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to Henry Knox

Mentions the terrible weather and how unwell he is. Says he cannot leave his home right now but will as soon as he can. Notes he had a fever all of last night and his mind was disturbed. Also discusses a mission Knox wants him to do, and mentions...

GLC02437.09822

to David Packard

Appears to be an order concerning $30 and possibly some rum for Henry Knox. Spencer Drake noted on 28 August 1805 the order was shipped in full.

GLC02437.09871

to William Duer

Informs Duer he is financially unable to comply to Duer's request. Describes his current financial circumstances and apologizes to Duer. The year 1793 is listed at a later date in pencil.

GLC02437.09894

to Henry Knox

Forwards to Knox returns of the troops' stores and feels burdened by the number of Canadian refugees. Date from docket.

GLC02437.09973

[Fragment of a diary]

Fragment of a diary with completed entries for Sunday 28 June to Tuesday 7 July. Discusses visits to the author's sister, character commentaries of friends and neighbors and various other topics. Possibly written by Henry Knox's daughter, Lucy...

GLC02437.10362

Mensuration of North River at Dobbs Ferry

Map drawn by or for Knox as commander, bearing his emendations and handwritten docket on the verso identifying the map as "Mensuration of North River at Dobbs Ferry," New York. Measured in yards. Date was added later in pencil.

GLC02437.10668

to Walter Patterson re: iron business

GLC03107.04531

to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of the invalids and asks Knox for help. Asks for a recommendation from Knox to the Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and the President, George Washington, as new paymaster to the invalids. "Free" stamped on address...

GLC02437.04529

to Henry Knox

Writes Knox saying others have advised him to submit his name to President George Washington "for an Office in the Excise." Hopes Knox's knowledge of his character and worthiness will help in the endeavor.

GLC02437.04840

to Henry Knox

Saw a letter from Alexander Hamilton to George Washington and the Directors of the Branch Banks "that Genl Schuyler has a credit for 3500 Dollars for the purchase of goods for the use of the Six Nations." Has written to Schuyler, who is unaware of...

GLC02437.06024

to Samuel Hodgdon

Refers to an earlier letter in which he asks to renew his acceptance of General [Henry] Jackson's drafts at the Bank of the United States. Will be staying in Thomaston longer than he planned because his son, Washington, is very ill, likely close to...

GLC02437.06880

to Henry Knox

Sends a sheet listing ordnance sent for the southern operation, referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Colonel John Lamb will deliver the enclosed spirit levels. Explains some of the munitions information. Samuel Hodgdon was the commissary...

GLC02437.01173

to Henry Knox

Reports on the progress of ordnance being forwarded to Henry Knox. Mentions that some items left in Baltimore had been rejected by Major Sebastian Bauman. Comments on fixes made to munitions made by a Mr. Johnson that were cast without the necessary...

GLC02437.01249

to Samuel Hodgdon

Responds to Hodgdon's letter about sending ordnance from Baltimore for the siege of Yorktown (see GLC02437.01249) and hopes news of Lord Cornwallis' surrender reached him before the ships set sail. Asks that the shell and shot be sent to Head of Elk...

GLC02437.01263

to Henry Knox

Written by Hiwell as Inspector and Superintendant of Music to ask for more drums and fifes for the musicians. Reminds Knox that the previous summer there were not enough fifes for the musicians to perform their duty, and that the winter season is...

GLC02437.01340

to Henry Knox

Signed in text as "Mr. Hoffman." Thanks Knox for his compliments and relates news of mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.02436

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will send all of Knox's letters to his brother, William Knox, by a passenger on a ship headed to the same place, most likely, London, England.

GLC02437.02474

to Samuel Hodgdon

Knox writes to Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores. Discusses cannon that are to be engraved and presented to General [Nathanael] Greene by resolve of Congress. Orders that two British cannon at Philadelphia should be engraved with the...

GLC02437.02946

to Henry Knox

Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, discusses a letter received from Knox (GLC02437.02946). In the letter, Knox asked Hodgdon to obtain cannon to be inscribed in honor of General Nathanael Greene. Assures Knox he will proceed with the...

GLC02437.02964

to Henry Knox

Hull, commandant of West Point, thanks Knox for resolving the disagreement between Hull and artillery officer Sebastian Bauman. Reports on the case of two soldiers arrested for breaking into the home and store of David Sands, a Quaker. Complains...

GLC02437.02985

to Henry Knox

Hull, commandant of West Point encloses returns of the American Regiment Corps of Artillery and Invalids, and of the hospitals at West Point and Albany (returns not included).

