31 December 1791 - 3 January 1792

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Manuscript document signed

Title: [War office salaries]

First page written on 31 December 1791 delineates the salaries of seven members of the War Department for the months of October, November, and December. An additional member, Caleb Swan, was added on 11 March (from the day he returned from Creek Nation) to 31 December 1791. Notes that Knox made $750. A total of $1,840.28 was paid in salaries to all eight men for this period. Second page dated 3 January 1792 has signatures of those noting they received their salaries. Knox did not sign the document. Cummings made an "X" for his mark. Signed by the five other men, John Stagg, R.J. Vanden…

GLC02437.05280

3 January 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Colonel [Benjamin] Walker, and mentions the involvement of Colonel [William] Duer. Comments on the purchase of townships in Maine, in and around the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.05286

14 January 1792

Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Tudor

Thanks him for his recent letter, which contained information on Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom's desire to purchase land in Maine. Also acknowledges the benefits of Mr. Russell's involvement with the purchase. Hopes Tudor will continue assisting them with their purchase by negotiating with the Committee. Provides extensive suggestions about how best to negotiate with the Committee. Also asks for a map of the lands in question.

GLC02437.05290

15 January 1792

Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Russell

Writes that Mr. [William] Tudor has contacted him regarding lands in Maine to be purchased by Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom. Mr. Tudor has sent Mr. Soderstrom to Boston to "conclude the purchase with your Land Committee." Has asked Mr. Tudor to push for an increase in price for the land in question. Asks for Russell's continued support in the endeavor.

GLC02437.05292

16 January 1792

Street, James, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

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

GLC02437.05293

22 January 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Discusses his plans to have an agent purchase the land on their behalf, and explains how their application will be handled by the Committee and the Court.

GLC02437.05297

29 January 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Writes that he is "full in the opinion with you that so long as you are entangled with the Winslows, the Patent will never be worth half its real value, and you ought to exert every nerve to buy them out, or to immediately effect a division. Relates that he ran into Isaac Winslow Jr., who was anxious for news about Knox's decision, as it will affect the plans of Isaac and his brother Samuel. Explains what he learned about the Winslow's financial status and describes in detail a negotiation he held with them about buying their land. Discusses the resolutions of…

GLC02437.05300

29 January 1792

Van den Brock, Reiner John, fl. 1789-1796

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Memorandum]

Lists the salaries for War Department employee Caleb Swan for the first several months of 1792, and discusses Swan's account.

GLC02437.05302

31 January 1792

Kellock, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw

Declares that their mutual friend, Mr. Buchanan, has been in the country for several days. Writes that he and Buchanan are worried about Shaw's safety on the ship the Pequot, as they have been having stormy weather in England. Touches on financial matters. Wishes him good health.

GLC02437.05303

1 February 1792

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Copy of GLC02437.05304.

GLC02437.05305

15 February 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Connecticut River. Talks about the legislature's meetings to discuss the land purchases in the Waldo patent in Maine. Relates a conversation he had with Isaac Winslow about the patent lands; Winslow writes that he is in no "hurry to settle." Provides information on land deals with several others, including Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom and Mr. [William]…

GLC02437.05307

12 February 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides an update on the Committee's debates regarding the Waldo patent lands. Comments on Knox's request that he purchase the portion of the town of Trenton belonging to Colonel Jones. Reports his happiness at seeing the reasons for the Indian War published. Discusses the reenlistment of soldiers in the army; many soldiers who served during the Revolutionary War will not reenlist unless they are promoted. Explains that Major Jack Tyler, who served 1777-1779, would like to serve again, but only as a major. Describes Tyler's virtues and his current circumstances. Requests appointments…

GLC02437.05317

3 March 1792

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Montgomery

Has long intended to write and thank Mrs. Montgomery for her kind words during Lucy's time of distress, but has been unready to think about the difficult situation until the present time. Discusses her feelings about the death of her son. Comments that she has found solace in writing this letter, but apologizes for inflicting all of her emotional distress on Mrs. Montgomery. Suggests that Mrs. Montgomery comes to visit.

GLC02437.05330

5 March 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: [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 at the head of the Waldo patent on [order] of General Knox." Hopes that the Committee will accommodate him based on the members's knowledge of his circumstances.

GLC02437.05333

5 March 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Informs Dr. Eustis that there is an opening for a Chief Military Surgeon. Explains the pay and benefits, and offers him the position. Asks that if he is interested, he comes to Philadelphia as soon as possible. Declares that he has Knox's full support and will likely be able to get the job if he wants it.

GLC02437.05334

8 March 1792-9 March 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript letter signed

Title: [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 Mr. William Tudor purchasing some of the lands.

GLC02437.05338

9 March 1792

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Act allowing Henry Knox and others to build a canal from the Connecticut River to Boston]

Act allowing Henry Knox, John Coffin Jones, David Cobb, Benjamin Hichborn, and Henry Jackson to construct a canal connecting the Connecticut River to Boston. Signed for David Cobb, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Massachusetts; Samuel Phillips, President of the Senate; and John Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts; by John Avery, Jr., Secretary.

GLC02437.05339

10 March 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands

Refers to an offer made by Mr. William Tudor on lands he would like to purchase; offers, on behalf of himself and Mr. [Royal] Flint, to pay a higher price than Tudor for the lands.

GLC02437.05343

19 March 1792

Flint, Royal, 1754-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Marked "copy." Writes that he informed Jackson yesterday of Mr. [William] Duer's decision to stop payment, and the panic that has ensued. However, encourages Jackson to continue with his attempts to purchase land despite these new obstacles.

GLC02437.05364

21 March 1792

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Regarding Knox's queries about land purchases, Smith declares that he was supposed to present [William] Duer's propositions the previous July, but they have not yet "made their appearance." If his health permits, he plans to leave on a trip on Sunday, and he "doubt[s] much whether he [Duer] will be able to arrang [sic] it within that time." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05368

22 March 1792-23 March 1792

Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Document contains three letters. The first, dated 22 March 1792, is signed by Phillips, Jarvis and Read. On behalf of the Committee for the Sale of the Eastern Lands belonging to the Commonwealth (presumably of Massachusetts), they agree to sell Jackson and his associate [Royal] Flint lands which lie between borders they outline. Also outline the price and terms of the deal. The second letter, dated 23 March 1792, is from Jackson to the Committee. He asks for an extension of fifteen days to complete the transaction, in order to make arrangements with other business partners. The third letter…

GLC02437.05371

24 March 1792

Philips, Crammond, & Co., fl. 1790-1800

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Mentions that they received word from their business associate Mr. George Bell of Ostend, in present-day Belgium, about the arrangements Shaw made with Bell's firm. Would like to hear from Shaw and Randall on the subject. Letter included as part of GLC02437.05374.

GLC02437.05375

25 March 1792

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a letter from Mr. William Hunt recommending Mr. John Patten for an appointment in the federal troops. Jackson is not acquainted with Patten but declares that he seems well-suited to be an officer. Reports that General [William] Hull knows him. Also recommends an [Ebenezer] Kent for an appointment. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05376) written on the same day places Jackson in Boston.

GLC02437.05378

26 March 1792

Willis, Timothy, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Writes to recommend Mr. John Patten for a military appointment. Outlines his qualifications.

GLC02437.05379

26 March 1792

Warren, William, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Writes to request an appointment in the military, particularly as one of the soldiers being sent to the frontiers. Adds that he already wrote to General [Henry] Knox on the subject as well.

GLC02437.05381