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to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to sponsor him as he is applying for a position as first lieutenant on board the frigate, the USS Constitution.

GLC02437.07062

[Acceptance of a draft]

Notes the acceptance of a draft, $700 and a bill from Benjamin Hodgdon's father, Samuel Hodgdon. Appears to be written in Henry Knox's hand.

GLC02437.07072

to Moses Michael Hays

Knox lists sums for which he is accountable to "Michael Moses Hays."
Knox notes, "Mr. Hay is secured for an endorsement by my mills, locks and canals on the St. George River which are worth at least 30000 Dollars." Knox ends with the passage that...

GLC02437.07205

to John Gleason

Knox explains that the expenses of his estate have exceeded his income. Knox has depended on lumber to help pay the bills, but the bad saw and bad logs have been the norm of late. Knox states that "the object of this letter is to "turn your...

GLC02437.07209

to Henry Knox

Knox's nephew Thomas asks if Knox will send his weekly allowance to him via "Mr. Pemberton."

GLC02437.07210

to Henry Knox

Sullivan received Knox's letter of December 22. He tells Knox, "by General Jackson you will receive a memorandum concerning the bills of Winthrop Mackay and Derby." Sullivan goes on to describe the arrangements with these men and how Knox can get the...

GLC02437.07347

[Receipt pertaining to Mrs. Timming]

Receipt for making of a coat. Also includes costs for silk, lace, and tassels. Total came to £11.16.3. Signed by H. Frieake stating the contents were received.

GLC02437.08522

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John B. Rider from 2 March 1803 to 9 December, mainly relating to finances and cash flow.

GLC02437.08820

to Lodema

Encamped near Potomac Creek, Virginia about four miles from Hartford Court House and six or seven miles from Fredericksburg, Virginia. Left the camp at Hall Farm on Saturday and went to Fairfax, Ohio and found the troops. Saw S. Z. Dickinson at...

GLC02596.11

to J.W. Thayes

He is sending a sample of the Doeskin which Mr. Terry is making. He has done the finishing.

GLC02744.272