GLC02437.02986

to Henry Knox

Hull, commandant of West Point, reports he has ordered a general inoculation for smallpox among his soldiers due to a recent outbreak of the disease. Also relates that a "stragling woman" broke into and set fire to the block house, a post between...

GLC02437.02987

to Henry Knox

Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, encloses a bill for Knox from his "purchases at the public sales" (bills not included). Relates that he will be traveling to New York and Philadelphia.

GLC02437.03083

to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox write him a letter of recommendation to be presented to Congress in support of his "petition for payment of past services." Writes, "You are knowing to my services under Commissary Trumbull," possibly referring to Joseph Trumbull...

GLC02437.03112

to John Hobby

Received Hobby's last letter but has been unable to respond until now due to being out of town. Discusses payment of taxes on the lands belonging to the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law, which are now in Knox's possession. Requests...

GLC02437.03364

to Henry Knox

Forwards a draft for money (not included) and explains a discount.

GLC02437.03549

to Henry Knox

Recommends the bearer, Captain Rice, for a position in the public service. Briefly describes Rice's service in the war and his financial misfortunes.

GLC02437.04338

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has just heard that Mr. [Samuel] Osgood has been appointed Postmaster General. Wonders whether it would be appropriate to submit a proposal to be Postmaster of Philadelphia. Explains that Knox is the only person to whom he is...

GLC02437.04370

to Samuel Hodgdon

Encloses a copy of a statement from the treasury related to Hodgdon's old accounts. Asks Hodgdon to transmit his accounts and vouchers to the end of the year for all expenditures since his last statement.

GLC02437.04450

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter from 9 March. Discusses payment of the Invalids and asks for an appointment to the post of paymaster for that group.

GLC02437.04544

to Henry Knox

Hodgdon has located a house for Secretary of Knox to use in Philadelphia. Hodgdon has managed to work out a deal not exceeding 200 pounds a year. Relates that he also found a location "sufficient to house every species of the Public Stores." Hodgdon...

GLC02437.04730

to Henry Knox

Hodgdon writes Secretary of War Knox to say he has pursued [David] Hunter all day to "get an answer relative to his house" but has received no answer. As soon Hodgdon has an answer, he will inform Knox. Knox is using Hodgdon's assistance to procure...

GLC02437.04760

to Henry Knox

Hodgdon informs Secretary of War Knox that he wrote Knox yesterday (GLC02437.04760). Since that time, however, Hodgdon has learned that "Mr. Mead has taken Mr. Hunters rooms for his friend in New York." Instead, Hodgdon will now "engage Mrs. Buddens...

GLC02437.04761

to Samuel Hodgdon

Secretary of War Knox acknowledges receiving a letter from Hodgdon the previous Friday regarding his housing prospects in Philadelphia (See GLC02437.04761). Knox believes that Hunter will honor his word to Knox and allow him to stay there. Knox...

GLC02437.04762

to Henry Knox

Writes Knox about the militia forming in Maine. States he would like to be appointed Inspector of the militia. Says, "I am pained to the Extreme to find myself in a situation which renders it necessary to Couch my letter in such language as has the...

GLC02437.04823

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he owes him "54 12/100." Assures Knox his house in New York "still stands tenantless" and hopes to have "Cole Platt to take it till May."

GLC02437.04866

to John Hills

Written by Knox as Secretary of War to Captain Hills who was surveying a potential route for a canal from the Connecticut River to Boston. References Hills's letter of 29 June. Tells him if he needs money to go to Joseph Peirce near "the Town house...

GLC02437.05054

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses the recent problems Hodgdon has had during the Indian campaigns in the Northwest Territory. Expresses sympathy with his situation and relates how the public seems to feel about the subject. Mentions that Congress may make a new opening...

GLC02437.05421

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses an upcoming trial or court martial in a matter involving Hodgdon's. Believes the Committee's finding were prejudiced. Provides Hodgdon with instructions on how to defend himself.

GLC02437.05460

to Henry Knox

Feels bad having to ask for a favor from Knox. Says that Henry Dearborn, the present marshall for the District of Maine, has been elected to Congress, and Hobby wants Knox to use his influence to help [Hobby] become Dearborn's successor. As the...

GLC02437.05818

to John Hills

Says things have been so "busy" during the summer that he hasn't had time to consider the survey reports. Hopes he conformed to instructions especially with "the Townships to the northward of the Land belonging to the 20 associates." Is confused...

