15-21 March 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives Knox some last minute instructions concerning his affairs before he sails, and expresses his love towards Knox and his family, including Knox's brother, William, whom Shaw calls Billy. Page one is from 15 March; page two is from 21 March.

GLC02437.04549

10 May 1790

Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses surprise at Knox's lack of a reply to a mutual friend (unnamed, but Sayre may be referring to William Duer, whom he discusses throughout the letter). Reports business difficulties with Duer, declaring, "Mr. Duer will not deny his having made a most solemn agreement, as a man of honor, to act with me, for our equal benefit." Duer has not, apparently, done justice to this agreement. Hopes for Knox's help in encouraging Duer to contribute to the project, by securing the appropriate business contracts to let Sayre continue his work in England. Also advises Knox to have the…

GLC02437.04602

7 August 1790

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

General Schuyler writes Secretary of War Knox about veteran pensions, including pensions owed to widows and families of veterans. Mentions a pension for Lady Sterling. Requests to see lists of recipients.

GLC02437.04679

15 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Phillips Savage

Secretary of War Knox tells Savage he read of the death of Savage's son Captain Joseph Savage. As he is fairly certain this is untrue, Knox wonders how that misinformation appeared in a Worcester newspaper. Knox tells about hearing from the port collector of Savannah Mr. Habersham as as well as Captain John Smith, both of whom "remember nothing of such an event."

GLC02437.04693

4 September 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Stephen Sayre

Knox tells Sayre despite several letters sent to him, he still has not heard from Sayre. Says he presented Sayre's plan to the president. The magnitude of the plan was such that the president could not give an explicit answer. Talks about the "expectation of war between Great Britain and Spain" and the public attention it has managed to capture. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04715

January 17, 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his "favor of the 16th [of January]" and for his "communications respecting Messieurs Pintards proposals." Informs Knox, due to the advanced season it would be impossible for him to "deviate from the direct and speediest route to China" and therefore he could not avail himself of their proposal. Discusses business affairs with associates. Encloses a letter (not included) from Samuel Newman, whom Shaw wishes to have a military appointment. The letter is dated 1790, but based on the content and letters exchanged regarding the same issues it is likely it was 1791.

GLC02437.04832

9 September 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Sears

Thanks Sears for his "affectionate condolance on the subject of our affliction." This is in reference to death of his son Marcus (see GLC02437.05152 and .05162). Says they both feel it too sensibly, but that Lucy Knox feels it particularly as "former wounds are opened afresh on this event and occasion a pressure of grief almost too much for human nature."

GLC02437.05149

January 22, 1792

Savage, Edward, 1761-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Per Knox's request, he has sent Knox prints of the portrait he painted of Knox. Hopes they will meet with Knox and his wife's approval.

GLC02437.05295

24 October 1792

Seagrove, James, fl. 1792-1795

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a box of oranges and lemons from Georgia. Signed in text as "Mr. Seagrove."

GLC02437.05665

27 October 1792

Seton, William M., fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for a bank note. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05669

18 May 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

Later copy. References several of Sargent's letters and apologizes for not responding sooner. Hopes the arrival of "the Governor" will afford him an opportunity to visit the Atlantic States. Mentions the "political storm" pervading in Europe. Says the French are the cause of it. The copyist noted that the paper was thin and that he found the continuation of this letter with Colonel Sargent's son (see GLC02437.05894). It was copied on 21 November 1856. In the letter Knox continues his discussion of the French. Says "a little misfortune may teach them more moderation, and have a…

GLC02437.05892

18 December 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Stephen Sayre

Marked "private." Would like Sayre to call on him at his office tomorrow at 1 p.m. Will be glad to talk to him about the letter he received yesterday (see GLC02437.05997).

GLC02437.05999

January 20, 1795

Seagrove, James, fl. 1792-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement. Thanks Knox for his years of service and notes he will be missed. Also mentions he is not happy with Knox's chosen successor (Timothy Pickering).

GLC02437.06314

January 29, 1796

Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for a Mr. Williams.

