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to Henry Knox

Written by Hull to Secretary of War Knox. Mentions that the Centinel newspaper falsely reported he was appointed to the command of the Second Regiment, but that he declined it. Writes that "[i]t was not my intention that the conversation we had on...

GLC02437.04968

to William Hull

Marked as "Private." Briefly discusses General Brook's appointment and whether he will accept or decline.

GLC02437.05450

to Henry Knox

Writes that he only just received Knox's letter of 7 May. Was informed by General [John] Brooks that Brooks declined his appointment as a Brigadier General. As for his own appointment, since accepting would dramatically change his life, he hopes...

GLC02437.05468

to Henry Knox

Discusses their recent correspondence, and mentions that he has recently declined a military appointment. Recounts conversations he and Knox have had about the possibility of his appointment, as well as about the appointment of General [John] Brooks...

GLC02437.05480

to Nicholas Hoffman

Will mention his application to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose department handles the purchasing of supplies. Hoffman had offered supplies the government was to send to the Six Nations (see GLC02437.06024). Will also mentions Hoffman's...

GLC02437.06028

to Nicholas Hoffman

Requests Mr. Nicholas Hoffman purchase various types of fruit trees and provides detailed instructions on how to carefully transport them by boat. The letter has a drawing of a hand with a pointing index finger.

GLC02437.06068

to Henry Knox

Recommends Mr. John Patten for a position in the army. Describes Satten as being [educated?], having easy manners, and would make a good officer. Also mentions Satten's past experience and problems.

GLC02437.06112

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sails for London in two days. Requests Knox to notify Knox's friends in London of his visit. Mentions not being opposed to public employment in Europe and states, "should any of your friends have any private negotiations in that...

GLC02437.06263

to Nicholas Hoffman

Forwards bills.

GLC02437.06407

to Nicholas Hoffman

Discusses business.

GLC02437.06412

to Nicholas Hoffman

Discusses financial matters. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06418

to Samuel Hodgdon

Informs Hodgdon that he has yet to hear a line from him and is waiting for replies to previous letters.

GLC02437.06497

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses business with bills and other financial matters. States that Mr. [George] Meade "wants to defeat his agreement with me - "

GLC02437.06498

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business.

GLC02437.06508

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses financial business and sends him papers. Mentions taking surveys.

GLC02437.06514

to Henry Knox

Writes that he will help Knox in settling his business with George Meade and advises Knox to proceed with caution in his business dealings.

GLC02437.06516

to unknown

Asks for an accurate survey of a town, and requests that it be separated into lots to enable everyone to see the exact boundaries of each individual claim. Continues with a list of the recipient's duties and Knox's expectations of him. Signed by...

GLC02437.06553

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has received the letter he sent and discusses Knox's and his own relationship with George Meade.

GLC02437.06555

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's business dealings with George Meade and states that he has tried negotiating with him [Meade] for a while, without success.

GLC02437.06563

to Samuel Hodgdon

States that he is looking forward to the next post as he is hoping Hodgdon will have some conclusive information regarding the business dealings with George Meade. Mentions that Knox's son is staying with his uncle in Dedham, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06569

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is "likely to close your business with the most unruly and troublesome man living - " most likely referring to George Meade. Also discusses finances regarding land.

GLC02437.06572

to Samuel Hodgdon

Has received Hodgdon's last letter, and is glad the forte piano was not sold (see GLC02437.06744 for related information). Is not leaving Boston as early as he expected, due to some work he must do with the legislature, so asks Hodgdon to send all...

GLC02437.06752

to Samuel Hodgdon

Is sorry to hear about Hodgdon's illness. Discusses a variety of business deals, and bemoans the sudden death of Hodgdon's endorser (no name is given).

GLC02437.06763

to Samuel Hodgdon

Declares that he received Hodgdon's letter regarding the transportation of Knox's furniture on Captain Norton's ship. Discusses business transactions between himself, Hodgdon, Mr. [George] Meade and General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.06772

to Samuel Hodgdon

Writes that he was unable to respond sooner to Hodgdon as he was traveling with Mr. [William] Bingham. Discusses in great detail the judgment of the Bank of Pennsylvania against their associate Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead"), which has...

GLC02437.06806

to Samuel Hodgdon

Encloses a copy of an earlier letter to Hodgdon (not present) regarding financial matters. Consoles Hodgdon regarding his state of financial distress, stating that he has access to various resources. Lists the friends he has who might be able to...

GLC02437.06810

to Samuel Hodgdon

Reports that he has received Hodgdon's shipment, and unfortunately the corn in it was inedible and "infected with the weavil [sic]." Believes he will not suffer too badly from the loss, however. Mentions that he and Henry Jackson are faced with...

