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to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Crane to Brigadier General Knox. Writes in response to officers who have accused him of withholding money from soldiers under his command. Asks for a court of inquiry to investigate the matter. Hopes everyone "who have made free...

GLC02437.01133

to Henry Knox

Encloses a return of ordnance and stores. Reports that nothing will be done in the fall toward building the magazine at Fort Clinton or Fort Putnam because of all the work needed to prepare for winter. The artificers have been building a workshop at...

GLC02437.01221

to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox of his "wishes that the detachment from the Regiment may joine us" if consistent with Knox's plans. They are acquiring clothing for the regiment and he wants the men to anticipate the new clothes and feel satisfaction from...

GLC02437.01307

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not responding more quickly to Knox, but was waiting for the commissaries to obtain paper so he might prepare the military returns. Refers to the returns from October, November, and December, which he sent out in the beginning of...

GLC02437.01356

to Henry Knox

Received last letter from Knox and is waiting for General William Heath's arrival with an unnamed Sergeant to convene a party of men. Will respond to Knox as soon as they return.

GLC02437.01357

to Henry Knox

Discusses various issues regarding the ordnance laboratory and supplies at West Point. Includes an estimate of the stores they will need for the laboratory there. Comments that they are working to tow timber and obtain materials. Refers to his...

GLC02437.01400

to Henry Knox

Discusses the appointment of two conductors, Swartland and Trent. Apparently due to some error they were sent as artificers to the wrong company, but as they had been appointed by Knox as conductors, a Captain Sears has ordered their return to their...

GLC02437.01456

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that they have in their stores a number of "wide Horseman's belts," and many officers from the Infantry want to split the belts and "make two for their pouches." Is not sure whether Knox had another use for them so declined to give...

GLC02437.01484

to John Crane

Written and initialed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes that he has been informed that regiments encamped on the point have taken boards and other items from the tents and intend to take them away or sell them. Asks...

GLC02437.01550

to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Crane of the Continental Artillery to Major General Knox. Says the dispute between Captain Lieutenant Kemper and Lieutenant Crawley has been presented to a board of officers and their opinion presented to him. Says he does not know...

GLC02437.01808

to John Crane

Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Crane. This is a reply to GLC02437.01808. Gives his sentiments on the dispute between Captain Lieutenant Kemper and Lieutenant Crowley. Says "there were breaches of that delicacy which ever ought to govern...

GLC02437.01812

[Order to Colonel Crane]

Order from General Knox telling Colonel John Crane to relieve Captain Burbeck's company whose time of service has expired with men whose are enlisted for a longer period.

GLC02437.02403

to John Crane

Sends a brevet for the rank of Brigadier General and asks him to deliver the enclosed additional brevets (not present) to four named officers. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.02766

[Certificate of illness]

Countersigned by Samuel Adams, a hospital surgeon. Certifies that soldiers in the general hospital are "so reduced by Sickness as totally to disqualify them for any Kind of military Duty & in our Opinion they will continue in that situation thro'...

GLC02437.02793

to Henry Knox

Writes, "Your accepted draught in favor of Peter Webbers is deposited on my hands with Instructions to put the same in suit unless forthwith discharged I thought proper to give you this previous notice before any Legal Steps were taken for the...

GLC02437.03225

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for a favor recently granted. Plans to embark for Europe soon, and asks Knox for a copy of papers he will need to conduct business there. Signed as Jno. Woods.

GLC02437.03963

to Henry Knox

Winthrop informs Knox he has examined county records regarding the estate of the late Thomas Flucker and Flucker's father. Encloses minutes pertaining to the records (GLC02437.03967). Instructs Knox to pay D. Rand.

GLC02437.03966

to John Crane

Insists on commenting on accounts General Crane had left for him. Knox had the paymaster go over Crane's account with great care so that it would be satisfactory to both Crane and the public. Knox writes that "the result doe not leave any balance in...

GLC02437.04744

to Isaac Winslow

Initialed by Knox. Encloses his acceptance of the conditions to purchase the Winslow family's interest in the Waldo Patent (see GLC02437.05777 and GLC02437.05828). Will also purchase the islands. If anyone else in the family wants to sell their...

