February 7, 1783

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return for one man of Captain Thomas Patten's Company]

Lists men by company and includes rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement signed by Dudley Mercer.

GLC02437.01880

February 26, 1781

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Jean B. Gouvion

Lays foundations for a reconnaissance by Lt. Col. Gouvion on the James River.

GLC08016.01

February 27, 1777

Treat, Samuel, fl. 1775-1777

Autograph note signed

Title: to Ezekiel Cheever

Asks Cheever to deliver "three coats & fifteen yards white duffle" to Lieutenant James Hall. Docket states that "three Coats & six yds of W Duffell" were received. Endorsed by Jonathan Terry on verso.

GLC02437.00536

February 7, 1778

Martinica, Dominica, fl. 1777-1778

Document signed

Title: [Legal document of privateer from Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida claiming enslaved people]

One document countersigned by Judge Robert Catherwood of the Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida dated February 7, 1778. Signed with an "X" as the mark of Lieutenant Dominica Martinico. Document states that Martinico, the commander of the privateer schooner "Recovery," had taken several schooners off the coast of South Carolina during a cruise. Two of these schooners, the "Betsey" and "Grace," held enslaved people. Probably written in St. Augustine.

GLC01411.01

February 17, 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document

Title: [Provision return of Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers]

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number 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 Dudley Mercer, Quartermaster [at West Point?], confirming receipt of rations.

GLC02437.10094

February 16, 1783

Swift, Heman, 1733-1814

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ensign Smith]

Colonel Swift recommends Smith, from the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written from Camp Highlands.

GLC02437.09650

February 26, 1783

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Machin]

Recommends Machin for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09662

1 July 1794

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: The Massachusetts Society of Cinncinnati in Account current with Henry Jackson Treasurer.

The second document is a July 1, 1794 account signed by Henry Jackson, including payments made for a July 4th, 1793 "Feast" for the officers. (Costs include advertising through the publisher of the Columbian Centinel, wine and dinner.) This document is kept in Size 3, Box 008.

GLC01450.627.01.02

28 June 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript document signed

Title: Accot. Current with Henry Jackson Treasurer

The third document is a June 28, 1793 verification of the financial accounts of the same society, which is signed by Joseph Vose, Benjamin Dana and Thomas H. Condy of the Massachusetts Society's Committee of Examination. This document is stored in Size 3, Box 008.

GLC01450.627.01.03

26 May 1777

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Laments her lonely situation, noting that a recent visitor brought her news of Henry, but no letter from him. Envies the wives of generals able to travel with their husbands: "happy Mrs. Washington happy Mrs Gates in short I do not recollect an instance like my own- Mrs. Greens you will say is similar, but it is not Mrs G and myself were not cast in one mould." Wishes to visit Henry (at that time in Morristown, New Jersey) declaring "Boston is called a place of danger." Discusses the health of their children.

GLC02437.00602

27 May 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives details of marching with an unspecified company, and discusses his recent service at Providence, Rhode Island. Refers to a recent election of representatives, possibly in Boston, Massachusetts. Writes, "My good friend, we are in a very bad state of defence in this Town & harbour, not a man in all the Forts here..." Sent his regiment to recruit soldiers outside of Boston, and they have only raised 26 men: "the Country People have got the devil in them... good god Harry if we go on in this way we shall soon be ruined, ruined for ever." Mentions the discrepancy between the current…

GLC02437.00604

3 June 1777

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates to Henry what he has heard regarding the Battle of Bound Brook, New Jersey (13 April 1777). Notes that he knows "General Washington & yourself was not in the Battle but intended being at bound Brook the next day." Discusses raising a sum of money and business matters, possibly related to his joining the army and to the bookstore he managed in Boston in Henry's absence. Also mentions Henry's share in the Newbury Privateer as demanded by Colonel Jackson (possibly Henry Jackson). Still awaits Henry's reply regarding his intentions to join the army.

GLC02437.00608

8 June 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Jackson writes "by way of Peekskill" [New York]. Reports that a Massachusetts state cruiser has taken two British transport ships bound for New York with Hessians on board. Of the Hessians, writes "it is said they show'd the greatest joy when our people board'd the Ship." Refers to another cruiser bound for Quebec with dry goods and blankets. Writes, "I wish to know if it would be agreeable to the generall that I may Inlist some of [the Hessians] in my Regt."

