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[Receipt]

Written on a company's partially printed letterhead. Receipt of payment for china that Knox ordered.

GLC02437.09875

[Agreement]

A land agreement between Henry Knox and Charles Barrett. Appears Knox is purchasing sixth tenths of Barrett's chartered rights for £100.

GLC02437.09888

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to a Mr. Thornby. Notes Thornby will be in Knox's neighborhood and wishes them to meet.

GLC02437.09901

to Lucy Knox

Writes a disheartened letter to Mrs. [Lucy?] Knox. States her spirits are depressed over her anxiety for her loved ones in America.

GLC02437.09902

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's daughter, Lucy Knox, and her potential visit with them. Lucy Knox's life span used as a circa date.

GLC02437.09905

to Henry Knox

Responds to an earlier query from Knox regarding a preacher. Notes he does not know of any young preachers in Knox's area. Sends his respects to Mrs. [Lucy] and Miss [Lucy] Knox.

GLC02437.09909

[Deed]

Transcription of a deed from Ferdinand Gorges to sell land in New England to George Cleeve and Richard Tucker. States the deed was dated 27 January 1686 and recorded 26 June 1660. The former year is a mistranscription; historical records date the...

GLC02437.09911

[List]

List of miscellaneous tools, including nails, hammers, and axes.

GLC02437.09913

to Henry Knox [in French]

[in French]

GLC02437.09915

[List]

List of various articles of clothing for a soldier, including a coat and breeches, shoes and a hat. Circa date is based on Knox's military service beginning when he took command of the Continental Army in 1775 to his retirement as Secretary of War...

GLC02437.09917

[Plan]

Drawn plan for a canal to be built along the Merrimack River. Includes the placement of various buildings along side. Noted as the property of S. Blodget. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09923

to Lucy Knox

Discusses her family and how she is happy her sons have recovered from their illness. Also mentions sending something from Worcester to Boston. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09928

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter and mentions a grant to the Judge Probate and asks for Knox's assistance in obtaining a position. Year of creation unknown.

GLC02437.09930

[Return]

List of eight named soldiers, by rank. Docketed as "Capt Perkins abstract for Jany."

GLC02437.09932

to Henry Knox

Discusses mills and a port. Place writ illegible.

GLC02437.09934

[List]

List of the people who presently have claims.

GLC02437.09935

to Henry Knox

Discusses a proposal related to land in Maine and expresses a wish to see him. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09939

[Bond] [incomplete]

Bond between Henry Knox and Joseph Anthony for a payment. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09956

[Plan]

Plan for works at Bristol Ferry, drawn in graphite. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09963

[List]

Lists of Canadian refugees at [Newbery] who are using provisions. Listed by name and rank.

GLC02437.09965

[Regarding finances] [incomplete ?]

Discusses financial business relating to William Bingham. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09966

No 4 ordnance & stores received during the year 1781

List of ordnance stores received for the year. Lists items by date.

GLC02437.09968

[Return]

List of 34 named soldiers. Docketed as "Those of the men to be under Capt Buchanan."

GLC02437.09975

For the information of Persons transacting Business with the Bank of North-America...

Details rules and regulation for those who want to do business with the Bank of North America. Includes business hours, and rules regarding payment, savings and bank notes and bills. Noted as printed in Philadelphia by David C. Claypoole.

GLC02437.09980

[Estimate]

Estimates concerning a canal, regarding its measurements. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09981

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Informs Knox that he wishes to return to America soon, but has decided to stay in India, after consulting with his wife.

GLC02437.09991

to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Informs Knox that he's happy to hear that Knox and his various projects are doing well. Discusses business relating to land and finances. Noted as written in Lansdowne, state unknown.

GLC02437.09992

The Suffolk resolves: Proceedings of the ...

Printed by John Holt. The first printing in New York of the Suffolk Resolves. Evans 13701

GLC02438

To the inhabitants... re: calling for appointing delegates from NY to Congress

Printed by John Holt. Evans 13660.
only 2 copies recorded

GLC02439

Advertisement re: NY delegate nominations for first Continental Congress

GLC02440

Minutes and Agreements of the Indiana Company

A "true copy of the minutes" made by George Morgan re: various minutes and agreements pertaining to the Indiana company, which speculated in land along the Ohio river. In an 1768 treaty Indians had ceded a large tract of land to the "unfortunate...

