7 March 1796

Nesmith, James, fl. 1796

Manuscript letter

Title: to Isaac Parker

Marked "copy." Writes that because he was so deeply touched by Parker's recent letter, he wants to provide Parker with any information he has respecting Samuel Ely's group of insurgents in his region. Describes a town meeting about whether to support Ely. Relates how different towns in the region plan to handle Ely's claims that the residents own the towns and Knox does not. Includes a transcript of a resolution from Davistown (possibly present day Liberty, Maine).

GLC02437.06655

7 March 1796

Nesmith, James, fl. 1796

Manuscript letter

Title: to Isaac Parker

Partial copy of GLC02437.06655.

GLC02437.06656

18 March 1796

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Vose

Reports that the situation with [Samuel] Ely seems to be cooling; he is out of town and many citizens do not seem as sympathetic to him. Discusses his ability to live safely amongst the townspeople. Significant water or fire damage to the document.

GLC02437.06667

1 April 1796

Manuscript document

Title: [Claim of the children of Captain Thomas Flucker] [incomplete]

Creator unknown. Title added later in red pen. Date and location of writing in the hand of Henry Knox; same hand also apparently provides edits on page 14. Declares that Mrs. Beaumez, mother of Francis, Thomas and Harriet Flucker and widow of Captain Thomas Flucker, is claiming a portion of the Waldo Patent lands on behalf of her children, who are descendents of Samuel Waldo through their father. Document outlines how the lands were passed down to Henry Knox and another sister in law, Hannah Urquhart [Harwood]. Discusses whether or not the children are entitled to a claim on the lands,…

GLC02437.06687

14 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Writes that he sent Pickering another letter officially declining the offer of a position on the committee to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada. Declares that if they are unable to secure another suitable commissioner, and one is needed this year to begin negotiations, he would find no objection in serving out the year until a new appointee is found. Suggests that Judge [James] Sullivan may be a suitable replacement. Touches briefly on negotiations with England. See GLC02437.06704 and GLC02437.06706 for related information.

GLC02437.06707

May 1796

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Opinion of James Sullivan]

Portions may have been written in the hand of Henry Knox. Apparently an opinion by Judge James Sullivan regarding the legality of financial matters and land purchase contracts relating to Henry Knox and his business associates.

GLC02437.06757

1 June 1796

Manuscript document

Title: [Terms of settlement with Madam de Leval]

A negotiation of a land settlement with Madam de Leval. Contains two columns, one of which lists items "to give up," "in consideration of" items in the other column.

GLC02437.06759

1 June 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to introduce Knox to his friend Mr. Robert Gilmer of Baltimore and his daughter. The Gilmers are traveling to Boston and Bingham hopes they will arrive before Knox leaves Boston to go to Maine. Speaks of the virtues of Mr. Gilmer and hopes Knox will welcome him into his acquaintance.

GLC02437.06761

13 July 1796

Ulmer, George, 1756-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Receipt for Nathan Knight]

Receipt of goods purchased from Knight on Knox's behalf.

GLC02437.06785

28 December 1782

Treadwell, William, 1748-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Ordnance report for the artillery park and other posts at West Point]

Signed by Treadwell, Captain of Artillery.

GLC02437.10069

29 December 1782

Moodie, Andrew, ?-1787

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Ordnance report for the artillery park and other posts at West Point]

Lists numbers of brass and iron artillery at the West Point posts. Signed by Andrew Moodie, Captain of Artillery.

GLC02437.10070

30 December 1782

Frothingham, Benjamin, 1734-1809

Manuscript document

Title: [Ordnance report for the artillery park and other posts at West Point]

Lists numbers of brass and iron artillery at the West Point posts. Signed by Frothingham, Captain of Artillery.

GLC02437.10071

December 1782

Manuscript document

Title: [Meeting of the General Committee of the Army regarding an address and petition to Congress]

Instructions to the committee chosen to present grievances of the Massachusetts Line to Congress: "we have nominated you to represent us at Congress, in matters of the most interesting Nature We wish you to inforce our address in the most modest terms, yet in that firm and steady manner that is expressive of the Character of Officers; and the Justice our requisitions demand."

