circa 1585-1763

George II, King of Great Britain, 1683-1760

Manuscript document

Title: Order to appear before the Chief Justice

GLC03107.04816

10 August 1789

Curtenius, Peter Theobald, 1734-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certificate regarding R. J. Vandenbrock]

Certifies that "Mr. R.J. Vandenbrock has been employed by me as a Clerk in the Auditors Office of this State for above four years, and during that time has faithfully executed the trust committed to him."

GLC02437.04324

14 March 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Does not have much news to report, and believes he will have more leisure time next week when the legislature adjourns. Discusses shipments of lime casks.

GLC02437.08014

17 October 1791

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

This is a letter requesting information for President George Washington's address to Congress. Hamilton seeks material on the expeditions against the Indians and specifically requests items describing "Every pacific measure" that was tried to produce an accommodation and avoid expense. Hamilton also asks for information on the "More pointed laws with penalties to rest[r]ain our own people." Also requests information on the treaties with the Cherokee and Six Nations, and the reasons for making them. Asks him to include anything else he thinks pertinent. Refer to GLC02437.05210 for Knox's…

GLC02437.05199

February 22, 1796

Harper, Robert G., 1765-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on the "happy prospect of our affairs," and relates that Colonel [Timothy] Pickering has told him the Spanish treaty has just arrived. Discusses the peace that now will pervade the world, and speaks proudly of the works of the House of Representatives, of which he is a member while decrying its critics. Rejoices on Washington's birthday.

GLC02437.06636

9 August 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hardy

Knox informs Hardy, Chairman of the Congressional Committee of the States, that William Hull's mission to Canada failed. Hull had attempted to ascertain when Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, intends to withdraw British troops from United States posts. Transmits the original letter from Haldimand (not included). Writes, "It is in indeed extraordinary that General Haldimand shall have received official information of the ratification of the definitive treaty of peace, and not at the same time have received orders respecting the delivery of the posts." Discusses…

GLC02437.03039

28 December 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Hamilton

Asks for Hamilton's help if he is traveling to Albany. Is a purchaser, with Hamilton and others, of lands around the St. Lawrence River, the patents for which lands have been taken out of the Land Office in the name of Alexander Macomb. Aside from lands purchased by the state, certain portions of the land picked by a group led by General [Philip] Schuyler were to be paid for by Knox and several others. Would like Hamilton to determine how much Knox needs to pay and to whom he should direct the payment.

GLC02437.04063

8 April 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Addressed to his "dear Sister." Mentions that he perused the letters she sent to Lucy Knox earlier in the year. Discusses his actions regarding "her father" Thomas Flucker's estate, especially regarding how favorable the government is to his claims. Comments on the debts "against" the estate, and presents some business plans for the Waldo patent lands. Mentions an agent in England, Thomas Longman.

GLC02437.04169

6 November 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Harwood

Secretary of War Knox writes to his sister-in-law Hannah acknowledging her letter to him the previous June. Knox believes Hannah has done all she can to "consistently" tell Mr. Longman '"the state of things." Knox discusses his land dealings and values, and the prospects of obtaining and selling different lands. States that his brother will deliver this letter and will update her on family news. Reports that they will soon move to Philadelphia (the United States government moved from New York to Philadelphia in December 1790).

GLC02437.04721

14 March 1799

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

In this very personal letter from Hamilton to Knox, Hamilton says, "My judgment tells, I ought to be silent on a certain subject-but my heart advises otherwise and my heart has always been the Master of my Judgment." He continues, "Believe me, I have felt much pain at the idea that any circumstances personal to me should have deprived the public of your services...." Hamilton insists he must remain silent as to his opinion about this unspecified matter.

GLC02437.07244

1691

Provoost, Johannes, fl. 1691

Manuscript signed

Title: Petition of Johannes Provoost to Governor Henry Sloughter

Provoost petitioned the Governor to ask that a ship unlawfully confiscated by Jacob Leisler be returned to him.

GLC03107.04830

15 April 1783

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes in response to Knox 's letter about Thomas Coffin (see GLC02437.02087). Humphreys encloses a passport for Coffin (not present), given by Washington, on the stipulation that Governor John Hancock has also given permission for Coffin to travel to Boston.

