27 May 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he is sorry to hear Knox was ill again. Discusses his dealings with Madame de Leval, mentioning that she was supposed to have left but has not yet, and that he "wish[es] her gone." Comments on the townships she is going to settle on their lands in Maine. Is happy to hear that Knox will be going to New York. Reports that Knox's family is doing well and have settled in. Encourages Knox to tell Mrs. Knox to send their son, Henry, to school. Provides some information on several of their friends, asking him to forward an enclosed letter to General [Rufus] Putnam, and mentioning…

GLC02437.05479

10 June 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the urgency of making land payments and the fact that the committee doubts that they will be able uphold their part of the contract. States that he tried to explain the reason for the delay in making the payment, but the committee dismissed his excuses. Reports that he sent a copy of part of this letter to Royal Flint. Discusses a matter pertaining to Knox and "WD," likely William Duer, in the papers, and asks Knox for some related facts. Reports that Knox's sons embarked for Hingham the previous day with General Benjamin Lincoln.

GLC02437.05501

12 August 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has arrived in New York City and is disappointed that he will not be able to meet up with him. Mentions that Madame de Leval is in town. Suggests they meet soon at "Prince Town" (Princeton, New Jersey). Reports on the health of Knox's family. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05577

16 September 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of further developments concerning finding trustworthy men to survey two tracts of land. Notes his dismay as to why Madame de Leval remains in New York. Discusses the financial problems with William Duer and the importance pushing Duer into settling the business quickly. Writes, "Mr. D - will never come to any point unless he is pushed... your delicacy on this head is a high Crime which you cannot answer to yourself nor your family - Indeed I view this as the Critical moment, which if lost, every present & future hope & expectation will be destroyed." Mentions that…

GLC02437.05610

23 September 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Madame de Leval has finally arrived and that the Committee will probably consent to their proposal, providing that "we allow them the years Interest which they will otherways [sic] loose by puting the whole of the payments one year forward - the interest will amount to near fifteen thousand dollars - " Continues to discuss similar business concerning William Duer. Congratulates Knox on the birth of his daughter, stating "the little stranger is the finest & most healthy Child, of any you have had - "

GLC02437.05626

7 November 1789

Moore, John, fl. 1789

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Payment for board and tuition]

Lists the cost of board and tuition for Knox's sons, Henry and Marcus, along with the dates they were in school. Most of the document appears to have been written by Thomas Lambert Moore, rector of St. George's Church at Hempstead, Long Island 1785-1799. Contains a note written and signed by John Moore, stating that Knox paid the balance of the account 7 November 1789.

GLC02437.04406

10 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [List of articles sent to Harry Knox]

List of items that Knox sent to his son Henry Knox at Princeton, New Jersey. The items include: two morning gowns, one white waistcoat and breeches, and one nankeen. Sent nine books useful in a classical education. Also sent a green satchel and some apples. List is not in Knox's handwriting. Two additions to list and docket are in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.04987

12 July 1791

Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [Henry Jackson Knox's grammar school tuition bill]

Tuition bill for the summer session written and signed by Princeton College President and Declaration of Independence signer Jonathan Witherspoon. Henry Jackson Knox, Henry Knox's son, was charged £1.0.0 "To his Entry," £3.15.0 "To Tuition for the Summer Session," and £0.2.6 "To the School Servant." Reports that the rule of the school and college is to have the tuition paid in advance, so he has drawn on Knox for £4.17.6. Has no doubt "that you will pay it after being informed that the Grammar School belongs properly to me." The board and other expenses are to go to Dr. [Samuel Stanhope]…

GLC02437.05062

June 1792

Shippen, William Jr., 1736-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [Dr. Shippen's account of his medical services administered to the Knox family]

Signed twice (once in text). Contains the name of each person in the Knox household who received medical treatment from Shippen. Mentions small pox. Just above Shippen's second and final signature is an autograph note signed by Knox in text.

GLC02437.05523

20 September 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Expenses]

List of expenses, including clothing for his family, groceries and wages for the servants.

