6 July 1791

Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for a young gentleman, a W. Meyrick British officer of the 24th Regiment. Takes "the Liberty to request [Knox's] Civility towards him, and presume upon [Knox's] goodness to pardon [his] boldness, which however [he does] not sit uneasy under knowledge [of] the hospitable dispostion of Mrs. Knox and [Knox]." Sends his regards to "your Lucy" and informs Knox that he is going to remarry. Invites the Knox family to visit. Stain on address leaf where the letter was sealed. Watermarked " J Whatman" and with a hunting horn inside a crest.

GLC02437.10232

12 August 1801

L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Seeks help from Knox for compensation from his previous employment noting that the 1800 War office fire destroyed much of his evidence. Mentions he has provided letters proving past employment as an engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and Delaware but they have not helped his cause. Asks Knox to testify and deliver his opinion before the Justice regarding L'Enfant's case.

GLC02437.07581

26 December 1792

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that their son Henry Jackson Knox is doing well and that he was not allowed to go to Boston since Henry Jackson would not be there to supervise. He is advancing well in his studies. Also recommends Mr. James Henry Langier for a clerk's position to Knox. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05758

12 March 1790

Lyman, Daniel, 1756-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from February. Relates that he forwarded letters from "some of our best Characters," (presumably including a letter from Knox), to President George Washington. Notes that if he obtains an appointment, "no circumstance can give me greater or more sensible pleasure than the medium through which it will be obtained."

GLC02437.04541

8 October 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lowell

Recounts the story of young Isaac Winslow, who had been taken to Canada at age 11 by his loyalist father, upon the outbreak of hostilities. His parents are now dead, and his other family is in Boston. He wants to be in service to his country. Knox would like to exchange him, or help him return to Boston. See GLC02437.01408 and GLC02437.01649 for related information. Also discusses Congress's debates over payment of military officers.

GLC02437.01650

February 24, 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy of GLC02437.03466. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a "reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts" who is looking for "employment to give him bread." Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.

GLC02437.03465

11 September 1787

Lovell, James, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the friendship he established with the Chevalier de Longchamps when they were both prisoners of war in 1775. Also refers to his intent to defend Longchamps character in relation to the Chevalier's involvement in the Longchamps-Marbois affair: "You will receive this from the hand of the Chevalier Longchaps [sic]. He was my Prison Mate here 12 years ago, and was treated, for a Time, worse by the British than I have been; afterwards he was for Months in the same Chamber. He was suspected if not known to have been serviceable to the Army at Prospect Hill. I was exceedingly surprised at…

GLC02437.03660

22 December 1788

McClure, David, 1748-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reverend McClure, a childhood friend of Knox, writes a letter of reacquaintance and reminiscence: "I sometimes call to mind those scenes of innocent amusement & play, in which we were mutually engaged when we were boys..." Praises Knox's service to his country. Introduces Mr. Story, "a preacher" who is the bearer of this letter. Updates Knox on personal news and invites him to visit his "rural mansion." Docket notes, "answered." Faded areas and sections of text loss areas are written over in ink. See GLC02437.04098 for Knox's reply.

GLC02437.04059

January 29, 1790

Lyman, Daniel, 1756-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter from Samuel Shaw (not included) and mentions his desire to be appointed in the "Revenue Establishment for the Port of Newport, when this State should accede to the Union." And also asks Knox for his support for his application.

GLC02437.04485

4 September 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Chevalier de la Luzerne

Writes a letter of introduction on behalf of his brother William Knox to Luzerne. Says the situation in France should concern the people of the United States. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04716

November 5, 1786

Dejean, Phillipe, fl. 1736-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter written by Captain Dejean, agent for the French Navy. He writes that he has enclosed a letter from the Marquis de Lafayette. Hopes that the letter from the Marquis, as well as Knox's prior knowledge, will testify to his good character. Relates that he has had a dispute with a Mr. De Letombe, the French consul in Boston, who is now accusing him "of having judged the Americans brought prisoners at Detroit, during the war, with the greatest cruelty," as well as of answering "Comte d'Estaing's Manifesto to the Canadiens" impertinently. Writes that should "that be the case; I am a bad man,…

