28 July 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the regiment of Royal Welch Fusiliers has embarked from New York to Boston, and that he has recommended them to Knox's shop. Having heard that Hyson tea was scarce in Boston, Rivington indicates that he has sent four chests of it to Knox and asks him to sell it. The tea will be transported by Captain Horsfall of the Fusiliers. Reports that a large shipment of tea and silk has come into New York from the Island of Ascention, where a New York vessell met up with a ship from the East India Company; on the way back to New York, the ship had "found means to elude all Enquiry…

GLC02437.00171

29 July 1774

Dudley, Charles, fl. 1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests another copy of a book that he ordered previously but believes to have been lost.

GLC02437.00172

1 August 1774

Merrill, Hezekiah, 1752-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wants to know if Knox knows of any bills available for purchase, and if so, at what price.

GLC02437.00173

circa 1777-1779

Kingston, Robert M., ?-1794

Manuscript document

Title: [Cypher]

Appears to be Kingston's cypher to communicate with Sir Henry Clinton in code. "Sir Henry Clinton" is written in pen at the top of one side, along with the word "Top" as a direction of how to place the cypher. There are 4 cut outs. When placed over a coded letter of the same size the cut outs provide a window for the message. There are pencil lines extending from the cut outs as well, which appear to be measurement lines for the actual cut outs.

GLC04764.02

5 August 1774

Wheeler, William Willard, 1774-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reverend Wheeler orders religious books, and expects to buy more soon to supply a local school.

GLC02437.00174

6 August 1774

Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00175

11 August 1774

Bird, Nathaniel, fl. 1774-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Places an order for multiple copies of several plays, listed at the bottom of the first page. In a post script asks for a discount for "ready cash" and requests a catalogue of plays.

GLC02437.00176

11 August 1774

Murray, John, 1742-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his recent marriage to Lucy Flucker. Henry and Lucy wed in June of 1774. Reverend Murray was pastor of the church at Boothbay, in the province of the Massachusetts-Bay.

GLC02437.00177

15 August 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks him to sell his excess tea, and gives details for the transaction. Indicates that a much larger quantity of the tea he sent is already on its way to Boston. Tells him to work with James Seagrove to sell the additional tea. Thanks him for selling his newspaper, Rivington's New-York Gazetteer. Vouches for the honor and integrity of the "Gallant Royals of Wales," British troops on their way to Boston. Congratulates Knox on his recent marriage to Lucy Flucker. The third page is a note to Dr. Goldthwais, in which Rivington authorizes the release of his money to Knox, and in turn, asks…

GLC02437.00178

3 September 1774

Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Reports that there have been no recent shipments from Boston. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00179

21 September 1774

Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Indicates that Captain Scott has magazines for Henry Knox, which Waldo will forward. Very much looks forward to seeing William. Comments on the kindness of a women named Miss Sally to both William and himself.

GLC02437.00180

29 September 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for their business relationship. In regard to the (illegal) tea Rivington sent Knox to sell, Rivington comments: "I fancy you had much rather I had not sent an article so much out of your way of Business." If Knox has not sold it, Rivington instructs him to forward the tea and an enclosed letter to James Seagrove and Mr. Palfrey. Also mentions that Cook's Voyage will soon be printed and sent to Knox to sell. For earlier correspondence pertaining to the contraband tea see GLC02437.00171 and GLC02437.00178. Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America…

GLC02437.00181

2 October 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to send a copy of John Hancock's Massacre Day Oration from March 1774 under a blank paper cover, because Rivington has an immediate use for the speech commemorating the Boston Massacre. Also regquests a single copy of any well-written pamphlet or book from Boston on the subject of the American dispute with the British. Rivington will print it in New York "whilst it shall be quite new to our readers in this province." Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America in 1760. He published Rivington's New-York Gazetteer.

GLC02437.00182

6 October 1774

Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Reports that there have been diminished shipments from Boston. Mentions that parliament dissolved, which may work to America's advantage. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00183

15 October 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to send him printing ink immediately. Discusses the contraband tea Knox is selling for him (see also GLC02437.00171, GLC02437.00178, and GLC02437.00181). Indicates that his home is open to Knox and his wife if they travel to the New York region. On the second page is a note and receipt for Dr. M.B. Goldthwait, which Rivington hopes will "produce the balance due to me." Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America in 1760. He published Rivington's New-York Gazetteer.

GLC02437.00184

9 November 1774

Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Makes a lengthy, poetic comparison of the reception of Knox's last letter to a lost sailor finding land. Also gives a lengthy explanation for why he has not written sooner and apologizes for being remiss. Continues with a discussion of friendship, love, and beauty. Notes that they have received the resolutions from the First Continental Congress. Offers lofty praise of the virtuous and resolute Bostonians and the American movement for freedom, and denounces the Intolerable Acts and the "Tyranny of Kings." The First Continental Congress ended on 26 October 1774. It had voted to cut off…

GLC02437.00185

14 November 1774

Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Asks Knox to find an excuse for Waldo's mother, who has accused Waldo of neglect for not writing. States that running a store is very time consuming and prevents him from writing. Mentions that he sent a package with letters and newspapers to Knox and asks Knox if he received it.

GLC02437.00186

19 November 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Indicates that he is in desperate need of printing ink and wants Knox to procure it for him. Discusses pricing for Rivington's edition of Lord Chesterfield's Letters, asking Knox to find purchasers immediately because the resolutions for non-importation issued by the first Continental Congress will soon take effect. Mentions that a fire and legislative action have caused a delay in a lottery Knox had a ticket for. Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America in 1760. He published Rivington's New-York Gazetteer.

GLC02437.00187

December 1, 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Tells Knox that he has sent loyalist pamphlets to his friend Mr. Bates, the "Burser of the Swan man of war" which will set sail for Boston on 2 December 1774. Explains that he did not send them directly to Knox because Knox's friends "on the patriot interest, may be greatly disgusted at your distributing them." But since Knox has shown interest in selling them, Rivington will furnish him with such pamphlets. Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America in 1760. He published Rivington's New-York Gazetteer.

GLC02437.00188

February 3, 1774

Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Orders magazines.

GLC02437.00189

1774

Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Explains that the militia officers will examine that every man is provided with arms and ammunition, as accorded by law. Asks Knox to purchase arms for him. Also asks Knox's opinion of the times. The Revolutionary War was about to start and the Continental Congress had advised the colonies to begin training their citizens for war.

GLC02437.00190

1774

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Deeds of estate in Summer Street, No. 9, afterwards in 1774 sold to Sir William Pepperell]

List locations and lengths, in feet, associated with them.

GLC02437.00191

9 March 1775

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Congratulates his sister Lucy on her marriage to Henry Knox. Describes Antigua, its inhabitants, and his barracks.

GLC02437.00193

12 April 1777

Richardson, William, 1743-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Smallwood

Enclosing report to General Washington regarding the state of the regiment. Richardson has small pox and has inoculated the entire regiment. Complains of lack of officers, hardship and illness. It is a "wonder that they don't die at a much faster pace." He also expresses some discontent regarding commissions, "as I have not had influence enough to make a single officer... and strangers are put in that have never seen service."

GLC06508.01

3 April 1777

Humphry, Jonathan, ?-1778

Document signed

Title: to Jonathan Humphry

Appoints the recipient as Adjutant of the eighteenth Connecticut militia regiment. The Jonathan Humphry who died in 1778 is the author of this letter. At the time he was the colonel of the eighteenth Connecticut militia regiment. He was also a lawyer. The Jonathan Humphry who died in 1812 was the recipient of this letter. He would later become colonel of the regiment himself.

GLC01450.010.01