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

4 August 1776

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

In response to her husbands recent illness, pleads with him to attend to his health. Worries about Henry's exposure to enemies. Thanks him for his expressions of love and comments on their baby's health. Requests updates on British activities. Sends Henry saltpeter from the mills in New Haven, Connecticut. She will consider going to Boston for smallpox inoculation but fears the arrival of foreign troops will limit her movements.

GLC02437.00409

19 August 1776

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Explains how a friend's illness and the difficult times brought on by the Revolutionary War have delayed her writing. Notes how expensive the war has made living and suggests William expand beyond just selling books. Looks toward the future when they can all live in happiness and reaffirms her husbands affection for his brother. Comments on the impending battle in New York and notes that very wealthy men are among the ranks, describing the effort as "a glorious spirit." Indicates that their are 25,000 British forces. Provides information about various acquaintances. She received the…

GLC02437.00422

20 September 1776

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Assures William that his brother Henry has not been taken prisoner in the Battle of Harlem Heights (September 16, 1776), despite reports to the contrary. Explains the misunderstanding through an account of the Continental Army's evacuation of New York City. Indicates that she will be coming to Boston.

GLC02437.00448

23 May 1776

Weygand, Mary, fl. 1776

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Receipt for scarlet cloth (uniform-related).

GLC02437.00308

July 1776

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Distressed, Lucy discusses the circumstances under which she left New York and argues she was undeserving of Henry's censure. She stayed in New York longer than expected in order to have "a more affectionate parting." When she desired to go to Fairfield, Connecticut, she received a message from Mr. Burr (possibly Aaron Burr), indicating that he could not obtain a house or furniture for her there, as Henry had requested. Is dissatisfied that Henry writes "frequently in your letters to remind me of my incapacity of judging for myself." Also writes that Henry ignored, or never read, her…

GLC02437.00364

19 July 1791

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. Says he received Knox's letter of 10 July from the post office "after it was too late to answer it." Lists copies of the papers that Mr. Wetmore had in his possession. Says he received £78.19.0 for his "Charlestown place." Tells him he is "beyond a doubt quite right to conciliate Mr. Thomas & all other even by a sacrifice of some property - especially when there is an object of such magnitude." Mentions he has written Captain [Thomas] Vose several times for the depositions. Heard they may be in the probate office, but he has not received them yet.…

GLC02437.05076

21 December 1789

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Catharine Greene]

Rutledge gives the recipient detailed advice regarding a specific debt and estate. Urges the recipient to bring forward her claim and refers to her husband's character. Mentions the Cumberland Island bonds. Adds that General [Henry] Knox and Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton are "certainly your friends." Refer to GLC02437.04420 and GLC02437.04448 for related documents.

GLC02437.04447

January 14, 1791

Ruggles, Samuel, fl. 1787-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of "the widow of Hector McNeill." Thanks Knox for helping her sort out her late husband's business and credit affairs. Says it has saved her the expense and time of having to hire someone to travel to New York to deal with his creditors.

GLC02437.04825

9 March 1792

Roche, Jean-Baptiste de la, fl. 1790-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks him to send a paperwork for them to sign (regarding an arrangement to settle on Knox's Waldo patent lands), including a translation of the legal documents, as he is "not at all acquainted with your forms of Law." Declares that Mr. Duer will be traveling to Philadelphia and will sign the paperwork soon. Adds that Madame de Leval sends her compliments to him and his wife.

GLC02437.05337

1 November 1792

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the status of Frenchman's Bay settlement in Maine, stating that the settlers have demanded titles to the lands. Complains that Henry Jackson has refused to grant the titles until a survey of the land is conducted. Signed Bacler de Leval and co-signed by Jean-Baptiste de la Roche. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05683

19 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Madame de Leval and Jean-Baptiste de la Roche

Informs de Leval and de la Roche that a new company will probably be formed to deal with their business.

GLC02437.05706

15 August 1794

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the debt owed by their late friend, Nathanael Greene. Mentions Greene had been granted an injunction on the debt prior to his death but is once again going before a judge. Requests Knox to reexamine the evidence on Greene's case. State is not listed, however, Charleston is listed as the city.

GLC02437.06166

22 November 1790

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his wish for Knox's safe arrival and settlement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Says his marriage to "Miss Sears" is all arranged for the latter part of December 1790 or the beginning of January 1791. Expects to receive furniture from his future mother-in-law which will save him the expense of having to purchase new furnishings. Wants his good friend and fellow merchant Samuel Shaw not to be concerned. Writes, "I therefore hope that this circumstance which I find so pleasing to myself will prove agreeable to Mr. Shaw, and to have on his arrival the pleasure of convincing him that…

GLC02437.04780

16 June 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Captain Randall to Secretary of War Knox. Encloses two letters (not included) for the women mentioned in Knox's last letter. Annexes a statement of William Duer's notes. Says Knox has a debit of $38 dollars for a piece of blue satin that was bought for Lucy Knox. Says Captain [Job] Prince delivered a fan to him sent by Samuel Shaw to Lucy Knox, and he will ask Captain Gibbs to transmit the fan to Knox.

