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19 October 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Requests 12 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09794
24 October 1783
Requests six pounds of candles and seven pounds of soap for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09800
23 October 1783
Requests 15 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox's family. Directed to a Mr. Province.
GLC02437.09801
[List of persons on the Waldo patent]
1790
A list of persons on the Waldo patent in the year of 1790 according to the United States census.
GLC02437.09820
[Receipt]
circa 1797-1798
Pemberton, Ebenezer, fl. 1747-1810
Appears to be a statement of "G.F. Waldo Flucker's" (also known as Francis Flucker) tuition bill from 19 July 1797 to 18 April 1798. Ebenezer Pemberton signed he received payment at the bottom of the document.
GLC02437.09832
to Lucy Flucker Knox
February 2, 1799
Hager, Martha, fl. 1799
Writes a sad letter to Lucy Knox about the recent deaths in her family. Says her father and two brothers have died and her only remaining brother is sick. Writes she fears he will not make it and does not believe her mother will be around much...
GLC02437.09859
to Lucy Knox
8 October 1803
Writes to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Appears to discuss a situation Knox had previously written about. Also describes Knox's family reputation and wealth, and comments spectators will always talk. Describes how much she misses...
GLC02437.09868
to John Holmes
4 September 1839
Sprague & Gray, fl. 1839
Appears to be discussing a financial matter involving discharging a debt. Docket is written in blue pen likely at a later date.
GLC02437.09878
[Notes]
circa 1789-1794
Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813
Notes dealing with the United States relationship and treaties with the Indians. A portion of the documents states, "Instead of acknowledging the Indians to be the proper owners, may it not be as well to change the idea, so as to say, that the U.S...
GLC02437.09880
[List]
circa August 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
"Ordnance & stores necessary for the intended operations Southward, to be provided immediately at Philadelphia by the Commissary General of Military Stores." List includes 25 cannon, two mortars, one howitzer, tens of thousands of shells, shot, etc...
GLC02437.09885
May 13, 1799
Writes to her friend Lucy Knox (Henry and Lucy Knox's daughter). Discusses her family and says she is finally feeling well. Mentions her last remaining brother died in November from sickness. Comments her composure and health has gradually...
GLC02437.09893
Sullivan, James, 1744-1808
List of questions for Henry Knox, regarding financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09946
[Suggestions]
circa 1789-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Writes suggestions for Hannah Harwood, Lucy Knox's sister, in claiming their rights to the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09958
[Estate of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, deceased]
circa 1783-1820
Discusses the estate of the late Samuel Waldo.
GLC02437.09959
[Address to the Senate]
Appears to be responding to questions previously posed to him about a treaty made with the chiefs in the Creek nation. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. See GLC02437.09452 for related documents.
GLC02437.09971
[Profile of a 5-inch shell]
1781
Drawn diagram of the profile of a 5-inch shell. Includes a scale and various measurements. Date written later in pencil. Possibly docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.09978
Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers belonging to the Ordnance Department
25 May 1783
Signed by Captain Patten on both pages. Covers 25-28 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09740
Reasons for Springfield being preferable to Brookfield as a place proper to have Magazines Laboratories &c.
1777
Both towns are in Massachusetts, but Springfield is near the Connecticut River and other waterways, making it, according to the author, a more suitable place for a magazine. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09912
Provision return for one Captain Lieutenant and one police officer for the garrison of West Point
22 May 1783
Also signed by John Miles, police officer. Covers 16- 31 May. Contains a note on page two written by Charles Fryer, who confirms receipt of the rations.
GLC02437.09738
[Provision return for two prisoners]
28 May 1783
Douglass, Richard, fl. 1783
Also signed by Samuel Shaw. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by [Ebeneezer] Gilbert, who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09748
24 September 1783
Requests 20 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox's family. Directed to a "Mr Province."
