12 June 1776 - 1 July 1776

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipts for supplies for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Also signed by Isaiah Audebert, John Buchanan, John Chandler, John Hiwill, and Samuel Treat. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00339

14 June 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt for eighty pounds to purchase clothing for Knox's artillery regiment]

Signed by Jonathan Pollard, Knox's quartermaster.

GLC02437.00340

13 June 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Comments on Benjamin Harrod's unchristian demand to be paid for taking care of Knox's bookstore merchandise while Knox was out of Boston. Explains the arrangements he made with Harrod and how they were being violated. Mentions that his books will sell in the country, but there is no way of replenishing the stock. Discusses fortifying New York and the lukewarm support of New Yorkers. Derisively comments that New York has two regiments, one made up of foreigners and the other unarmed. Reports that Lucy is ill, asks William to keep him updated on affairs in Boston, reiterates a request for…

GLC02437.00341

16 June 1776

Furnivall, James, fl. 1776-1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for money provided by Henry Knox to pay and clothe members of his artillery regiment]

Money received by Furnivall, who was a lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment. He also received money for Lieutenant Joseph Savage's company. A list of men paid and their position appears on the verso.

GLC02437.00342

17 June 1776

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds very late to Knox's two previous letters because he is busy. Briefly outlines his daily routine. Gives an account of the recent plans, activities, and capture of the privateer Hero, captained by James Tracy, while pursuing a prize of transport vessels near Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Continues with discussion of Nathaniel Tracy's efforts to have the prisoners exchanged and the injuries sustained by the forty member crew. Discusses raising a company of soldiers in Boston. He is helping the cause without joining the Continental Army because his parents do not want him to leave. He…

GLC02437.00343

24 June 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Discusses business activities. Comments that most officers send money home to their families. Mentions that Mr. Jackson will read William his letter, possibly Henry Jackson who wrote to Knox with military news on 17 June 1776 (see GLC02437.00343). William was overseeing Henry's business in Boston.

GLC02437.00345

25 June 1776

Royse, Thomas, fl. 1776

Autograph document signed

Title: [Record of military clothing supplies]

Lists supplies and their cost from May and June received by Royse from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00346

26 June 1776

Foster, Thomas Waite, fl. 1769-1776

Autograph document signed

Title: [Captain Thomas Waite Foster's account for January, including December and April]

Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Foster was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00347

26 June 1776

Dana, William, 1745-1809

Autograph document signed

Title: [Captain William Dana's account for January, including December and April]

Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Dana was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00348

26 June 1776

Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831

Autograph document signed

Title: [Captain Jotham Drury's account for January, including December and April]

Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Drury was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00349

26 June 1776

Crafts, Edward, 1746-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Captain Edward Crafts' account for January, including December and April]

Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Crafts' was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00350

26 June 1776

Newell, Eliphalet, 1735-?

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Captain Eliphalet Newell's account for January, including December and April]

Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Newell was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00351

26 June 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Reiterates his message from a 24 June 1776 letter (see GLC02437.00345) that Mr. Jackson will show William his letter, possibly referring to Henry Jackson who wrote to Knox with military news on 17 June 1776 (see GLC02437.00343). Also relays a report that General William Howe is on his way to New York with British forces. Knox indicates that they are prepared and states that it will be their own fault if they do not give the British a reception that does "honor to America." Discusses personal finances and mentions that Lucy Knox will write to William.

GLC02437.00352

27 June 1776

Pierce, Thomas, fl. 1775-1778

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Captain Thomas Pierce's account for January, including December and April]

Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Pierce was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00353

circa June 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: A List of Cannon necessary to be transported from this Camp to New York

Lists cannons and mortars.

GLC02437.00354

1 July 1776

Morton, Dimond, 1743-1792

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Captain Dimond Morton's account for January, including December and April]

Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Morton was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00355

2 July 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: to William Knox

Directs his brother to pay Colonel David Mason fifty dollars. A note on the verso indicates that the money can be given to Captain Andrew Symmes.

GLC02437.00358

16 July 1776

Porter, W., fl. 1776

Manuscript document signed

Title: His Majesty's 35th regiment of foot commanded by Major General Henry Campbell

Muster roll for Captain Archibald McAlester's company of light infantry, 35th Regiment of Foot (British) between 25 December 1775 and 24 June 1776. Verso contains certification that the men mentioned on this roll were effectives, fit for duty or active service, during the time period covered.

GLC02437.10463

1 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Reaffirms his love for his wife. Discusses smallpox and the possibility of Lucy going to Boston to be inoculated. Comments on various daily and domestic activities, like how he typically spends his time, with whom he dines, and what time he goes to bed. Mentions being ill. Discusses the possibility of Lucy returning to him. Mentions that business prevented him from having a meeting with Lord William Howe, whom he believes will soon attack.

GLC02437.00408

5 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Comments on their correspondence habits. Asks William to inform the wife of James Lovell that her husband would be released from the British in a prisoner exchange. Discusses British forces amassing in New York and preparing for an attack. Discusses the gravity of the situation at length. States "I shrink and tremble at the Importance of our present conduct."

GLC02437.00413

circa August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript

Title: Disposition of Troops at New York

Lists major generals Israel Putnam and John Sullivan and the brigadier generals immediately under them.

GLC02437.00415

15 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Expresses thanks for their ability to communicate while separated and is looking forward to their future together. Philosophically expresses hopes that reason and religion will someday dictate man's actions. Writes that he "will make a very family man when peace shall again bless this...Country." Discusses their own troops strength and activities. Also comments on the Hessians and the British, and writes passionately about being wronged by and separating from the British. Comments on Lucy's account with a man named Peter. Reassures her that his health has improved. Comments on her new…

GLC02437.00419

circa July 1776

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives a letter of introduction for John Robertson, who served under Colonel McDougall "in the sea service" and has experience manning canons. Thinks Robertson could be of use to Knox and seeks to have him put on the payroll. Dated "summer 1776."

GLC02437.00406

1 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Chastises his brother for not writing and complains of writing so much himself that his arm hurts. Gives some instructions for business.

GLC02437.00407

4 August 1776

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

In response to her husbands recent illness, pleads with him to attend to his health. Worries about Henry's exposure to enemies. Thanks him for his expressions of love and comments on their baby's health. Requests updates on British activities. Sends Henry saltpeter from the mills in New Haven, Connecticut. She will consider going to Boston for smallpox inoculation but fears the arrival of foreign troops will limit her movements.

GLC02437.00409