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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be taking a "load of spars to New York on the terms mentioned in my laste [sic] ... " Goes on to lists the spars he is transporting with dimensions.

GLC02437.04378

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox an "Estimate of the Expense of a House in the Eastern Country ... " States that "it is not an exact statement of such a one as you propose, but is sufficient to give a rough guess." Goes on to list all of the supplies to build a house...

GLC02437.04400

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he expects to set sail today, but is unfortunately feeling so ill "that I can scersly [scarcely] write, or do any thing else - having an extreme bad cold - " Sends news of mutual acquaintances that are also travelling. Notes that...

GLC02437.04412

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's plan for the militia. Writes, "The sight of a part of your plan for reforming our militia - and my fear of that hideous monster - a standing army, though covered with alluring clothes by artful politicians, wil [sic] atone for the...

GLC02437.04543

to Henry Knox

Discusses the market for what appears to be stave timber. Writes that "the high price which they offered, & the small quantity that they were able to engage shews [sic] that staves are not so easily got in this country as perhaps you may have...

GLC02437.04565

to unknown

Thanks the recipient for visiting with [Alexander] McGillivray. Hopes that the recipient and McGillivray can come to dinner since he missed their visit. Possibly written to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.04660

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his last letter was delivered by Mr. Monvel, who is still staying with Vose. Local opinions of Monvel vary: "... some suppose that he's about to make a large purchase of land for a french settlement - others think him not in his...

GLC02437.05512

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox news regarding Mr. Monvel, noting that Monvel "has been very fruitfull in the business that he was engaged in." Hopes Knox will visit the [Waldo] Patent in the following year. Reports that he can not begin construction of Knox's house...

GLC02437.05676

to [Henry Knox]

Duplicate of GLC02437.05742. GLC02437.05742 is in French. Discusses land deals involving herself, Knox, [Jean-Baptiste] de la Roche, and [William] Duer. States that Mr. de la Roche has gone to the eastern lands to hopefully provide stability....

GLC02437.05741

to Madame de Leval

Responds to a previous letter from Leval (GLC02437.05741) and discusses their land deals. Says he completely agrees with her on the advantages they would gain from a French settlement in Maine. Although she is aware of the "awkward situation"...

GLC02437.05750

to Madame de Leval

Discusses land business. Faded.

GLC02437.05767

to Henry Knox

Describes the status and details of the French settlement in Maine. States, "if we should wish that the french settlement shall be on your Lands, think sir! on the situation of france, you Can not doubt that the Emigration, shall be Considerable...

GLC02437.05772

to Henry Knox

Signed in text by a Mr. Vaughan. Vaughan presents his respects and encloses Knox a bill at sight on London for £40, saying it will replace the draft on France. Vaughan wants Knox to sign a memorandum in case the French note ever appears.

GLC02437.05788

to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter in French to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05797

to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter in French to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05810

to Henry Knox

Says the merchant house he works for, Jacob le Roy & Son, received a letter from a house in Amsterdam asking about land. It seems the Amsterdam Company wants to purchase a tract. Reports that these investors do not do anything trifling and will pay...

GLC02437.05834

to Henry Knox

Written in a secretarial hand and signed by Madame de Leval. Reports she has been in Philadelphia for 15 days and their business has not moved forward. Says it is impossible for her stay in this undetermined situation. States the proposal of...

GLC02437.05839

to Henry Knox

Says three weeks has elapsed since she arrived in Philadelphia to claim the execution of contracts she entered into with Knox and [William] Duer on 14 January 1792. States she has only been able to meet with Knox and William Bingham one time since...

GLC02437.05849

to Henry Knox

Says Knox is far from doing her justice. Tells him he "must be convinced how much I have sacrificed, to come to such an amical settlement." Hopes the paperwork will not slow the settlement down. Says "all what I ask is, to be able to give Surety...

GLC02437.05850

to James Henry Langier

Asks Langier to receive the salary due to him for services at the War Department from 1 January to 3 February. Asks the money be delivered to Messrs. Bake & Co. Page 2 is a note from Bake & Co. stating they received $50 on Van den Brock's behalf.