GLC02437.05001

26 June 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says he delivered the fan for Lucy Knox to a Mr. Gibbs, who promised to send it. Says he should have received it by now. Mentions $2,577.43 related to Knox's account. Says he has not heard from Mr. Lewis in regards to Samuel Shaw's lawsuit.

GLC02437.05033

18 July 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on the birth of his daughter, which took place on 8 July. Says he might need discounts at the Bank of Philadelphia in the course of his future business. Asks Knox if he will accept "my bill on you at forty five or sixty days sight." Explains that the money will be given to Knox in time to pay the bill, and that the bill will be drawn by Mr. McConnell. Says he wants access to an extension of credit "to answer Mercantile Speculations, which I apprehend I can make to profit for these few months to come." Postscript says he enclosed letter from Mrs. Randall is for Lucy…

GLC02437.05070

21 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

References Randall's letter of 18 July (GLC02437.05070). Thanks him for the congratulations. Mentions that Lucy and the baby are well and that his wife has ridden several times. Will be happy to accept the drafts that Randall proposed to send. Says he will converse with him when he arrives in New York on Saturday. States there was a mix up at the bank as a Mr. Delafield had subscribed on the name Thomas Randall, but that the matter was settled in his favor. Will bring the certificates to New York. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.05077

February 5, 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of the formation of a new bank. Relates that many respectable characters support the idea. Believes that the House of Representatives will grant a charter to it, but that the idea will run into opposition in the Senate. Reports that his wife has given birth to a daughter and they are both in good health. Writes that the weather has been mild, and he expects the arrival of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw's ship any day. Sends his regards to Mrs. Knox. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05308

14 June 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox two drafts of money, for $1750 each, and discusses endorsements as well as the transportation of a box for Knox's wife, Lucy. Adds that he expects Samuel Shaw to arrive in the evening. A note at the bottom of the page, written and initialed by Samuel Shaw, relates that Shaw "left Mrs. K. and family in good health on Saturday last."

GLC02437.05505

11 April 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Palfrey

Reports that when he visited the Board of Treasury today, Mr. [possibly Samuel] Osgood told him about monies owed to her through her late husband, Colonel Palfrey. A sum of 3200 dollars in Bills of Exchange was withdrawn in 1780. Knox outlines where the bills went, declaring that some of them were endorsed by Benjamin Franklin in Paris, and some came into the possession of a Mr. McCarty, who may have been a partner of Colonel Palfrey. Discusses the courses of action she might take to claim her compensation. (See GLC02437.04175 for related information.) Knox's signature is on the fourth…

GLC02437.04174

20 May 1789

Palfrey, William, 1765-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to thank Knox for a recent letter sent to his mother, Mrs. Palfrey, regarding money the government owes to his late father William Palfrey's estate. Thanks him for taking an interest in the case and agreeing to help them. Also takes the opportunity to ask that if Knox knows of any job openings in the government, that he help Palfrey secure a position. Refer to GLC02437.04174 - GLC02437.04176 and GLC02437.04222 for related correspondence.

GLC02437.04211

16 March 1792

Osmont, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signs in text in third person. Notes he has received letters for Knox from Mr. De La Roche, which he would have liked to present to Knox in person but did not want to disturb him. Would appreciate if Knox would respond immediately. Also sends word that Mrs. De Leval would like for Knox to examine the deed, as he "expects by this day's post the consideration to fill up." Asks Knox to have the deed witnessed, by Mr. [Alexander] Hamilton, among others.

GLC02437.05359

28 March 1792

Osmont, Louis, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signs in text in third person. Reminds Knox that Mrs. de Leval will soon be departing on a British ship, and he needs to meet with him before she leaves to discuss business matters, particularly regarding a land deed.

GLC02437.05383

February 1789

Lawrance, E., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Author is a Mrs. E. Lawrance. Writes that she has heard Knox is afflicted with a "rheumatic complaint," and declares that Mr. Lawrance (her relationship with him is unclear) was in the same situation. Visited him in Albany, and found him unable to move his limbs. Was able to cure him in five days, and would like to send Knox her remedy to help him recover as well. Declares that Knox must first have faith, and then she will send her remedy.

GLC02437.04126