circa 22 November 1788

Lane, fl. 1788

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill]

Bill for Henry Knox for dressing, hair powder, and other items.

GLC02437.08611

circa 1 March 1789

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill]

List of items Henry Knox bought from the firm Watson Willet & Co. listed by date from 1 December 1788 to 28 February 1789. Noted by John Crane as having received the contents on behalf of the firm.

GLC02437.08625

circa 14 April 1789

Rivington, John, fl. 1789

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Lists items bought by Henry Knox from James Rivington, including dictionaries and visiting cards. Noted as received for James Rivington by John Rivington, presumably James' brother.

GLC02437.08626

24 March 1790

Stuart, James, fl. 1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for twelve candles Henry Knox bought from James Stuart.

GLC02437.08629

3 January 1785

Cox, William, fl. 1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Two receipts are included on the same page. The first receipt is signed by William Cox for receiving two pounds and eight shillings from Henry Knox on 1 January 1785 for eight loads of goods. The second receipt is signed by William Mackintosh for receiving three pounds and 14 shillings and five on 1 January 1785 from Knox.

GLC02437.09814

4 April 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of damaged gunpowder sold from the magazine at West Point for $60 per ton. Because the price was so low, he thought Knox might not be aware of the sale. Will make inquiries if there was wrong doing involved. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. Marked private on address leaf.

GLC02437.03512

8 April 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth

Thanks Wadsworth for a salmon he sent. In reference to Wadsworth's request for clothing and shoes for the troops, tells him to acquire it and he will be paid out of the warrants he already received (see GLC02437.03509 for Wadsworth's letter). Reports that Colonel [David] Humphreys has arrived and can inform Wadsworth that Congress is considering the issue of the troops but nothing has been decided yet. Responds to Wadsworth's letter about the sale of damaged powder sold from West Point (see GLC02437.03512). States that Captain Price is in charge there. Knox trusts Price but he does not have…

GLC02437.03513

11 April 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

States "I do not wish to have anything to do with the Clothing of the Troops, but if you send me another warrant of one or two thousand dollars I can probably get the money & it will be when in my hands ready for your order - " Also informs Knox that he will look into the issue of the powder, referring to a sale of damaged gunpowder from West Point (see GLC02437.03512 and .03513).

GLC02437.03517

August 19, 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business plan proposed to him by Major [Winthrop] Sargent for an upcoming voyage and the risks that accompany the proposal. (See GLC02437.03638 for Winthrop's views on the voyage). Mentions one of his officer's requests for payment. Describes the financial ruin and plight of Nathanael Greene's (Catharine Greene) widow and children. Asks Knox to forward the Marquis's [Lafayette's] letter to her. Worries about Greene's sons and their education. Complains about the numerous payment applications and loans requests he has received along with requests from people who wish him to…

GLC02437.03637

22 June 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Reports that he will draw on Wadsworth for $2,000 to "answer the present exigencies- after which the connecticut recruits are to be paid and marched." Hopes a company will be ready to march from West Point by 10 July. Of the Virginia Constitutional ratification convention, writes: "The business in Virginia is critical indeed- So nearly balanced that neither side can determine which has the majority but this is independent of the Kentucky members amounting to 14- Those Gentlemen will determine the fate of America.... You see my dear sir on what a slender thread depends the future happiness…

GLC02437.03907

28 October 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Arranges payment for William Smith, who will supply troops at Springfield [Massachusetts] with rations.

GLC02437.04018

18 October 1784

Wheaton, Mason, fl. 1784-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Wheaton discusses "the subject of the Waldo Patent and more particularly of the part of it which belonged to Mr. [Thomas] Flucker." Reports that the Patent was divided in four sections between Thomas Flucker, Francis Waldo, Samuel Waldo, and Isaac Winslow. Mentions squatters on the Waldo land. Expresses his interest in selling lime (for use in masonry).

GLC02437.03058

28 October 1784

Wheaton, Mason, fl. 1784-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his interest in "burning lime," or lime manufacture for use in masonry. Comments on "lime kilem," possibly lime kiln, in the area. Recommends a cooper, Mr. Marse, who "will make a thousand hogsheads yearly."

GLC02437.03063

14 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Bennett Wheeler

Secretary of War Knox responds to a claim Wheeler made to Knox in a previous letter that the "present naval officer of Providence had obtained this office through the influence of the mechanics of Providence." Knox insists no one had "reason or authority from me" to report such a matter.

GLC02437.04692

5 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Abiel Wood

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Asks Wood a question regarding vessels sailing to and from his region, on behalf of a business acquaintance in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.06866

January 15, 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Bills of goods]

Bill for a shipment of what seems to be books going to Boston, covering a variety of subjects.

GLC02437.08271

15 June 1772

Edes & Gill, fl. 1772

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and the firm Eades & Gill dating from 29 July 1771-15 June 1772. Items include books, printing letters and paper.

GLC02437.08293

16 September 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Invoice of goods]

List of books on a variety of subjects sent from London to Boston. Items also include pamphlets on criminal law and arts and science. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.08294

1772

Manuscript document

Title: [Memoranda]

List of stationery and their prices. Includes items such as paper, quills and sealing wax. Date previously inferred, written in blue.

GLC02437.08303

22 April 1771-31 December 1772

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and Thomas Longman dating from 22 April 1771 to 31 December 1772.

GLC02437.08306

January 15, 1773

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: [Memoranda]

List of expenses from Mrs. Lucy Knox by date. Items include satin, wages of various servants, green tea, cloth, buttons and a pig.

GLC02437.08309

February 15, 1773

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Invoice of goods]

List of books on various topics to be shipped to Boston for Henry Knox. Items include sermons, lectures, memoirs, travel diaries and others.

GLC02437.08310

April 1773

Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807

Manuscript document

Title: [Bill]

List of transactions by date between Henry Knox and Samuel Webb.

GLC02437.08320

10 August 1773

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Manuscript document

Title: [Invoice of goods]

Lists books on a variety of subjects to be shipped to Boston for Henry Knox. Includes books on architecture, animals, spelling books, letters, dictionaries, novels, lectures and others.

GLC02437.08330

1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [List]

List of various items with prices. List includes things such as pork, flour, silver ornaments, wine, salt, and others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08344