14 November 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Marsden Pintard

Received his last letter as well as a pipe made of bone he ordered from Pintard, which he likes very much. Discusses their families and mentions the death of his second son, Marcus, a few months ago. Relates that Mrs. Knox has been "inconsolable." Touches on other items he would like Pintard to acquire for him.

GLC02437.05237

16 December 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses payment of a bill owed by Knox's brother William. Paid the bill and encloses the receipt. Reports that he has heard that Mr. [Samuel] Shaw had recently passed the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa on a ship en route to Europe. Guesses as to why neither he nor Knox has recently received letters from Shaw himself. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05258

5 February 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of the formation of a new bank. Relates that many respectable characters support the idea. Believes that the House of Representatives will grant a charter to it, but that the idea will run into opposition in the Senate. Reports that his wife has given birth to a daughter and they are both in good health. Writes that the weather has been mild, and he expects the arrival of Mr. [Samuel] Shaw's ship any day. Sends his regards to Mrs. Knox. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05308

13 February 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed ten thousand dollars in United States bank notes (not present). Itemizes the notes he has enclosed, listing the amount of each and its recipient. Explains what debts the notes pay off. Provides news on their friend [Samuel] Shaw, who is en route from London to New York. Is looking to purchase a ship to send to Canton, China in the spring. Adds that Shaw plans to sail on the ship himself, which suggests that he "has given up any matrimonial ideas for the present." Sends respects from his wife and little daughter, Mary Louisa. Adds some more financial information in a post-…

GLC02437.05319

11 October 1792

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Notifies Knox he has reserved the best housing he could find for Knox's family during their visit to New York. Says he has sent Mr. Freeman to get money from Knox's account. Mentions that he is expecting Samuel Shaw to arrive later this month. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05650

20 October 1794

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received his letter regarding the commission from Carolina. Encloses a deed (not included) and needs Knox to have it signed by a federal judge. Discusses his wife's failing health. Congratulates Knox and Mrs. [Lucy] Knox on their newborn son. Notes their little boy is in fine health. Appears to hint at not having any more children. Discusses land deals involving "Williamsons settlement" and the Six Nations. Mentions he just received word that John Burnett is away fighting the insurgents and the commission business in Carolina may have to wait for his return or perhaps can be…

GLC02437.06226

19 October 1782

Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Declares that he is convinced of Knox's desire to help old and infirm soldiers (he is a colonel in the Invalid regiment). Writes, "I find by experience I have over rated my abilities in undertaking to remove boards from here to the Point; my horses are so weak they would not be able to hall any quantity of a long time, and I have been obliged to pay a dollar a load for a two horse waggon, an expense my purse will not bear, besides this & the removal of my furniture & I have a considerable quantity of vegetables, raised for a winter store, which I cannot afford to leave behind or take…

GLC02437.01674

17 January 1790

Newman, Samuel, ?-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a position as he and his family are now suffering from the effects of the war and subsequent peace. Wishes to be placed with troops already in the Federal service.

GLC02437.04473

10 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Macomb

Says that a Mr. [Reynal] called on him with Macomb's letter of 6 July. Was not there to receive him and missed [Reynal] when he went to town today. Hopes to see him tomorrow. Delivered to Lucy Knox the news of Macomb's pending marriage. He joins her in wishing him the best. Reports that Lucy gave birth to their tenth child on 8 July. Says the mother and daughter are both "in a good way." Is "well satisfied you have authorized Mr. Gouverneur Morris to sell the ... Lawrence Lands." Hopes Morris will get a good price for him. Describes Morris as "an able negociator." Thanks Macomb for…

GLC02437.05061

15 March 1797

Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he sent copies of a document to the proper people and sends his condolences to Knox and his family, possibly due to the loss of a child.

GLC02437.06932

20 December 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Osgood

Written by Major General Knox to Massachusetts Continental Congressman Osgood. This letter is a reply to Osgood's letter at GLC02437.01730. Says that his sentiments have caused "uneasiness" among the officers. Knox made sure the principal officers would hear Osgood's opinions by passing the letter along to General John Paterson to share. Believes that McDougall, Ogden, and Brooks, who have been dispatched to Congress, will be able to convince that body the officers deserve better treatment, especially those that have families. Says the officers have confidence that Congress understands what…

GLC02437.01752

13 December 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Later copy of the original. Informs Ogden of the birth of his son, writes that "Mrs. Knox desires her affectionate respects to Mrs. Ogden with an earnest request for her appearance here ..." States that "[t]he new constitution is the domestic want, and a pretty general war the European apprehension. Loving peace as I do I pray sincerely for the new constitution, believing that it will be the only means to keep the ship steady in the rising storm. Perhaps the broils of Europe and an opinion that we may be hurt amid the clashing of arms may have the affect to induce the people of this country…