GLC02437.05827

[An account of the yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia]

Top half of this document is dated 11 October from Philadelphia. The bottom half is dated 14 October from New York. The Philadelphia report gives a grim account of the yellow fever outbreak. The New York report says 137 were officially buried in...

GLC02437.05942

[Petition for Falmouth lands in Maine]

Previous research suggests the document was written in May 1796; that date was added in pen on page one at a later time. A petition on behalf of several members of the Waldo and Winslow families for a portion of the Falmouth lands in Maine. A note...

GLC02437.06758

to Henry Knox

Written from the Treasury Department. Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury, has been requested by the House of Representatives to prepare a report on the establishment of districts for collecting duties along the United States border with Canada....

GLC02437.06789

to Samuel Winslow

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Writes that he received Winslow's earlier letter. Declares that he is not yet ready to sell the land in question, and if...

GLC02437.06838

to Abiel Wood

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Asks for information about chartering vessels of different sizes and at different times of the year, in Wiscasset (he...

GLC02437.06845

to Henry Knox

Answers Knox's question from his previous letter (see GLC02437.06845) regarding vessels sailing to and from Wiscasset. Provides information about the size of the boats sailing from that location, where they are traveling, and how much cargo they can...

GLC02437.06855

[Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and Robert Wyatt from England, for Wyatt to work in the gardens on Knox's property. Signed by Wyatt, with John Rynier and Friederick Gottman signing as witnesses.

GLC02437.06969

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses land business.

GLC02437.06970

to Henry Knox

Gives Knox his opinion concerning Knox's house and lands. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07022

to Henry Knox

Discusses peach and other fruit trees as well as the gardens at Knox's estate. Noted as written at Montpelier, which is Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07037

to Samuel Winslow

Informs Winslow that he is unable to help him in his present situation, but does send him some money.

GLC02437.07044

to Oliver Wolcott

Discusses accounts and related financial business. Noted as private.

GLC02437.07099

to Henry Knox

Discusses land in Maine.

GLC02437.07100

to Oliver Wolcott

Mentions the duties of a collector. First page is extremely faded and basically illegible. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.07102

to Henry Knox

Discusses the offer of a survey of Thomaston, Maine, which he declined, on behalf of Knox.

GLC02437.07114

to Henry Knox

Asks for a recommendation on behalf of one of the settlers in Thomaston for references in Philadelphia to help establish business.

GLC02437.07115

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox assistance as he is having a difficult time supporting himself and his family in his present situation.

GLC02437.07122

to Oliver Wolcott

Writes a recommendation for his friend Henry Jackson to the Naval department. Noted as a copy. Written at a later date.

GLC02437.07134

to Henry Knox

Discusses an issue between the War and Treasury departments concerning the navy and perhaps the building of ships.

GLC02437.07136

to Henry Knox

Discusses land in Maine and an assessment of the rights to that land, which will be going up for auction.

GLC02437.07140

to Henry Knox

Asks on behalf of the President, John Adams, for Knox's opinion concerning the ability of Samuel Nicholson and whether he should be appointed to a new command. At the time, Nicholson was assigned command of the USS Constitution. Noted as written at...

GLC02437.07147

to Henry Knox

Winslow tells Knox that Nathaniel Hatch is eager to purchase land from Knox, but Knox's asking price is higher than Hatch had expected. Winslow also discusses other land issues and Thomas Flucker's estate.

GLC02437.07208

to Henry Knox

Winslow informs Knox that he is "suffering much injury from Pillagers upon your Lands in Falmouth." Winslow says that "the Secretary of the Treasury, has instituted an investigation of the Conduct of the Marshal of this District, in consequence of...

GLC02437.07223

to Henry Knox

Winslow informs Knox, "I have pursued unremittingly the Steps requisite to promote your desire of speedily commanding monies for some of your Lots in Falmouth, as express'd in your last Lettr." Winslow explains whom he has been in contact with and...

GLC02437.07233

to Henry Knox

Winslow received Knox's letter of 27 March 1799. Winslow tells Knox, "on the morrow shall inform Merrills and Bracket of your acceptance of their terms...." Winslow mentions a problem he has concerning his (Winslow's) problem.