GLC02441

The case of Trevett against Weeden: On Information and Complaint,....

Evans 20825, Kress B1355, Sabin 98638. The legal case tested the powers of the Articles of Confederation to the right of Trial by Jury.

GLC02443

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Commonwealth of Masachusetts set of resolutions to create separate districts within Massachusetts with representatives from each district. States the common dates for election of representatives and establishes that elected representatives must then...

GLC02444

Speech in the House of... re: promotion of commerce

Printed at Greenleaf's press. Evans 27258.

GLC02445

Proceedings of the Virginia Assembly... re: division of power, constitution

Also concerning constitutional rights and the Alien and Sedition Acts. Evans 38460

GLC02446

Abolitionists collection: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02448

to Joshua Leavitt

Birney, an abolitionist, writes to Leavitt, a reformer and minister in Boston. Has been asked to write columns for the Herald, a newspaper, and is allowed by the editor to freely express his opinions. Notes that Dr. Bailey (possibly Gamaliel Bailey...

GLC02448.02

to Reverend Dr. Murray

Recalls receiving a letter from Murray regarding the Cleveland Emancipation Convention one year before. Transmits a circular (GLC 2448.03.02), an account of the organization of the National Compensation Emancipation Society. Asks Murray to read the...

GLC02448.03.01

[Manumission of a slave]

Appears to be a copy dated 2 January 1792, of a document written on 1 August 1791. Note at bottom signed by Thomas Edwards on 2 January 1792 says "An extract from the Deed recorded in the Northumberland District Court." Document says that Carter was...

GLC02448.04

to unknown

Written from "White Hall," Clay's estate. Clay, an emancipationist, replies to a letter from an unspecified recipient. Possibly discussing his run for Governor as an anti-slavery candidate in 1851, writes, "The number of votes cast for the anti...

GLC02448.05

to Joseph Ricketson

Accepts Ricketson's invitation to lecture before the New Bedford Lyceum, if his health permits. Exclaims, "Would that U could be an attendant at your anti-slavery meetings, to be held to-day and to-morrow in your place!" Notes that his friend, the...

GLC02448.06

to unknown

Higginson, a militant abolitionist, discusses an upcoming meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society: "About the defence of W. P. there is of course no question. All plans for the defence of the meeting must depend on the wish of the Society-...

GLC02448.07

to John Mason Peck

Lovejoy, an abolitionist, writes to Peck, a reverend in St. Louis. Requests Peck to stop sending copies of the "Pioneer," a paper containing criticism of Lovejoy. Docket is faded.

GLC02448.08

to Henry Knox

Orders Knox to inquire about the repeated theft of artillery stores at Kings Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters."

GLC02437.09381

to Henry Knox

Requests a non-commissioned officer to expedite messages back and forth between Head Quarters and Dobbs Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.09382

to Henry Knox

Enclosing a summary of documents recently sent to him by the Marquis de Lafayette. Also notes that a Congressman has assured him that the army is in fine shape. Letter written at "Head Quarters." Docketed in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.09383

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter from yesterdays post, and asks Knox his thoughts on the letter's subject. Instructs Knox to obtain General Huntington's thoughts on the subject of the enclosed letter (possibly Jedediah Huntington). Docket states "From Colonel...

GLC02437.09384

to Henry Knox

Due to an announcement of the cessation of hostilities (between the United States and Great Britain) Washington instructs Knox to permit any citizens of New York or the United States to pass and repass his post (West Point) with vessels, boats, or...

GLC02437.09385

to Henry Knox

Washington writes to Knox, commander at West Point. Supports Knox's approval of officers' court martial of rioters. Writes, "I am loth at this time to consent to the absence of Officers from their Corps,- wanting their influence as much as possible...

GLC02437.09386

to Henry Knox

Washington answers a question from Knox. States that under a resolution of Congress of 23 April 1783, musicians are not entitled to take firearms home with them on furlough or disbandment. Notes that they should be allowed to take their drums &...

GLC02437.09387