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[Receipt for Henry Knox]

Receipt noting that "Gilbt Speakman" received "ten shillings" for Henry Knox. Signed by Joel Hager.

GLC02437.08472

[Henry Knox's purchases from Catherine Van Derveer]

Provides list of purchases by "General Nox." Items include fowls, vinegar, and the rental of bedroom furniture for 4 weeks. The total came to £47.17.6. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand states the payment was made. Signed off by Van Derveer.

GLC02437.08490

Henry Knox's account with Samuel Shaw

Account of monies received and expended for General Henry Knox by Samuel Shaw. Includes payments for sundry items such as cloth, food, coffee, etc., household expenses, and services rendered. On page 3, "Paid Cato Bradish at 4 payments per recd on...

GLC02437.08535

Receipt

Receipt for the purchase of boots. Mentions Lucy Knox and that the account was settled January 2, 1781.

GLC02437.08538

[Account of payments made by Henry Knox]

First 4 pages summarizes money received and expended from 10 January 1778 to 20 March 1780. The detailed account begins on 24 May 1780. The accounts from 1778-1780 mostly includes items used in daily life: various types of cloth, sugar, oil...

GLC02437.08541

[Bill to Henry Knox from James Gallagher]

Items purchased include many dishes, glasses, tumblers, bowls, butter boats, etc. Total came to £21.6. Signed by Gallagher stating he received payment in full. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08544

[Bill to Henry Knox to George Vogel]

Purchase of cloth, buttons, lining, and labor to make breeches. Total came to £15.14.9. Docket in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.08545

[George Way's bill to Henry Knox]

Bill to repair a wagon or chaise. Includes payments for stuffing a cushion, glass, and cloth. Total came to £5.10. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand. Note on verso is signed by a John Foulke stating he received payment for Way on 9 May 1782.

GLC02437.08546

[Bill for milk to Henry Knox]

Henry Knox paid £1.14.8 to Abigail Welch for 52 quarts of milk. Welch signed the document with an "X" for her mark.

GLC02437.08547

[Samuel Hogden's purchase from Christopher Henry]

Hodgdon bought 75 pounds of leather from Christopher Henry. Total came to £7.0.7. Hodgdon notes that Henry Knox gave him money to pay for the leather. Samuel Shaw delivered the money to Hodgdon. Docket in the hand of Shaw.

GLC02437.08550

[Bill for washing]

Henry Knox paid Hannah Steel £0.10.6 for washing 13 pieces of his clothing as well as 7 pieces of Lucy Knox's clothing. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08551

[Payment for rent of rooms and furniture]

Knox paid £134 "for the rent on certain rooms and furniture, from the 28th Novr last to the present day." Signed by Helena Ritchie.

GLC02437.08552

[Receipt for Henry Knox]

Henry Knox bought a second-hand chariot harness. Total came to £12. Signed by John Foulke stating he received payment for George Way.

GLC02437.08553

[Bill to Henry Knox]

Knox paid for hay for eight horses for one night as well as a bushel and a half of corn. The total came to £0.18.0. In Samuel Shaw's hand is written, "Burkenridge - Paid."

GLC02437.08554

[Room and board with Helena Ritchie]

Henry Knox's bill room and board, including use of furniture and cleaning. Total came to £ 5.17 or $135.54. Helena Ritchie signed the document stating payment was received in full. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08560

Invoice Account

Invoice of goods "for Account and Risk of William Knox, Esqr." The goods, which include button, silk gloves, buckles, etc., from "Webber, Addington and Ricknell of London, were shipped on board the William captained by Thomas Randall.

GLC02437.08562

Expense account

Expenses for the "Farm and Garden...at Dorchester." List includes vegetable "bought of Ebenezer Oliver."

GLC02437.08563

Account bill

Account bill for Henry Knox's daughter's schooling, books and shoes.

GLC02437.08566

to Henry Knox

Henry Knox's tax bill.

GLC02437.08567

[Petition related to the estate of Thomas Flucker]

Petition by Henry Knox to the General Court of Massachusetts regarding the estate of Thomas Flucker. Asks for authorization to request that bonds be paid, and other administrative tasks associated with executing the estate.

GLC02437.09102

Provisions drawn for Genl Knox's family 1780-1-2-3

Booklet containing accounts of stores drawn from commissaries (includes commissaries' names and lists of supplies). Stores acquired by the Knox family are presented in chart form (includes flour, beef, candles, rum, salt, rice, pork, and peas)....

GLC02437.09440

[Request]

Requests 12 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09751

[Request]

Requests 12 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09755

[Request]

Requests 20 pounds of bread and 20 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two written by Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09759

Abstract of provisions issued to General Henry Knox

Appears to be a list of goods issued to Henry Knox throughout the month of September in 1783. Items include bread, flour, beef, soap, candles, country rum, rum, and salt. Title taken from the title of the document.

GLC02437.09810