GLC02437.05860

to Rosalie Josephe Bacler de Leval

Says he cannot advance the sum she requests. Will accept her order payable in 30 days.

GLC02437.05986

to Henry Knox

Wanted to visit Knox last Sunday but received letters from France about the death of several friends, including her sister. Says she was not up to seeing him after receiving the news. Complains that she would like to complete their business, but...

GLC02437.05988

to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, formerly the Bishop of Autun. Reports "He is driven from Europe by the Circumstances of the Times & I have no doubt will find in America the Asylum he seeks, & the respect due to his...

GLC02437.06046

to Henry Knox [in French]

Expresses happiness that his marriage to Madame Bacler de Leval has led to a friendship between him and Knox.

GLC02437.06103

to Henry Knox

Recommends Mr. Joseph R. Yates for a position as a captain.

GLC02437.06109

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox his house (Montpelier) has not been raised yet but will be so in eight to ten days. Assures Knox there has not been any remissness of business, the delay is mainly weather related. Also notes some of the brick layers have been injured...

GLC02437.06127

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he enclosed a survey from Mr. [Noah] Miller. Also informs him he hired Mr. [James] Malcom to survey the [Waldo patent] land. Discusses the progress of the survey work, marking the road, and laying out the township. Mentions he was...

GLC02437.06243

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox's advice and information on an establishment in the Province of [Maine]. Appears to involve Mr. [John?] William's settlement and Mr. [William?] Bingham. The dates, "16 December 1794" and "19 December 1794" and the names "John Vaughan"...

GLC02437.06275

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he was unable to secure a price for "ground" on the Mill River in Maine. Notes the owner says he will have a referral for the "grounds" upon Knox's arrival. Also mentions the owner was pleased about Knox's idea of building some mills...

GLC02437.06277

to Henry Knox

Provides an update on the progress of the Knox's house (Montpelier) being built in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions where the fruit trees were planted and the amount of land that has been plowed. Expresses his displeasure with Knox's last letter to him...

GLC02437.06325

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his resignation from the position of Secretary at War and informs him about the progress on the house Knox is building [Montpelier]. Informs him of an unnamed man "the owner of a certain piece of land on the [Mill?] River" was...

GLC02437.06356

to Henry Knox

Discusses business and politics within the towns of the Waldo Patent. Believes the outcome of a court proceeding will be favorable but still advises Knox to visit for a short time to appease the people after the proceedings. Mentions hearing of a...

GLC02437.06370

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his resignation from his position of Secretary at War. Expresses his sadness that Knox is leaving, but states that "I conceive easily that the fatigues of a war and the charges of an iminent post during a number of years are...

GLC02437.06372

to Peter Charles Varlé

Responds to a letter a Mr. Varlé wrote to one of Knox's daughters. Writes "My daughter has showed me the letter you wrote her. This conduct renders it improper for me to receive you again into my house and you will therefore please to govern...

GLC02437.06488

to Peter Charles Varlé

Another note to Mr. Varlé concerning Varlé's conduct towards one of Knox's daughters. Writes that Mr. Varlé was hired to help with Knox's canal project and as such has "no business at my house and of consequence are not to come there." Possibly...

GLC02437.06489

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses the structure of Knox's canal project on the St. Georges River.

GLC02437.06531

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses how the weather will affect the construction of a canal.

GLC02437.06537

to Peter Charles Varlé

Asks Varlé to send a whole report for the canal, complete with all of its locks and levels.

GLC02437.06541

to Peter Charles Varlé

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06544

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he received his last letter concerning fruit trees and states that they are expecting the apple trees to arrive shortly.

GLC02437.06579

to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on the status of his estate in Maine.

GLC02437.06599

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's letters but was kept from answering them by important business matters. Describes attempts by several groups to harm Knox's prospects in his land speculation project in Maine. Mentions one group led by Mr. [Samuel]...

GLC02437.06623

to Henry Knox

Writes to update Knox on the status of his landholdings in Maine. Provides reports of a possible insurrection, including the possibility of burning Knox's house down. Details the various rumors he has heard. Is a bit worried for the welfare of his...

