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to Samuel Jefferds

Discusses the disbandment of Colonel [Marinus] Willett's regiment saying it will likely take place immediately. Orders Jefferds and his troops to move to Fort Schuyler where a number of stores have been collected in preparation of taking command of...

GLC02437.02857

to Samuel Jefferds

Following a Congressional order discharging most of the Continental troops, Knox orders Lieutenant Jefferds to "unite the stores now at the posts on the Mohawk River so that a very few men may keep them safely." Gives detailed orders regarding the...

GLC02437.03014

to John Jay

Describes the recent Shays' Rebellion, explaining that Mr. [John] Stagg, the bearer, will provide more details. Writes, "Government has lost ground. Faction desperate faction gains strength hourly - they speak of a military government and embodying...

GLC02437.03308

to Henry Knox

Letter written by Captain Dejean, agent for the French Navy. He writes that he has enclosed a letter from the Marquis de Lafayette. Hopes that the letter from the Marquis, as well as Knox's prior knowledge, will testify to his good character. Relates...

GLC02437.03327

to Monsieur De Jean

Knox thanks him for his last letter, which also enclosed a letter from the Marquis de Lafayette. Applied to Mr. Macomb [he spells it "Macombe"] for the certificates he asked for, "and he kindly promised to write me himself and to obtain others from...

GLC02437.03396

to Henry Knox

Letter contains Wadsworth's reaction to Knox's analysis of Shays' Rebellion and includes Wadsworth's own ideas on the matter. Believes that despite the actions of the insurgents, they and their supporters would not vote for anyone "who have not the...

GLC02437.03409

to Henry Knox

Discusses the confrontation between Shays' insurgents and the government forces at Springfield. Mentions that three of Shays' supporters were killed. Reports the status of the commands of Generals [William] Shepard and [Benjamin] Lincoln. Attaches...

GLC02437.03431

to James Jarvis

Describes some land that he owns in Maine, including the timber grown there and the climate. Informs Jarvis that if he knows of "Gentlemen of adequate capitals disposed to purchase ..." to let them know that they can buy any amount from him, from...

GLC02437.03700

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to examine a memorandum and offer his observations. Awaits Knox's instructions "in filling up the Interval of Time now before me..."

GLC02437.04014

to Henry Knox

Written in "Bloomingdale," possibly referring to a district of New York City in the Upper West Side. Jones writes, "His Excellency, the Late Commander in Chief (Whom I now presume may be Saluted President Elect of the New Federal Constitution)...

GLC02437.04041

to Thomas Jefferson and John Coffin Jones

Contains two letters written on the same date. In the first letter, written to Jefferson, Knox introduces John Coffin Jones "and his Lady." Commends the "honor" and "liberal Fortune" of Jones, a Boston merchant. On verso, Knox informs Jones that he...

GLC02437.04047

to Thomas Jefferson

Writes to introduce Major [perhaps Elnathan] Haskell, who served his country faithfully during the last war. Adds, "I shall always be happy to receive any Gentlemen whom you may think proper to make known to me."

GLC02437.04081

to Samuel Johnson

Informs Johnson that Lieutenant [Matthew] Ernest, commanding officers at Fort Pitt, is trustworthy and capable of sending Johnson news from that vicinity. Says he will write to Ernest the following Monday, and any correspondence from Johnson can be...

GLC02437.04441

to John Coffin Jones

Informs Jones he was so impressed with his ideas that he has forwarded his letter to the Secretary of Treasury (Alexander Hamilton), but has yet to hear anything. Writes that the Secretary is "well organized & enlightened" and Knox is convinced that...

GLC02437.04461

to Henry Knox

States that he worked as a clerk in the War Department for five years previously, when the office was located in Philadelphia. Asks to be considered for a position when the War Office returns to Philadelphia, if any vacancies arise. "Free" stamped on...

GLC02437.04659

to Thomas Jefferson

Secretary of War Knox writes Secretary of State Jefferson apparently in answer to Jefferson's question about the upcoming ceremony to ratify the peace treaty with the Creeks (see GLC02437.04689). Provides information regarding who may attend the...

GLC02437.04686

to Henry Knox

Jefferson, Secretary of State, responds to Secretary of War Knox's letter about the ratification of the Creek treaty (see GLC02437.04688 and GLC02437.04691). Jefferson asks Knox whether he can invite "the three charge's de affaires" and "respectable...

GLC02437.04689

to Henry Knox

Jefferson, Secretary of State, writes Knox to hastily give his thoughts on the "treaty of Hopewell, the act of cession of N. Carolina and the act of acceptance by Congress." States that Congress's act of acceptance followed the Treaty of Hopewell...

GLC02437.04700

to Thomas Jefferson

References Jefferson's note from that morning. Has turn down Jefferson's "kindness" as he already has a previous engagement to dine with Lucy Knox. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05074) written on the same day places Knox in...

GLC02437.05073

to Henry Knox

In reply to Knox's letter of that morning (see GLC02437.05193), De Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar have enclosed the certificates on the same terms as he mentioned (certificates not included). They are happy to offer any service that is...

GLC02437.05192

to Josef de Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar

As they were so kind as to previously give certificates for safe passage of American ships to Spanish ports, he is emboldened to ask another request of the same nature. Requests permission for the vessel "Jefferson," captained by Josiah Roberts, to...

GLC02437.05193

to Henry Knox

Signed in text. Asks that Knox proofread a letter he has prepared to reply to Mr. Hammond (not included). Apologizes for asking and for the haste with which this must be accomplished, as he needs to complete the task before the President's return....

GLC02437.05482

to Henry Knox

Signed in text. Encloses testimonies (not included) for and recommends Thomas Divers as a man of "worth, activity, and skill in accounts."

GLC02437.05514

to Henry Knox

Heard that De Noailles (Louis-Marie, vicomte de Noailles, who had emigrated to Philadelphia during the French Revolution) had arrived in Philadelphia. Asks Knox to deliver the letter he is enclosing (not included). If it is undeliverable, asks him to...

GLC02437.05895

to Henry Knox

Written in the third person by Jefferson, who signed his name in text. Quite probably the cover letter for the four sign letterpress copies Jefferson sent to Knox: GLC02437.05965, GLC02437.05966, GLC02437.05967 and GLC02437.05969. Encloses his press...

GLC02437.05974