GLC02437.05946

to Nicholas Hoffman

Will mention his application to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose department handles the purchasing of supplies. Hoffman had offered supplies the government was to send to the Six Nations (see GLC02437.06024). Will also mentions Hoffman's...

GLC02437.06028

to Nicholas Hoffman

Requests Mr. Nicholas Hoffman purchase various types of fruit trees and provides detailed instructions on how to carefully transport them by boat. The letter has a drawing of a hand with a pointing index finger.

GLC02437.06068

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has received several orders and thanks him for recommending his services to the United States. Requests Knox to inform Mrs. [Lucy] Knox they have a new grandson.

GLC02437.06139

to John Hills [Incomplete]

Discusses wanting information about the quality of land. Also mentions the inhabitants on the land and treating them well. However, Knox also appears to be stressing that he is the land owner and will not tolerate any insurgencies. Provides a list...

GLC02437.06183

to Henry Knox

Encloses a draft to Henry Knox for $54 on behalf of Abraham Wilson. Docket notes on verso Wilson's order for a "Negro Women (Cook)." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06209

to John Hills

Requests Hills delivers a complete survey for a 6000 acre tract of land that is part of the Waldo [patent land].

GLC02437.06211

to Henry Knox

Asks for a favor from Knox to advance her $100.

GLC02437.06222

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to an acquaintance of his from Yorkshire, England. Writes, "as he is a stranger in your city I beg leave to recommend him to your notice and civility."

GLC02437.06270

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has hired four farmers to work the land for him and offers his services as a surveyor should Knox need it, as long as he is given enough notice. Noted as written in Belcherstown, most likely in Maine.

GLC02437.06394

to Nicholas Hoffman

Forwards bills.

GLC02437.06407

to Nicholas Hoffman

Discusses business.

GLC02437.06412

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances, particularly drafts and accounts.

GLC02437.06416

to Nicholas Hoffman

Discusses financial matters. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06418

to Samuel Hodgdon

Asks Hodgdon to notify him concerning any information regarding a payment so he (Knox) can make preparations to go to Boston.

GLC02437.06423

to Samuel Hodgdon

Forwards drafts and receipts and gives instructions on other financial business.

GLC02437.06425

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and reassures Knox that all of the business that he is handling for Knox is going well.

GLC02437.06458

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox several documents and discusses his accounts.

GLC02437.06469

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and informs Knox that his family is well.

GLC02437.06473

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter that is of great importance to an unnamed lady.

GLC02437.06477

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses business arrangements and financial transactions.

GLC02437.06495

to Samuel Hodgdon

Informs Hodgdon that he has yet to hear a line from him and is waiting for replies to previous letters.

GLC02437.06497

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses business with bills and other financial matters. States that Mr. [George] Meade "wants to defeat his agreement with me - "

GLC02437.06498

to Henry Knox

Discusses business and warns him about entering into a business relationship with Mr. [George] Meade, stating "Mr. Mead[e] means to fail you altogether, and it appears to me it was his intention, before any of his acceptances became due, to do so -...

GLC02437.06499

to Henry Knox

Discusses business.

GLC02437.06502

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters, particularly bills and their payment.

GLC02437.06505

to Samuel Hodgdon

Discusses financial business and sends him papers. Mentions taking surveys.

GLC02437.06514

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for Knox having to come to Boston to settle financial issues but states that he is happy to see him. Informs Knox that his wagon arrived and that he will forward it to his friends in Boston as soon as possible.

GLC02437.06520

to Samuel Hodgdon

Hopes Hodgdon will be able to successfully negotiate on their project without having to offer an "enormous discount." Asks him to speak to Mr. [William] Bingham about a particular project. Writes that he about sending a vessel for Hodgdon's lumber...

GLC02437.06662

to Samuel Hodgdon

Has received Hodgdon's last letter, and is glad the forte piano was not sold (see GLC02437.06744 for related information). Is not leaving Boston as early as he expected, due to some work he must do with the legislature, so asks Hodgdon to send all...

GLC02437.06752

to Samuel Hodgdon

Is sorry to hear about Hodgdon's illness. Discusses a variety of business deals, and bemoans the sudden death of Hodgdon's endorser (no name is given).

GLC02437.06763

to Samuel Hodgdon

Declares that he received Hodgdon's letter regarding the transportation of Knox's furniture on Captain Norton's ship. Discusses business transactions between himself, Hodgdon, Mr. [George] Meade and General [Henry] Jackson.

GLC02437.06772

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter. Reports that Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens is out of town, but he will return within a couple of days, and will present Knox's draft to Stevens at that time. Adds that his family is well, and sends his regards to Mrs...