GLC02437.06627

to Henry Knox

Talks about his inability to send his letter by an earlier post. Mentions the illness of an unnamed associate, which he heard about from a Colonel [possibly Mason] Wheaton. Discusses the desire of some people in Maine to buy land from Knox.

GLC02437.06640

to Henry Knox

Written from Warren, possibly in Maine. Writes that he visited a mutual friend, Captain G., that morning for information, but did not receive learn anything useful. Discusses government intervention to convince the people in Knox's territories in...

GLC02437.06651

to Henry Knox

Reports several stories about townspeople who live on Knox's land in Maine, and discusses whether the townspeople believe Knox to be the rightful owner of the lands on which they live. Also touches on financial matters.

GLC02437.06654

to Henry Knox

Writes that he saw Knox's instructions to Mr. [likely Ebenezer] Dunton regarding the building of a store. Discusses his plans, including his difficulty obtaining lumber during the winter season. Also mentions several individuals who have claimed...

GLC02437.06668

to Henry Knox

Reports about an unsuccessful attempt made to apprehend the insurgent [Samuel] Ely. Describes when the warrants against him were sent out, and relates how one of Ely's associates might have told Ely there were warrants out against him. Discusses...

GLC02437.06669

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of matters relating to Knox's estate in Maine, particularly regarding the purchase of cows and bulls for the farm. Also mentions the construction of a house for the cook and the purchase of cucumber seeds.

GLC02437.06722

to Henry Knox

Reports on several small debts he incurred while working as Knox's agent in Thomaston. Also mentions that a mare Knox purchased in Philadelphia gave birth to a "beautiful mare colt," but the colt died, of indeterminate cause, at about ten days old.

GLC02437.06747

to unknown

Discusses financial business. The fifth page is a small piece of paper, separate from the rest of the letter and may or may not be a continuation of the previous page.

GLC02437.06904

to Charles Vaughan

Appears to discuss a land agreement made between Henry Knox, Charles Vaughan, Thomas Winthrop, and George Ulmer.

GLC02437.07536

to Henry Knox

Noted as a copy on the docket. Informs Knox he cannot make it to Knox's house until the 17th. Notes once he is at Knox's house he will proceed to the lands with [George?] Ulmer.

GLC02437.07541

to Henry Knox

Encloses (not included) the commissioner's report on some land in Maine. Notes the low value is due to the poor quality of land. Says all the good land has already been claimed by the settlers.

GLC02437.07550

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox to send the gentleman (unspecified) who is interested in settling on Vaughan lands to Vaughan.

GLC02437.07556

to Charles Vaughan

Appears to discuss Vaughan's nephew. Also mentions a balance on a commission being due regarding land in Hampden, Maine.

GLC02437.07571

to Henry Knox

Encloses (not included) expenses from the survey work on the lands in Hampden, Maine. Notes most of the valuable land is already occupied and subjected to the price under the director of the government. Believes Knox will find the same circumstances...

GLC02437.07575

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox a party of four, two of which who are related to Vaughan, is heading out east and would like to stop and visit Knox before they return. Also provides a list of names who are in the party.

GLC02437.07584

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox the period for adjusting with settlers on the Plymouth Company land is almost near. Asks Knox various questions about the land, mainly concerning Knox's terms and sale price.

GLC02437.07747

to Henry Knox

Discusses his observations regarding a canal of Knox's. Creator previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08110

to Henry Knox

Discussing his attempts to earn payment from settlers for lands belonging to Knox and other financial affiars of Knox's. Discusses purchase of materials, the poor outcome of a merchant voyage by Captain Henderson, construction on Knox's estate, his...

GLC02437.09231

to Hannah Urquhart Harwood

Discusses the Waldo estate and legacy.

GLC02437.09945

to Henry Knox

Petitions Knox for permission to draw supplies to care for himself and his family. Outlines the poor conditions his family is enduring. Due to his discharge, he is currently unable to provide for his family or himself. States that he was...

GLC02437.10169

to Charles Vaughan

Discusses commissioners, settlers, and prices related to his lands in Maine.

