14 April 1799

Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lucy Knox's sister, Mrs. Beaumez, writes Knox of her concerns for her sons. She is happy for Thomas Flucker's good behavior, but worried about Francis. She is considering sending them to England and expresses her wish that peace come to France and America. Talks of her husband's business affairs in India and doesn't think they should leave until he has more money.

GLC02437.07257

7 November 1799

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Beaumez relates his troubles for "being borne in France," as the government general in Calcutta wants him to return to America. Beaumez talks about the dangers he faces should he be captured by a French ship. He says that his reputation has allowed him to get an extension to stay for six months.

GLC02437.07323

8 December 1799

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bradford tells Knox that "Mr. Wood has returned from Boston without the volume, which I mentioned to you I expected." He wants Knox to pass on to Knox's daughter Lucy that he will "be on the last of December." Bradford also says "I heard it mentioned by a gentleman lately from Boston, that Mr. Secy. Pickering and Genl Hamilton kept back some dispatches from France several weeks, when the President was at Quincy, which related to the affairs of the Envoys; an in consequence of which must ensure attaches to those Gentlemen. They are opposed to the Embassy, I imagine."

GLC02437.07336

1799

Manuscript document

Title: [List of Appointments of Major Generals]

List of Major General appointments that include Alexander Hamilton as Inspector General of the Army, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Knox, Henry Lee, among others.

GLC02437.07350

February 21, 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Writes to recommend several people to serve as American Commissioners to Great Britain, including a Mr. [Christopher] Gore, a Mr. [Theophilus] Parsons, and Judge [James] Sullivan, the Attorney-General of Massachusetts, "in pursuance of the late treaty" (Jay's Treaty). Was asked by friends to recommend these individuals. He and his wife send their respects to Mrs. Washington.

GLC02437.06633

14 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Declines the appointment as a commissioner to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada (part of Jay's Treaty). Cites his preoccupation with the construction work being done on his home, as well as the conflict of interest he faces due to his land ownership in Maine. Suggests Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth or Judge [James] Sullivan instead. Adds that he has written to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering suggesting that he might remain at the head of the committee for the time being, in order to suggest that the Committee would appear ready to execute the treaty at any time. Knox's retained…

GLC02437.06704

January 15, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Mentions the loss of two children and settling into his new home and the surrounding area. Also discusses Washington's retirement and the threat of war with France, "there will be no danger of the french attempting an invasion of our country. If they should we must resist..." Regarding the slave revolt in Santo Domingo, he says: "The whites will either starve or be murdered by the blacks." Noted as a draft in the docket. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.06900

February 24, 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the liquidation of their business, as well as a land purchase made on their behalf by General [Henry] Knox. Is pleased to hear Knox is happy with the business arrangements Bingham made with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Updates Knox with detailed information regarding various land speculation projects. Speaks positively of the new treaty with Spain (see GLC02437.06636). Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06637

23 April 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business matters, including negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, Knox's and Bingham's debts, and how their money is faring in international markets.

GLC02437.06720

8 December 1796

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes that he hopes she will write as frequently as possible, as he does not believe his family will be able to leave India until "next season." Encourages her to write despite the distance and the time it will take for her letters to arrive. Adds that their ship was one of the last that sailed the previous spring, so he does not expect to have news from the United States soon, especially regarding the health of the family. Relates several anecdotes about his experiences in India, such as mistaking an ornately decorated tavern for the palace of the Governor General.

GLC02437.06878

19 March 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Adams

Writes that he does not know if he ought to congratulate Adams on becoming the next president, since there are also a lot of issues and heavy responsibilities that come with the office, but expresses his happiness that Adams will be "at the helm of Government." Discusses Adams' inaugural speech and an impending war with France.

GLC02437.06936

2 March 1801

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his displeasure with the American sea captains in the Calcutta ports. Notes their actions reflect poorly on all Americans and that Calcutta society does not distinguish traders from gentleman. Discusses in great length what life is like in India. Remarks upon the manufacturing, their daily amusements, the women in their party, and various other occurrences in India. Also appears to discuss the [Flucker] boys and explains why Francis Flucker and Thomas Flucker were sent to England. Notes the importance of having them both serve England versus one serving England and the other…

GLC02437.07509

12 September 1806

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from "Spring-hill, near Phila.," likely Springhill, Pennsylvania. Writes to acknowledge Knox's last letter, as well as to introduce him to the bearer, his good friend Mr. Richard Davis. Assures Knox that even though they have not seen each other in a long time, time has not lessened his affection for Knox. Would love to see Knox in person, but does not feel it likely in the near future, due to the considerable distance between them. Discusses news of the European war and the health of their respective families.

GLC02437.08044

24 October 1812

Bentley, William, ?-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Reports that he is on board the ship "America," and they encountered another ship, the "John," upon which he saw her son, Henry Jackson Knox. Declares that Knox appeared to be healthy and in good spirits. Also relates the successes each ship had in fighting the British.

GLC02437.08065

circa 29 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [draft of a letter to George Washington regarding possible British troop movements from Detroit] [incomplete]

This appears to be a partial, preliminary draft of Knox's 29 August 1790 letter to George Washington (in the GW Papers at the Library of Congress) responding to Washington's secret communication of 27 August. In that communication, sent to the members of his Cabinet, Washington asked for opinions as to the proper response to take if the British asked for permission to travel across U.S. territory, from Detroit to the Mississippi, in order to attack Spanish posts. See GLC02437.04709, GLC02437.08217, and GLC02437.09449 for related drafts.

GLC02437.08216

circa 1776-1794

Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses trade between America and India, where he seems to be at present. Also describes their present situation and informs Knox that they are doing well. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08233

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: [Document on the French Navy] [in French]

Document on the French fleet.

GLC02437.08442

circa 1790-1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: The present number of troops

Notes the number of troops stationed in Ohio, Florida, the North Carolina frontier, Georgia. Troop totals add up to 1,680. Lists reasons for the proposed troop augmentation. These reasons include: to awe the Wabash and Creek Indians, to draw "a line of posts around them [the Creeks]," and to protect frontier settlements. Writes on "The situation, Temper, and views of the frontier people to be stated - and the general policy considered of protecting and regulating them - or of suffering them to protect themselves and of the immediate and ultimate consequences of such a measure." Makes…

GLC02437.08454

September 2, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Knox discusses public reaction to Jay's Treaty, which had just been ratified candidates to fill the vacant position of U.S. Attorney General, the arrival in the U.S. of Lafayette's son, who had just escaped from Revolutionary France, mutual friends, and his own family. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.06510

27 June 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the events in the Senate and a treaty. as well as other business matters. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06452

30 July 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and expresses disappointment at not being able to "dispose of any Portion of the Maine Lands in Europe-"

GLC02437.06478

13 August 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses reactions to a treaty, possibly Jay's Treaty, as well as a war in Europe.

GLC02437.06491

19 September 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the attempt to sell Maine lands to the Europeans. Suggests that Knox make a trip to England.

GLC02437.06526

2 October 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wants to set up some kind of system in order to deal with the disposal of the land they own in Maine. Would like to have someone in England that they trust to help promote the sale of the land.

GLC02437.06532

27 October 1795

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses his financial situation where he has hired someone to help him conduct some business with a firm in England.

GLC02437.06551