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[Receipts for money disbursements from Henry Knox to Major John Crane and Captain Thomas Pierce]

Two receipt entries signed by Crane and Thomas Pierce for pay distributions, but in neither Pierce's or Crane's hand. Crane and Pierce were under Knox's command. This document is the "loose receipt" referenced on page 18 of GLC02437.00258.

GLC02437.00263

to Lucy Knox

Responds affectionately to a letter from Lucy asking what has become of him. Answers that he has not written because of how busy he has been (during the siege of Boston). Comments that the British are packing up and leaving Boston, and Knox expects...

GLC02437.00264

[Money lending receipts]

Two military receipt entries also signed by James Furnival for money borrowed from Henry Knox by Captain of Artillery Benjamin Frothingham and Lieutenant James Furnivall.

GLC02437.00265

[Receipt for Quarter Master David Bradley's pay from January to April 1776]

Certifies payment but does not mention the amount.

GLC02437.00266

to Henry Knox

Confirms receipt of an order to remove artillery from Dorchester Heights to the Roxbury Meeting House. Seeks advice to resolve a conflict with Captain John Popkins company over guard duty. Notes that the men need extra time to retrieve their...

GLC02437.00267