17 August 1784

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

States he received a letter from General Henry Knox asking "whose map of the River St. Croix was used as an authority by the ministers who negotiated the Peace." Knox asked that Jay send his answer to General Lincoln. Jay says that the map was one compiled by Mitchel and believes that it only showed one river with the name St. Croix. Concedes that there may be more than one river with that name but thinks the river included in the peace treaty can be answered by this map.

GLC02437.03043

August 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Result of negotiations between Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and the Penobscot Indians]

Knox writes, "General Lincoln and myself were appointed to treat with the Penobscot indians, in order to induce them to relinquish the lands from the head of the tide 40 miles up the river- In our stretch Oreono, an old man half indian and half french of the [Castine] breed, made the following reply." In the reply, the Penobscots express concern "about the agreement what was made at the first of the War with Genl Warner at Watertown. The Genl desired that we would not suffer any person to come on our land The Almighty placed us on the land and it is ours... Now why should we not hold the…

GLC02437.03046

4 September 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: The substance of the commissioners speech to chiefs of the Penobscot Indians 4 September 1784

Lists the Penobscot Chiefs as Oronoe (Orono), Squire Orson, Nicktumbowit, John Nepton, Peelsock, Wine [Measum] (possibly the Wine Meesor of other sources) and Wine Aremooglit. Congratulates the Penobscot tribe on their conduct during the Revolutionary War. Asserts "That it was said [the Penobscots] were in possession of more lands than were necessary for their purposes and that they seemed fully to be of this opinion themselves, as we were informed they had sold considerable tracts..." Adds, "but if they really possessed more lands than were necessary, or were desirous to change their…

GLC02437.03048

4 September 1784

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Manuscript letter

Title: [Speech delivered to the Penobscot Tribe]

Written at the Penobscot River, present-day Maine. Lincoln, a commissioner chosen to negotiate land boundaries with the Penobscot Tribe, praises the Penobscots' involvement in the Revolutionary War. Continues, "It is said that in your own Opinion the Lands you occupy far exceed the Quantity necessary for your own Use; and that you have suffered pretended purchases for trifling Considerations, to engross Part of them... the Sovereign Power of this Commonwealth... will not suffer Individuals to purchase those Lands which you are permitted to occupy." Offers the option for the Penobscots to…

GLC02437.03049

2 December 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Egbert Benson

Knox introduces James Walker to Benson, a Continental Congressman. Of Walker, writes "He resided in Canada at the commencement of this War, and has suffered severely from his attachment to our cause- he hopes however to derive some consolation from the [justice] of Congress." Asks Benson to support Walker's case, which he will present before Congress.

GLC02437.03073

February 25, 1785

Killingley, Green, & Son, fl. 1785

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William suffered from mental illness). His delinquency has "destroyd our small profits..." Asks Knox to intercede on William's behalf. Writes, "...we conclude with sincere congratulations that your Country is emancipated from slavery, & shall always rejoice in its future prosperity..." Includes details of the account on page three. Duplicate…

GLC02437.03099

February 25, 1785

Killingley, Green, & Son, fl. 1785

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William suffered from mental illness). His delinquency has "destroyd our small profits..." Asks Knox to intercede on William's behalf. Writes, "...we conclude with sincere congratulations that your Country is emancipated from slavery, & shall always rejoice in its future prosperity..." Includes details of the account on page three. Duplicate…

GLC02437.03100

March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Excerpt of a petition in which Knox and others attempt to persuade the Massachusetts Legislature to sell uncultivated lands to officers and soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War]

Signed in the docket. Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and others attempt to persuade the General Court of Massachusetts to divide land in the eastern part of the state (present-day Maine) for officers and soldiers who served in the Revolution. Knox argues that all other states have granted uncultivated lands as such. Writes, "...it would be a subject of great mortification and depression to your petitioners that the Legislature of this Commonwealth should decline to receive in payment for [?] Lands the very money which your petitioners received for their services from the United…

GLC02437.03124

circa 1776

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Document

Title: [Return of men in Captain Ebenezer Stevens's Company]

Lists the names of men in Stevens's company. Indicates sergeants, corporals, bombardiers, and gunners.

GLC02437.09541

29 September 1779

Webb, Nathaniel, 1737-1814

Document signed

Title: Return of Colonel John Durkee's Regiment in the action at Trentown Decem 26th 1776

Signed by Webb, adjutant. Lists numbers of officers and soldiers. Trentown refers to Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.09542

8 January 1777

Map

Title: [Map of roads in the vicinity of Morristown, New Jersey]

Indicates roads, some natural features, landmarks ("court house," "Whites Tavern Genl Lees," bridge, landing, etc.), outlying towns, and distance between points on the map. Indicates the location of towns surrounding Morristown. Notes the position of a court house and the direction in which other cities are located. Date from docket. Docketed in Knox's hand as "plan of Roads Round about Morris Town." White's Tavern was the headquarters of General Charles Lee.

GLC02437.09543

25 March 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document

Title: [Certification concerning Robert Walker]

Certifies that Walker served in the artillery since the beginning of 1777. Praises Walker's service. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.09548

28 March 1781

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Document

Title: [Permission for John Thornton]

Allows Thornton to pass with his wife and child to the quarters of the [4th?] artillery regiment stationed at Newton, Pennsylvania.

GLC02437.09550

30 March 1781

Reed, J., fl. 1777-1783

Document signed

Title: [Certificate concerning Ephraim Dayton]

Captain Reed certifies that Dayton was mustered in Captain [Drigg's?] company of artillery from 1777 through three years.

GLC02437.09551

22 May 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Certificate concerning William Hawes]

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, his aide de camp. Knox certifies that Hawes, a saddle and harness maker from Boston, has served the United States since 1777 and is entitled to his pay.

GLC02437.09552

20 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

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

Also signed by Captain Patten. Covers 9-20 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09731

20 May 1783

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two army prisoners

Also signed by Captain R. Willis. Covers one day's worth of rations. Contains a note on page two written by John [Waid?], who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09732

21 May 1783

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company

Also signed by Captain Patten on both pages. Covers 21-25 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09733

21 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

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

Also signed by Captain Patten. Covers 21-28 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09734

21 May 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two prisoners confined in the provost

Also signed by Captain Henry Ten Eyck. Contains a note on page two written by Noah [?], who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09735

22 May 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two men of the Second Connecticut Regiment

Also signed by Captain [Betts]. A note written in a different hand at the bottom of the page confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09736

23 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for two men belonging to the Second Connecticut Regiment

Also signed by Captain E. Eells. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by Edward Field, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09737

22 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for one Captain Lieutenant and one police officer for the garrison of West Point

Also signed by John Miles, police officer. Covers 16- 31 May. Contains a note on page two written by Charles Fryer, who confirms receipt of the rations.

GLC02437.09738

24 May 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Request for one day's provisions for two prisoners]

The prisoners are from the Second and Eighth Companies, Second Connecticut Regiment. Also signed by Captain Edward Buckley of the Main Guard. Contains a note on page two written by Jabez Whitmore, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09739

25 May 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers belonging to the Ordnance Department

Signed by Captain Patten on both pages. Covers 25-28 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09740