14 July 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Prospect Selectmen

Announces he would like to see a road built on Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine. Date taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07740

February 5, 1806

Porter, Aaron, fl. 1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to recommend Mr. Nathaniel Coffin for a position of Justice of the Peace in the county of Bath. Relates his qualifications. Adds that Knox's friend General [David] Cobb, as well as Judge Thatcher, are well acquainted with him as well.

GLC02437.08003

December 11, 1787

Putnam, Rufus, 1738-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Noted as written in "Rutland," possibly in Ohio or Massachusetts. Discusses a survey of the Muscongus patent completed by Captain Stone and Mr. [possibly Enoch] Titcomb.

GLC02437.09170

January 19, 1783

Popkin, John, fl. 1771-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked as a duplicate. Colonel Popkin defends himself against charges of fraud posed by men in Colonel Crane's regiment. Their accusations pertain to repayment of the soldiers and depreciation of currency. Popkin regrets that he cannot follow Knox's orders to go to camp, because he cannot afford traveling expenses. In closing, writes "...the Idea of being called to Camp at any time, but especially at this period, to answer to charges of fraud when, I believe, it will appear to every dispassionate person there is now existing, is exceedingly disagreeable." For related documents, see…

GLC02437.10082

19 June 1783

Popkin, John, fl. 1771-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Popkin defends himself against complaints waged against him by men from Colonel Crane's regiment. Knox had ordered Popkin to go to camp to address the complaints. Popkin writes, "The substance of the complaint is not true: Notes for Pay I never receiv'd for any of them, but for depreciation of pay I did, but that they were appropriated by me in a way utterly unauthorized by them is untrue." Expresses his regret that he cannot follow orders, complaining that due to lack of money, he cannot afford to travel to camp. Same as GLC02437.10082. For other related documents, see GLC02437.02139, .…

GLC02437.10112

1 July 1783

Popkin, John, fl. 1771-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Popkin informs Knox, Commander of West Point, "...it was, and is, my full intention to comply strictly with orders, and... no other circumstance whatever but the want of Money, has prevented me being at the Quarters..." For related documents, see GLC02437.02139, .02219, .02220, .02226, .02235, .02236, .02364, .10082, and .10112.

GLC02437.10117

ca. 1764

Price, William, ?-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Price discusses the state of ordnance and provisions at his post. Notes, "We have been badly supplyed [sic] here with Provisions- have been out three Days at a time- and all the salt meat we have drawn has been to bad that it was merely Necessity obliged us to Eat it..."

GLC02437.10494

30 August 1789

Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Touches on the state of American government, the Constitutional Convention, and the Ohio territories. Asks Knox to present his respects to President [George] Washington, Governor [James] Bowdoin, Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton, and Colonel [William] Duer, in addition to Knox's wife, Lucy.

GLC02437.04343

15 March 1790

Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has not heard from Knox in quite a while, stating "for god sake let me see few lines from you; & then I shall communicate you the progress of that 4: that has begian [sic] already, about 38:" Mentions that he hopes that the new American Constitution will be effective. Would like Knox to forward his congratulations to President Washington and his greetings to Alexander Hamilton and William Duer.

GLC02437.04551

29 March 1790

Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wishes to introduce Knox to a friend of his, Count Paolo Andreani from Milan, Italy, who intends to visit America. Describes him as a top "diletante in Chimistery, and natural history, in Europe." Asks him to introduce Count Andreani to General Washington.

GLC02437.04563

3 September 1791

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 25 August. Received the letter when he had a fever, which has left him in a weak state. Says he feels better and hopes to go to Pennsylvania in October. Notes Earl Wycombe, who came with Maunsell from England, will stop in Philadelphia. Supposes that Knox or Thomas Jefferson will introduce Wycombe to President Washington so he can deliver a book. Has a parcel for his friend [Jaudennis], which was given to him by Evan Nepean, Deputy Secretary of State in England. Hopes Knox can assist him in its delivery "as you have dispatches constantly for the different…

GLC02437.05142

4 October 1791

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says the August mail just arrived and it had a dispatch from "our friend Brett, " which he has enclosed (not included). Asks Knox to send it back after he has read it. Wants to know the date of President George Washington's return to Philadelphia from his western tour, as it will determine his date of Maunsell's departure from New York.

