13 August 1785

Savage, Joseph, 1756-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Captain John Savage writes to ask for Knox's recommendation for a job. Savage explains that Colonel William Burbeck has recently died, and the berth is unoccupied. Plenty of people are applying for the position, including Savage, so he hopes that Knox will recommend him to Governor James Bowdoin of Massachusetts, who apparently will select the candidate to fill the position. Sends regards to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.03177

22 August 1785

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss business endeavors with Knox. Declares that as he has not had a response from Mr. [possibly Robert] Morris in four weeks, he has changed his plans. Instead of remaining in Boston and trying to sell Mr. Morris's teas, which he is holding at "12 per cent higher than the market price," he has asked his brother-in-law, Mr. Parkman, to manage his business affairs and will come to New York to visit Knox and his wife. Has written to Mr. Morris to this effect, and will take passage to New York in four or five days on a ship called "Godfrey" from Rhode Island. He also wants to…

GLC02437.03180

6 September 1785

Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

The firm of Broome & Platt, which owes Henry Knox money (see GLC02437.03182), explains its problems with various creditors and the ways in which they are in debt. According to the writer (perhaps Samuel Broome, as he refers to Mr. Platt in the letter), they are suffering from ill treatment by their former creditors in England, due to the war. They are hoping to avoid bankruptcy and hoping they will be able to work out with all their creditors a similar arrangement to the one Samuel Shaw negotiated with them, on behalf of Henry Knox. Reaffirm their commitment to justice in their…

GLC02437.03184

6 September 1785

Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

The writer, on behalf of the firm of Broome & Platt, encloses documents detailing the correspondence between the firm and its creditors in England, as requested. Outlines the firm's dealings with John Blackburn, of London, who until July 1783 was apparently on good terms with the firm. Invited them to come to London to settle their business whenever convenient, so Mr. Platt left in December 1783 and arrived London in mid-January 1784. Upon calling on Mr. Blackburn, Mr. Platt "found a clause which had artfully been kept from us": unbeknownst to them, their contract with Mr. Blackburn…

GLC02437.03185

12 September 1785

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for goods received from the firm of Broome & Platt]

Duplicate of GLC02437.03193, in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Receipt of "sundry goods" received from the firm of Broome & Platt, "charged at their lowest cash price, amounting to seven hundred and ten pounds four shillings, sterling money of Great Britain" in response to a debt between that firm and the firm of Webber, Addington and Birhnall of London. Outlines the details of their arrangement. Signs on behalf of Henry Knox and himself.

GLC02437.03192

12 September 1785

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt for goods received from the firm of Broome & Platt]

Copy of GLC02437.03192. Unsigned, but identical to GLC02437.03192 and written in the same hand, that of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.03193

30 September 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to James Webber

Draft of GLC02437.03204, written in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.03205

November 2, 1785

L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marquis de Lafayette [in French]

Letter written by Major L'Enfant to Lafayette. Probably in reference to the problems he was having with payments owed to Parisian jewelers for badges made for the Society of the Cincinnati. The eagle insignias did not sell well among American officers when L'Enfant returned to the United States in 1784.

GLC02437.03212

12 November 1785-2 June 1789

Milton, John, fl. 1740-1804

Manuscript document

Title: [Articles of two treaties, concluded at Galphinton and Shoulderbone Creek between Georgia and the Creek Nation]

Clerical copies of treaties concluded at Galphinton between "commissioners appointed on the part of the state of Georgia" and the Creek Nation. Verified as a true copy by the Secretary of the State of Georgia, John Milton. Apparently establishes the land upon which it is acceptable for Creeks to settle on in the state of Georgia. Copies of signatures of several dozen members of the Commission and of the Creek Nation, including John Twiggs, Elijah Clark, Warrior King, and Okmulgey Tusknackey. The first five pages (numbered 1-5 in a later hand) comprise a clerical copy of the signed 12…

GLC02437.03216

20 November 1785

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that in Knox's letter from 14 November, Knox had reported that his brother William Knox had not yet arrived from England, but believes Knox is mistaken since he heard that the ship had in fact arrived. Discusses the political prospects of Mr. [John] Hancock, who "attends the General Court every Tuesday" but has not yet confirmed whether or not he will take his seat in Congress. Some have suggested Hancock will be appointed to the "chair" of the government, and that taking a seat in Congress will damage his prospects. Discusses debates in court over the Refugee Act, which passed by a…

GLC02437.03218

1 November 1783

Milton, John, fl. 1870-1880

Manuscript document

Title: [Articles of a convention held at Augusta between the Creek Indians and the state of Georgia]

Copy with clerical signatures of several individuals on both sides of the treaty, including John Twigg, Elijah Clark, Tallessee King, and Tallessee Warrior. See GLC02437.03216 (probably originally another component of the same document) for copies of related treaties, with clerical signatures of John Milton and many of the same people, including John Twigg and Elijah Clark. John Milton certifies the authenticity of the copy.

