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to Henry Knox

Comments on financial transactions with Captain Robinson, and also refers to a possible visit in the coming months.

GLC02437.06854

to Henry Jackson

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Received his last letter as well as the money enclosed. Discusses his future financial prospects. Thanks Jackson for his...

GLC02437.06859

to Henry Knox

Seems to be wary of Knox's latest business venture. Will give Captain [Thomas] Vose as much money as he can for Knox to use, but does not believe it will come to a large sum, as money is scarce for him at present. Discusses financial crises at the...

GLC02437.06870

to Henry Knox

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

GLC02437.06997

to Henry Knox

Discusses the adoption of the Constitution by the state of Massachusetts and the ensuing celebration.

GLC02437.07087

to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment at not hearing from Knox and tells him about mutual friends and their families.

GLC02437.07174

to Henry Jackson

Knox writes to Jackson of the letter he received from William Sullivan (GLC02437.07291). Discusses the case with Jackson. He asks Jackson to negotiate with those who owe him money. "General Lincoln will have to pay the heavy judgements of Dorr...

GLC02437.07296

to Henry Knox

Jackson tells Knox that Knox's "statement and the hundred dollar bill enclosed came safe to hand." Jackson will be at Portland with Col. Hichborn January 1, 1800. Jackson demands that Knox be punctual in meeting them and says that nothing but death...

GLC02437.07340

to Henry Jackson

Knox acknowledges Jackson's letter of January 5. He tells Jackson that the business concerning the notes will be concluded by the following week if Joshua Head tends to it properly. Knox trusts that Jackson will make sure Knox does not pay more...

GLC02437.07356

to Jonathan Jackson

Knox has sent Jonathan Jackson and the Boston Harbour "for the use of the United States" oak plank and lumber "at the rate of eight Dollars per hundred feet."

GLC02437.07374

to Henry Knox

Jackson keeps Knox informed about the progress of their cases in the court. Jackson is confident "in the stability and firmness of the settlement, and the it cannot be broken up or shake in the least, let who will assail it.-we have the best Council...

GLC02437.07386

to Henry Knox

Jackson tells Knox that "Mr. Pickman of Salem" has called on Jackson to pay the interest due to him. Jackson suggests that Knox pay up. Jackson has not heard from Knox's son and cannot be sure what ship he boarded, if any. He knows Henry Jackson...

GLC02437.07392

[to Henry Jackson]

Knox received Jackson's letter via Benjamin Lincoln and was happy to have news of his son. Knox says the family is very upset that his daughter seems to have consumption. He proclaims, "My God the misery of this world!"

GLC02437.07396

to Henry Knox

Jackson comments on Knox's daughter Caroline and her poor health. He hopes that bathing and exercise, as well as the coming summer will help her condition. Jackson "followed the remains of Mrs. David Greene" who died the previous Thursday. Her...

GLC02437.07399

to Henry Knox

Jackson writes Knox about bricks and lime and who has requested them. Jackson sends Knox "the papers by which you will observe the Army is disbanded, and Timothy [Pickering] dismissed-and Mr. [Samuel] Dexter Secretary at War."

GLC02437.07408

to Henry Jackson

Knox has received Jackson's two letters of May 19. Knox tells Jackson he is sending cargoes of [bricks] to Boston for Mrs. Swan. Talks about his debt to Mr. Gorham.

GLC02437.07420

to Henry Knox

Jackson received Knox's letter of June 1. He discusses with Knox the issue of paying the freight "out of the articles, if they are to be sold." This issue is connected to the business account with Mrs. Swan. Mentions the interest in seeing Knox...

GLC02437.07426

to Henry Knox

Jackson fills Knox in on the latest news concerning people they know and their comings and goings. Mentions that Mrs. Swan might be accompany "Mr. and Mrs. Howard" through St. Georges.

GLC02437.07450

to Henry Knox

Jackson discusses land business with Knox. He also informs Knox that Knox's nephew Francis Flucker "is again in Goal where he has been for several days on two writs for debt." Jackson admonishes Knox for his handling of his nephews: "You cannot be...