GLC02437.07250

to Henry Knox

Winslow tells Knox of the difficult time he had surveying Penobscot due to difficult woodland and stormy weather. Winslow is trying to secure payment from buyers, "Messrs Merril and Brackett," who are awaiting a survey of the area. The don't want...

GLC02437.07251

Agreement

Copy of an agreement between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and Thomas Lindall Winthrop. Knox, Lincoln, and Jackson agree to pay Winthrop debts due from land sales. Payment is preferred "in specie to the said Land." A postscript...

GLC02437.07439

[Debt to Thomas L. Winthrop]

The debt to Winthrop "may be satisfied by the appraisment one of any of the lands held by in the Towns of Hampden Bangor or Prospect on Penobscot River, or in the Towns of North Port or Ducktrap on Penobscot bay."

GLC02437.07467

to Henry Knox

Appears to be seeking help from Knox in finding employment. Discusses being ill and other misfortunes his family has suffered. Notes he has had to depend on his brother for help and seeks any type of employment where he can use his skills.

GLC02437.07507

to Thomas S. Winthrop

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Mentions the land in Hampden, Maine has been surveyed. Says [Winthrop and/or Sullivan?] need to decide whether he/they want the land conveyed by a fee or through a deed of mortgage....

GLC02437.07576

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received a very disappointing letter from his cousin, Isaac Winslow. Had decided to follow the plan Knox was kind enough to arrange for him, determined to go to Louisiana, and declined an opportunity at a school. However, the letter...

GLC02437.07855

to John Wyllie

Writes to ask if Wyllie will help them, through his position on the State Legislature, get approval to appoint a Justice of the Peace for the Walpole section of Bristol. Declares that the town would like to appoint Mr. David C. Burr, who he claims...

GLC02437.07902

to Henry Knox

Is very grateful for Knox's kind reply to his letter, and the enclosure of twenty dollars. Discusses his possible project in New Orleans, and would like to undertake it if he is able to start on respectable footing, with Knox's help. Will write to...

GLC02437.07958

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for 2 yards of ribbon and a pair of gloves. Total comes to £1.16. Signed by Yancey stating payment was made.

GLC02437.08475

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for sugar. Knox paid £56.5. Yancey signed the document stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08489

[Extract]

Extract of a deed regarding land from Samuel Waldo to John [Oulton ?].

GLC02437.08868

[Extract]

Extract of a deed from Samuel Waldo to Adam Winthrop.

GLC02437.08872

to Israiel Williams

Report regarding Indian raids. Noted as written at Fort Massachusetts, state unknown.

GLC02437.08980

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses his interest in buying Winslow's share of the Waldo patent. Desires to buy the share because he wishes to consilidate the entire patent under one owner, making it more valuable, easier to manage, and better equiped to handle disputed...

GLC02437.09239

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Walmsbey]

Colonel Butler, of the First Connecticut Regiment, recommends Walmsbey for a leave of absence until 8 March 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09636

to Robert Wyatt

Discusses business related to gardens and orchards. Mentions different fruit trees, including pear and cherry.

GLC02437.09990

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses bringing his business in dealing with the Waldo patent to a safe and satisfying conclusion. Wishes Winslow and Dane would prepare a plan for "some safe remedy." Pages dotted with lots of black spots. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10268

[Indenture between Winthrop, Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Benjamin Lincoln]

Countersigned by George Richards Minot and John Heard as witnesses. Includes a 29 September 1801 note written by Minot, Justice of the Peace in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, attesting that Winthrop's statement was a "free act & deed." Judgment was...

GLC02437.10340

[John Fairfield's declaration regarding a settlement near Witchcassett]

John Fairfield offers an affidavit regarding Witchcassett, "four miles from Sheepscott and thirty four miles from St. George River, in the County of York" (present-day Maine). Attests that he moved to Witchcassett in 1738, commenting that at the...

GLC02437.10408

[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Edward Winter]

Includes account information from 29 August- 15 December 1772. Signed on verso by Winter 3 February 1773, certifying that Flucker paid his account in full. Flucker purchased items such as hooks, staples, nails, and hinges from Winter.

GLC02437.10434

[Mortgage cancellation]

Authorization for the cancellation of a mortgage of land from the estate of the late Thomas Flucker. Witnessed by Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Noted as "Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of" Henry Jackson who has also signed. Authorized by...

