14 December 1792

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "I shall be able to bring with me everything which can be collected in this Country respecting Canals." Says he has heard that Knox is considering hiring an expensive director from England. Believes this is unnecessary as he has the fullest confidence in his own services. He has, however, developed a relationship with Mr. [James] Rumsey, the "greatest Mechanical genius in that line known in Europe." Says he will know soon if the gentleman will be able to serve them. Updates him on news from England, including the possibility of war and their upcoming congressional…

GLC02437.05735

1 January 1794

Harwood, Richard, fl. 1791-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Makes inquiries about the value of the estate in the District of Maine. Heard its value has gone up considerably and that timber is being shipped as far away as Virginia. Believes Knox made a good profit on the lands and wants to know what Knox raised from his wife's portion of the estate. Says that it was his wife's "intention to have conveyed her share to you as proposed by Mrs. Knox, but every American we have consulted & particularly one Gentleman who has a large Estate in the same Neighbourhood say it wou'd be folly in the extreme to part with so valuable an Estate for such a…

GLC02437.06017

5 January 1797

Hays, Moses M., 1739-1805

Autograph document signed

Title: [List of funds]

Lists funds for consideration.

GLC02437.06895

30 December 1803

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks about possibly purchasing bricks and lime from Knox, and wonders about cost and delivery.

GLC02437.07840

9 September 1805

Head, Joshua, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that following his request, he delivered to Moses Copeland a particular financial agreement with Edward Carter.

GLC02437.07970

8 July 1791

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses information dealing with banks and other financial information.

GLC02437.08140

1697

Antill, Edward, fl. 1697

Manuscript signed

Title: Reasons offered to the House of Burgesses against a tax on exports from Maryland

The manuscript states that the tax on exports obstructs trade and is against the interests of the province.

GLC03107.04838

4 March 1790

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of the invalids and asks Knox for help. Asks for a recommendation from Knox to the Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and the President, George Washington, as new paymaster to the invalids. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04529

January 29, 1791

Hooper, Stephen, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes Knox saying others have advised him to submit his name to President George Washington "for an Office in the Excise." Hopes Knox's knowledge of his character and worthiness will help in the endeavor.

GLC02437.04840

January 27, 1782

Hiwell, John, fl. 1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Hiwell as Inspector and Superintendant of Music to ask for more drums and fifes for the musicians. Reminds Knox that the previous summer there were not enough fifes for the musicians to perform their duty, and that the winter season is the best time for the musicians to practice. Wishes also for a small store of articles to serve as replacements in case any instruments are damaged. John Ruddock, the Commissary for West Point, was ordered by General William Heath into New England to procure supplies, but was not able to acquire them, Hiwell supposes, because of want of money.

GLC02437.01340

6 January 1785

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, encloses a bill for Knox from his "purchases at the public sales" (bills not included). Relates that he will be traveling to New York and Philadelphia.

GLC02437.03083

15 March 1785

Hoskins, William, fl. 1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox write him a letter of recommendation to be presented to Congress in support of his "petition for payment of past services." Writes, "You are knowing to my services under Commissary Trumbull," possibly referring to Joseph Trumbull, first commissary of the Continental Army.

GLC02437.03112

22 October 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Higginson

Knox writes to Higginson, a former Congressman, to discuss Congress' opinions on amassing more troops in the frontier. Asks for his financial help, since Congress has good intentions in trying to fill the treasury, but there is not enough money now for emergencies. Writes, "Knowing your zeal for the public welfare, and your knowledge of our [brave] Boston patriots," he hopes Higginson will help him make arrangements to encourage others to help as well. See GLC02437.03336 and .03343 for related information.

GLC02437.03317

3 December 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Hobby

Received Hobby's last letter but has been unable to respond until now due to being out of town. Discusses payment of taxes on the lands belonging to the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law, which are now in Knox's possession. Requests that he draw the money owed from Knox's friend General Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.03364

15 May 1787

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a draft for money (not included) and explains a discount.

GLC02437.03549

28 August 1789

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends the bearer, Captain Rice, for a position in the public service. Briefly describes Rice's service in the war and his financial misfortunes.

GLC02437.04338

24 December 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

Encloses a copy of a statement from the treasury related to Hodgdon's old accounts. Asks Hodgdon to transmit his accounts and vouchers to the end of the year for all expenditures since his last statement.

GLC02437.04450

6 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Hills

Written by Secretary of War Knox to Captain Hills. References Hills's letter from Brookfield. Says that as Hills is still surveying the project must be promising. This is in reference to surveying a route for a canal from the Connecticut River to Boston (see GLC02437.04909). Says "I am not discouraged as to the height of 295 feet, nor even 100 more added thereto, provided there should be a sufficiency of water upon the high ground." Tells him to make his work as accurate as possible to bring himself honor and so that it will not have to be repeated. Tells him to send for money if he…

GLC02437.04977

6 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Hills

Written by Knox as Secretary of War to Captain Hills who was surveying a potential route for a canal from the Connecticut River to Boston. References Hills's letter of 29 June. Tells him if he needs money to go to Joseph Peirce near "the Town house Boston." Says he will get 100 dollars when he shows Peirce this letter. Says he wrote to Hills on 2 July. Bottom of letter says that Hills was surveying near the Charles River and that this letter was put in the care of General Hull at Newton, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.05054

3 August 1791

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed twice by Hills. Captain Hills references the letter he sent to Knox on 9 July. Provides an update on the proposed canal between the Connecticut River and Boston. Gives detailed list of the places he has scouted. Postscript says he has been away from his wife so long that he hopes Knox can send her $50.

GLC02437.05097

7 August 1791

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References his last letter to Knox of 3 August (GLC02437.05097). Received a letter from Knox, which was delivered by General Hull, with a $100 order. Tells of his latest surveying efforts to find a route from the Connecticut River to Boston.

GLC02437.05108

4 October 1792

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Thanks Knox for his financial assistance and letters. Discusses financial business and describes the land he is travelling through including the various trees in the area. Notes he is unsure how much further he will able to travel due to the thick spruce. Removal of seal caused minor text loss.

GLC02437.05640

22 September 1794

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a draft to Henry Knox for $54 on behalf of Abraham Wilson. Docket notes on verso Wilson's order for a "Negro Women (Cook)." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06209

9 October 1794

Hills, Mary, fl. 1793-1794

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for a favor from Knox to advance her $100.

GLC02437.06222

15 May 1795

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances, particularly drafts and accounts.

GLC02437.06416