GLC02437.02091

15 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Informs that the British will begin evacuating New York soon. Mentions the evacuation of Kingsbridge, Fort Washington, McGowan's Pass, New York City, Brookland (Brooklyn), Paulus Hook, Staten Island, and De Neices (Denyse's Ferry in Brooklyn). Advises Hull to ready his men and states that George Washington, Governor Clinton and himself will arrive soon and may need quarters. Post script states that a small party of Hull's men will be left in Westchester.

GLC02437.02780

20 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Hull

Marked "Private." From a prior meeting, Knox assured President Washington that Hull would accept his military appointment, and in this letter, discusses directly with Hull whether he will accept or decline. Also mentions General [John] Brooks's recent decision to decline the appointment.

GLC02437.05470

January 10, 1794

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Saw a letter from Alexander Hamilton to George Washington and the Directors of the Branch Banks "that Genl Schuyler has a credit for 3500 Dollars for the purchase of goods for the use of the Six Nations." Has written to Schuyler, who is unaware of this situation, "but promises to give me the business if it comes under his direction." Offers his services to Knox. Heard rumors of one or two frigates being built in New York. Recommends Captain Anthony Rutgers for the superintendency of the work. Wants to be thought of for the job of payment of accounts or purchaser of materials. Has…

GLC02437.06024

7 March 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Knox writes to Hull, commandant of West Point. Reports on public dislike of the Society of Cincinnati: "The [Country] people in general appear to dislike the Cincinnati- they are afraid that it contains some hidden design..." Reports that the General Court (of Massachusetts) have chosen a committee to investigate the society.

GLC02437.02976

25 May 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Hull

Informs Hull, commandant of West Point, that Hull has been appointed to go to Canada to ascertain when the British will withdraw their troops from the western posts. Hull will attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in North America (Frederick Haldimand; refer to GLC02437.03019). Signature has been clipped.

GLC02437.03006

29 May 1784

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will leave for New York, then West Point, and will make arrangements to travel to Canada (Hull was assigned by Knox to attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in North America).

GLC02437.03008

4 March 1787

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions his new appointment in the military. Discusses a dispute involving ranks of soldiers in the state of Massachusetts. Refers to a Congressional resolution appointing him the second officer in the state. Had been under the impression that the only person in the state he had to answer to was [Henry] Jackson, but would like Knox to clarify the chain of command so that he can "regulate [his] conduct accordingly." Mentions a dispute with [William] North.

GLC02437.03481

17 March 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Discusses Hull's relative rank in the corps of troops directed to be raised in Massachusetts. He hopes circumstances do not lead Hull to leave the service. Mentions that he would be sorry to see Major [William] North resign. In a postscript states it was his intention to get Congress to alter the titles of field officers but has not had an opportunity yet. Noted as "private" in the upper left corner.

GLC02437.03493

9 July 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Howard

Knox, Secretary of War, reports that he will attend the committee at the War Office scheduled to meet 10 July 1788.

GLC02437.03931

February 14, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Discusses a petition to put [Henry Jackson and Hull] on the federal pension list. Writes, "You will be sensible upon reflection, that the movements of all regular governments must be governed by General principles, were it otherwise disorder and confusion would ensue." The petitioners are requesting "half pay of the Brigadier General."

GLC02437.04855

21 May 1791

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General Hull to Secretary of War Knox. Although "every wish of my heart strongly urges [Hull] again to resume the sword," he must decline Knox's appointment. Says the influence of his friends was decisive. Expresses further sentiments about the appointment and thanks Knox for the "Confidence" he has placed in him.

GLC02437.04953

2 June 1791

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Hull to Secretary of War Knox. Mentions that the Centinel newspaper falsely reported he was appointed to the command of the Second Regiment, but that he declined it. Writes that "[i]t was not my intention that the conversation we had on the subject should have been made so public." Explains that he had sought the advice of friends, and that it became common knowledge he was being considered for the position. Called on the printer to "know by what authority it [the information] was inserted His answer was that several persons had mentioned it to him. It will be contradicted in…

GLC02437.04968

20 December 1791

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Extended letter concerning the earlier mentioned canal to be built from the Connecticut River to Boston. Describes interactions with Captain [John] Hills, the surveyor, including all of his offers to help Hills. Discusses a recent loss their troops suffered. Hopes the loss will show the importance of establishing a national defense and a proper military establishment. Both he and his wife send their regards to Knox and Mrs. Knox. In a postscript Hull asks Knox to remember his part of the country if there should be an augmentation of troops.

GLC02437.05267