GLC02437.10346

to Henry Knox

Jonathan Trumbull Jr. communicates a request from George Washington asking Knox to send a copy of the information Washington is to incorporate into a letter to Governor of Virginia Thomas Nelson. Washington also wants a list of the cannons Knox...

GLC02437.01282

to Henry Knox

Written from "Head Quarters." Jonathan Trumbull Jr. writes, "The General directs the inclosed extract of a letter to be sent to you - and begs that you will take speedy measures to have Colo. Reid supplied." Trumbull was an aide-de-camp and...

GLC02437.01450

to Tench Tilghman and David Humphreys

Directed to Tilghman and Humphreys, both of whom are aide-de-camps of General George Washington. Mentions that Congress has recently resolved to reduce the size of the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores. Relays correspondence he had...

GLC02437.01529

to Tench Tilghman

Written to Colonel Tilghman as an aide-de-camp to General Washington. Says seven prisoners of war who have been confined at West Point have petitioned him for relief. They were taken in the Northern Department and sent to West Point from Albany a...

GLC02437.01658

to Henry Knox

Written from "Head Quarters" by Colonel Tilghman to Major General Knox. Says Knox's "letters" came to hand last evening. Says Washington has gone down to the river and that he cannot answer him until tomorrow. Reports that "Vessels have arrived in...

GLC02437.01659

to Peter Taulman

Discusses charges brought by Taulman against Deputy Judge Advocate Cogswel and informs Taulman that he will have to consult with General George Washington regarding the situation.

GLC02437.02035

to Henry Knox

Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Washington's secretary, relays Washington's request that General Knox be at Head Quarters the next day due to some important business "of a very particular Nature" that needs discussion and to bring General [Jedediah]...

GLC02437.02059

to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Jonathan Trumbull Jr. as secretary to General George Washington to both Major General Knox and Brigadier General Huntington. Says that Washington joins with them both and "the Gentlemen of your Garrison in the Joy communicated by...

GLC02437.02072

to Henry Knox

Jonathan Trumbull Jr., as Washington's secretary, requests that Knox finish the preparations for a public exhibition.

GLC02437.02104

to Henry Knox

Discusses his strained and tensed relationship with [Henry?] Dearborn. States, "Not being a Roman Catholic yourself, you cannot appreciate the feelings of a poor soul after having remained a long while in Purgatory, when the Angel comes to announce...

GLC02437.07728

to Henry Knox

Signature has been clipped. Writes, "I take the liberty to address you respecting the separation of Maine from Massachusetts." Declares that the Federalists in Washington, D.C. fear that this separation is dangerous to federalism and will bring...

GLC02437.07783

to Henry Knox

Glad to hear from Knox that he agreed with Thatcher that separating Maine from Massachusetts would be "destructive of its interests & respectability." Discusses the likely passage of a bill in Congress to establish a lighthouse on an island in the...

GLC02437.07789

to Henry Knox

Light-heartedly comments on the absence of correspondence from his friend Knox. Discusses plans to travel to India. Reports that he has recently been appointed the first Surgeon of the Essex Easte Indea, commanded by Captain Read, but has not yet...

GLC02437.00002

to Henry Knox

Reports to his friend that he has passed his medical examinations. Briefly comments on his lectures and exams. Now that he is a surgeon, Troutbeck can take the position he was offered on a ship to Bombay, India (see GLC02437.00002). He sails with...

GLC02437.00003

to Henry Knox

Written by Tracy, of the well-known merchant family from Newburyport, to Major General Knox. Says his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. Jackson, are going to be staying in Philadelphia for the summer and wants his sister to be acquainted with Lucy Knox...

GLC02437.01440

to Henry Knox

Written from "Head Quarters." Jonathan Trumbull Jr. writes, "If you have done with the perusal of the Proceedgs of the late Commissioners, the Commander in Chief wishes you to return them to Mr. Holden, for the Inspection of Genl. [William] Heath...

