10 September 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Broome & Platt

Discusses the details of his financial arrangements with the firm of Broome & Platt. Explains that he appreciates the candor with which they explained their financial distress to Samuel Shaw, Knox's representative at their meeting. Does have concerns about an arrangement they made regarding delivery of the goods they are using to pay Knox. Hopes they can make a better plan, in order to satisfy the other firm involved, Webber, Addington, & Birhnall. Adds that Mr. [James] Webber is a very honorable man, and explains how generous he was in caring for Knox's brother William during…

GLC02437.03191

27 September 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Francois Jean, marquis de Chastellux

Writes to Chastellux on a variety of topics. Explains the concept of the Society of the Cincinnati, assuring him that the Society is "harmless in its intention, and having only for its real object, the perpetuation of friendship, and recollection of past urgencies." Describes a past meeting, in Philadelphia, and declares that the Society will not meet again until 1797. Also discusses their political intelligence regarding England, and the prospects for trade and commerce with Europe after the war.

GLC02437.03203

29 November 1785

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his recent correspondence and for the "western" contract Samuel Shaw sent him. Will be glad to know when a new contract is ready. Thanks him for attending to his accounts of rations that he furnished Captain [likely David] Zeigler, as well as for procuring him money for the rations. Mentions that his "commercial friends" wanted him to ask Knox about problems with the "Algerines," or pirates. Wishes to know whether Congress has passed any measures regarding the pirates. Mentions that some friends of his own a frigate which they would be willing to donate to Congress for use…

GLC02437.03221

6 December 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clement Biddle

Writes in response to Biddle's letter of 29 November (see GLC02437.03221). Comments that he feels Congress has done everything in its power to handle the Algerine [pirate] situation, so he does not think it necessary for them to obtain any frigates to send out on the sea. Also discusses the places at which provisions will be issued on the Ohio [likely the Ohio River]. Hopes Biddle will attempt to win the contract to issue the rations, and will contact him again when he has more information.

GLC02437.03223

8 January 1786

Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "My present engagements prevented my going to the westward to direct the business of supplies therefore I could not interest myself in the late proposals for victualing the troops as I wanted the means to [carry?] it on. I shall be much obliged by your orders to furnish the troops here when the recruiting service is again enter'd on." Also, in reference to an earlier letter, mentions that his friend Colonel [Eyres?] along with Charles Biddle remain very interested in donating ships to Congress for use in the conflict against pirates (see GLC02437.03221 and GLC02437.03223). Writes…

GLC02437.03234

February 21, 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Knox reflects on the Revolutionary War: "Your calm retreat to Mount Vernon must be a source of ineffable delight to you. You can from there take a retrospective view of the critical exigencies of the War, and see a thousand ways by which the issue might have been the reverse of what it is- And your happiness must be in proportion to the extreme difficulties and danger in the contest and the immense blessings secured to your country by the glorious peace... " Gives Washington news of Congress. Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati: "The Cincinnati appears however groundless to be an…

GLC02437.02960

22 December 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Clinton

Discusses an "act of the Council, expressive of their thanks to myself and the officers, and men of the ... troops who have lately been upon duty in the city of New York."

GLC02437.02847

December 1783

Manuscript document

Title: [Abstract of extra issues for December 1783]

Lists extra issues for barge men, musicians, New York levies, Rhode Island line, garrison and artillery artificers, German deserters, police officer garrisons, and express riders.

GLC02437.02892

19 March 1784 - 10 May 1784

Clinton, George, 1739-1812

Manuscript letter

Title: [Correspondence between George Clinton and Frederick Haldimand]

Governor Clinton writes to Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec 19 March 1784. Transmits "the Copy of a Proclamation of the United States in Congress assembled, announcing the Ratification of the Definitive Treaty of Peace between these States and His Britanic Majesty..." Asks Haldimand to withdraw the British garrisons under his command from the United States. Includes Haldimand's reply on verso, written 10 May 1784. Haldimand informs Clinton he cannot comply with Clinton's request, because he has not yet received official orders from England. Promises to "exert my utmost…

GLC02437.02978

27 August 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Informs Washington he sent him a post concerning Captain Farley's confirmation "of the ill success of the Baron Steubens Mission." Says it appears they will not have possession of the Westward this fall and request Washington's final order concerning the detachment and artillery there. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.02425

15 August 1783

Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Very difficult to read due to faded ink. Discusses a treaty and the position of the troops. Noted as written at a "Camp near Philadelphia."