GLC02437.07475

to Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses land deals and legal agreements. Says he does not believe Mr. [Thomas?] Winthrop can be absolved from the agreement. Quotes part of the clause on the agreement that states the lands will be conveyed to Winthrop once they are located and...

GLC02437.07582

to Benjamin Lincoln and Henry Jackson

Letter is not signed but appears to be Knox's handwriting. Discusses the ongoing conflict among the settlers and Knox's surveyors. Informs the gentlemen he sent his surveyors out armed enough to defend themselves against any attacks from the...

GLC02437.07598

to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of the importance to pay Mr. Thomas C. Amory's note while in Boston. Says the note is due around the end of the month.

GLC02437.07669

to Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln [incomplete]

Unsigned, and likely incomplete, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he is grateful to Jackson and Lincoln and wants to relieve them of their endorsements of his notes. Discusses financial arrangements with Mr....

GLC02437.07869

to Henry Jackson

Writes regarding his wife's estate, sending related papers for Jackson to examine and to show to others.

GLC02437.09229

to Henry Knox

Discusses his house building business. Notes he is in the process of purchasing materials and engaging his mechanics to work on his buildings. Requests 200,000 to 300,000 bricks of lime from Knox. Describes the type and style of houses he wishes to...

GLC02437.09870

to Henry Jackson

Knox gives Jackson orders regarding taking control of King's Bridge, New York as the British evacuate their troops. Informs Jackson that the first and fourth Massachusetts regiments "have been directed to march this day for King's Bridge" where they...

GLC02437.10189

to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

Reiterates that "Mr. Duer and I myself authorized you and Mr. Flint to purchase for us and not for any other person - " in relation to a land purchase. Continues discusses the circumstances surrounding the buying of the land. Mentions Madame la Val...

GLC02437.10248

to Henry Jackson [incomplete]

Discusses a letter received previously from Jackson and how sorry that he has not been able to respond promptly. Most of the rest of the page is illegible. Date and place writ from previous assessment. Watermarked "G R" under a crest.

GLC02437.10249

to Henry Jackson

Discusses a problem with William Duer about Duer's "inablity to comply with his contract with me." Writes that Duer seems to want things to "remain on their former footing." Mentions that Duer raised $12,500 dollars and still promises $25,000 for...

GLC02437.10252

to unknown

Discusses the construction of a building. States that "I am persuaded that it would be chaper and perhaps better to defer the building until next year." Mentions the cold weather and that if it lasts, the digging of the foundation can begin. Last...

GLC02437.10280

to unknown

Discusses financial situation in regards to taxes and the Waldo patent, a tract of land Knox inherited by marriage in present-day Maine. Mentions possibly making a trip out to the patent, but is uncertain whether or not he will be able to go and...

GLC02437.10284

to Henry Jackson

Writes that "Madame dela Val has been here ... " Goes on to say that she should have the deed of land and a mortgage. Mentions a payment of $133 upon acceptance of the land. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London."...

GLC02437.10286

to Henry Jackson

Discusses payment for services rendered. Wants Jackson to keep men "supplied so that no unnessary expence [is made] for idle workmen [due to] want of materials ... " Mentions installing lightning rods and "keeping an attentive eye upon the house...

GLC02437.10300

to Henry Jackson

Writes that he is looking forward to seeing Jackson soon and that a Mr. B might be "accompanying [him], but he is so uncertain that [he] doubt[s]." Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10307

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05023

Manuscript [in Dutch]

Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.05024

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05025

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05026

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05027

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05028

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05029

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.05030

Manuscript [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.05031

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05032

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05033

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05034

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05035

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05036

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05037

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05038

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05039

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05040

Manuscript [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.05041

Account [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.05042

Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05043

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05044

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05045

Account [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05046

Book of government documents in Dutch and English

GLC03107.05047

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05048

to Henry Knox

Signed by Major W. Jackson, possibly William Jackson, an aide-de-camp of General Washington and secretary of Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War. Written from "War Office." Writes to inform Knox of the status of his application to the superintendent...

