3 April 1791

McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in dealing with her creditors. States she is widow and hopes she can keep her house.

GLC02437.04896

6 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Maunsell

Secretary of War Knox reports to Maunsell that "our Country is busily employed in arranging the public debt, forming a national bank, proprietary canals and a number of other useful things." Knox goes on to say that "Great Britain "... is about declaring to Russia, the terms upon which that power may make peace with the Turks." Knox asks Maunsell to give an enclosed letter to his brother William.

GLC02437.04904

8 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Tells Mrs. McNeill that he has received her letters "desiring me to make out an account for some little services in obtaining a certificate for you." Knox cannot comply as it would "have the appearance of collusion."

GLC02437.04944

18 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Magnus Miller

Knox writes to return the key to Miller's house that Miller gave Knox "last December." Praises Miller's kindness and friendship in letting Knox use his house and not accepting any rent from December until May.

GLC02437.04950

22 August 1791

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says things have been so uninteresting in the hemisphere that he has remained silent since he left Philadelphia. Wrote to his brother William by the last packet. Told William "that, some hopes were entertained, that the consular bill would be taken up this session in Congress, I hope it may, & that consuls may have a stipend granted to them, adequate to their support, & the dignity, as well as liberality of the 13 States." Wants to know about George Hammond. Asks if he will be plenipotentiary or ambassador. Inquires about the arrangements between America and Britain. Mentions…

GLC02437.05132

9 February 1792

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Comments that he has not written to Knox in awhile. Has received a letter in the mail from [Samuel] Breck which he encloses (not present), and declares that he is "not writing to a minister, but to my friend General Knox." Hopes Knox will treat his letter as private. Discusses elections for governor and mentions former governor [George] Clinton. Comments on New York political intrigue and the ambition of men. Sends his family's regards to Mrs. Knox and their family. Relates that he is very pleased with the President's choice for the new ambassador to England (his name is not mentioned…

GLC02437.05316

6 April 1792

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox he received a packet from Colonel [Sebastian] Bauman containing Knox's letter to the Consul at Dublin, among other correspondence. Expects mail to arrive from London hourly, and expects news in the papers about key issues of the day, such as the recent capitulation by "Tippo" to Lord Cornwallis (referring to Tipu Sultan, a leader Cornwallis defeated in India while he was Governor-General there). Also refers to news about "Fayette [Lafayette] and the austrians" (he had recently been placed in charge of French forces attacking Austria). Sends his love to Mrs. Knox and…

GLC02437.05404

16 April 1792

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to introduce Knox to the bearer, Captain Spry of the British Navy. Spry has traveled aboard the ship that carried the February mail, and plans to visit Philadelphia. Explains his positive qualities. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, Lucy Knox's sister-in-law. Suggests Knox introduce Spry to Mrs. Flucker.

GLC02437.05416

8 May 1792

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has received the enclosed letters (not present) from the consul, and asks that Knox read them and return them to Maunsell so he can answer them. Asks that Knox also include any of his own letters for the consul. Thanks him for helping Maunsell's servant. Joins with his wife in wishing Knox and his family their best regards.

GLC02437.05453

7 June 1792

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Only recently found out Knox was in town. Has tried to make arrangements to see him but they keep missing each other. Went twice to 59 Maiden Lane, apparently where Knox was staying, to invite him to dinner. Relates that he gave William Knox a long letter. Writes, "sorry I am that your confounded senators & congress are so narrow minded, as to make no provision for their foreign consuls for I hear that they do not I am materialy [sic] interested in your Brother William's fate."

GLC02437.05491

11 February 1793

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

As William Knox writes by this post, he has little to report other than his sincerest regards. Says Mr. Brett's letter is included in William's letter. Asks to have Brett's letter returned after Henry reads it. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05812

22 February 1793

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the January mail arrived and had interesting political information. Encloses a letter sent to him by Mr. Brett (for a summary of that letter see GLC02437.05830). Asks Knox to keep it for 2 days and then return it. Wants to know how Knox and his family are doing. Says his brother William calls on him sometimes.

GLC02437.05829

14 June 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Mifflin

Later copy. Reports he was instructed by the President to inform Mifflin that the president's prior decision made on the 24th still stands. Writes, "It must be obvious to you, sir, and seems even to result from some of the information you have transmitted that the proposed involvement is an extremely delicate one, as it regards our peace with the Six Nations. To bring out hostilities with those nations could be at any time a serious evil, considered in reference to the operations we are carrying out against the more Western tribes…" Further explains their precarious situation with the…

GLC02437.06119

14 February 1795

Mifflin, Benjamin, fl. 1784-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters relating to the salaries of clerks in the War Department.

GLC02437.06354

27 May 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06429

2 June 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to George Meade

Informs Meade that he has drawn two bills from him and asks that Meade charges him to his (Knox's) account.

GLC02437.06431

15 July 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is unable to make any of the payments upon which they have had an agreement.

GLC02437.06466

6 September 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Manuscript document

Title: [Copies of letters]

Copy of two letters written to Knox from Meade, written in Knox's hand. First letter dated 30 July 1795 Philadelphia. Discusses his current inability to take up drafts and make payments and would therefore relinquish a purchase, presumably of land. Second letter dated 31 August 1795 Philadelphia. Also discusses financial difficulties.

GLC02437.06479

17 August 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his financial difficulties and his belief that he will have to give up his intentions of purchasing land.

GLC02437.06492

5 September 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his desire to settle their business transaction in a way that would be beneficial to both parties and makes a suggestion for a compromise and arrangements for payments.

GLC02437.06515

8 December 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land purchases.

GLC02437.06578

6 February 1796

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will not be able to take up the notes from various banks.

GLC02437.06614

26 March 1796

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial transactions, particularly regarding exchanging notes at the bank.

GLC02437.06674

12 June 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Meade

Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Meade, and Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon.

GLC02437.06771

25 June 1796

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has not heard back from Knox on a financial matter and is hurt. Suggests other ways Knox might comply with his wishes if Knox will not follow the plan he suggested in a previous letter.

GLC02437.06779