GLC02437.09757
6 October 1783
Requests 20 pounds of bread and 20 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09771
9 October 1783
Requests five gallons of brandy for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09773
Requests 15 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09775
10 October 1783
Requests one barrel of flour for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09776
16 October 1783
Requests 15 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from a Mr. Solomondick who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09786
GLC02437.09788
18 October 1783
Requests 12 pounds of bread and 12 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09789
21 October 1783
GLC02437.09799
27 October 1783
Requests 48 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09805
28 October 1783
GLC02437.09806
30 October 1783
GLC02437.09808
[Order]
January 20, 1797
States, "Please to supply Waldo F. Flucker with a pair of [tops]."
GLC02437.09831.01
Appears to be a statement on Thomas Flucker's account from December 1797 to 12 April 1798. Timothy Foster noted he received payment at the bottom of the document.
GLC02437.09834
20 November 1797
Requests a pair of shoes for Thomas Flucker.
GLC02437.09839
circa 1799
Appears to be a statement on Thomas Flucker's account and a tuition bill with Ebenezer Pemberton from 26 July 1798 to 9 November 1799. Pemberton signed he received payment at the bottom of the document.
GLC02437.09854
30 April 1799
Foster, Joseph, fl. 1797-1799
Appears to be a statement on Thomas Flucker's account with Joseph and Samuel Foster through 20 November 1798 to 27 March 1799. The Fosters signed they received payment from Henry Knox on 30 April 1799 at the bottom of the document.
GLC02437.09861
to unknown
circa 1779
Appears to be a document describing the estate of the late General Brigadier Samuel Waldo. Notes the estate was divided into parts; two shares went to Samuel Waldo, the eldest son; one share went to Frances Waldo; once share to Hannah Waldo Flucker...
GLC02437.09882
to the Senate and House of Representatives
circa 1790-1792
Discusses Congress's resolution recommending several states provide payment for troops raised and for their services through 1780. Says the payment due date has expired and the states have not paid the notes. Further describes the terms which the...
GLC02437.09887
[Excerpt from "Le compte rendu au roi"] [in French]
Necker, Jacques, 1732-1804
Excerpt from French finance minister Necker's 1781 report, to the king, of the royal finances. Entirely in the hand of Henry Knox's aide-de-camp Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.09896
to Henry Knox
circa 20 December 1791
Turner, George, 1750-1843
Notes on the distances from the Wabash River and observations on its navigation. Includes notes of errors in Thomas Hutchinson's map. The dating inferred from dated copy in the Papers of James Madison at the Library of Congress. Turner was a judge...
GLC02437.09904
[Notice]
circa 1750-1820
A notice [possibly an advertisement] for Mr. Enoch's house in Plymouth County, Massachusetts to be sold at public auction.
GLC02437.09906
[Memo]
circa 1784-1817
Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817
Memo discussing Samuel Waldo's estate.
GLC02437.09919
circa February 6, 1750
Places an order to have a pair of shoes made for Thomas Flucker. Year of creation unknown.
GLC02437.09929
to Mr. Pelham
1746
Shirley, fl. 1746-1749
Discusses the situation regarding field officers and promotions. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09943
[Instructions and orders]
1687
Details instructions and orders for a Joshua [Pypon?] to scout the rivers in the Penobscot region. With specific instructions for treating with the Indians, "particularly Medockswando, the Chief Sachem." Signed by J. Willard, Secty as a true copy.
GLC02437.09948
Lists the estimated cost of materials and work for the building of a powder magazine. Materials include lime, beams, rafters and bricks. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09962
20 August 1783
Requests eight pounds of bread for General Henry Knox's family. Includes "M G Knox" on the verso.
GLC02437.09753
Appears to be a statement on Francis Waldo Flucker's account through December 1797 to 19 April 1798. Timothy Foster noted he received payment at the bottom of the document.
GLC02437.09836
8 July 1789
Stevens, John, 1749-1838
Receipt for Knox's payment of 125 dollars for rent on Stevens's father's house which Knox occupied. Signed "John Stevens, Junr."
GLC02437.04274
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