GLC02437.01784

to John Macpherson

Informs Macpherson of President Washington's very busy schedule and states that "any communications, of the nature mentioned in your letter, may be made with equal propriety to General Knox as to himself."

GLC02437.04383

to Henry Knox

Jeffries writes to Knox thanking him for his kindness. Says he fears more for his wife whose "constitution" is particularly vulnerable, which also prevents Jeffries from traveling from Boston. Asks Knox to present a copy of his [aerial] narrative to...

GLC02437.04705

to Henry Knox

Mentions that Captain Josiah Roberts has recently returned from Canton in China after a mission to procure information on free trade and the best markets. After returning with this intelligence "several Gentlemen of this town, have form'd an...

GLC02437.05110

to Henry Knox

Signed in text in the third person by President George Washington's secretary William Jackson. Says he is writing by the President's command to transmit a letter (see GLC02437.04963)
addressed to the President from Behague, Governor of the French...

GLC02437.05115

to John Coffin Jones

References receiving a letter from Jones (GLC02437.05110), but does not note the date. Tells him it will be necessary to obtain a sea letter or passport signed by President George Washington. To get them the owner or owners must make an oath that...

GLC02437.05122

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The Secretary of State has the honor of conveying to the Secretary of war the wish of the President, that instead of a meeting at his House at [text loss] o'clock on Monday next, the opinions upon the two points, [su]ggested in the note of...

GLC02437.06141

to Thomas Jefferson

A cordial letter welcoming Jefferson to office, and expressing approval of Jefferson's inauguration speech. Appreciates Jefferson's appeal for less partisanship as a means for "cementing more closely our union." Remarks upon the fact that he...

GLC02437.07513

to Ebenezer Stevens

"By order of genl. Knox," Shaw orders first division of vessels containing ordnance to Head of Elk, Maryland. Colonel Edward Stevens will provide an inventory of cargo. Explains the logistics of the transportation. Secretarial copy of a Shaw letter...

GLC02437.01261

to Henry Knox

Written from the War Office. Writes, "In the absence of General Lincoln, who is a little indisposed, I have the honor to transmit you some late resolve of Congress reforming the field Commissary of Military Stores department" [perhaps GLC02437.01566...

GLC02437.01570

to Henry Knox

Discusses and reports the state of ordnance at several forts including Rensellaer, Schuyler, and Herkimer.

GLC02437.01815

[Captain Lieutenant Johnson's permission to take military stores]

Major General Henry Knox says that Captain Lieutenant Johnson will apply to the commissary for two 6 pounders and the harnesses to transport them. Also, he is to be given 75 rounds of shot and "25 Case fixed with Flannel." Wants the quartermaster to...

GLC02437.02187

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of the status of his instructions in moving artillery munitions around to various forts in New York including Fort Schuyler, Fort Rensselaer, and Fort Dayton.

GLC02437.02428

to Samuel Jefferds

Gives orders to Jefferds regarding a new post and the distribution of the ordnance and stores. Expects an accurate account of everything he receives as well as a monthly return. Written and signed in a secretarial hand. Marked as a copy.

GLC02437.02583

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that an officer has arrived in Newburgh, New York after marching with a number of invalid soldiers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also writes that he sent a note to Congress to petition for his situation, namely, being compensated...

GLC02437.02809

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that the men at West Point are restless, unhappy and having a difficult time. They are having trouble obtaining subsistence since "the Contractors will not trust them," and are "badly cloathed, many without blankets, they have not...

GLC02437.02823

to Michael Jackson

Replies to a previous letter from Jackson concerning issues at West Point, such as trouble with the contractors and clothing shortages.

GLC02437.02827

to Samuel Jefferds

Discusses the disbandment of Colonel [Marinus] Willett's regiment saying it will likely take place immediately. Orders Jefferds and his troops to move to Fort Schuyler where a number of stores have been collected in preparation of taking command of...

GLC02437.02857

to Samuel Jefferds

Following a Congressional order discharging most of the Continental troops, Knox orders Lieutenant Jefferds to "unite the stores now at the posts on the Mohawk River so that a very few men may keep them safely." Gives detailed orders regarding the...