GLC02437.06872

to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition Michael Jackson is presenting to Congress for compensation for the wounds he received while [fighting in the Revolutionary War]. Says Jackson is requesting half of a Brigadier General's salary which was the rank he held at the...

GLC02437.09821

to [William] Hull

Knox vouches for Isaac Wilkins, who delivers this letter to Colonel [William] Hull. Wilkins hopes to move from Long Island to Westchester, New York. Notes that during the course of the war, Wilkins conduct has been "fine," and his character...

GLC02437.10119

to Johnston L. Redmond re: missing items from the "Duke's Laws"

Alexander J. Wall, a librarian at The New York Historical Society, writes that Redmond's copy of the "Duke's Laws" is "considerably condensed in the text" and lacking in some items.

GLC03107.04855

Answer to Governor Andros's account in 1678

GLC03107.04856

[in Dutch]

GLC03107.04857

Appointment of John Levin to be the agent and servant in New York

James Duke of York appointed John Levin to be his agent and servant in New York, and to inquire about rents, profits, and other similar matters.

GLC03107.04858

A bill concerning burials

"Be it enacted by this Generall Assembly and by the authority of the same that within every parish within this Government there shall be one or more places apoynted for the Buriall of the Dead and before the Corps be Interred there shall be three or...

GLC03107.04859

Court document

GLC03107.04860

Order of Chancery

The order relates events in a judicial procedure

GLC03107.04861

Manuscript [in French]

GLC03107.04862

The General's order for the round

The manuscript states the General's orders for how he will conduct his rounds of a military camp.

GLC03107.04863

Declaration against open rebels of the government

The manuscript names Thomas Willett, Daniel Whitehead, Capt. Clapp, Elias Doughts, Charles Morgan, & others as the leaders of a "notorious rebellion" in Queens County, and states that they are guilty of treason against the government. It is expected...

GLC03107.04864

to Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re: reimbursement for expenses

John Pynchon writes to thank Gerrit van Slichtenhorst for reimbursing him for expenses incurred from apprehending "those villainous murderers." The letter seems to allude to damages from an attack by Indians.

GLC03107.04865

to Andries Dreyer & Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re:trade and accounts

GLC03107.04866

Arrangements for a legal proceeding

The notary public, Adrian van [?]lpendam, recorded the arrangements for a legal proceeding between Nicolas van Renselaer on the one part, and Jacob Leisler and Jacob Milborne on the other part.

GLC03107.04867

Defense plea in the court at Albany

The defendant, William Sydenham, denies Johannes de Peyster's charge that he unlawfully sold and profited from de Peyster's beaver furs.

GLC03107.04868

to Henry Knox

Writes from Camp High Hills that he hopes Knox is with General George Washington in Virginia, where "the prospect is so bright and the glory so great." Wished the Continental Army had attacked New York, which was planned before the decision to...

GLC02437.01198

to Nathanael Greene

Since arriving in Philadelphia, has tried to gather a party of about 30 artificers to give to Greene. Discusses Mrs. Greene's trip with their son George Washington Greene to visit Greene at the "high hills of Santee" (the Santee River in South...

GLC02437.01303

to Henry Knox

Written by Major General Greene to Major General Knox. References two letters from Knox. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Asks how his godson is. In reference to the godchild says, "Such a set of responsers I believe never happened before...

GLC02437.01388

to Henry Knox

Discusses his family, stating "My feelings are more flattered by domestic duties than public bustle." Comments on credit being given to George Washington (and himself) for service during the Revolutionary War, noting "there are others no less...

GLC02437.02971

to Catharine Littlefield Greene

Knox writes to Greene, widow of Nathanael Greene. He discusses arrangements made for her son, George Washington Greene, to sail to France by packet. Notes that Mr [Joel] Barlow will attend to George on the packet and will place him under the care of...

GLC02437.03870

to Henry Knox

Contemporary copy of GLC02437.03898. Expresses gratitude for recent arrangements Knox made for her son George Washington Greene to travel to France for his education. Writes, "…your goodness particularly to my little boy has filled me with the most...

GLC02437.03897

to Henry Knox

Mrs. Greene is losing her estate because of her late husband General Nathanael Greene's debts. She tells Knox that, "I am upon the point of sailing to Charleston to consult with Mr. Rutledge about your plan, and that of others - to relieve or rather...

GLC02437.04746

to Catherine Littlefield Greene

Having been in New York lately, Knox hoped to have seen her there, but heard she had been in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, returned, and departed for Block Island. Encloses a letter from Lafayette that was sent to President Washington (not included). He...

GLC02437.05123

to William J. Warren re: response to a research inquiry about William Thompson

Sevellon A. Brown of the State Department in Washington wrote to respond to Warren's inquiry about William Thompson, who served in the American Revolution. Brown gives information of what brigade he was in, and other details of his term of service....