GLC02437.01593

to unknown

Written from Head Quarters. No addressee is listed, but likely written to Henry Knox. Writes that "Mr. Cornell and Mr. Wadsworth have commenced a treaty, which I hope will terminate in the latter's taking up the Contracts of the whole Army - Mr...

GLC02437.01646

to Henry Knox

Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I send you a packet for the officer commanding at Dobb's Ferry which His Excellency wishes may be forwarded on without loss of time - You have likewise the general order of yesterday requesting the return of...

GLC02437.01689

to Henry Knox

Captain Lieutenant Thompson discusses a mistake made about his pay.

GLC02437.02083

to Lewis [Teisoui]

Informs [Teisoui] that his brother, William Knox, asked that their correspondence should be sent via [Teisoui] and expresses some uncertainty about whether William will be going to England.

GLC02437.02411

to Henry Knox

Asks if 1000 or 1500 in exchange for Mr. Morris's notes will be agreeable to Knox. If so, he will keep them for Knox.

GLC02437.02698

to Mr. Tillotson

Discusses a business transaction.

GLC02437.02752

to Henry Knox

Discusses a business transaction and money issues.

GLC02437.02755

to Henry Knox

Expresses his feelings of friendship to Knox: "An age of absence can never obliterate from the Mind, Friendship, which has once been formerly rooted; from that principal I seek no apology for addressing this to my Old & much esteem'd Friend; who...

GLC02437.03030

to Henry Knox

Writes, "I beg leave to sincerely congratulate you on the total recovery of my worthy Friend your Brother Mr. Wm. Knox from the disagreeable state of despondency he was in for a few months & of which with his other Friends who like myself live in...

GLC02437.03061

to Henry Knox

Tracy discusses the "unfortunate situation" of Knox's brother, William, who is in London. Assures Knox that William "is in an exceeding good Family, where he is treated with great tenderness, & is attended by one of the first Phisicians [sic] in...

GLC02437.03094

to Henry Knox

Reports on the condition of Knox's brother, William, who is in London. Describes William's condition: "Your brother is not so well as he was- he requires the immediate attention of one or two persons, & is sometimes disposed to be mischievous- in my...

GLC02437.03097

to Henry Knox

Thomson, Secretary of Congress, transmits "the ordinance for ascertaining the powers and duty of the Secretary at War, the act establishing the salary and the minute of the election." Expresses his wish for Knox's prompt response and acceptance....

GLC02437.03105

to Charles Thomson

Knox writes to Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Accepts the appointment of Secretary at War: "I have the most grateful sentiments to Congress for this distinguishing mark of their confidence, and I shall according to the best of my abilities attempt...

GLC02437.03114

[to Henry Knox]

Tillier introduces Knox to Mr. Tardiveau, possibly Barthelemi Tardiveau, the author of a memorial Tillier had previously given to Knox. Identified as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.03776

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to forward an enclosed letter to General [Josiah] Harmar (he spells it "Harmer"), which contains a letter to Major [Winthrop] Sargent (letter is not included). Also discusses his shares in the Ohio Company and his ability to settle his...

GLC02437.04204

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's help in keeping his friend, General [Jonathan] Titcomb, in office. Writes that General Titcomb led a militia force in the previous war and never received any compensation, and also lost his fortune after the war. His only method of...

GLC02437.04231

to Henry Knox

Discusses her husband's position as an inspector and Deputy Adjutant General and asks Knox to confirm the opening of a position.

GLC02437.04379

to Henry Knox

Discusses his troubles concerning his family estate. Says that financial difficulties will prevent him from settling in the Western Country. Discusses his financial ruin, stating, "in a word, I must look to my Country, a Country that I neither spared...

GLC02437.04446

to Henry Knox

Expresses his satisfaction on their victory in the revolution and forwards Knox a letter. Writes, "I can assure you that whether I look back to the share I have had in the late glorious revolution, or forward to the prospects which open to view in...

GLC02437.04451

to Nathaniel Tracy

Signed secretarially by Rufus King, Elbridge Gerry, and Henry Knox. Discusses the financial situation of Nathaniel Tracy and states that they are averse to taking on the payment of his debt owed to Major Gibbs. They believe that paying Gibbs will...

GLC02437.04526