GLC02437.06790

to Samuel Hodgdon

Writes that he was unable to respond sooner to Hodgdon as he was traveling with Mr. [William] Bingham. Discusses in great detail the judgment of the Bank of Pennsylvania against their associate Mr. [George] Meade (he spells it "Mead"), which has...

GLC02437.06806

to Samuel Hodgdon

Encloses a copy of an earlier letter to Hodgdon (not present) regarding financial matters. Consoles Hodgdon regarding his state of financial distress, stating that he has access to various resources. Lists the friends he has who might be able to...

GLC02437.06810

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements he has made with Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens and Joseph Peirce. Comments on Stevens's difficulty selling Knox's lime, because the quality is considered to be poor.

GLC02437.06824

to Samuel Hodgdon

Reports that he has received Hodgdon's shipment, and unfortunately the corn in it was inedible and "infected with the weavil [sic]." Believes he will not suffer too badly from the loss, however. Mentions that he and Henry Jackson are faced with...

GLC02437.06872

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the furniture has been shipped and discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06910

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances in relation to the national bank.

GLC02437.06927

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.

GLC02437.07036

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son left and should be home soon. Also mentions some pressing financial matters.

GLC02437.07040

to Henry Knox

Discusses a draught and other financial matters.

GLC02437.07043

to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of a survey of Knox's land. Noted as written at Belcher's Tower.

GLC02437.07109

to Benjamin Homer

Knox received Homer's letter of November 18. Knox complains that Homer has not given Knox an opportunity to explain his difficulties in paying his debts. Knox insists his lands will provide enough money to cover his debts to Homer.

GLC02437.07484

to John Holloway

Discusses Francis and Thomas Flucker's whereabouts and doings with British Rear Admiral Holloway. States Francis Flucker is serving as a midshipman on board of a ship of war for the United States in the West Indies. Says Thomas Flucker would make a...

GLC02437.07529

to Henry Knox

British Rear Admiral Holloway discusses Knox's nephews, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox they obtained a [cadetship] for Thomas Flucker and requests Knox to send Thomas Flucker to [England?] .

GLC02437.07530

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has been busy dealing with the timber and has not had time to survey Bangor, Maine. Comments the timber business requires great exertions and labor and will likely need assistance from the government. Describes what progress they have...

GLC02437.07543

to Robert Houston

Appears to be discussing a matter that is going before the Supreme Court. Possibly referring to the land troubles Knox is having with settlers in Maine. Asks Houston to find evidence on the perpetrators.

GLC02437.07551

to Henry Knox

Describes a shooting incident where he and his colleagues were fired on (likely involving the conflict between the settlers and Knox's surveying). Also lists various men who have been apprehended. Mentions he does not believe his armed force is...

GLC02437.07552

to Henry Knox

Appears to be a report on the amount of land surveyed at Daniel Dow's lot (likely in Maine) by Houston in past years.

GLC02437.07624

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is forwarding him 507 copies of the advertisement Knox sent him. Notes the copies were printed on the best paper he had. Also includes the price of the copies.

GLC02437.07688

to Robert Houston

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses his settlers land bonds. Says he has agreed with settlers on the plantations in Maine. Also instructs Houston to regulate the inhabitants on Knox's plantations in Maine. Notes...

GLC02437.07691

to Robert Houston

Noted as a copy on the docket. Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses the turnpike road being built from [Harriman's] Ferry to the Augusta bridge in Maine.

GLC02437.07698

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's last letter. Sympathizes with the difficulties Knox has been having; is glad to hear that things seem to be improving, and hope that they continue to do so. Discusses finances, as well as a lawsuit that he and Knox might commence...

GLC02437.07845

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox on timber in the Belfast region.

GLC02437.07846

to Henry Knox

Writes that per Knox's instructions, he has visited several plantations on the Waldo patent and posted notifications about the money they owe. Received responses from as many of the people as he could, depending on who was at home when he visited.

GLC02437.07897

to Henry Knox

Discusses their mutual financial arrangements, as well as money owed by the recently deceased Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.07916

to Henry Knox

Provides information on the quality of a tract of land near Belfast, Maine.

GLC02437.07994

to John Hobby

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Was informed that there are outstanding taxes on lands in the Flucker estate, and asks Hobby to pay them.

GLC02437.09158

Book explaining the various functions of government

The book contains an alphabetical listing of various policies and functions of a civic government, and the rights and responsibilities of its officials. The book is in very poor condition, and is also incomplete.

GLC03107.04849