GLC03107.04820

to Henry Knox

Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Knox. Says if reports of New York's investment are true then "you must be the hero of the day. Me thinks I hear the cannon roar while I am writing..." Hopes...

GLC02437.01124

to Mordecai Gist

Informs General Gist that he is sending an artificer officer named Mr. Thorp to him in Baltimore to obtain supplies. The items are urgently needed, and Knox has already been disappointed in obtaining them from Philadelphia. He hopes Major Sebastian...

GLC02437.01179

to Henry Knox

Written by Major General Greene to Major General Knox. Is happy to hear about Knox's promotion. Thought that he might be able to work with Knox on the coming campaign, but says the circumstances have been changed by British Admiral George Brydges...

GLC02437.01424

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to send him "about 25 pounds of ten penny nails" in order to complete General Louis Du Portail's quarters since he had asked Colonel Timothy Pickering about them but now is asking Knox "because I can't get anything from the quarter master."...

GLC02437.01937

to Jean Baptiste Gouvion

Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Gouvion. Says he was "mortified" that Gouvion did not call on him before leaving. Claims that despite the snub, he "cannot restrain my affection and esteem for you." Asks to be remembered with "pure love," as...

GLC02437.02218

to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Gouvion, a French engineering officer, to Major General Knox, in reply to Knox's letter at GLC02437.02218. Says when he left the army he received letters of some importance that kept him from going through West Point. Says if he...

GLC02437.02290

to Henry Knox

Praises Knox's appointment as the Secretary-general of the Society of the Cincinnati. Seeks a certificate of membership (if such exists) from the Society of Cincinnati for foreign members and asks Knox to deliver his to Major Rochefontaine.

GLC02437.02534

to Henry Knox

Discusses obtaining provisions for troops. Mentions Daniel Parker & Co., who had previously provided supplies for the army under contract. See GLC02437.02901 for Knox's letter to Grant ordering supplies.

GLC02437.02909

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the Society of the Cincinnati is "... sure do well in this country, but the news we have from america give me some uneasiness, the american gentlemen who are in paris and not members of the Society are much against it, chiefly Mr...

GLC02437.02988

to Jean Baptiste Gouvion

Discusses public perception of the Society of the Cincinnati in France. Informs Gouvion of the reduction of the Continental Army, with only one remaining company commanded by John Doughty at West Point. Introduces and recommends Mr. Tracy, the...

GLC02437.03023

to Catharine Greene

Consoles Mrs. Greene on the death of her husband, General Nathanael Greene. Writes that he planned to console her in person, but due to unforeseen circumstances will be unable to do so. Declares that he loved the General very much, as she knows...

GLC02437.03333

to Nathaniel Gorham

Responds to a previous letter by Gorham. Writes a long letter discussing the proposal to use the arms and stores in Springfield, Massachusetts against the Shays' rebels. Declares that he has not received word from the Governor [probably James...

GLC02437.03391

to Henry Knox

Writes a heartfelt letter in reply to Knox's condolence letter on the death of her husband, General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.03333). Declares that thinking of the letter he wrote "draws fresh streams of Blood from My heart," but thanks him for...

GLC02437.03406

to Catharine Littlefield Greene

Discusses Mrs. Greene's financial situation and her children. Mentions the quality of the schools in France as being one of the best, where "the system is admirably adapted to impress the best habits - both of body and mind - Dancing fencing... "...

GLC02437.03649

to Jean Baptiste Gouvion

Asks Gouvion, "Will the Russians or the Turks induce you to display your military talents... or have you prospects of active employment nearer home." Writes with assurance that the Constitution will be adopted within the course of a year, noting...

GLC02437.03861

to Catharine Littlefield Greene

Writes a friendly letter to Mrs. Greene, the widow of General Nathanael Greene. Is pleased to hear of her safe passage home, and reports on the well-being of several of her children who are in school or visiting New York. Mentions that Colonel...

GLC02437.04077

to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a letter from Mr. Thomas Fitsimmons. Asks Knox for a "favorable subscription," a confirmation of Glasbeech's service and monetary relief. A note written at a later date on the top of the document misidentifies Glasbeech as the "Baron de...

GLC02437.04207

to Baron de Glasbeech

Knox signs in text as "General Knox." Writes that he has done everything in his power to help the baron, and wishes that he could help "every unfortunate person on earth." Notes that he has already contributed more than he can afford on Glasbeech's...

GLC02437.04210

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss his impoverished lifestyle and complains of the government owing him money. Asks if perhaps Knox can lend him money, and then when Congress settles his debts he will be able to pay Knox back. Back page features various...

