing immediately upon returning from "the Eastward" (the Waldo patent lands in Maine). Was busy procuring supplies and attending to "the Lady [perhaps Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval] and Mr De La Roche." Discusses the seaport at Trenton (in Maine) and negotiations for new seaports. Mentions making arrangements to ensure the people in the Waldo patent lands will be equipped for the winter. Describes the purchase of various lands in the region as well as the supplies he might require.

GLC02437.05227

13 November 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter and was happy to hear that Knox and his family are well. Discusses a recent severe snowstorm. Refers to papers he recently sent Knox regarding the purchase of townships in Maine, and declares that the only thing causing delay is the illness of a Mr. Phillips, who is presently unable to do any business. Advises that Knox or Mr. [William] Duer visit with him prior to completing a business transaction with "the Lady" because he must explain several things. Mentions the departure of a vessel. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox and their family.

GLC02437.05236

17 November 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses in detail the purchase of lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Mentions the Winslow family, especially Isaac Winslow, and describes how they are involved in the business transactions. Advises Jackson on the negotiation of purchases, appropriate prices for land, and haggling over the Flucker estate.

GLC02437.05242

4 December 1791

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript document signed

Title: to unknown

Addressed to "Gentlemen." Outlines an arrangement by which Madame de Leval's and Mr. Jean-Baptiste de la Roche's countrymen from France could settle Knox's lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Describes the steps they took in their negotiation, and the resolutions at which they arrived. Provides a detailed account of the townships in question and their prices. A note next to the signatures at the end mentions that the document was translated from the French.

GLC02437.05254

17 December 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Outlines in detail their interest in purchasing lands in portions of Massachusetts which are now part of present-day Maine. Advises Jackson on how to acquire the lands they desire, and how much to pay for them.

GLC02437.05261

30 December 1791

Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846

Manuscript letter signed

Title: [Certificate regarding stipend on board ship bound for China]

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Parker identifies himself as one of the proprietors of a ship voyaging to China, and an agent authorized to speak on the other proprietors's behalf. Confirms the sum of money placed on board a ship bound for Canton, China, leaving from New York City, and transporting the High Empress of China under care of Samuel Shaw. Explains why the particular sum of money was placed aboard the ship.

GLC02437.05278

December 31, 1791 - January 3, 1792

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [War office salaries]

First page written on 31 December 1791 delineates the salaries of seven members of the War Department for the months of October, November, and December. An additional member, Caleb Swan, was added on 11 March (from the day he returned from Creek Nation) to 31 December 1791. Notes that Knox made $750. A total of $1,840.28 was paid in salaries to all eight men for this period. Second page dated 3 January 1792 has signatures of those noting they received their salaries. Knox did not sign the document. Cummings made an "X" for his mark. Signed by the five other men, John Stagg, R.J. Vanden…

GLC02437.05280

3 January 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Discusses a potential financial arrangement Knox proposed regarding a Mr. B., as well as a Mr. Morris and Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Also discusses a sum of money loaned to Madame Leval (he spells it "Laval") by Colonel [Benjamin] Walker, and mentions the involvement of Colonel [William] Duer. Comments on the purchase of townships in Maine, in and around the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.05286

January 14, 1792

Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Tudor

Thanks him for his recent letter, which contained information on Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom's desire to purchase land in Maine. Also acknowledges the benefits of Mr. Russell's involvement with the purchase. Hopes Tudor will continue assisting them with their purchase by negotiating with the Committee. Provides extensive suggestions about how best to negotiate with the Committee. Also asks for a map of the lands in question.

GLC02437.05290

January 15, 1792

Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Russell

Writes that Mr. [William] Tudor has contacted him regarding lands in Maine to be purchased by Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom. Mr. Tudor has sent Mr. Soderstrom to Boston to "conclude the purchase with your Land Committee." Has asked Mr. Tudor to push for an increase in price for the land in question. Asks for Russell's continued support in the endeavor.

GLC02437.05292

January 16, 1792

Street, James, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Seems to be discussing his attempts to invite different individuals to a meeting in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05293

January 22, 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Complains that Knox has not written to him by the most recent post. Declares that they will be able to purchase certain townships in the Waldo patent lands, and describes how he is negotiating the price. Touches on Indian claims to the land. Discusses his plans to have an agent purchase the land on their behalf, and explains how their application will be handled by the Committee and the Court.

GLC02437.05297

January 29, 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Writes that he is "full in the opinion with you that so long as you are entangled with the Winslows, the Patent will never be worth half its real value, and you ought to exert every nerve to buy them out, or to immediately effect a division. Relates that he ran into Isaac Winslow Jr., who was anxious for news about Knox's decision, as it will affect the plans of Isaac and his brother Samuel. Explains what he learned about the Winslow's financial status and describes in detail a negotiation he held with them about buying their land. Discusses the resolutions of…

GLC02437.05300

January 29, 1792

Van den Brock, Reiner John, fl. 1789-1796

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Memorandum]

Lists the salaries for War Department employee Caleb Swan for the first several months of 1792, and discusses Swan's account.

GLC02437.05302

January 31, 1792

Kellock, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw

Declares that their mutual friend, Mr. Buchanan, has been in the country for several days. Writes that he and Buchanan are worried about Shaw's safety on the ship the Pequot, as they have been having stormy weather in England. Touches on financial matters. Wishes him good health.

GLC02437.05303

February 1, 1792

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Copy of GLC02437.05304.

GLC02437.05305

February 15, 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Was disappointed not to have received word from Knox on how to proceed with their canal project. Is waiting to put their plans into action. Discusses a new company, led by a Colonel Worthington, which is being formed to cut a canal in the Connecticut River. Talks about the legislature's meetings to discuss the land purchases in the Waldo patent in Maine. Relates a conversation he had with Isaac Winslow about the patent lands; Winslow writes that he is in no "hurry to settle." Provides information on land deals with several others, including Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom and Mr. [William]…

GLC02437.05307

February 12, 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides an update on the Committee's debates regarding the Waldo patent lands. Comments on Knox's request that he purchase the portion of the town of Trenton belonging to Colonel Jones. Reports his happiness at seeing the reasons for the Indian War published. Discusses the reenlistment of soldiers in the army; many soldiers who served during the Revolutionary War will not reenlist unless they are promoted. Explains that Major Jack Tyler, who served 1777-1779, would like to serve again, but only as a major. Describes Tyler's virtues and his current circumstances. Requests appointments…

GLC02437.05317

3 March 1792

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Montgomery

Has long intended to write and thank Mrs. Montgomery for her kind words during Lucy's time of distress, but has been unready to think about the difficult situation until the present time. Discusses her feelings about the death of her son. Comments that she has found solace in writing this letter, but apologizes for inflicting all of her emotional distress on Mrs. Montgomery. Suggests that Mrs. Montgomery comes to visit.

GLC02437.05330

5 March 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to the Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands]

Writes, "I learn that the house of Representatives have negatived the report of the Joint Committee on the subject of the Waldo claim - this being the case I am under the necessity of renewing my application for the purchase of two or more townships at the head of the Waldo patent on [order] of General Knox." Hopes that the Committee will accommodate him based on the members's knowledge of his circumstances.

GLC02437.05333

5 March 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Informs Dr. Eustis that there is an opening for a Chief Military Surgeon. Explains the pay and benefits, and offers him the position. Asks that if he is interested, he comes to Philadelphia as soon as possible. Declares that he has Knox's full support and will likely be able to get the job if he wants it.

GLC02437.05334