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to [Congress]

Proposing the establishment of permanent arsenals and magazines throughout the country and a means of controlling them. Given the content, the date (two months after Knox was made Secretary of War), and the docket in Knox's hand, Henry Knox is most...

GLC02437.10204

[Indian treaties]

Discusses treaties with the Indians, particularly the Creeks. Mentions a land dispute between the natives and settlers in Georgia, which has been a major roadblock to obtaining a treaty. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09985

to William Knox

Thanks Knox, in Amsterdam, for letters Knox transported from America (the letters were written by Smith's friends). Mentions his plans regarding travel in Europe and his return to America. Hopes that he will be able to travel with William....

GLC02437.10013

[Report of shells cast at Salisbury Furnace]

Created by Captain Lieutenant Hall of the 3rd Regiment of Artillery. Contains Hall's signature, possibly copied (document is in the hand of Samuel Shaw). Hall divides his assessment into 8 inch and 5 1/2 inch shells. Docketed 27 July 1782.

GLC02437.10037

At a garrison court martial held at West Point 30th August 82 by order of General Patterson for the tryal of Phillip Francis and Peggy Martin

Includes testimony of several witnesses regarding money, supposedly stolen by Peggy Martin. In her defense, Martin said she was invited to Peter Hubbard's for a beer, and while there a man asked her to sell him calico. For the calico, he paid her...

GLC02437.10041

[Grievances of the Seventh Massachusetts Regiment]

To the committee chosen to present the regiment's grievances to Congress. Cosigned by Finley, a surgeon, Captain W. Mills, and Major Samuel Darby. They cite lack of pay, among other grievances. Written from camp near New Windsor.

GLC02437.10058

[Major Villefranche's estimate of boards necessary to repair the long barracks]

Contains a pencil note on verso.

GLC02437.10065

[Instructions to officers at West Point]

Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide, and signed by Shaw on Knox's behalf. Covers many aspects of the defense of West Point and the need to avoid a surprise attack. Knox gives instructions pertaining to arms and ammunition, sentries, guardhouses...

GLC02437.10066

[Meeting of the General Committee of the Army regarding an address and petition to Congress]

Instructions to the committee chosen to present grievances of the Massachusetts Line to Congress: "we have nominated you to represent us at Congress, in matters of the most interesting Nature We wish you to inforce our address in the most modest...

GLC02437.10072

[Provision return for twenty-two army prisoners]

Covers four days. Includes information for some regiments from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maryland. Signed by Shaw as aide-de-camp to General Henry Knox, commander at West Point. Also signed by Sergeant Ebenezer Shelley, who confirms receipt...

GLC02437.10084

Return of coulours & oil wanting for the garrison at West Point

Patten signs as Captain of Artificers. Lists numbers of carriages, pounds of white lead, pounds of blacking ground in oil, pounds of "read" lead, and gallons of oil.

GLC02437.10099

Provision return of Capt. Thomas Patten's company of artificers

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number of days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Also contains a note written by Dudley...

GLC02437.10103

[Knox's account with Daniel Parker]

Includes account information from 3 April 1783 - 13 August 1783. Docket indicates that this document pertains to Daniel Parker & Co., a trading company.

GLC02437.10127

[Miscellaneous return of artillery]

Lists numbers of officers and their status ("fit for duty, sick present, sick absent, on duty, etc.) for regiments from several states. Docket indicates "scale artillery."

GLC02437.10145

Return of the non-commissioned officers and matrosses in the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery whose time of service expires at different periods

Burbeck signs as captain. Samuel Cooper signs as adjutant. Lists numbers of non-commissioned officers and matrosses on a chart that spans the time period between October 1783 and March 1786.

GLC02437.10159

Return of the principal articles of clothing in the magazine at Newburgh

List of clothing at the magazine in Newburgh, New York. Includes 300 coats, 500 woolen breeches, 350 shirts, 6000 pairs of shoes (noted as both good and bad), 3000 blankets (also noted good and bad) and others. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis...

GLC02437.10162

[Returns Infantry]

Lists number of men according to rank, regiment and status. Docketed as "Scale Artillery."

GLC02437.10166

Return of ordinance, ordinance stores, apparatus &c. &c. at the garrisons of Stoney & Verplanks Points- Kingsferry

Lists ammunition according to type of gun and other ordnance apparatuses. Noted on the lower left that "the Barge Went a Drift...in Last Storm." Signed by Swartwout, Captain-Lieutenant of Artillery of Kings Ferry.

GLC02437.10178

to Captain Dustan

Instructs Captain Dustan to bring all the cannon and stores from Kings Ferry to West Point based on the orders of General Knox. States that Dustan is required to assist Knox. Instructs him to leave men in each work "with strict orders to suffer no...

GLC02437.10190

to Joseph Copeland

Letter is signed by Henry Knox, Joseph Copeland, and John Gleason as a witness. Appears to be an agreement between Henry Knox and Joseph Copeland regarding Knox's Eastern lands. Knox complains about people cutting his timber on the Warren lands and...

GLC02437.07499

to Esquire Elmore

Noted as a copy. Appears to be discussing an encounter he had with a "hellish gang" and reports on the information he learned. Mentions he was unwillingly "anisiated" [initiated?] this day into the "Diabolical Lodge" by one of the members of that...

