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[Minutes for Creek Treaty]

Draft of a treaty between the United States and the Creek nation stipulating that Creek Chief Alexander McGillivray would be the liaison with the "rank of Brigadier General." The "great medal chiefs" will also be granted a commission and two agents...

GLC02437.04785

to Henry Knox

Colonel Hawkins relates the events surrounding the negotiations between the Creeks and the United States government. Writes that the Creeks have expressed disapprobation of the treaty at Augusta in 1785 (Treaty of Galphinton). Discusses the...

GLC02437.04813

to Henry Knox

Original version of GLC02437.04828. It contains an additional page where William tells Knox that he has heard from General Maunsell that Knox gave a grand one hundred person ball before leaving New York for Philadelphia and of several society...

GLC02437.04829

to Henry Knox

Is thrilled to hear from Knox that he has recovered from his illness enough to walk about the house, and hopes to hear soon that he is perfectly well. Hopes General [George] Washington will not hesitate to accept the Presidency. Believes the vote...

GLC02437.04130

[to Lucy Knox]

Possibly to her daughter, Lucy. Contains four large areas of text loss. Writes, "I begin to count the hours until I shall have the pleasure to embrace you... may god bless you my precious daughter." Possibly to another daughter; in one partial...

GLC02437.03999

to Henry Knox

Contemporary copy of GLC02437.04075.

GLC02437.04076

to Henry Knox

Half of the signature is missing. Writes that Knox may have seen by now a review of Gordon's history of the American Revolution. Would "rejoice to hear, that you have allowed it to pass muster, as contributing toward the support of the American...

GLC02437.04132

to Samuel Parkman

Encloses (not included) an extract of a letter from Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Parkman apparently owes his share of funds for iron that was paid for, in part, by Major [Samuel] Shaw. Knox says that the iron can likely be procured in Boston, but might be...

GLC02437.04161

[Certificate respecting monies owed to William Palfrey]

Declares that Congress, on 11 December 1780, ordered the Board of Treasury to provide a sum of 3200 dollars to Mr. William Palfrey, Paymaster General, and that the money was drawn upon Benjamin Franklin (see GLC02437.04175 for related information)....

GLC02437.04175

Foundation of some paragraphs published in Fennos paper 2nd May 1789

Writes, "We learn, from good authority, that the President of the United States will see no Company on Sundays. We are also informed that the President, after his inauguration, will assign one or two days in every week for receiving such Foreigners...

GLC02437.04312

Request for information [incomplete]

Asks if the recipient would "be so obliging as to inform me what time Genl Green superceeded [sic] Genl. Gates - it seems necessity to accertain [sic] it in order to the settleg of my deceased brothers affair - " Date written in previously inferred...

GLC02437.04488

to Henry Knox

Discusses the outcome of a hearing concerning a mutual acquaintance's petition. Writes that Knox's "plan for the militia is not very well received here - altho every one speaks highly of it, as it appears on paper, and confess, that it is a masterly...

GLC02437.04518

[Petition of Catharine Littlefield Greene]

Petition to the House of Representative and the Senate on behalf of Catharine Littlefield Greene for money due to her late husband from the government. States that in General Greene's pursuit for indemnification from the United States government...

GLC02437.04528

to Thomas Randall

Instructs Randall not to deliver to Messrs Pintard, or any other person for them, the bills of lading for his cargo, to let any of the property out of Randall's hands, or make any other stipulation until he speaks to their friends, Henry Knox and...

GLC02437.04536

to Lucy Knox

Discusses her recent recovery from an illness, her trip to Barbuda with the Commodore and some friends, and the local fauna. Comments that the Governor's situation there is not enviable. He only has "one other White Inhabitant on the Island to...

GLC02437.04573

Salaries of the Secretary of War and his gentlemen

Lists the salaries for the Secretary of War and his staff for the months of April, May and June. Second page includes signatures noting the receipt of the money. Noted as written at the War Office. Co-signed by Constant Freeman, William Knox...

GLC02437.04642

to Alexander McGillivray

Secretary of War Knox writes Creek chief McGillivray expressing his pleasure that they could agree on the Treaty of Peace. Knox expects McGillivray will be a positive example to his people. Knox talks about the Cherokees and says he hopes to...