GLC02437.10072

circa December 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: To the United States in Congress Assembled

Appears to be Knox's draft of his presentation of officers' grievances to Congress: "At this period of the War it is with peculiar pain, that we find ourselves constrained to address your august body in matters of a pecuniary nature." Agrees to half pay "upon condition that each State shall become responsible to its officers for the payment of a certain number of years of full pay which may be specified."

GLC02437.10074

December 1782

Villefranche, Jean-Louis-Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de, 1747-1784

Manuscript document

Title: A report of the work necessary to be done in order to put the post of West Point and its dependences in a proper state of defence

In Samuel Shaw's hand. Includes reports for Fort Clinton, Fort Putnam, Fort Webb, and other forts in the West Point vicinity. Docket states, "Major Villefranches observations of the [works] pieces and additions necessary to be performed at West Point and its dependencies."

GLC02437.10075

December 31, 1782

Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major [Richard] Platt

Webb explains why he could not reply earlier to Platt, defending Platt's accusations of neglecting his correspondence. Relates he was ill when receiving two of Platt's notes, and had company when Platt's third note was delivered. Recently manned a barge upriver (possibly the Hudson), at the request of General Henry Knox. Notes that the barge has taken one more trip up the river, for the purpose of transporting Webb's private stores. Has no objection to Platt using the barge when it returns.

GLC02437.10076

January 21, 1783

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return of Captain Thomas Patten's company of artificers]

Lists numbers of soldiers, number of days, and amount of rations. Signed by Doughty as Fort Major at West Point. Signed twice by Captain Thomas Patten. Dudley Mercer, possibly a Quartermaster at West Point, signs 20 January 1783, confirming receipt of rations.

GLC02437.10083

January 23, 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return for twenty-two army prisoners]

Covers four days. Includes information for some regiments from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maryland. Signed by Shaw as aide-de-camp to General Henry Knox, commander at West Point. Also signed by Sergeant Ebenezer Shelley, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.10084

February 1, 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's company of artificers]

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Verso also contains a note written by Dudley Mercer, Quartermaster [at West Point?], confirming receipt of rations.

GLC02437.10090

February 21, 1783

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return of Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers]

Doughty signs as Fort Major at West Point. Also signed by Captain Patten. Contains a note signed by Dudley Mercer, Quartermaster [at West Point?], confirming receipt of rations. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number days receiving rations. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees.

GLC02437.10096

February 21, 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander McDougall

Discusses affairs concerning the military and Congress with General McDougall. Declares, "We are in an unhappy predicament indeed not to know who are responsible [to us] for a settlement of accounts posterity will hardly belive that an army shall continue incessantly for eight years [struck: to establish themselves] under a constant pressure of misery to establish the liberty of their country, without knowing who are to compensate them, or whether they were ever to receive any reward for their services." Calls for a more efficient system of government, and wishes to know who will address the…

GLC02437.10097

February 22, 1783

Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785

Document signed

Title: Return of coulours & oil wanting for the garrison at West Point

Patten signs as Captain of Artificers. Lists numbers of carriages, pounds of white lead, pounds of blacking ground in oil, pounds of "read" lead, and gallons of oil.

GLC02437.10099

3 March 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Copied 15 December 1853, in Boston, Massachusetts. Marked as "private." Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to Lincoln, Secretary of War, apparently regarding the settlement of the Newburgh Conspiracy. Knox remarks, "I most earnestly conjure you to urge, that every thing respecting the Army be decided upon before peace takes place. That events must be certain, therefore no time ought to be lost. The Army are anxiously waiting the result of General [Alexander] McDougalls mission... if they should be disbanded previous to a settlement, without knowing who to look to, for an…

GLC02437.10101

9 March 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: Provision return of Capt. Thomas Patten's company of artificers

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number of days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Also contains a note written by Dudley Mercer, Quartermaster [at West Point?], confirming receipt of rations.

GLC02437.10103

13 March 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's company of artillery artificers]

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number of days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Covers March 13-16. Sergeant George Groom signs on verso, confirming receipt of rations.

GLC02437.10104