27 July 1773

Murray, John, 1742-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses some displeasure with Knox's service, but since Murray was able to correct the problem, he has decided to place a new order for books. Also asks where he can reach the Reverend David M'Clure, who was then returning from missionary work with the Delaware Indians in a town on the Muskingum River in Ohio (see GLC02437.00086). Reverend Murray was pastor of the church at Boothbay, in the province of the Massachusetts-Bay.

GLC02437.00088

7 August 1773

McDaniell, Jacob, fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends a payment and apologizes for the tardiness of its mailing.

GLC02437.00089

3 September 1773

Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. A note attached to the bottom indicates that the cargo was received on board the Beaver, under Captain [Jethro] Coffin. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00090

4 October 1773

Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Also comments on the progress of other shipments. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00091

28 June 1773

Nickolls, R.B., fl. 1773

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reverend Nickolls places an order for books.

GLC02437.00080

8 May 1776

Todd, William, fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Places a new book order, mentions receiving several books and reminds Knox about others. Docket possibly in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.00286

18 May 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Adams

Apologizes for responding so late to Adams' letter of 11 November 1775 (see GLC002437.00208). Discusses military books and the difficulty of obtaining them in America, and recommends books useful to different departments in the army. Comments on the importance of the war and the cause of American freedom with vehement support: "Such Opportunities as the present do no[t] turn up often in the course of human events--the happiness or misery of a great proportion of the human race is at stake." Knox's retained working draft. The sent copy (now in the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts…

GLC02437.00293

December 21, 1791

Morse, Jedediah, 1761-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Is making preparations for the second edition of his American Geography textbook. Would like to make this edition as accurate as possible, so would like to obtain from Knox any new geographical information. Also asks him to review several passages in the current edition of his book to check for accuracy. Discusses the geography of the territories in the American frontier, specifically in the Ohio region. Describes his patriotic motives for compiling his geography. Stamped "FREE."

GLC02437.05268

28 August 1792

Morse, Jedediah, 1761-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions a previous request he made to Knox for materials to supplement his book on the geography of the United States. Reminds Knox that at the time of the request, Knox responded that he had materials that might be useful, but was extremely busy and unable to help. Informs Knox that the book is now currently in the press. Asks Knox if he might be able to send the materials now, if he is less busy. Specifically requests "A draft of the country [on which] our forts stand, with the names & places of the forts, would be particularly acceptable, & highly gratifying to the public."…

GLC02437.05590

10 August 1782

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "Private." Written by Lincoln as Secretary of War to Major General Knox. Says Congress has appointed a committee to create a catalog of books they need for themselves and various departments. Wants to know what he thinks will be the fall out of the present prospects for peace will be? Says he is worried about peace terms being offered by the British and warns Knox to be on his guard. Is concerned about the impact on and reaction of people.

GLC02437.01522

19 August 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. References 2 private letters from 7 and 10 August. Says he cannot furnish him estimates. Says he read over his last public letter (which was on the issue of soldiers pensions at half pay) to Lincoln of 31 July and cannot find anything improper in it. On the peace negotiations, he says "Unequivocally then, we have drank such liberal draughts at the fountain of peace that we can see no other object." Goes on to say that "The independence of America being fully acknowledged, say we[,] France will be easily satisfied by the adjustment…

GLC02437.01532

22 October 1792

McClure, David, 1748-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to a previous letter from Knox (GLC02437.10255) and thanks him for ordering copies of his "Sermons on the Moral law." States that Knox has suggested the only plan for teaching the Native Americans "civilization": "an incorporation of white men & women with them by intermarriages." Says that if twenty or thirty virtuous young men could be found to take part in Knox's plan, he is convinced "they would tame & civilize the Indians and render them valuable Members of Society." Discusses two main obstacles that will hinder the plan: the hostile disposition of the Indians and the…

GLC02437.05664

January 18, 1772 and February 11, 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for a gift of three pair of ducks given in November, although four died during the passage to London. A commission for books and a bill to pay Grimanney & Co. (see GLC02437.00005) have been received, but the latter has not been paid "for want of Effects." Discusses book pricing and books and magazines being sent to Knox. Longman is also sending Knox a watch as a gift. A post script asks Knox to give Longman's compliments to Mr. Bowes. Another letter dated 11 February 1772 appears on the verso indicating that he has shipped an order of eleven trunks and one case of books…

