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to Henry Knox

Writes that he will help Knox in settling his business with George Meade and advises Knox to proceed with caution in his business dealings.

GLC02437.06516

to unknown

Asks for an accurate survey of a town, and requests that it be separated into lots to enable everyone to see the exact boundaries of each individual claim. Continues with a list of the recipient's duties and Knox's expectations of him. Signed by...

GLC02437.06553

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has received the letter he sent and discusses Knox's and his own relationship with George Meade.

GLC02437.06555

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's business dealings with George Meade and states that he has tried negotiating with him [Meade] for a while, without success.

GLC02437.06563

to Samuel Hodgdon

States that he is looking forward to the next post as he is hoping Hodgdon will have some conclusive information regarding the business dealings with George Meade. Mentions that Knox's son is staying with his uncle in Dedham, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06569

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is "likely to close your business with the most unruly and troublesome man living - " most likely referring to George Meade. Also discusses finances regarding land.

GLC02437.06572

to Henry Knox

Maryland congressman Howard discusses the impending conflict between America and France and public reaction to the XYZ Affair. Free frank signed by Howard.

GLC02437.07128

to Henry Knox

Discusses a petition Michael Jackson is presenting to Congress for compensation for the wounds he received while [fighting in the Revolutionary War]. Says Jackson is requesting half of a Brigadier General's salary which was the rank he held at the...

GLC02437.09821

to [William] Hull

Knox vouches for Isaac Wilkins, who delivers this letter to Colonel [William] Hull. Wilkins hopes to move from Long Island to Westchester, New York. Notes that during the course of the war, Wilkins conduct has been "fine," and his character...

GLC02437.10119

to [Robert] Howe

Possibly written to General Robert Howe. Asks Howe, commanding detachments of the Continental Army at Philadelphia, to inform him of any political news. Writes: "We have nothing here but the same dull round of the rise & setting sun. No objects to...

GLC02437.10128