GLC02437.04684

[Copy of three bills of sale]

William Knox signs on his own behalf and on behalf of his brother Henry Knox. Copy of three bills of exchange drawn by William Knox, and owed to Henry Knox from London associates. On page two Henry Knox endorses (William Knox signs on behalf of...

GLC02437.04704

[Proposed instructions but not given to the Secretary of War about the Creek Treaty]

Instructions that were never actually given to Knox regarding the Creek Nation. Instructs Knox he has the power and consent of the Senate to arrange a "treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America and the Creek Nation of...

GLC02437.04707

to James Wilkinson

Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Writes that in the course of his duties, he has offended Captain Ford, but wants to assure him that no cause for offense was given. Has enclosed some materials explaining his case....

GLC02437.05351

to Henry Knox

Marked "private" on address leaf. Peirce references Knox's letters of 8 and 9 June. Says his friends concluded it was best not to offer a petition to the legislature regarding the taxes. Observes Knox's instructions regarding Fowles's land and...

GLC02437.04999

A short description of the lands between the rivers Penobscott and Schoodie in the District of Maine

Appears to be a copy of the description of lands in Maine sent to Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. There is also a secretarial signature of Bruce on page four. Claims it is less mountainous than most of Massachusetts. Describes fine fresh meadows...

GLC02437.05087

to Lucy Knox

Reports that Mrs. Flucker arrived in New York from Antigua this afternoon with her 2 children, Thomas and Muriel. Says she is with him at Mrs. Lorings. Writes, "You will be charmed with and proud of her." She will set off from Elizabethtown either...

GLC02437.05089

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 8 August. Says the Eastern committee will be together tomorrow or the next day. Notes he will attend to the other million acres and a conditional agreement respecting the four townships. Reports "the Winslows will never...

GLC02437.05120

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 26 August. Reports that the committee "Jointly and Severally are averse to selling any more land in large quantities; and as I wrote you we must be prepared to make our application to the Legislature at their next Session...

GLC02437.05137

[List of salaries for the War Department]

A total of 7 salaries for a total of $1,437. This was the pay for the quarter consisting of July, August, and September. Page two has the signatures of the department, noting they were paid on 3 October 1791. Only Knox's signature is absent....

GLC02437.05177

to Henry Jackson

Discusses in detail the purchase of lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Mentions the Winslow family, especially Isaac Winslow, and describes how they are involved in the business transactions. Advises Jackson on the negotiation of purchases...

GLC02437.05242

[Certificate regarding stipend on board ship bound for China]

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Parker identifies himself as one of the proprietors of a ship voyaging to China, and an agent authorized to speak on the other proprietors's behalf. Confirms the sum of money placed on board a ship bound for...

GLC02437.05278

to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Discusses a potential financial arrangement Knox proposed regarding a Mr. B., as well as a Mr. Morris and Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Also discusses a sum of money loaned to Madame Leval (he spells it "Laval") by...

GLC02437.05286

to Samuel Ogden

Seems to be discussing his attempts to invite different individuals to a meeting in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05293

to Henry Knox

Complains that Knox has not written to him by the most recent post. Declares that they will be able to purchase certain townships in the Waldo patent lands, and describes how he is negotiating the price. Touches on Indian claims to the land....

GLC02437.05297

to Henry Knox

Was disappointed not to have received word from Knox on how to proceed with their canal project. Is waiting to put their plans into action. Discusses a new company, led by a Colonel Worthington, which is being formed to cut a canal in the...

GLC02437.05307

[to the Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands]

Writes, "I learn that the house of Representatives have negatived the report of the Joint Committee on the subject of the Waldo claim - this being the case I am under the necessity of renewing my application for the purchase of two or more townships...

GLC02437.05333

[to the Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands]

Marked "copy." Contains two letters. The first, dated 8 March 1792 and marked "No. 2," alerts the committee to his intention to buy a certain tract of land in Maine. The second, dated 9 March 1792 and marked "No. 3," discusses the possibility of...