GLC02437.06604

8 December 1804

Shaw, Robert G., fl. 1804

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Comments on a dispute over lands in Maine occurring between Knox and the late Artemas Ward. Considers the legal ownership of the lands, and provides a course of action.

GLC02437.07899

28 June 1806

Sears, David, 1752-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of himself and [Israel] Thorndike to discuss an approaching land deal. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.08032

25 September 1806

Scott, James, fl. 1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has recently been informed by Mr. F. Amory that Mrs. Cantor was planning to leave a particular house and asked if Scott intends to purchase it. Provides the price he was offered, and asks him whether Knox "would have me do any thing in the business; & give me any instruction." Adds that his family is in good health.

GLC02437.08046

circa 1771-1806

Schuyler, fl. 1771-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the books he sent her.

GLC02437.08177

5 December 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

Discusses Sargent's desire to be present at the next Congressional session, though the request was denied. Discusses the situation with the Indians in the Cincinnati region. States that "the poor Indians I believe are irrecvocably doomed by Fate to be extirpated." Extensive water damage renders ink difficult to read. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10314

8 May 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to J. Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur

Knox writes to Crevecoeur, French consul at New York. Expresses his regret at Crevecoeur's loss of important papers. Apparently responding to Crevecoeur's request for information related to the Revolutionary War, writes, "...I was not at the frontiers during the War having always been with the Army under the immediate orders of His Ex Gen Washington[.]"

GLC02437.03141

6 June 1789

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes via their mutual friend, General [Rufus] Putnam, but unfortunately has no news to report from the Western territories. Discusses his pleasure at the commencement of the new government, especially at the fact that "our Cincinnatus has been induced to once more quit his Plough" (referring to General George Washington's decision to accept the Presidency). Had wished for his Excellency's success and happiness, and asks Knox to send his best wishes to the President. Also sends his best wishes to Mrs. Knox, Knox's brother William, and asks him to "remember me to any of our friends who are…

GLC02437.04234

20 August 1789

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter and hopes that Knox's child is restored to health. Is overjoyed to hear of the President's recovery; feels his death might have caused dramatic instability. Discusses his interest in the "doings of Congress," especially the Treasury Bill. Mentions that he is "very poor" and trusts that Knox will help him acquire a government appointment if possible. Also relates that they have apprehended a Virginian man named Wetzell who fired on an Indian man by the name of Washington. Has enclosed some letters to his friends (not present) for Knox to forward.

GLC02437.04332

15 September 1791

St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References a letter he wrote Knox from Lexington on 4 September. Encloses a duplicate of that letter here (not included). Says all the troops he is supposed to have arrived on 9, 10, and 12 September, except the Kentucky militia. Has received Knox's letters of 11, 18, and 25 August with their enclosures. Writes, "The Anxiety Sir, which the President has expressed that the Operations of the Campaign should begin at an early period does not surprise me, and the Delays that have hitherto taken place have been to me the most irksome that can possibly be imagined." Wants Knox to reassure the…

GLC02437.05157

18 September 1791

St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that he was able to advise Knox of the arrival of General Richard Butler and the last contingent of troops. Says the Kentucky militiamen are expected on 25 September. Will probably move from the camp on the Great Miami River on or before the 25 September. Writes, "I have been too sanguine in my Calculation of the time necessary for erecting the Fort there, but as soon as it is enclosed, and the shell of the Houses up, the Garrison will be able to compleat it for themselves before Winter." Notes the commissary has forward 100,000 rations to the camp. The quartermaster and court of…

GLC02437.05161

25 September 1791

St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Since St. Clair last wrote on 23 September, Colonel Oldham arrived with the Kentucky militia. Oldham brought a letter from General Charles Scott, which is enclosed (not included). Scott has doubts about the militia, but Oldham has been reassuring. As the militia was "called out by draught," Scott believes he will not be able to command another volunteer expedition. Speaks of a deluge of rain, which has impeded transportation of provisions and stores. The weather is better today and things are now moving. Says the Court of Inquiry has finished their business and that General Josiah Harmar has…

GLC02437.05166