15 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Marquis de Lafayette

Writes that he is thankful to be able to send this letter by Count de Moustier, who was returning from his time as French minister to America. Will enclose the diplomas for the French officers in the Society of the Cincinnati. Says "The importance of the revolution in France is astonishing - one looks round in amazement and asks is it not a delusion, can it be true? This is a new Lesson to the Gods of the earth that there [distinction] is but a phantom of the imagination that an [illegible] people will know and ought to repress the abuses and oppressions of their rulers." Asks for more…

GLC02437.04391

7 November 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Marquis de Lafayette

Sends his sincere wishes for Lafayette's happiness. Mentions mutual friends, including the Marchioness de Brehan, who was wary of returning to France due to the "state of affairs" there (the French Revolution). Reports that "We are all peace - Our beloved chief is on a journey to the Eastern States - He is received every where with all possible demonstrations of affection - long may he live to be the cheif of the U.S." Encloses a letter from Catharine Greene for her son, who was studying with Lafayette in France (not included here).

GLC02437.04407

7 August 1795

Lathrop, John, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes to Knox and expresses his mortification on not being able to find a suitable and educated gentleman to tutor Knox's children. He also has been unable to find a priest for the town of Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.06485

10 November 1790

Rochefontaine, Stephen, 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that "M. Poisé secretary to General de Lafayette during the latter part of the American war has received a commission of captain as a reward" for his service. His work was equal to that of an officer and should therefore be allowed into the Society of the Cincinnati. "Madam de la Lafayette has been the intermediary" but she has not had a response yet from George Washington. Inquires after Lt. Col. Peter Regnier who led a New York infantry. His family has not heard from him since 1783 when he was supposed to have been in the West Indies but set to return to New York.

GLC02437.04776

4 September 1782

Rickey, James, fl. 1782

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Petition of James Rickey, formerly of Cherry Valley, New York in Tyron County, stating that he lost his house, trade goods, his "negro," and household furniture "due to the 'depredations and crulty of the Enemy.'" Says "he is reduced from a state of Affleuence to a state of Necessity being obliged to quit the frontiers with his family to seek subsistence in a more peaceable Quarter." Asks for the privilege to settle in the garrison to partner with a Mr. Thompson, who obtained permission from the former Commandant, General Paterson. Says he wants to built a house and sell liquor. Claims to…

GLC02437.01572

10 June 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Edward Hutchinson Robbins

Forwards a paper regarding a Mr. Wetmore's claim to land (not included). Notes, "The business has not a good complexion..." Promises to look into Wetmore's claim fairly, and has written to Mr. Winslow (likely one of Lucy Knox's cousins) regarding the inquiry. The claim relates to Wetmore retaining administration of the estate of "the Brigadier," Samuel Waldo. Knox has written to England to obtain certain papers that will clarify claims on the Waldo land. Written in the hand of Knox's aide Robert Pemberton. Docketed as a copy.

GLC02437.03578

6 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Secretary of War Knox thanks Randall for accommodating his repayment schedule. Knox assures Randall he "will be punctual as to the payment of the remaining [4000] Dollars on the 25th." Knox says that "the non acceptance of the bill on behalf of my brother is a sad affair."

GLC02437.04905

21 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

References Randall's letter of 18 July (GLC02437.05070). Thanks him for the congratulations. Mentions that Lucy and the baby are well and that his wife has ridden several times. Will be happy to accept the drafts that Randall proposed to send. Says he will converse with him when he arrives in New York on Saturday. States there was a mix up at the bank as a Mr. Delafield had subscribed on the name Thomas Randall, but that the matter was settled in his favor. Will bring the certificates to New York. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.05077

5 November 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ranadall

Does not know why Colonel [William Stephens] Smith has not "called on [Randall] for the acceptance," but hopes Randall will let Knox know when he finds out. Discusses making arrangements for paying his brother William's bills, and other financial issues.

GLC02437.05225

19 October 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Writes in response to Randall's recent letter about a bill owed by Knox's brother, William. Explains that it is inconvenient for him to pay the bill at present, but if Randall requires it, he will pay. Provides instructions on how to obtain the money, which include contacting a Mr. McConnel for a portion of it.

GLC02437.05262

25 July 1794

Reichel, Charles G., 1751-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses a pupil's (Henry Jackson Knox, Henry Knox's son) academic failings. Writes, "I have great reason to fear, that the expectations, which his family and numerous friends have of him, will not be fulfilled; and that he will not give much credit to our school." Mentions the student will turn 15 in January and they do not instruct pupils above this age and requests "you as a particular friend of his father" takes him into his care. Addressed to, "The Honorable Henry Knox Secretary at War."

GLC02437.06152

27 September 1784-4 October 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Rice

Contains two letters. In the first, of 27 September, Knox writes that he was unable to call upon Rice when Knox visited the "eastern country" recently. Writes that he is an agent of part of the Waldo patent, as he is executor for the recently deceased Thomas Flucker, and a representative of Hannah Flucker. Asks Rice to send him any transactions for the land of the Waldo patent, as well as mortgages and deeds. The second letter, of 4 October, is on a similar topic.