GLC02437.10726

to Walter Patterson re: tenant relations

GLC03107.04510

to Walter Patterson re: need for financial assistance

Walter's brother writes that he must travel to Albany to solicit their mother for financial assistance. The letter is preceeded by a transcription of a court document concerning a case in which Walter acted as the plaintiff's attorney. Docketed on...

GLC03107.04511

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Joseph Whiting, relating that he and Whiting have a "mercantile connection." Recommends that George Washington grant Whiting permission to travel to New York to conduct business.

GLC02437.01109

to Henry Knox

Duplicate of GLC02437.02175. Discusses orders for officers to hand in returns in a timely manner concerning the "number of Officers ... and privates who will remain in service from the different corps at this post ... " Explains the return was...

GLC02437.02174

to Henry Knox

Discusses transactions relating to the Falmouth lands, a tract of land belonging to Henry Knox's wife's family; they belonged to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo, Lucy Knox's grandfather. Samuel Winslow describes negotiations between...

GLC02437.03240

to John Pierce

Writes, "Please to pay into the hands of General Henry Knox all the certificates which may be found due to me on settlement of my accounts lodg'd in your Office, and his receipt will be your sufficient voucher."

GLC02437.03283

to Samuel Winslow

Discusses previous letters. First page faded and may or may not go with the other pages. Last two pages extremely water damaged and illegible. Docket noted as addressed to Samuel Winslow, dated April 1799.

GLC02437.08144

to Henry Knox

Further discusses the negotiations for the lands belonging to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo. Reports the news that a Mrs. W. [perhaps the wife of Francis Waldo, who died in 1784] has successfully received the amount owed to her...

GLC02437.03243

to Henry Knox

Talks about a petition Knox has submitted to erect a lighthouse on Franklin Island. Also briefly discusses local news, such as about agriculture.

GLC02437.08006

[Chain of posts in South Carolina captured from British]

Signed with initials. Lists several posts established by Lord Cornwallis in South Carolina which had been reduced and evacuated by American forces. Notes that there are about 1200 prisoners in the reduced works. Adds that these posts secured Britain...

GLC02437.01319

to Samuel Shaw

Writes, "I am much oblig'd to you for the agreeable lines you sent communicating the good intentions of the Commander in Chief I thank him & shall [bean?] respect I shall strictly obey the order of staying in my quarters & joyfully wait the happy...

GLC02437.01567

[Order to the Commissary for the arrearage of provisions due to Mrs. Corbin of the Invalids]

Includes a note at the top of the page, in Shaw's hand, from Jonathan Pugh, Lieutenant of Invalids, which reads, "This is to certify that Mrs. Margaret Corbin (wife of John Corbin a soldier in the corps of Invalids) has not drawn any liquor with the...

GLC02437.01611

to Henry Knox

Written from Camp Verplank's Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. Encloses a copy of the contract from the day's General Orders. Would have liked to send a copy of the new contract but it is not yet finished; will send it when it is complete....

GLC02437.01664

[Certificate to Asa Copeland]

Certifies that Asa Copeland has been serving as a Conductor of Military Stores since 21 April 1779 and that he is still serving as such. He is therefore entitled to his pay and the depreciations of his pay during this period, deducting whatever...

GLC02437.01759

to Henry Knox

Mentions that New York securities are not sellable in Massachusetts and discusses the state rate for its securities. States that the Massachusetts legislature is more agreeable to half-pay commutation than the Connecticut legislature.

GLC02437.02547

[Extract from minutes]

An extract from a council's minutes. States that the Governor of New York expresses his thanks for the citizens of the state and Major General Henry Knox for their help in "preserving the Peace and good Order of the Southern District, since the...

GLC02437.02845

[Extract from minutes]

An extract from the Council's minutes. Resolve gives the governor of New York the authority to "discharge the said Troops; except such Number or Detachment of them as Major General Knox, or other commanding Officer of the Troops of the United States...

GLC02437.02856

An account of clothing, Corryels Ferry July 1777, that was received of the depy clothier

Shaw signs as Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Marked as a copy. Date of creation based on a previously inferred date written in pencil near the top of the page.

GLC02437.02885

to David Cook

Informs Captain Cook he cannot help him obtain a promotion to command a company of artillery. Writes, "Congress agreably [sic] to the confederation cannot make any appointments of military officers..."