GLC02437.02389

30 August 1783

Finck, Andrew, 1751-1820

Autograph document signed

Title: [Request for rations]

Countersigned with a note by Pirum Ripley. Request for rations for British deserters from Oswego, New York. Noted as written at Fort Rensselaer, near present-day Rensselaer, New York.

GLC02437.02434

16 September 1783

Allen, William, fl. 1783-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Lieutenant Jacob Glen with some members of Sir John Johnston's regiment, arrived from Canada at Saratoga with a flag of truce and 66 prisoners.

GLC02437.02524

15 September 1783

Glen, Jacob, 1735-1828

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Victualling rations]

Victualling rations for non commissioned officers and privates from Canada. Signed by J. Glen as Officer of the Flagg. Countersigned by Zephaniah Brown with the docket signed by John [Empey].

GLC02437.02527

24 September 1783

Browen, fl. 1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Request for rations]

Victualling return for one of the soldiers "of the Escort to the British Flagg from Canada." Docket signed by a John Ompey.

GLC02437.02560

3 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Billings

Relays a message from General George Washington, urging the completion and delivery of cannons for the Count de Grasse.

GLC02437.02754

6 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Informs General Washington that he has received the cannons for the Count de Grasse and makes plans for their further transport. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.02759

9 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [George] Clinton

Discusses with Governor Clinton the preparations for the arrival of "The General" [George Washington] at Poughkeepsie, New York. Adds that he has sent his aide-de-camp John Lillie to New York, thinking that sending an aide would leave "less room for prevarication."

GLC02437.02762

12 November 1783

Carleton, Guy, 1724-1808

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of his proposed schedule to evacuate New York, starting from King's Bridge as far as McGowan's Pass, continuing eastward on Long Island. Mentions evacuating Brooklyn the day following, then Paulus Hook, Denys's (Denyse's Ferry in Brooklyn), and Staten Island soon after. His plan also includes reserving the rights to the New York City shipyards for boat repairs for as long as he needs them.

GLC02437.02770

24 November 1783

Carleton, Guy, 1724-1808

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Washington

Informs Washington of his plans to evacuate New York, stating that "I purpose to withdraw from this place to morrow [sic] at noon, by which time I conclude your Troops will be near the Barrier. - The Guards from the Redoubts & on the East River shall be first withdrawn, but an officer will be sent out to give information to your advanced Guard when the Troops move." Transmittal copy sent to Henry Knox from George Washington, copied out entire in the hand of David Cobb, aide-de-camp to the Commander-in-Chief.

GLC02437.02798

14 December 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francois Jean Chastellux

Discusses the great debt and gratitude the new nation owes to France and the French officers and commanders for their leadership and support.

GLC02437.02829

9 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Guy Carleton

Discusses the evacuation of British troops from New York City. Suggests that American forces take over the city as soon as Sir Guy Carleton and his men leave to prevent disorder and damage to the city. Requests that Carleton give him 5-6 days notice before pulling out. Written in the hand of, and signed for Knox by, Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.02761

10 November 1783

Carleton, Guy, 1724-1808

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about a delay in the evacuation of his British troops, as they are still waiting for the ships and supplies. States that he will let Knox know their departure date as soon as he, himself, finds out.

GLC02437.02767

13 November 1783

Clinton, George, 1739-1812

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the delays of the British evacuation of New York City. States that they have to "wait Sir Guy's [Carleton] Pleasure and I fear considering the advanced season that he will put myself as well as many other Citizens who cannot think of removing their families into the City until his Departure, to great Inconveniencies and Difficulties."

GLC02437.02771

13 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Clinton

Discusses plans for the evacuation of New York City by the British and requests that they give five to six days' notice.

GLC02437.02773