GLC02437.03222

25 December 1785

Lamb, John, 1735-1800

Manuscript letter signed

Title: [Appraisal of arms imported for William Knox]

Document has two parts. Top part features an evaluation by a John Goeld[?], which reads, "Having viewed twenty four fire arms imported in a case address'd to William Knox Esqr. I hereby certify that upon an average I suppose them to be valued at Forty shillings sterling each and also a cross bow which I suppose to be worth about four shillings sterling." The bottom part features calculations and figures, and a certification that 44 shillings total were received for duty. This portion is signed by John Lamb in his capacity as Collector [of Customs for New York].

GLC02437.03228

4 August 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [An article of Francis Waldo's will]

Document pertains to issues regarding the division of the estate once belonging to Francis Waldo. Knox hopes to secure the portion of the Waldo patent left to Hannah Harwood. Believes he is entitled to it because Harwood once deprived Lucy Knox of over four thousand dollars that she was meant to inherit from Francis Waldo, when Harwood lost the money as a debt. This discussion is related to Knox's desire to buy the Winslow family's share of the Waldo patent. Contains a transciption of part of Francis Waldo's will, stating that over two thousand dollars be divided among the children of his…

GLC02437.09245

31 March 1781

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Document

Title: [Recommendation for the honorable discharge of Sergeant Ephraim Dayton]

Asserts that Dayton is from Fairfield, New Jersey, and has served the United States since 8 February 1777.

GLC02437.09553

2 January 1782

Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain David Judson]

Colonel Butler recommends Judson, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a sixty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09557

14 November 1782

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ephraim Durant]

Crane, Colonel of the Massachusetts Artillery, recommends Durant for a leave of absence due to "the distrest situation of his family." Possibly directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09559

25 November 1782

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lt. Woodward]

Recommends Woodward for a fourteen day leave of absence. Possibly directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09560

14 December 1782

Huntington, Ebenezer, 1754-1834

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Cotton]

Recommends Cotton for a forty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09563

14 December 1782

Johnson, J., fl. 1782

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Taylor]

Possibly created at Highlands, New York. Recommends Taylor for a forty-five day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09564

14 December 1782

Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Elisha Hopkins]

Webb recommends Captain Hopkins for a leave of absence until February 1783. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09566

20 October 1855

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James M. Maitland

Informs his brother that his nine year old daughter recently died, and many friends as well. Discusses the high price of corn. Also speaks of political matters, writing "I can feel as much for suffering humanity as any abolitionist at least, but I think we should be just before we are mercifull and ought not to degrade twenty five milion white men for the purpose of elevating three million blacks, God the creator has for some wise purpose placed unmistakeable marks of distinction between the two races, and we have not right to try to alter what he has done, again Bretheren who hold slaves (…

GLC03523.10.014

23 November 1856

Planke, P.E., fl. 1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Dear Coz," wishing him well and writes to him, "get the prettiest girl in Champaign for a wife..." Tells him that he is doing well and is glad to be back in Lancaster.

GLC03523.10.015

20 December 1856

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Manuscript document

Title: Naturalization Laws

Small note titled "Naturalization Laws," which discusses the laws of Congress, noting there changes over time. Remarks, "there was a secret society called the Illuminists in the latter part of the last Century all those who have had the history of France can learn there the blood that was shed..." Mentions details about French Revolution as well. Note has mathematical calculations.

GLC03523.10.016

4 March 1857

Maitland, J.G., fl. 1837-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.M. Maitland

Letter is addressed "to cousin," (either Joseph M. or James M.). Gives updates on family. Notes that Newcastle, where he is writing from, is 12 miles from the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Station. Notes that "Politically I am a National Republican with Real Democratic Principles. American Rules America."

GLC03523.10.017

16 August 1857

Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his cousin that his studies are going well. Writes a great deal about religion, remarking, "Oh! my soul is happy in the love of God the more I write about Christ the happier I get."

GLC03523.10.018