GLC02437.09109

10 February 1784

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hull, commandant of West Point, describes his conflict with Major Sebastian Bauman, in charge of the artillery at West Point. Bauman refused to carry out Hull's orders requiring artillery to carry out regular garrison duties with infantry. In defense of his order, Hull states, "... it appears to me Troops forming a Garrison are in a very different situation from an Army in the Field, and that there are general duties in which all the Corps of every designation are interested, and consiquently ought to bare [sic] a part." Transmits correspondence pertaining to the disagreement (refer to…

GLC02437.02948

1692/04/16

Davenport, Anne, fl. 1692

Manuscript signed

Title: Testimony and evidence for Hillegard van Slichtenhorst

The document provides evidence from 3 different individuals regarding Hillegard van Slichtenhorst, who became pregnant out of wedlock. The child's father, Peter Lund, refused to marry van Slichtenhorst. The first testimony was given by Anne Davenport, who stated that when she asked Lund why he would not marry van Slichtenhorst to preserve her honor, he replied that he could not marry her after the city magistrates termed her a whore and put her in jail. Testimony was also given by Goodrich Hayes, and Elsie Slicht, the midwife called when van Slichtenhorst was to be delivered. Slicht…

GLC03107.04876

22 May 1790

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that "little Morris" (presumably his son) suffered no ill effects from a recent fall. States that everyone is glad to hear that President Washington has recovered from his illness. Paraphrases Don Quixote: "As Sancho told the Don, He must not, He shall not Die, at least for Ten Years." Discusses the popular unrest he fears would have occurred if Washington had not survived. Sends best wishes to the Knoxes.

GLC02437.04614

28 June 1791

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ogden says "some person, a Country man of yours," stopped by to give their compliments to him, but he was absent. Adds that "old Thomas" took the message but forgot the name of the visitor. The acquaintance is on his way to Philadelphia. Ogden asks Knox to "let me know his name, & tell him I wish to see him." Says their little girl is mending fast.

GLC02437.05037

24 August 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ebenezer Pemberton

Discusses his nephews, Thomas and Francis Flucker's accounts and the fact that Francis wants to go to sea.

GLC02437.07167

12 August 1800

Penncock, William, fl. 1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Penncock explains to Knox that he made an advance to his son out of respect for Knox, though Penncock has not actually met Knox. Penncock tells Knox that he would like payment from Knox in the form of money, but would also accept oak plank.

GLC02437.07442

8 February 1783

Prowd, Charles, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Prowd, a former artificer for the Continental Army to Major General Knox. Says that Colonel Frothingham has his pay and would like Knox to help him get it. Says he needs it badly as he is sick. Says his wife is also ill. Reports that "I Received no pay this Three Years and better, Which Please your Honr. is Very hard for me to live in Such Sircumstances." Postscript sends condolences for the death of his child.

GLC02437.01901

13 August 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Reverend Doctor Provost

Writes to ask the Reverend Doctor Provost over for a drink the next afternoon "and to baptise our child."

GLC02437.03178

27 September 1785

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receit of your favor of the 21st of August, but leaving Baltimore soon after prevented me from writing you, and being informed you were expected in this city. I delayed giving you a full account of my voyage after leaving Mr [Samuel] Shaw, as I hoped to have the honor to wait on you here. I shall take the liberty to request your delivering the enclosed to my friend Mr. Shaw, permit me to present my compliments to Mrs. Knox and to offer my congratulations upon the increase of your family for whom I cannot fail of ever feeling the most grateful…

GLC02437.03202

13 April 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Randall requests of Knox "the remaining four thousand dollars on the 25th instant," April 1791. Randall also says that he is "extremely sorry for the non acceptance and payment of your brothers bill." Encloses a letter (not present) and asks Knox to present it to his brother, William.

GLC02437.04916

18 July 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on the birth of his daughter, which took place on 8 July. Says he might need discounts at the Bank of Philadelphia in the course of his future business. Asks Knox if he will accept "my bill on you at forty five or sixty days sight." Explains that the money will be given to Knox in time to pay the bill, and that the bill will be drawn by Mr. McConnell. Says he wants access to an extension of credit "to answer Mercantile Speculations, which I apprehend I can make to profit for these few months to come." Postscript says he enclosed letter from Mrs. Randall is for Lucy…

GLC02437.05070

31 October 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References a previous letter from Knox. Says Knox can pay his brother's bill on either 16 November or 15 December. Calculated a repayment date of 16 November as he must remit Mr. McConnell money on that date. Reports that Colonel [William Stephens] Smith has not presented Knox's draft to him yet, but when he does, it will be honored. Hopes that Samuel Shaw's brother will arrive this winter; "if he does it will be very advantageous to our speculations and retrieve his loss on the sale of the ship Massachusetts."

GLC02437.05215

9 November 1789

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he met Colonel Smith [William Stephens Smith] at the Post Office, who informed him that he would be going to Philadelphia to see Knox within the course of a month. Discusses payment of a bill of Knox's brother William; Randall will apparently take the money and pay it off to Colonel Smith. Mentions several other business concerns. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05231