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to Lucy Knox

Misses his wife, and addresses her anxieties in his absence. Writes, "No prospect of ambition or Interest could possibly keep me from you. nothing but a most sacred attachment to the much injured rights of my Country." Comments that the British...

GLC02437.09540

to Lucy Knox

Thanks Lucy for her recent letter, and assures her that although his letters are shorter than hers, it is not from lack of love. Acknowledges receipt of ducks, chickens, and cheese. Writes, "The want of that refinement which you seem to speak of is...

GLC02437.10006

to Lucy Knox

Written near Morristown, New Jersey. Laments his absence from Lucy. Writes "...had it not been for this cursed war I should have been one of the happi[est] of the human race as it is I am bound by every principle of honor and moral attachment to...

GLC02437.10453

to Lucy Knox

Written from camp 24 miles from Philadelphia. Sends this letter by Captain Randall, who had "the misfortune to be again made a prisoner after being slightly wounded in 7 or 8 places." Asks why she has not mentioned a gold watch he sent, worrying...

GLC02437.10455

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05098

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05099

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05100

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05101

Letter [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.Written in Curacao- Netherlands Antilles

GLC03107.05102

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05103

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05104

Agreement between Robert Livingston and Abraham Kermir [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05105

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05106

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05107

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05108

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05109

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05110

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05111

Description of property [incomplete]

GLC03107.05112

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05113

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05114

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05115

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05116

Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05117

Account document [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.05118

Account of Johannes Beekman [in Dutch and English]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.05119

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05120

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05121

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05122

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05123

Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05124

to Lucy Knox

Informs Lucy that he has been unable to make much progress in his attempt to purchase a tract of land. Mentions that he has received a letter from the President. Also touches on family news.

GLC02437.05587

to Lucy Knox

Thanks Lucy for her letter, and tells her that he also received a letter the same day from their daughter Lucy. Asks his wife to tell their daughter that he loves her "with all the strength she could desire and that my love is an abundant source of...

GLC02437.05591

to Lucy Knox

Expresses his happiness and relief to hear that the family is doing well and is healthy. Mentions that he is happy to hear that his son, Henry Jackson Knox, is still at Hingham and that he should remain there for the winter. States that he "must go...

GLC02437.05593

to Lucy Knox

Declares that he is anxious about Lucy's health, and is checking "every post ... more and more so until I shall informed of your having been safely delivered." Provides news on acquaintances, and mentions that he has yet to receive confirmation that...

GLC02437.05599

to Henry Knox

Discusses a mutual friend's financial troubles and the need for every exertion to be made on his behalf. Mentions a general meeting of delegates that may be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Asks Knox to inform him if he believes the business at...

GLC02437.04576

to Henry Knox

Introduces a Colonel [John] Tyler to Knox as Tyler has been "appointed by the Electors of the State to carry on their votes of President and Vice President to Philadelphia, and by what I can learn they are unanimous for the present old servants,"...

GLC02437.05728

to Henry Knox

Repeats a request to Knox that "unless you appear here, in person, you never will be able to effect your wishes" regarding petitions in the Massachusetts General Court related to Knox's lands. States that the Winslows have "done every thing in their...

GLC02437.04547

to Henry Knox

Discusses a dispute between mutual friends Mr. Tracy and Mr. Gibbs. Reports attending the funeral of Miss Abigail Otis, daughter of Mr. S[amuel] A[llyne] Otis, Massachusetts politician and Secretary of the U.S. Senate. Miss Otis was a lovely young...

GLC02437.04557

to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a copy of the Boston Gazette (not included). Writes about recent stormy weather, which has prevented Samuel Shaw from setting off on his trip. Provides some news on family and friends.

GLC02437.04558

to Henry Knox

Reports that he has had a conversation with Dr. [William] Eustis, and that Eustis would find a particular (unnamed) circumstance highly pleasing if it came to pass. Informs Knox about the progress of Samuel Shaw, who is sailing again to China. Also...

GLC02437.04567

to Henry Knox

Discusses an upcoming meeting with the Society of the Cincinnati. Says the standing Committee would like to know if the Constitution of the Society will be voted on during the next meeting. Asks the number of delegates Knox believes will be...

GLC02437.04579

to Henry Knox

Writes that his father passed away the day before, stating that "he was calm & resigned, and died in full faith of perfect happiness in the world of spirits - this was a great consolation to my honored mother & to his Children & friends around him -...

GLC02437.04581

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter of condolence on account of his father's death. Discusses Secretary of State Alexander Hamilton's plan for the federal government to assume state debts. Writes, "[t]he nonassumption of the State Debt has thrown the people...

GLC02437.04589

to Henry Knox

Discusses a meeting Knox and his delegation are attending. Mentions a meeting held at the Green Dragon to deal with officers pay. Says a committee was appointed to draft a memorial to Congress and report it at the Society of the Cincinnati meeting...

GLC02437.04599

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter. Mentions current issues facing the military establishment, particularly regarding enlistment and pay. Also touches on military inspections, and tells Knox to expect a letter from Captain C[onstant]...

GLC02437.04610

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's letter and the enclosure for Mr. Short, but it arrived too late to give to Mrs. Swan as she left for Paris. Wishes her a safe journey. Also reports that Mr. Swan wrote to him and seems to be doing well; promises to...

GLC02437.04619

to Henry Knox

Discusses a trip he made to visit his mother, and asks about Mrs. Lucy Knox's health. Relates that there will be great opposition to Mr. Dalton's election, referring to Tristram Dalton's reelection to the United States Senate. Reports news from a...

GLC02437.04631

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mr. Constant Freeman will be a good worker in Knox's department and discusses the election for senator. States that "Mr. George Cabot obtaind the vote by a majority of one, and was chosen - "

GLC02437.04633

to Henry Knox

Replies to Knox's letter from 20 June. Encloses some unspecified papers (not included). Notes that the [Massachusetts General] Court met Friday and have adjourned until January 1791. Reports that Thomas's party has been quiet, and the people are...

GLC02437.04638