08 April 1800

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Peirce includes a list of bills from Ebenezer Pemberton. Talks about Thomas Flucker getting money from Beaumez and a portable desk from his mother. Talks about their business affairs and various shipments.

GLC02437.07391

circa 1940-1945

Neutershausen, Buelso U., fl. 1940-1945

Typed note signed

Title: To: John H. Hilldring

History of a porcelain clock, apparently owned by Hilldring.

GLC06196.104

2 May 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Mentions having a difficult journey to New York. Discusses the strong military defenses in the city and New York's strategic importance to the war effort. Instructs her to prepare for her journey from Boston to New York, advising her to travel in "coates coach with four horses," "sell Romeo," make sure William Knox comes along as her guard, bring linens, and be economical. Comments on availability of houses but expresses uncertainty about where to obtain furniture. Docket is in Lucy Knox's hand.

GLC02437.00283

22 May 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

Discusses furniture and stores and also gives Vose directions regarding the placement of rooms and goods for the house that he (Knox) is building. Pages are severely water damaged with very blurry writing.

GLC02437.06420

10 March 1782

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: Gen. Knox in account with S. Shaw

Lists Henry Knox's accounts with Shaw, beginning 8 June 1781 and ending 12 December, 1781. Contains several memoranda and instructions for what Knox owes to Shaw and what the United States government owes Knox. Expenses range from: groceries and house wares to a payment to Frederick "for dressing the Generals hat," to "Jacob's wife (Peggy) for washing," to "Cato Freeman on account of his wages" (probably an African-American servant), travel and board expenses "From Camp to Philadelphia" [August], from "Philadelphia to Williamsburg in Virginia" [September], and from "York to Mount Vernon" […

GLC02437.01368

6 December 1774

Chapman, Joseph, fl. 1774-1776

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill for cloth and carpet]

Bill for items bought at Greenleaf's auction by Henry Knox: four yards of broad cloth for £13.4 and one Persian carpet for £23, for a total of £36.4. Note at bottom says Chapman acknowledges receipt of payment on behalf of William Greenleaf. Docket says "paid."

GLC02437.08373

1783-1815

Manuscript document

Title: Memoranda

Dated 12 November-14 April, although no year is provided. List of payments for sundries, including Indian meal, beef, lamp oil, rum, butter, wine, gloves, sugar, tea, etc.

GLC02437.08391

4 June 1779

Van Derveer, Catherine, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Henry Knox's purchases from Catherine Van Derveer]

Provides list of purchases by "General Nox." Items include fowls, vinegar, and the rental of bedroom furniture for 4 weeks. The total came to £47.17.6. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand states the payment was made. Signed off by Van Derveer.

GLC02437.08490

4 May 1782

Gallagher, James, fl. 1782

Document

Title: [Bill to Henry Knox from James Gallagher]

Items purchased include many dishes, glasses, tumblers, bowls, butter boats, etc. Total came to £21.6. Signed by Gallagher stating he received payment in full. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08544

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

24 March 1790

Stuart, James, fl. 1790

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt for twelve candles Henry Knox bought from James Stuart.

GLC02437.08629

1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [List]

List of various items with prices. List includes things such as pork, flour, silver ornaments, wine, salt, and others. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08344

22 June 1774

Jackson, William, fl. 1774

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt stating that Henry Knox bought two large carpets from William Jackson.

GLC02437.08349

23-30 June 1774

Webb, Joseph, 1734-1778

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account]

List of items Henry Knox bought from Joseph Webb. Items mainly consist of pots. Includes a signed note of receipt from Webb, dated 30 June 1774.

GLC02437.08355

23 June-5 July 1774

Moore, William, 1752-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account]

Bill or receipt stating that Henry Knox ordered Venetian blinds from William Moore. Includes a signed note of receipt from Moore, dated 5 July 1774.

GLC02437.08357

28 June 1774

Peirce, Isaac, 1722-1811

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Bill or receipt stating that Henry Knox bought a set of cups and saucers from Joseph Peirce. Includes a signed note of receipt by Isaac Peirce.

GLC02437.08360

6 June 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Webber

Knox writes to Webber, a London merchant and close friend of his brother, William Knox. Urges Webber to arrange for William's passage to America, possibly on Captain Coffin's ship or the next vessel that will accept him. Discusses business transactions left unattended by William, mentioning the firm Smith & Loring, the possible sale of the Birmingham, and the sale of carpeting.

GLC02437.03151

2 July 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Webber

Dicusses the Birmingham wares, which are in the care of Henry Jackson (refer to GLC02437.03164). Relates that the Consul of Sweden informed him that a bill owed by William Knox, Henry's brother, has been paid. Discusses other financial matters related to William.

GLC02437.03163

30 July 1774

Newell, Andre, fl. 1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Orders a dressing table (toilet) from Knox.

GLC02437.00165

February 23, 1863

Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Described his trip leaving Memphis. Describes the scenery and gives a weather report. Mentions some plans to fight against the South in and around Vicksburg. Describes a house where he found a mahogany table. Mentions receiving a few letters.

GLC05981.18

29 May 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is staying in a hotel because he got an overnight pass into town. He responds to Sylvia's letters and thanks her for the sketch of their living room as it really made him feel like he was home.

GLC09414.0713

13 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received Sylvia's birthday card and is keeping it on the mantel above the fire. He thanks Mad, Bess and Ben for their contributions.

GLC09414.0857

17 December 1943

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is having less trouble sleeping during the day because of his blackout shade. He says he will pin up Sylvia's sketch of the fireplace in his room.

GLC09414.0863

5 January 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe informs Sylvia that she may not hear from him for a couple of days because he and Marty are taking a little vacation. He can't wait to sleep between sheets.

GLC09414.0909

24 July 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mad and Ben

Sylvia is writing from writing from Ft. Lewis. She says she is glad the refrigerator got fixed., and wishes she could take it home along with the cabin (illustrates this in pictures). She also writes that Moe is more reserved than usual, but expects to go home as scheduled. On the back she draws pictures for David, her nephew.

GLC09414.1547