GLC02437.00007

10 March 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that the magazines for the month of February have been shipped on board the Lydia, under Captain Hall. Returns Thomas Moss's unpaid bill on Grimanney & Co. (GLC02437.00005). Encloses an order and Thomas Bralston's bill on Lane & Co. Has sent the second volume of Harwood's "Introduction." Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00008

25 July 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Writes from Highlands, New York. Says that the latest news from Massachusetts is that they will not support a "speedy relief to the Army from Continental Funds." Says the state senate supports Congress's resolution, but has put the issue aside until next session. Says he has fears that the funds will not be provided. Believes the most important thing now is to let the country know of the justice of their claims. Reports that other states might also hesitate in giving funds to officers. Wants him to consider starting "a train of correspondence…

GLC02437.02326

10 February 1776

Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on a safe return from Fort Ticonderoga, where he was retrieving artillery pieces for the Continental Army in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Has had trouble obtaining books on military fortification and asks Knox, who had been a bookseller in Boston, if he could find some. Asks Knox to inform him of what maneuvers are being planned against the British, and promises it will "be most sacredly kept." Mentions that the saltpeter (a compound used in gunpowder) works are proceeding rapidly.

GLC02437.00249

2 March 1785

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Webber reports on the condition of Henry's brother, William, who suffered from mental illness. Writes, "I now am griev'd that I cannot send you more agreeable tidings, still continues in the same way, and I fear but little probability of a quick recovery to a sound state of Mind- has some small intervals of reason, but it soon wears away- appetite tolerable, but much alter'd in his appearance." Promises to continue to care for William if Henry cannot come to England. Discusses financial matters that have been neglected by William. Mentions a letter from General Oglethorpe (possibly James…

GLC02437.03102

February 1, 1790

Walley, Thomas, 1725-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the purchase of "Holland surveys of the coast of North America, in Sheets." Writes that "as there was not a whole sett [sic], and I suppose you would be glad to own one that is compleat [sic], I take the liberty to inform you, that I am now in possesion [sic] of a Sett that contains the whole Coast of north America; properly pasted together, coloured & bound in 4 long folio Volumes, which should be glad to dispose of..."

GLC02437.04493

20 March 1790

Walley, Thomas, 1725-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses maps of the North American coastline that Knox had expressed an interest in purchasing. Describes them as "done in the most elegant manner for the use of the royal navy of Great Britain - And as I am satisfied they will not only answer but exceed your expectations..." Provides instructions as to what Knox should do with the maps if he does not find them suitable.

GLC02437.04555

8 May 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to Thomas Walley

Informs Walley that he has received the bill of sale for maps and has been informed of Walley's draft to Thomas Russell.

GLC02437.04597

29 July 1774

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph document

Title: [Invoice of goods shipped to Henry Knox by Thomas Longman]

List of books Longman shipped to Knox. It was shipped in 5 packages. The shipment also included chapbooks, plays, and monthly reviews. The cost of trunks, cases, shipping, and insurance is included. The total came to £238.8.6 1/2. Gives a short list of books out of print or unavailable in England.

GLC02437.08369

13 May 1778

Badger, John, fl. 1778

Manuscript document

Title: [List of books bought at vendue]

List of books bought at vendue. Includes Pliny's "Letters," Cole's "Dictionary," and "Telemachus. All in all about 50 books seem to have been purchased. The total came to £31.7.0. Signed by Badger that payment was received.

GLC02437.08430

January 20, 1779-February 4, 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account of sundries purchased by Major Samuel Shaw]

Acccount Samuel Shaw had with John Fisher in Philadelphia. These items were "charged to Gen Knox" and Shaw signed it, verifying the charges. The bill was for $77.75. Some of the items bought included shoes, shirts, combs, hair powder, snuff, paper, sealing wax, quills, etc. It is also noted that mending and washing of clothes was done. Docket in Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08462

13 December 1788

Staples, William, fl. 1788-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account between Henry Knox and James Rivington]

Includes account information from April and August 1788. Staples confirms his receipt of the sum in full for James Rivington. Knox bought 4 volumes of Machiavelli, a traveling trunk, a compass, and one other item.

GLC02437.04051

January 23, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Acknowledgment of receipt of gift]

Henry Knox writes about himself in the third person. Although he already has a set of the Federalist, he gratefully accepts a set given as a gift by Mr. William [illegible, but possibly Lennox], who has created a "beautiful specimen of the great advancement he has made in noble art of printing, and in the business of book binding."

GLC02437.04095