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to Bell Wharton

Joseph writes to Bell expressing his belief that she thinks it a task to write to him. Claims "...when surrounded with all kinds of the "Fair Sex" here, I remain true to one at home..." Reports he received a copy of the Urbana Union through the mail...

GLC03523.10.173

to his sister Martha

Remarks on a recent sermon he heard at the Post Chapel. He reports on the deaths of soldiers and soldiers' family members. Addressing his brother-in-law, he writes about a group of drafted men from Michigan that are presently at camp. Inquires...

GLC07460.067

to the Secretary of the Navy

Writes to the Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, concerning two new U.S. Navy vessels and their construction as he has timber he believes would be good to use for the construction of ships.

GLC02437.07108

to unknown

Apparently a bled-through copy of GLC02437.07203. Knox acknowledges that he "received your note respecting Francis Flucker and the explanations of his conduct by McEllery." Knox believes that Francis must change his behavior sincerely, but as for...

GLC02437.07204

[In search of lime]

List of recipients of lime, as well as those who are delivering the lime and the prices of these transactions.

GLC02437.07377

to David Cobb

Later copy of a letter to David Cobb (GLC02437.07384).

GLC02437.07385

[Invitation]

An invitation to attend the Charitable Irish Society annual meeting. The invitation is partially printed; dates and signatures are written by hand.

GLC02437.07722

[Petition to the committee considering the claims of Frankfort]

Unsigned, but content and handwriting suggest that the author is Henry Knox. Explains the history of the town of Frankfort, discusses whether it is part of the Waldo patent, and considers who owned the territory, and at what times.

GLC02437.07842

[Agreement with John L. Gillman]

Partially printed. Agreement indicating Gillman's purchase of a certain tract of land in Maine, from Henry Knox. Signed by Knox (signature seems to be crossed out), and signed by John Gleason as a witness.

GLC02437.07898

[Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's company of artillery artificers]

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number of days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Also contains a note written by...

GLC02437.10106