GLC02437.08646

1905/04/02

Grant, Frederick D., 1850-1912

Letter

Title: To General Wilson

He is unable to forward a letter that is among his Mother's papers in Chicago. The letter, written by Ulysses S. Grant before his death, requested that Frederick's son Ulysses S. Grant III, be admitted to West Point. It was cosigned by William T. Sherman and written "to the President, whoever he might be." President Mckinley endorsed the letter and ordered Ulysses III to be admitted to West Point.

GLC04360.014

1874/05/21

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Letter

Title: Invitation and Menu

Engraved invitation to Nellie Grant's wedding. The ceremony and reception took place at the White House. "Menu" printed on silk, inserted loosely into the invitation.

GLC04360.021

circa 1868-1876

Autograph note signed

Title: Autograph card

Autograph card. Signed by "Hannah Grant Age 70" and "Jesse R. Grant Age 75"

GLC04360.023

circa 1868-1876

Ephemera

Title: Calling card

Calling card of Miss Nellie W. Grant

GLC04360.026

circa 1868-1876

Ephemera

Title: Calling card

Calling card of Mr. Algernon C.F. Sartoris [Nellie's husband]

GLC04360.027

9 January 1784

Adams, Samuel, 1745-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for a tombstone for Knox's daughter Julia]

Knox orders William Neilson to pay on his behalf for a "marble tomb stone six feet in length and three feet wide for his Daughter Deceased." Signed by Dr. Samuel Adams. Adams also signs verso 16 June 1784 confirming receipt of payment for the tombstone. Neilson signs verso 30 January 1786 confirming receipt of the sum from Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.02932

13 January 1787

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bond for Henry Knox]

Bond declaring that James Sullivan of Boston owes Henry Knox of New York 900 pounds lawful money. Pertains to settling the Estate of the late Thomas Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Signed by two witnesses, B. G. Amory and William Amory.

GLC02437.03414

18 April 1787

O'Connor, Matthias, fl. 1787

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill for tuition]

Bill for teaching services provided to Henry Knox's daughter, Lucy and a girl named Betsey, both at boarding school and at home. Docketed by Knox, "for teaching my daughter Lucy and Betsey to write." Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.03526

27 August 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: An Estimate of the annual expense of family &c in New York for the year 1785 86, and 87.

Lists the estimated annual cost for the family while living in New York City. Includes items such as dinners, keeping two horses, wine, and others.

GLC02437.03646

14 February 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: A list of bonds from sundry persons to the late Thomas Flucker Received from Mrs. Hannah Urquhart in the year 1787

Lists bonds by person and date with amounts. Includes totals for every page and a separate section for "Notes of Hand." Signed twice by Knox, on pages one and nine.

GLC02437.03749

5 February 1788

Connor, Matthias, fl. 1788

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for Lucy Knox's schooling]

Connor sends Knox a bill for "3 months attendance on Miss Knox at Mrs. Seton's School in the writing and arithmetic department commencing the 3rd Octr. last and ending the 3rd Jany following..."

GLC02437.03785

27 July 1784

Druitt, John, fl. 1784

Manuscript document signed

Title: Account bill

Account bill for Henry Knox's daughter's schooling, books and shoes.

GLC02437.08566

26 January 1793

Genêt, Edmond Charles Édouard, 1763-1834

Manuscript note

Title: [Note]

Thanks Henry Knox for his attentions and informs him that "he will with the greatest pleasure stand Sponsor to [his] Son and attend the Ceremony to morrow [sic] Evening." Noted as written by the Minister of France, who at this time is most likely Edmond Charles Édouard Genêt, more commonly known as Citizen Genêt.

GLC02437.09953

1842/09/01

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph document signed

Title: Last Will and Testament

Last Will and Testament. Jackson leaves a presentation sword to his son to use " In support of our glorious union and the constitutional rights of our beloved country" and various other swords to family members. With Secretarial copy of a subsequent Will dated 1843/06/07. Written from his mansion at Hermitage. Written at a Hermitage near Nashville, Tennessee.

GLC07987

4 July 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Document signed

Title: Deed

Legal document of sale of land from Henry Knox to Sarah Waldo for the unusually low price of two dollars. On the back of the document, there is sale between Sarah Waldo and Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln for one dollar.

GLC02437.07281