GLC02437.03327

December 31, 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Monsieur De Jean

Knox thanks him for his last letter, which also enclosed a letter from the Marquis de Lafayette. Applied to Mr. Macomb [he spells it "Macombe"] for the certificates he asked for, "and he kindly promised to write me himself and to obtain others from the gentlemen whose names you mention. As soon as I shall receive these certificates I shall have the pleasure of forwarding them to you, and from the favorable sentiments Mr Macombe expressed to me I conclude that they could not fail of serving fully your purposes." See GLC02437.03327 for a related document.

GLC02437.03396

December 10, 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jefferson and John Coffin Jones

Contains two letters written on the same date. In the first letter, written to Jefferson, Knox introduces John Coffin Jones "and his Lady." Commends the "honor" and "liberal Fortune" of Jones, a Boston merchant. On verso, Knox informs Jones that he has furnished him with two letters of introduction: one for Jefferson and the other for the Marquis de Lafayette. Hopes Jones and his wife will return from their European excursion "with undiminished affection for your native Country."

GLC02437.04047

January 10, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jefferson

Writes to introduce Major [perhaps Elnathan] Haskell, who served his country faithfully during the last war. Adds, "I shall always be happy to receive any Gentlemen whom you may think proper to make known to me."

GLC02437.04081

22 June 1792

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text. Encloses testimonies (not included) for and recommends Thomas Divers as a man of "worth, activity, and skill in accounts."

GLC02437.05514

15 August 1794

Jackson, William, 1759-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces a "respectable stranger" to Knox. Informs Knox the gentleman has decided to leave his country due to the current situation and move to the United States. Requests Knox and Mrs. Knox treat the family with the kindest of affection.

GLC02437.06168

January 30, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Don José de Jáudenes y Nebot

Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain [Collineun?] of the French navy, who has some business "at the Havannah," referring to the port in Havana, Cuba.

GLC02437.06332

2 September 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Initialed by Knox. Reports that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche have made a provisional agreement with William Duer and himself "for some of the lands at the Province of maine." States they want to see the land and asks that Jackson go with them. Wants Jackson to find them passage and make the necessary arrangements. Says that Duer or Benjamin Walker will help with funds. Wants Jackson to introduce de la Val and de la Roche to their friends "as respectable Characters." Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.05138

7 November 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Kean

Authorizes Kean to use Knox's name freely in an unnamed situation proposed in Kean's letter of 7 November 1791.

GLC02437.05228

18 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

States a Mr. Harper, a performer, will deliver this letter to Jackson. Writes, "He proposes to visit Boston with Monsieur [Alexander] Placide, in order to exhibit such specimens of theatre performances as may be permitted, and the astonishing powers of Mr. Placide on the tight rope." Recommends Mr. Harper to Jackson.

GLC02437.05547

29 June 1797

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for someone for the position of Purser of the freight building.

GLC02437.06997

January 24, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Informs Lincoln a name (possibly Lincoln's or someone Lincoln recommended) has been put on a list of candidates for a Surgeons Mate. Notes the President (George Washington) is the person who will decide when and who the appointment goes too. Thanks Lincoln for his service and notes it was "highly satisfactory" while Knox was in office. Addressee name and date was added at a later date.

GLC02437.06320

January 12, 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Asks Lincoln whether he might be able to employ the son of Knox's friend, Mr. [Joseph] Peirce. Declares that if he is able to, Knox "should consider it the same mark of your friendship as given to my own son."

GLC02437.05289

9 July 1795

Lithgow, William Jr., 1750-1796

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land and writes a character recommendation to Knox for an acquaintance. Noted as written in Georgetown, most likely Georgetown, D.C.

GLC02437.06463

2 December 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Recommends James Walker, who was previously employed by the Congressional Board of War. Notes that Walker will be presenting his case before Congress in an attempt to receive compensation for his service in the Revolutionary War. Asks that McHenry, a Continental Congressman, support his case.

GLC02437.03072