February 21, 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw

Knox's reply to Shaw's letter dated 12 February 1790, GLC02437.04512. Discusses a problem with debt and securities involving Mr. Holker and Daniel Parker, captain of the ship Shaw took to Guangzhou, China. Involves a sum of money the owners of the ship, the Empress of China, owe to Shaw. Also mentions insurance issues involving another ship, the Jay, which Shaw sailed on to China. Knox writes, "I know and feel for your embarrassments - But remember they are all vulnerable - look to them with composure and keep up your spirits."

GLC02437.04515

December 31, 1791

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the positive outcome of a meeting with his creditors in Europe, specifically outlining how he was able to save his credit by selling his ship. Happily relates that his creditors are willing to lend to him again due to his honest character. Describes his financial plans, including obtaining merchandise (such as tea) to ship to India, America and Europe, and relates that he will be traveling with the merchandise being sent to Holland and England. Asks Knox to tell [Thomas] Randall to remain in New York until Shaw returns, if Randall is in New York at present. Relates that the…

GLC02437.05281

19 June 1792

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses seeing Knox before he returns to Boston. Writes, "I have deferred writing to you since I came here - and as I now promise myself that happiness next Monday evening, I shall still defer for a viva voce communication..."

GLC02437.05511

25 December 1792

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be sailing for China again in January. He would be happy to execute commissions for Knox in China. States that "your wandering friend intends after this voyage to stay at home - " States that his wife sends her regards to Lucy Knox and the family. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05756

January 25, 1793

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses his account against Daniel Parker and Parker's acknowledgment of having received the original sum (not included). Also encloses a receipt from Messrs. Smith & Moses for $29,537.58 to be disposed of for his account with Knox (not included). Wants Knox to acknowledge receiving this by the first possible post. Says he will set sail by next Tuesday.

GLC02437.05793

January 31, 1793

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that bad weather prevented them from going to sea yesterday. It is now fair and they will sail in an hour. Received Knox's letter of 28 January and says "you will herewith receive a packet from me."

GLC02437.05801

1 September 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ebenezer Stevens

Instructs on facilitating movement on the Washington-Rochambeau route southward toward Yorktown. Stevens is to head toward Christiana Bridge with Colonel John Lamb's regiment, and then on to Head of Elk. Stevens was commanding officer of an artillery regiment in the Continental Army.

GLC02437.01164

30 June 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Stewart

Introduces his brother, William Knox, to General Stewart. William plans to go to Ireland, and Knox attests that "His fidelity and propriety of behaviour are unquestionable." Asks Stewart, who was born in Ireland, to assist him in any way possible. Includes two dockets. The first is written by Knox and notes the date and recipient. The other, written in a different hand, states: "Twenty five miscellaneous letters-"

GLC02437.04640

15 April 1795

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to help obtain passports for two ladies sailing to New York from Antigua with their families.

GLC02437.06392

27 May 1795

Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has shipped a bull calf to Joseph Peirce and that a lady had a long voyage. Expresses his wish to see him (Knox) very soon.

GLC02437.06427

17 April 1794

Simpson, Henry Jr., fl. 1794-1796

Manuscript document

Title: [Indenture contract]

An indenture contract made between Henry Knox, Henry Simpson Jr., and James Hearsey. Mr. Simpson and Mr. Hearsey agree to perform the masonry work at St. George's [House] (Montpelier) in "Thomas Town" (present day Thomaston), Maine for Henry Knox. The contract includes specific instructions on materials, design, and the dimensions of the rooms, specifically the basement. Mr. Simpson and Mr. Hearsey are instructed to contact Mr. Thomas Vose for materials and daily instructions. A detail list of wages for various phases of the work is provided. Travel expenses from Boston, Massachusetts to…

GLC02437.06081

February 21, 1791

Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account of Sundry Deductions from the Account of Henry Knox

Details Knox's account, including payments and traveling expenses. Includes money paid to Samuel Hodgdon, John Bryant, Samuel Henly, Worsley Emes, James Bradford, David Zeigler, Lt. William Kersey, G. Harmer, and Knox.

