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to Henry Knox

Complains that Henry has not written to him recently and explains how he has received information from Lucy Knox and Mrs. Jonathan Pollard. Claims that they do not have many good sources for the news in Boston. Indicates that a British ship called...

GLC02437.00445

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of the situation at Fort Schuyler. The men are afraid of remaining there for the winter because they have few shoes or stockings. Discusses enlistment and pay. Furnivall was a lieutenant in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00446

to William Knox

Assures William that his brother Henry has not been taken prisoner in the Battle of Harlem Heights (September 16, 1776), despite reports to the contrary. Explains the misunderstanding through an account of the Continental Army's evacuation of New...

GLC02437.00448

to Henry Knox

Congratulates his brother on his escape from New York. Notes that many in Boston are "much pleas'd" with the retreat. Tells the version of events in New York he has heard but eagerly awaits details from Henry. Notes hearing that Benedict Arnold...

GLC02437.00449

to Lucy Knox

Reaffirms his love for Lucy and apologizes for not being able to write a much as he would like. Writes angrily about the enemy who is forcing them apart but expresses optimism for a victory. The postmaster had moved twenty five miles north, making...

GLC02437.00450

to Henry Knox

Notes that some of "our cool W[h]igs" are getting discouraged, in response to activities in New York and the loss at Long Island, and wish an end to hostilities. Jackson, however, only wants the matter settled "upon Independent terms." Reports that...

GLC02437.00453

A Weekly Return of Lt. Burbeck's Companey in Col. Knox's Reigt.

Lists numbers of men of various rank, under Lieutenant Henry Burbeck's command, present in varying capacities. Jefferds was a sergeant in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00456

to William Knox

Thanks William for disabusing him of rumors from New York. Discusses the activities in New York, the war in general, and the cause of liberty. Praises the artillery at the Battle of Long Island. Notes that 1,000 troops from New Hampshire have set...

GLC02437.00457

to Henry Knox

Compliments Knox on the "generalship" of the evacuation of Long Island and New York. Offers his opinions of the activities in New York and the role of the British navy. Also mentions the loss at Long Island's negative effect on morale. Also...

GLC02437.00458

to William S. Holabird

States that Henry Jones contacted him (Boyd) regarding an audit in the case of Jones vs. [Brunnik?]. Jones hopes to hold the case at New Hartford. Asks that Holabird respond to confirm the time and location for hearing the case.

GLC05636.26

to Theodore Hinsdale

Holabird asks Theodore if he told Horace Hinsdale that Holabird recommended Colonel Soper as Justice to General Adams on the grounds that Sopic was an anti-mason. Includes Theodore's reply of the same day, informing Holabird he did not pass the...

GLC05636.27

to William S. Holabird

Forwards bank notes against James Cooke and Anson Cooke, along with a separate note against F. N. Andrews for collection by Holabird. Discusses the circumstances involved in these cases.

GLC05636.28

to Colonel Hurlbut

Written to Colonel Hurlbut, and addressed to William S. Holabird. States "In my political life since 1814 I have intended to be governed solely by political principle, and have supported Church Sterling & Burrell, while they were each of them...

GLC05636.29

to William S. Holabird

Relates that he is going to Colebrook, Connecticut. Mentions unspecified business pertaining to court.

GLC05636.30

to William S. Holabird

Relates that "the good people in the west valleys have managed to get a town meeting today- unknown to most of the people in our village and have voted to petition to the legislature for an incorporated village or borough extending East to the Great...

GLC05636.31

to William S. Holabird

Possibly created by Samuel Church (signed as "S. Church"). Writes "I feel a great interest in the professional success of a brother who has ever been peculiarly dear to me... his present location is in more respects than one ill suited to his...

GLC05636.32

to William S. Holabird

Discusses a case involving Mr. Walter Bradly. Transmits several cross interrogations (not included). Believes Bradley to be extremely destitute.

GLC05636.33

to William S. Holabird

Partially printed. Francis Parsons, a judge and lawyer in Hartford, signs as notary public. States that Riley Whiting's note for $304.25 payable to Holabird or order at the Hartford Bank six months after date (dated 14 April 1835). Endorsed by...

GLC05636.34

to William S. Holabird

Seeley discusses depositions needed in the case of the United States vs. (Walter) Bradly.

GLC05636.35

to William S. Holabird

Hamlin writes at the request of Ransom Clark Canfield of Bridgeport, who Holabird brought a case against for penalties under the United States Revenue Laws. Discusses Canfield's position, stating that he wishes to hear if and/or when Holabird plans...

GLC05636.36

to William S. Holabird

Written by Ensign, administrator of the estate of J. Dunham. Reports that one of the noted of Daniel and Isaac Terry is payable to the order of Riley Whiting at the Lockport Bank.

GLC05636.37

to William S. Holabird

Year inferred from content. Discussing politics, states "You now begin to see the correctness of our distrusting legislature many years ago in so concentrating federalism that it may be all be hit at one blow... You [Hanny & McChanies?] Bank fellows...

GLC05636.38

to William S. Holabird

Discusses possible dates for disposing of several cases. Mentions a case involving Riley Whiting (refer to GLC05636.34 and .37).

GLC05636.39

to William S. Holabird

Ingersoll certifies that the the land of P. N. Fitzgerald and John E. Lunde is worth $2000 (writes in behalf of Gregory Anthony Perdicaris, recently appointed Consul to Athens, Greece). A letter from Perdicaris to Holabird is included on the same...

GLC05636.40

to William S. Holabird

Discusses Connecticut politics in detail, including Holabird's defeat in a recent election. Declares that the only thing that defeated Holabird was "Litchfield Hill... Dont permit any person to be nominated hereafter in your Dist untill you have...

GLC05636.41