GLC02437.05338

[Correspondence between the Committee for the sale of Eastern lands, Royal Flint and Henry Jackson]

Marked "copy." Contains three letters. The first, by Royal Flint, written on 3 April, relates that he has been told by Henry Jackson that the Committee has agreed to sell them certain state-owned lands in Maine, and he authorizes Jackson to...

GLC02437.05395

to William Duer

Writes that he received Duer's last letter and will be happy to help settle his accounts with the Treasury. Has not written to Duer since his financial misfortune, but this has merely been due to his busy schedule and not from lack of friendship....

GLC02437.05402

[Land purchase guarantee]

Authorizes Robert Treat to occupy and improve a tract of land in the Town of Frankfort that he is purchasing from Henry Knox and Isaac and Samuel Winslow. Signed by Benjamin Shute, as agent to Treat, as well as by two witnesses. See GLC02437.05438...

GLC02437.05439

to William Knox

Discusses his desire to maintain correspondence with William but has had difficulty keeping up with the sailing schedule for ships headed to William's location. Comments on the recently concluded session of Congress. Relates that Mrs. Knox, Mrs....

GLC02437.05465

to Henry Jackson

Tracy lays out his resume to General Henry Jackson as "the oldest inspecting Officer of the Militia" in Massachusetts as reason to appoint him "Inspector for the District of Massachusetts." He includes his "abilities and character" as well as the...

GLC02437.04817

to Louis-Guillaume Otto [in French]

Copy of a letter from Armand Marc, comte de Montmorin Saint-Hérem, French Minister of Foreign Affairs to Louis-Guillaume Otto, charge des Affaires (See GLC02437.04843 for a translation).

GLC02437.04842

to Armand Marc, Comte de Montmorin Saint-Hérem

Translation of a copy of GLC02437.04842. Sends Otto documents from Schweizer & Jeanneret bankers. Otto will "see the offer of those individuals to charge themselves with the loan which Congress has opened in Holland, particularly to pay our demands...

GLC02437.04843

to [Henry Knox]

Writes that "Mr. Bruce call'd on me with your letter to him." Mr. Bruce is interested in purchasing a piece of land that is to be divided soon.

GLC02437.04862

to unknown [in French]

Possibly written to Henry Knox. Date taken from the body of the document. Docketed 27 May 1791 by Henry Knox. Document appears to be about borrowing money from a banking house in Paris. Possibly written from Paris; see GLC02437.04960.

GLC02437.04967

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 17 July. Will forward the letter Knox included for David Cobb. Claims that Cobb will write him and President Washington about the Postmaster General position. Tells Knox that Cobb's situation is "a very unpleasant one."...

GLC02437.05081

to Henry Knox

Wrote Knox last Sunday and enclosed the principles of an agreement which has been "acceeded to by the parties." Says Mr. Phillips came to Boston and has started examining and discussing the business. Nothing of consequence has taken place. Writes...

GLC02437.05036

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 4 July. Is glad that Knox feels the two of them "succeeded well." Reports to Knox about issues with the Massachusetts legislative committee that recently sold them two million acres of land. Reports they have all of...

GLC02437.05058

to Henry Knox

Is disappointed that he has not heard from Royal Flint on the purchase of Mount Desert in Maine. Having authority to negotiate, he will make advances to Mr. Greigore tomorrow. Will receive the maps by Captain Chessman, who is on the Brig "Ceres" on...

GLC02437.05082

to Henry Knox

References Knox's joint letter with William Duer of 26 July. Is happy he was able to anticipate their desires by concluding the deal on Thursday (this was for the purchase of half of Mount Desert and various islands off the coast of Maine). Goes on...

GLC02437.05094

to Henry Knox

Encloses the deeds for the two million acre land purchase executed by Flint and himself. Has also forwarded Knox his own transfers for the twenty shares (not included). Will forward Peirce's 20 shares when he is back in town. Says the shares are...

GLC02437.05114

to Henry Knox

Last Thursday he gave the enclosed proposals (not included) to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands. Received a verbal answer on Friday "that it was an object of such magnitude they had concluded to consult and advise with their absent...

GLC02437.05131