GLC02437.00610

10 July 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Replies to a letter from Henry from 21 June, in which Knox discussed British movement in detail. Agrees with Knox, that the British in the New York/New Jersey area will "form a junction with the Nothern [sic] Army." Worries that General George Washington had misleading information, believing William Howe intended to march to Philadelphia (Howe did not march to Philadelphia; refer to Knox's letter to Jackson from 21 June). Expresses misgivings regarding the loyalty of Native Americans near Fort Ticonderoga: "These devils will let their Friendship be what it may- will allways take up the…

GLC02437.00621

13 July 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Knox writes, "the shortness of your two last letters were not very agreable [sic] to me..." Discusses the Battle of Ticonderoga (2-6 July 1777): "We have received... news of the evacuation of Ticonderoga pregnant in my opinion with the most disagreable [sic] consequences of any thing during the War..." Mentions Generals John Burgoyne (British), Arthur St. Clair (American), and Philip Schuyler (American). Refers to a wagon of supplies Lucy sent to him. Wishes his brother William would not join the Army, but would instead remain in Boston, serving as a "disinterested friend and protector"…

GLC02437.00622

14 July 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the Continental evacuation of Ticonderoga: "My God, what a Stroke we have met with in Loss of Ticonderoga- after all the trouble, pains, & expense the Continent has been at in Fortifyg [sic] that Post, to think we should be obliged to give it up without fire'g a gun- is too much..." Predicts that because of the loss, "there will be nothing but Scalp'g & [Butcher'g] our back settlements..." Reports on the capture of The Fox, a British ship. Mentions the capture of British General Richard Prescott, and hopes for the exchange of Prescott for General [Charles] Lee.

GLC02437.00624

17 July 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the capture of the Fox, a British frigate. Apparently, the Fox was retaken by the British, but this news is uncorroborated. Colonel Jackson expects to be called in to pay Knox's contribution to a privateer. Suggests that Henry persuade his wife Lucy to sell her phaeton (a horse drawn carriage), noting that Lucy keeps the carriage in case Henry approves her to visit him at military headquarters. Reports that between the phaeton and the chaise, Lucy will need two more horses than she has. Writes, "maybe you'll say it is none of my Business, if she wants 10 Horses, your pay as a…

GLC02437.00626

25 May 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Knox writes to his wife, Lucy, in Boston. Discusses previous correspondence, including a letter from "Billey," referring to his brother William Knox. Asks Lucy to look after General St. Clair's daughter, who will be traveling to Boston, noting that the girl has "a specie of cousinship claim upon you..."

GLC02437.00601

26 May 1777-15 June 1781

Manuscript document

Title: Imported into New Hampshire In the Mercury and Amphitrite from France

Lists items carried in on the ships Mercury and Amphitrite, including flints, cannon, grape shot, powder, and other ordnance stores and arms. The entry for 15 June 1781 notes that "sundry ordnance stores shipped by [Mr.] or [Wm.] Laurens.

GLC02437.00603

27 May 1777

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Henry, his brother. Discusses unfounded accusations that he, William, [stole?] a pair of pistols from Edmund Randolph. Writes, "Now to come to the matter which ingrosses all my tho'ts, that of entring the army..." Discusses raising funds pertaining to a previous verbal agreement he made with Henry. Refers to business ventures (including investment in a privateer), a recent sale, and the Newbury Privateer. Appears to harbor intentions of joining Henry (then in Morristown, New Jersey).

GLC02437.00605

1 June 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written in Camp Middlebrook. Writes, "I am well and love you infinitely." Complains of the heat, hoping he has hinted enough so that Lucy will send his summer clothes. Mentions a skirmish with the enemy 31 May in which ten men were "cut to pieces."

GLC02437.00607

4 June 1777

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Comments on his recent sickness, noting that "by riding out often, eating no animal food, & by drinking nothing of a spiritous kind... I have been sensibly losing flesh to a great degree." Complains of the high prices charged for books he is procuring (William was in charge of Henry Knox's bookstore). Has had difficulty procuring saddle cloths for Henry. As in letters from 3 June and 27 May, William awaits approval to join Henry. William has raised enough money to cover his expenses, and hopes to travel to Henry's location in Morristown, New Jersey, with Colonel Crane (possibly John…

GLC02437.00609

12 June 1777

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Replies to his brother's "very affectionate but too short Epistle..." Has sold most of the stock of Henry's bookstore, which he operated in Henry's absence. Writes, "I would not justify your keeping the Store open longer than the time I mention if I were going to tarry here or anywhere else, as the profits would hardly pay the rent of the Store..." Awaits approval to join Henry in New Jersey.

GLC02437.00611

12 June 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Repeats news he mentioned in a letter from 8 June. Discusses the capture of several British ships with Hessians on board, and asks if he can enlist some of them for service. Comments on various ships, and mentions receiving money from Henry's brother William for Henry's share in the Newbury, apparently a privateer. Notes that Samuel Bradstreet has been accused of being a Tory, and Doctor Boyle is to be sent out of the country. Declares, "if the Court does not do something for us, we shall never raise out Regt. it is not money that will get the men... money is as plenty as dirt- there is…

GLC02437.00612

19 June 1777

Jarvis, Samuel G., fl. 1777-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not writing Knox sooner. Reports that he sent Knox wine the previous Sunday. Writes, "I think it impossible my Dear Friend that our Country can be so ungratefull as to put a foreigner over your Head but should they be so foolish & unjust you have Friends at Home that will study to make your life happy... if we are to be directed by Frenchmen, fare well Liberty..."

GLC02437.00613