GLC02437.03014

to John Jay

Describes the recent Shays' Rebellion, explaining that Mr. [John] Stagg, the bearer, will provide more details. Writes, "Government has lost ground. Faction desperate faction gains strength hourly - they speak of a military government and embodying...

GLC02437.03308

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...

GLC02437.03327

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...

GLC02437.03396

to Henry Knox

Letter contains Wadsworth's reaction to Knox's analysis of Shays' Rebellion and includes Wadsworth's own ideas on the matter. Believes that despite the actions of the insurgents, they and their supporters would not vote for anyone "who have not the...

GLC02437.03409

to Henry Knox

Discusses the confrontation between Shays' insurgents and the government forces at Springfield. Mentions that three of Shays' supporters were killed. Reports the status of the commands of Generals [William] Shepard and [Benjamin] Lincoln. Attaches...

GLC02437.03431

to James Jarvis

Describes some land that he owns in Maine, including the timber grown there and the climate. Informs Jarvis that if he knows of "Gentlemen of adequate capitals disposed to purchase ..." to let them know that they can buy any amount from him, from...

GLC02437.03700

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to examine a memorandum and offer his observations. Awaits Knox's instructions "in filling up the Interval of Time now before me..."

GLC02437.04014

to Henry Knox

Written in "Bloomingdale," possibly referring to a district of New York City in the Upper West Side. Jones writes, "His Excellency, the Late Commander in Chief (Whom I now presume may be Saluted President Elect of the New Federal Constitution)...

GLC02437.04041

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...

GLC02437.04047

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

to Samuel Johnson

Informs Johnson that Lieutenant [Matthew] Ernest, commanding officers at Fort Pitt, is trustworthy and capable of sending Johnson news from that vicinity. Says he will write to Ernest the following Monday, and any correspondence from Johnson can be...

GLC02437.04441

to John Coffin Jones

Informs Jones he was so impressed with his ideas that he has forwarded his letter to the Secretary of Treasury (Alexander Hamilton), but has yet to hear anything. Writes that the Secretary is "well organized & enlightened" and Knox is convinced that...

GLC02437.04461

to Henry Knox

States that he worked as a clerk in the War Department for five years previously, when the office was located in Philadelphia. Asks to be considered for a position when the War Office returns to Philadelphia, if any vacancies arise. "Free" stamped on...

GLC02437.04659

to Thomas Jefferson

Secretary of War Knox writes Secretary of State Jefferson apparently in answer to Jefferson's question about the upcoming ceremony to ratify the peace treaty with the Creeks (see GLC02437.04689). Provides information regarding who may attend the...

GLC02437.04686

to Henry Knox

Jefferson, Secretary of State, responds to Secretary of War Knox's letter about the ratification of the Creek treaty (see GLC02437.04688 and GLC02437.04691). Jefferson asks Knox whether he can invite "the three charge's de affaires" and "respectable...

GLC02437.04689

to Henry Knox

Jefferson, Secretary of State, writes Knox to hastily give his thoughts on the "treaty of Hopewell, the act of cession of N. Carolina and the act of acceptance by Congress." States that Congress's act of acceptance followed the Treaty of Hopewell...

GLC02437.04700

to Thomas Jefferson

References Jefferson's note from that morning. Has turn down Jefferson's "kindness" as he already has a previous engagement to dine with Lucy Knox. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05074) written on the same day places Knox in...

GLC02437.05073

to Henry Knox

In reply to Knox's letter of that morning (see GLC02437.05193), De Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar have enclosed the certificates on the same terms as he mentioned (certificates not included). They are happy to offer any service that is...

GLC02437.05192

to Josef de Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar

As they were so kind as to previously give certificates for safe passage of American ships to Spanish ports, he is emboldened to ask another request of the same nature. Requests permission for the vessel "Jefferson," captained by Josiah Roberts, to...

GLC02437.05193

to Henry Knox

Signed in text. Asks that Knox proofread a letter he has prepared to reply to Mr. Hammond (not included). Apologizes for asking and for the haste with which this must be accomplished, as he needs to complete the task before the President's return....

GLC02437.05482

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