GLC02437.05183

6 October 1791

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that the letter Knox intended for his brother, William, was put in the mail for London at 10 p.m. the previous night. Before Maunsell dined with their "friend Gates," the letter "was safely put into the Office, under a cover to our good correspondent Brett, whose monthly political letter I transmitted to you... As I shall hear from him by every packet, it will enable me to furnish you, with the nouvelles of the times - what he writes, can be depended on." Plans to visit Philadelphia when Washington returns to that city. States that Knox probably already saw Lord Wycombe, who is "an…

GLC02437.05188

20 October 1791

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of an unsigned paper delivered by John Maunsell to Henry Knox]

Marked "Copy," but written in Henry Knox's hand. Page 3 bears an autograph endorsement signed by Henry Knox describing the document as "an unsigned paper delivered by Manor Genl Maunsell in his brittannic Majesty's service to HKnox." The document, apparently written by Maunsell, reports that "Mr. Pitt has authorised me to aquaint the Minister of the United States of America, that Great Britain is anxious to establish and preserve the strictest amity, and friendship with the United States, and that a person properly authorized will shortly be sent out ... to make the necessary arrangements…

GLC02437.05202

4 November 1792

Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Declares that "...things are coming to maturity; and the Period advancing when our dear Country America shall become that glorious part of the Globe, that nature intended her to be! and that those Skemes our Patriotism sugested to our minds in our Semposiums at Boston, are not far from being realized." Asks Knox to present his compliments to George Washington, writing, "his benevolence and love of Liberty, will tend allways to promote the hapiness, & be beneficial to mankind."

GLC02437.05691

24 May 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Mifflin

Later copy. Sends acknowledgement that President George Washington received Mifflin's letter. Discusses the implications of a plan drawn up by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to create a settlement at Presque Isle. Express his concern over how the settlement would impact relations with the Six Nations. Reports Washington decided to suspend the plan to create a settlement at Presque Isle for the time being in an effort to keep the peace with the Six Nations. Original letter was copied by Secretary [possibly Alexander James] Dallas. This copy was done by Townsend Ward of Philadelphia,…

GLC02437.06104

8 June 1794

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the French Navy has been cruising on the American coast. Discusses the recent discoveryby his brother, a man of science, in potato cultures. Informs Knox his brother [William Maunsell] sent a packet that explains the discovery, which he is forwarding to Knox. Requests Knox presents this packet to President George Washington. Comments he would like to hear what the president's opinion was on the matter. See GLC02437.06066 for further information on William Maunsell's letter to John Maunsell explaining his discovery.

GLC02437.06114

14 November 1792

Mentges, Francis, fl. 1783-1792

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Copies an "extract of my daily Journal respecting the arrival of the trrops at Fort Washington and their movements - " for Knox. Goes on to list the arrival dates of the different companies and battalions. Dates range from 13 June to 20 October 1791. Sometimes mentions number of men arriving. Water damage in upper left corner. Noted as "No. 9." Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10260

14 April 1782

Moore, Thomas M., fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Major Moore to Brigadier General Knox. Introduces a Mrs. Hamilton of Philadelphia to him. Says that Mrs. Hamilton has a sister who was recently married to Lieutenant Colonel Johnston of the 17th British Regiment in New York. Says the sisters are close, but that Mrs. Johnston will be leaving for Europe soon because of ill health and asks Knox to help Mrs. Hamilton get a pass to travel into New York, which was still controlled by British forces. Mentions seeing Lucy Knox a few days previously. Postscript says Moore's father sends his regards and that Mrs. Hamilton has an acquaintance…

GLC02437.01389

4 June 1782

Moodie, Andrew, ?-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Outlines a situation concerning a Robert Richardson, sent to West Point from Springfield the previous fall. Richardson is not attached to any corps in particular, and works at the laboratory and at other positions at the post. Moodie is finding it difficult to provide him with clothing, provisions and pay because he is not attached to any group. He therefore is applying to Knox for instruction. Adds in a post script that a Donald Campble at Fishkill with Rodock [probably John Ruddock, the commissary at Fishkill] is in a similar situation as Richardson.

GLC02437.01437

20 June 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Mitchell

Relates that a Mr. Gedney, the proprietor of a sawmill near Newburgh, has applied to Knox for help concerning some planks he had carved and supplied to the military but was never paid for. Mr. Gedney has no receipts for the planks, and Knox asks Captain Mitchell to investigate, and to provide Mr. Gedney with a receipt to act as a voucher so he might get paid.

GLC02437.01458

27 June 1783

Maxwell, Hugh, 1733-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs General Knox that due to ill health, he was unable to march with the regiment and has temporarily returned to camp. Assures Knox that he will follow the regiment if he is better in a few days. Written from "camp." Docketed in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.02195

28 June 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Maxwell

Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Maxwell. Orders that the remainder of the 3rd Regiment must march at 3 a.m. tomorrow morning. Tells him that provisions for 4 days must be drawn today and that the men need to have hard bread. Hopes he made arrangements to have shoes here in early in the afternoon. Needs a return of the number of men that will march.

GLC02437.02200

10 July 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Hugh Maxwell

A brief letter commenting on a report given to him by a field officer on the disorderly condition of the men of the 3rd regiment. He attributes the men's shoddy appearance to a recent long and severe march.

GLC02437.02262

15 May 1784

Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mifflin, President of Congress, encloses an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States (possibly refers to Frederick Haldimand; see GLC02437.03019). Also asks that Knox arrange for cannon and stores at the posts to be delivered to West Point or another convenient location. Original of GLC02437.02999. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.02998