9 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses a complicated financial arrangement related to a Flucker Estate debt. Relates that his daughter Lucy is unwell.

GLC02437.05694

5 November 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses financial matters conerning various people including Betsy Winslow. Mentions General [David]

GLC02437.06236

27 September 1796

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has received Knox's recent letters, and assures him he will try to help Knox in whatever way possible. Adds that he does not lack the will to help, but does lack the means. Declares that he was unable to avoid paying some of Knox's interest, but will try to avoid paying more interest if he can. Discusses helping Knox with obtaining supplies for a ship. Mentions financial arrangements with several people, including Samuel Waldo. Also reports the death of an acquaintance, Mrs. Geyer.

GLC02437.06828

13 April 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson tells Knox that "Mr. Pickman of Salem" has called on Jackson to pay the interest due to him. Jackson suggests that Knox pay up. Jackson has not heard from Knox's son and cannot be sure what ship he boarded, if any. He knows Henry Jackson Knox was not in Philadelphia as of the 1st of April. He tells Knox to write his son, Henry Jackson Knox, until Knox knows of his son's situation and ship. Jackson expects Knox's daughter's wedding will not occur until "we have an arrival from Malaga" of food and wine.

GLC02437.07392

03 May 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson comments on Knox's daughter Caroline and her poor health. He hopes that bathing and exercise, as well as the coming summer will help her condition. Jackson "followed the remains of Mrs. David Greene" who died the previous Thursday. Her family is greatly distressed. Jackson believes Knox will do what he can for Mrs. Swan's business affairs. Docket notes that the letter included "Mr. Archbald's note."

GLC02437.07399

08 June 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson received Knox's letter of June 1. He discusses with Knox the issue of paying the freight "out of the articles, if they are to be sold." This issue is connected to the business account with Mrs. Swan. Mentions the interest in seeing Knox take his seat in the legislature, but Jackson told people he doubted Knox would be able to do that.

GLC02437.07426

17 August 1800

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson fills Knox in on the latest news concerning people they know and their comings and goings. Mentions that Mrs. Swan might be accompany "Mr. and Mrs. Howard" through St. Georges.

GLC02437.07450

9 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

Reiterates that "Mr. Duer and I myself authorized you and Mr. Flint to purchase for us and not for any other person - " in relation to a land purchase. Continues discusses the circumstances surrounding the buying of the land. Mentions Madame la Val and that she is "still working in New York to see whether any advances can be made her. Watermarked "G R" under a crest.

GLC02437.10248

7 December 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Writes that "Madame dela Val has been here ... " Goes on to say that she should have the deed of land and a mortgage. Mentions a payment of $133 upon acceptance of the land. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10286

19 October 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that "This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel Hopkins] I am well informed has had a Bastard with a negro wench; and when I was lately in Dutcess County, a Muleto woman was shewn to me, by Mr Benson, that is reputed as his Daughter..." Jokes about having an officer write a song about the situation. - McDougall also mentions Hopkins in the context of "the Great Question of Commutation" (soldiers…

GLC02437.02688

14 September 1787

McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's help in settling the Continental account of her late husband, Hector McNeill. Writes, "Pardon the liberty of addressing you on this occasion- as my distress'd cituation will not admit my Employing a person for the special purpose of proceeding to New York- This being my only alternative, Flatter my self from your general benevolent Character, & the Friendship which has long existed between our Familyes- that your best exertions will not be wanting to relieve the distresses of the widow & Fatherless-" See GLC02437.03670 for Knox's response. See GLC02437.03675, .03708…

GLC02437.03662

2 October 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Writes in response to a letter from Mrs. McNeill (see GLC02437.06662) and assures her that the matter should be looked into and that he will assist her in settling her business. Says he delivered the papers to the commissioner in the marine department and hopes a statement of the accounts will be made in a few days. Assures her the business will be dealt with as soon as possible. See GLC02437.03675, .03708, .03772, .03781, and .03784.

GLC02437.03670

18 October 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary McNeill

Forwards Mrs. McNeill a statement from the Commissioner of the Marine Department relating to her late husband's account. Says that while he has faith in Col. Walker, who is the Commissioner, suggests McNeill have either himself or another person look at the accounts on her behalf. Describes in detail the account balances and the amount Mr. McNeill had been credited. See GLC02437.03662, .03670, .03708, .03772, .03781, and .03784.

GLC02437.03675

20 November 1787

McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his help in settling her husband's public accounts. Text in the hand of Henry Knox. See GLC02437.03662, .03670, .03675, .03772, .03781, and .03784.