GLC02437.03725

23 December 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Assumes that Ogden has returned from Philadelphia, where he and his wife Euphemia wished "his brother" Gouverneur a safe trip to Europe. Reports that his three youngest children have "passed through the measles," and that two of his other children (Henry Jackson and Lucy) have a fever. Asks if Ogden, who operates the Delaware Works, has sent Samuel Shaw's iron to Boston. Asks how he should reply to a letter from James Webber, a London merchant, who wishes to collect a debt owed to him by Ogden. In a post script, comments on the sale of Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton's St. Lawrence lands at…

GLC02437.04060

19 February 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Discusses receipt of a bill of exchange from Thomas and Joseph Compson. Reports that he has sent it to James Webber in London. He and Mrs. Knox were unhappy to hear that Mrs. Ogden is unwell and hope that she recovers. Discusses several other matters related to their children and families, including Knox's own recovery from illness.

GLC02437.04121

9 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Later copy prepared by Townsend Ward of Philadelphia in December 1857. Includes letters and information pertaining to Mr. [likely James] Webber, and asks Ogden to provide his information as soon as possible so he can write to Mr. Webber (likely referring to business dealings between Ogden and Webber). Also discusses the severe illness of his youngest child, who apparently contracted violent dysentery on 28 June and was on the brink of death several days later. Relates that he and Mrs. Knox brought the boy to "the Hook," which seems to have helped, and the boy might yet live; adds that they…

GLC02437.04275

22 January 1790

Otto, L. William, fl. 1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes concerning Knox's children. "At the same time two of your tender offsprings have been ushered into the world, in order to convince it that with you Days and nights are equally well employed. That the one may contribute to the lasting happiness of your country, the other to your private felicity and that they may both inherit the vigour of their father, is the sincere and affectionate wish of..."

GLC02437.04478

16 October 1796

Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Mrs. Euphemia Ogden, wife of Samuel Ogden, writes that she has not written for a long time due to illness. Adds that she is still sick, and so is another family member (perhaps a son). Mentions Mrs. Knox's illness of the previous spring, and how it upset her to hear about it, emphasizing her feelings of friendship with Mrs. Knox. Provides an update on several of their friends and acquaintances, including the unfortunate story of a friend named Gertrude who recently gave birth to a stillborn child. A short note at the bottom from Mrs. Ogden's husband, Samuel, to Mrs. Knox, sends his love…

GLC02437.06842

15 December 1800

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests Knox writes him and let him know how Knox and the rest of his family is doing. Notes Mrs. [Euphemia] Ogden and the children are doing good. Discusses a gentleman he would like to see appointed as "director of our minds."

GLC02437.07494

25 October 1802

Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests several orders of logs from Knox. Describes the type of wood and size of logs he needs. Also requests Knox deducts the advancement he provided Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, from the bill.

GLC02437.07762

26 February 1793

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says there is an old proverb which states "Silence gives consent." Since Knox has not contradicted his previous suggestions, he will proceed to make "a location for you in this Town," meaning Newark. Has thought it over and knows it is the correct course. Believes it is best for Knox to leave a place where the people are ungrateful to him and to move to a peaceful and quiet place. Mentions his son is recovering from a fever. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05835

2 September 1783

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Ogden, the owner of an important iron works that supplied munitions to the Continental Army, to Major General Knox. Acknowledges Knox's friendly letter "in favor of my friend Wilkins." Hopes Knox will persevere in his plan of settling in New York or New Jersey. Ogden says he is leaning toward living in New York City. Says he has "fixed my Eye on a situation" and will see if it works out in the next few months. Says he would like to visit Knox, but that Mrs. Ogden's "situation" prevents them from coming until November. Congratulates Knox on the birth of a new child. Says "Your…

GLC02437.02461

9 February 1795

Ogden, David Bayard, 1775-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he believes his father will recover fully from his ill health.

GLC02437.06351

26 May 1777

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Laments her lonely situation, noting that a recent visitor brought her news of Henry, but no letter from him. Envies the wives of generals able to travel with their husbands: "happy Mrs. Washington happy Mrs Gates in short I do not recollect an instance like my own- Mrs. Greens you will say is similar, but it is not Mrs G and myself were not cast in one mould." Wishes to visit Henry (at that time in Morristown, New Jersey) declaring "Boston is called a place of danger." Discusses the health of their children.

GLC02437.00602

21 August 1864

Burras, Eugene, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

The bearer, Mrs. Frances Wynn, refuses to join her deserter husband, who joined the "Yankee fleet," despite his severe threats. She and her child are destitute and "should be cared for for her faithful adherence to our cause." Burras knows her, and asks Wortham to assist her, as well as her child and her sister.

GLC02233.52

20 May 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

To his brother, writes, "It is so long a time since I've had the pleasure of a Line from you that did I not hear it from others I should suppose that you had paid Natures last tribute..."

GLC02437.00595