GLC02437.04865

13 June 1787

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Jean B. Gouvion

An expedition to Egypt. [In French]

GLC08016.03

13 June 1773

Troutbeck, John, fl. 1755-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lightheartedly discusses hearing that Knox was "confoundedly peeked" by not hearing from Troutbeck for a long time. Reaffirms their friendship, informs Knox of an upcoming trip to the country, and promises future correspondence upon his return. Troutbeck was a surgeon. Knox's last letters from him were written in December of 1770, when Troutbeck was finishing his medical exams (see GLC02437.00002 and GLC02437.00003).

GLC02437.00073

6 October 1810

Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Wishes Hobart a safe trip to England. Informs him that he sent two packages, one to Colonel Lyman and the other to Cushing Mitchell, with the purpose of obtaining a discharge for Mitchell. Asks that if Aaron happens to see Lyman, if he would assure him that Mitchell is an American.

GLC06313.04.016

6 October 1810

Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his son's trip to England. Laments some business his son, a lawyer, missed out on and discusses potential opportunities in London.

GLC06313.04.017

18 March 1811

Armelt, William, fl. 1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Proposes sailing together to Abington on 1 May 1811, but understands if Hobart has to sail sooner. Also asks Hobart to inquire about the cotton manufactory, as he intends to take up that business.

GLC06313.04.021

1 June 1824

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James William Paige

Updates his brother-in-law on his journey from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, via Columbia, Pennsylvania. From Philadelphia, he plans to return to Washington while his wife Grace Webster continues to New York via Princeton.

GLC01946.01

24 June 1825

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James William Paige

Informs his brother-in-law of his family's vacation to Niagara Falls. Refers to a visit from Massachusetts Governor Levi Lincoln Jr. and his wife. States that his wife Grace forgot "two white waistcoats and a pair of working pantaloons" for their son, Daniel Fletcher Webster.

GLC01946.02

20 August 1772

McClure, David, 1748-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a trip to western Pennsylvania, where McClure stopped at Fort Pitt before heading further west to serve as missionary to the Delaware Indians in a town on the Muskingum River in Ohio. Gives his thoughts on the regional geography, the fort, and the Indians (both their vices and potential to "become a people"). M'Clure was a doctor of divinity who taught at Dartmouth College. M'Clure spells his name Maccluer.

GLC02437.00015

6 November 1806

Chamberlain, Jason, 1783-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he is fine and enjoying himself in Thomaston, Maine. But notes that the town has lost its charm since General Henry Knox died. Mentions he has recommended Aaron to work as a clerk for Samuel Thatcher and Thatcher has agreed to pay Aaron fifty dollars per year. Also mentions possibilities for boarding. Explains how to travel by water or stage if he decides to come. Requests an immediate answer from Hobart, and if he chooses not to come, a recommendation for someone else to take the position.

GLC06313.04.007

February 1, 1845

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

Printed letter

Title: Hon. F. Whittlesey of Rochester

Criticizes Whittlesey for advocating a plan for higher rates of toll on the Oswego River than on the western part of the Erie Canal. Smith calls it "discrimination in tolls." Whittlesey served as a United States Representative from New York 1831-1834, and as a justice of the State supreme court in 1847 and 1848.

GLC04717.68

4 April 1864

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Makes arrangements to leave the city.

GLC04572.15

28 April 1864

Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nan [Maury]

Recently returned from Richmond and thinks the order to return without delay was unnecessary. Reports that the "North Carolina" has not come to port. Writes, "When this Civil War is over I think we shall be able to appreciate the comforts of home."

GLC04572.16

18 July 1776

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Henry for taking the time to write her "amidst the hurry of public business," referring to the revolutionary war activities in New York. Explains her travel plans, which will bring her to New Haven, Connecticut. Discusses their child's development, including mention of her beginning to talk, and prays that Henry will survive to take care of them. Discusses her reaction to a recent letter from William Knox that included news about her family and explains that she wants to send for her mother (see GLC002437.00368). Seeks a boy recently discharged from the army as a new servant since…

GLC02437.00381