GLC02437.03708

January 13, 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Presents McNeill with a certificate of a sum owed to her late husband. Enclosed the certificate in a letter to Henry Jackson, who will transmit the certificate to McNeill. Writes, "I most sincerely wish that its present value was equal the sum expressed..."

GLC02437.03761

6 November 1790

McKnight, Charles, 1750-1791

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he still owes Dr. McKnight a "small Bill... of two Guineas and 3/4" from the summer of 1784 when General Knox was living on Wall Street. Mrs. Knox had fallen ill, when she felt better she and Knox had left. Dr. McKnight was not there to settle the bill. On the second page of the letter, there is a receipt indicating that Dr. McKnight "received of General Knox five pounds, two shillings."

GLC02437.04772

January 16, 1791

McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Thanks Knox for being an "Angoll of the Lord" in helping her settle her late husband's business affairs. She will now be able to collect her third from her husband's estate. Writes, "I am ashamed of my speling and writing and my lame arme."

GLC02437.04830

3 April 1791

McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in dealing with her creditors. States she is widow and hopes she can keep her house.

GLC02437.04896

8 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Tells Mrs. McNeill that he has received her letters "desiring me to make out an account for some little services in obtaining a certificate for you." Knox cannot comply as it would "have the appearance of collusion."

GLC02437.04944

15 July 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Writes respecting the arsenal and magazines to let Lincoln know that his orders are "impracticable" to execute. Reminds Lincoln that he is the President of the Massachusetts branch of the Society for the Cincinnati and that he is Lincoln's deputy. Wants to know if Lincoln will be giving him his orders. Encloses some additions respecting the Society's medal (not included). References Congress fleeing Philadelphia to Trenton in the face of an angry mob of veterans. Says they all approve of Congress's decision. Informs Lincoln that Lucy…

GLC02437.02291

8 April 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Longman

Document is unsigned, but handwriting suggests its author is Henry Knox. No addressee is listed, but previous research determined it to be Thomas Longman (which is corroborated by the content of GLC02437.04169). Discusses an arrangement for Longman to pay money on his account to "my sister in London" (likely Mrs. H. Harwood). Mentions several firms Longman should also pay out of his account. Explains that Mrs. Harwood was formerly Mrs. [Hannah Flucker] Urquhart and provides her address. Knox's working draft.

GLC02437.04170

13 August 1790

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Longman mentions Knox's letter to him of 2 June entrusting power of attorney to him allowing him to receive money from Mrs. [Hannah Urquhart] Harwood [Lucy Knox's sister], to pay an outstanding debt. The transaction has been taking longer than expected. The firm of Wright & Gill are also involved in this unpaid debt. and they are frustrated with Mrs. Harwood's lack of cooperation. Longman asks that Knox do everything in his power to compel her to relent.

GLC02437.04690

July 5, 1791

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 6 April. Expresses his regrets on the loss Knox is likely to sustain due to his sister-in-law Mrs. Harwood's poor financial situation. Declares, "You may depend on every exertion in my power to recover as much of it as possible." Says Mr. Harwood's finances are in shambles. Feels it unlikely that he can get more than ten shillings to the pound and fears it might be less. Accepts Knox's proposal to pay back the debt Knox owes Longman. Says that Knox is to pay £1,000 this year, with roughly half going to Messrs. Wright and Gill. The rest of the money will be…

GLC02437.05050

1 August 1793

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 3 June. Describes the situation of the debt Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood owes Henry. Reports that other creditors in England have also laid claim to part of the debt and they have filed a "Bill in Chancery to prevent Your receiving any part of it." Goes on to update him further. Says he saw Mrs. Harwood, who claimed to have lands in America which would satisfy Knox's demands. Reports that she is willing to sign them over to Knox "at a Fair price." Recommends Knox takes the deal because any dividends he might win in Chancery court will probably be less than…

GLC02437.05910

15 December 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Thomas Longman

Later copy. References Longman's letter of 1 August. Is sorry to hear Longman is having so much trouble with the Flucker estate. Says "I have it the most speedy way to terminate the affair to assign to Mrs Harwood the legacy left to Mrs Knox by her uncle, in condition of her relinquishing certain lands. this business accordingly is put into a train of execution." Is sending Longman the first of 11 bills of exchange, each for 1,000 guilders. Believes each bill should be about 1,000 pounds sterling. Thanks Longman for his patience. Says "it is with extreme inconvenience that I pay so…

GLC02437.05994