GLC02437.03070

[Extract from minutes of the Georgia Executive Council regarding the Creek Nation]

Extract from the minutes of the Georgia Executive Council prepared by George Handley, secretary of the council and later Governor of Georgia (1788-1789). Relates to an act recently passed respecting land within the state and the appointment of Major...

GLC02437.03113

[Letter related to the Creek Nation and minutes of the Georgia Executive Council]

The first part of this document consists of a letter from the Creek Nation presented before "the board," or Executive Council of Georgia, of which Handley was secretary. The letter, written by James Durouzeaux and copied by Handley, indicates: "The...

GLC02437.03153

to Henry Knox

Writes to offer himself as "a candidate to your Excellency, for an appointment to command a Company of Artillery" in the expedition to "quell" the Indians in the Western territories or any other expedition. Writes that Knox knows of his service in...

GLC02437.03337

to Henry Knox

Written from "New Burgh," likely Newburgh, New York. Docket reads, "Mr. Saml Cooper- Wants an appointment what I cannot give him." Thanks him for his recent letters, as well as for his good opinion and willingness to help him. Writes that he is...

GLC02437.03423

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written from Granby, likely in southern Massachusetts, near Springfield. Writes on behalf of the town of Granby that the prospect of war is causing severe anxiety among the townspeople, despite the fact that they have a lot of faith and confidence...

GLC02437.03435

to Samuel Cooper

Writes that the arrangements of the Massachusetts artillery are completed and all the vacancies filled. Notes he will mention Cooper's request to Col. [Henry] Jackson. In a different hand, noted as written at "W. O.," which most likely stands for...

GLC02437.03467

[Paper on the United States Constitution]

Knox's views on government and how the Articles of Confederation are not effective. Pages 5-8 constitute a redraft of pages 1-4. Sewn binding.

GLC02437.03650

to Henry Knox

Written from "Warren." Received his letter via Mr. [Thomas] Vose and is glad to hear Vose is acting as Knox's agent in the region. Writes that he will assist Vose whenever he can, and the people of the region are willing to accept him also....

GLC02437.04163

to Henry Knox

Hopes not to offend him by communicating his wishes. Repeats his desire to obtain an appointment with the new government, whether in the civil or military arena. Notes that in a 27 February 1787 letter to Cooper, Knox had expressed a favorable...

GLC02437.04188

to Moses Copeland

Received his 2 April letter (GLC02437.04163) via Captain Thomas Vose. Is happy to hear that Vose is agreeable to him, and feels sure the people (likely citizens of the Waldo patent lands where Vose was hired as an agent) will embrace him. Discusses...

GLC02437.04197

to Henry Knox

Talks about settlements on Knox's land in Maine. Discusses plans for the land and makes suggestions for improvement. Mentions finding settlers and the payment of taxes. Also comments briefly on land ownership issues among the Waldo heirs and...

GLC02437.04387

to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of the inhabitants of Warren and other neighboring towns concerning the "Division of the Destricks [sic] of the Navil [sic] offers Department ... " There appears to be a disagreement regarding the use of the port of delivery and the...

GLC02437.04466

to Henry Knox

Constable tells Knox he transmitted Knox's letter from 23 July "to the party for whom I was in treaty respecting the Lands bordering on the St. Lawrence." Constable has received orders to purchase the land "agreeable" to Knox's terms, and asks Knox...

GLC02437.04729

to Henry Knox

Captain David Cook turns to Knox to help him "advance [his] commutation." The recent "resolve of Congress" prohibits Cook from getting his friends to help him. Cook tells Knox that the problem is that "they say the Commutation amounts to more, then...

GLC02437.04740

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox that Benjamin Bourn will be bearing this letter on his way to Philadelphia to take his seat in the House of Representatives. Points to Bourn's visit with him as "evidence to you that he is not an Anti" [possible anti-federalist or anti...

GLC02437.04794

to Thomas Procter

Solicits Proctor's help regarding his claim. Cole had gone to Philadelphia to "prosecute my Claim at a very Considerable Expense." Notes his funds have been drained to the point that he cannot finance a return trip home. Originally enclosed with...

GLC02437.04873