GLC02437.04230

to Henry Knox

Discusses a bill under discussion in the Court [probably the General Court of Massachusetts] dealing with "revenue collection." Had planned to leave the following day for New York, but believes that he will have to delay the trip for business...

GLC02437.04278

to Henry Knox

Discusses the difficulties he is having in finding an agent. Mentions asking Rufus Putnam, but he "is so taken up with his Ohio concerns that I cannot prevail on him to undertake it." Has also tried to ask the surveyor, a Mr. DeWit, but he also...

GLC02437.04371

to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of debts and the possibility of traveling to the Ohio region.

GLC02437.04398

to Catharine Littlefield Greene

Discusses obtaining money and the assistance of Daniel Parker, Gouverneur Morris and the Marquis de Lafayette, as they were all friends with Catharine's late husband, Nathanael Greene. Provides some financial advice about the execution of General...

GLC02437.04399

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's advice concerning the federal assumption of state debt, specifically the states of Massachusetts, Georgia, and North Carolina. Makes his own suggestions, and asks Knox to share it with Alexander Hamilton and others.

Signer of the U.S...

GLC02437.04470

to Henry Knox

Discusses the issue of state debt, writing "We understand here that Mr. Hamiltons report on finance was to be made on Thursday last - various are the conjectures on the nature of it. Many suppose that a proposal for the assumption of the State debts...

GLC02437.04476

to Henry Knox

Says he has been laid up for the past week with the gout. Discusses a proposed congressional bill to regulate proceedings with the Indians. Gorham wants this to be extended to the Six Nations, stating "it is of great consiquence [sic] that more...

GLC02437.04588

to Henry Knox

Writes to thank Knox for his friendship and support and hopes that he will continue his correspondence with her. When he is unable to write, hopes that his brother will send an occasional letter updating her on the well-being of the Knox family....

GLC02437.04624

to Henry Knox

Writes about her current state of melancholy over her misfortunes. Relates an anecdote about her little daughter finding her crying and declaring, "oh My Dear Mama I wish I could die, that I might lesson [sic] your cares." Reports that this...

GLC02437.04630

to Catharine Greene

Written by Secretary of War Knox to Catharine Greene, General Nathanael Greene's widow. Expresses chagrin at their lack of communication. Feels bad for not sending along the packages he now encloses for three months (not present). Wishes to know...

GLC02437.04962

to Henry Knox

Discusses a legal matter involving her late husband, Nathanael Greene, and a Mr. Burnett. Notes if ruled unfavorably by the court, her children will be "without protection or scarcely a friend". Requests Knox's assistance with her troubles. Asks if...

GLC02437.06248

to Henry Knox

Discusses a gentleman who is awaiting his next assignment. Requests Knox to contact the gentleman regarding the matter. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.06253

to John Gleason

Knox writes to instruct Gleason on the various enterprises that Knox has him working on in Knox's Maine territories. Mentions the logging business, and the construction of some of the wood into shipbuilding materials like spars and masts....

GLC02437.06881

to Henry Knox

Discusses surveys of land.

GLC02437.06940

to John Gleason

Discusses giving Gleason materials for a boat, such as sails and rigging. Date from docket.

GLC02437.06941

to John Gleason

Discusses building materials such as boards and logs.

GLC02437.06950

to John Gleason

Gives Gleason directions concerning construction and business, such as asking him to have the mills repaired and wheels made. Also draws a couple of diagrams, one of which appears to be for a new barn.

GLC02437.06990

to Henry Knox

Discusses purchasing and transporting cattle and sheep, as well as other materials needed for Knox's estate.

GLC02437.07046

to Henry Knox

Discusses sheep and carpenters for Knox's estate, Montpelier, in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07050

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he went up to see the logging and discusses the boards and lumber, along with other estate related business.

GLC02437.07068

to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness that David Wells has returned to help take care of the horses and that he is helping Wells settle in.

GLC02437.07082

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is preparing for transporting logs down the river and writes about the general status of the lumber and logs in general.

GLC02437.07097

to Henry Knox

Discusses the transporting of logs.

GLC02437.07143

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he drew an order for some money.

GLC02437.07144

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's wish for Gleason to oversee the estate of Montpelier. Describes his hesitancy in taking up the position and talks about the horse and other cattle. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07177

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of two brigs that have arrived and discusses the loading process and their cargo.

GLC02437.07198

to Henry Knox

Discusses two brigs and their cargo

GLC02437.07199

to Henry Knox

John Gleason discusses with Knox the cargos of Brigs William and General Wayne. Gleason explains the arrangements he will make to access and pay for the cargo [of lumber].

GLC02437.07212

to Henry Knox

Gleason discusses with Knox planks and their lots of land. Knox asks Gleason to send him "some sugar, coffee, tea and mollasses."

GLC02437.07247