GLC02437.07563

to Unknown

Discusses the progress of the surveying. Notes Mr. [John?] Gleason and his party will be with [George?] Ulmer on Monday. Also mentions Thomas and Major [Benjamin?] Bracket will be assembling the people on Monday to explain the surveying and to try to...

GLC02437.07589

to unknown

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Discusses a large barn full of various items such as hay and rye. Also discusses a shed adjoining the barn and the total value of the goods. Letter is likely referring to Mr. Joseph...

GLC02437.07603

[A list of insurgents]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A list of names of the insurgents. Relays a conversation between James [Cates] and William Whitney (who is one of the names listed as an insurgent). Appears Whitney was trying to...

GLC02437.07609

[Indictments found by the Grand Jury]

Document is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A list of names of the men who were indicted by the Grand Jury for riots that took place 4 July 1801. Also includes two different lists of "evidences" (possibly witnesses) the first...

GLC02437.07633

[Cancelled bond]

A note on the second page is signed by John Gleason. Appears to be a receipt of a note for a lot of land in Lincoln, Maine. A sworn statement by Knox that the note for John Foot has been fully paid.

GLC02437.07651

[Land deed]

Signed by George Ulmer, Polly Ulmer, and David Fales and John Gleason as witnesses. A land deed in Penobscot Bay, Maine for the sum of $500 paid by Henry Knox to George and Polly Ulmer.

GLC02437.07655

[The adjourned meeting of the old governors on the west side of the Medumack river]

Noted as a "true copy" and signed by John Rynier. Results from the committee's meeting concerning the German settlers in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The Committee voted to have the German proclamation translated into English and to...

GLC02437.07680

[Town meeting]

Noted as a "true copy." Signed by John Rynier. Results from a legal meeting held in Waldoborough, Maine regarding the settlers land claims likely in Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). The members selected Committee members and gave full power...

GLC02437.07681

[Advertisement]

Noted as a copy on the docket. An advertisement sent out stating the subscriber (likely Henry Knox) has agreed with the settlers. States, "Emigrants from the States Westward, On principles promising them great prosperity and the establishment of...

GLC02437.07684

[Land bond]

Signed by Henry Knox, and John Rynier and John Gleason as witnesses. A land bond for Robert Houston, payable to Knox. Houston gave Knox a note for $290 which is to be paid in three years plus interest for a 100 acre lot in Hancock County, Maine.

GLC02437.07692

[List]

A list of settlers who have received bonds and given security. List includes settlers names, amount of acres, amount of bonds and notes, and the names of the townships. Title taken from the docket.

GLC02437.07703

[Bonds cancelled]

Document signed by Henry Knox and Phillip Greeley and Robert Swan as witnesses. A receipt for a cancelled land bond purchased by Jonathan Quinby from Henry Knox. The original note was for the sum of $812 plus interest to be paid in three years for...

GLC02437.07709

Provision return for two men of the Second Connecticut Regiment

Also signed by Captain [Betts]. A note written in a different hand at the bottom of the page confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09736

Provision return for two men belonging to the Second Connecticut Regiment

Also signed by Captain E. Eells. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by Edward Field, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09737

[Request]

Requests six pounds of soap for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two confirming receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.

GLC02437.09763

[Request]

Requests 15 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox's family. Directed to a Mr. Province.

GLC02437.09774

[Request]

Requests six pounds of soap and 15 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.

GLC02437.09793

[Request]

Requests half a gallon of rum for General Henry Knox. Contains a note on page two from John [Gills] who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09795

[Muster of soldiers]

Signed by Major J[ob] Sumner and Lt. William Linn. A roll of mustered out solders from Captain Elisha Hopkins' company from October 1783 to January 1784. City and state written from was taken from the docket.

GLC02437.09813

[Receipt]

Appears to be a statement on Thomas Flucker's account with Samuel Whiting. Whiting signed he received payment at the bottom of the document.

GLC02437.09838

[Receipt]

Appears to be a statement on Francis Flucker's account with Ebenezer Pemberton from 2 May 1798 to 5 September 1798. Pemberton signed he received payment at the bottom of the document.

GLC02437.09848

[Order]

Requests two pairs of winter shoes for Thomas Flucker.

GLC02437.09856

[Agreement]

Agreement between Samuel Waldo and settlers in the St. Georges region regarding the division of land.

GLC02437.09931

Measures in the War Department which it may be expedient to adopt

Hamilton outlines suggestions for improving the military. The first point describes organizing the militia into five classes divided up by age and marital status, beginning with unmarried men age 18-25, excepting certain apprentices and students...

GLC02437.09952

[Instructions for various generals]

Copy of part of Washington's general orders for 15 August 1776. Lists instructions for several generals, mostly concerning parade orders in New York and New Jersey. Includes orders for General [John] Fellows, General [William] Heath, General [John...

GLC02437.09974

Provision return for two army prisoners

Also signed by Captain R. Willis. Covers one day's worth of rations. Contains a note on page two written by John [Waid?], who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09732

[Provision return for two prisoners]

Also signed by John Lillie. Covers the period of one day. Contains a note on page two written by Edward [Field], who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09754

[Request]

Requests supplies for General Henry Knox. Contains a note on page two written by Josiah Thing who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.

GLC02437.09762

[Request]

Requests 12 pounds of bread and 12 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.

GLC02437.09765