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[Receipt]

Receipt for a sum of £13 and change. Also includes a date of February 1772 and March 17 1772 on the verso.

GLC02437.08270

[Note]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Note of exchange for £100 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08286

[Note]

Note of exchange for £150 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08292

[Note]

Note of exchange for £150 to Henry Knox

GLC02437.08298

[Note]

Note of exchange for £100 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08314

to Henry Knox

Bill for various items including 35 chests of arms, ammunition and accoutrements. Date inferred from similar document in the National Archives (cited by the Papers of the War Dept. project).

GLC02437.08317

[Note]

Note of exchange for £200 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08325

[Receipt]

Note of receipt from Boston.

GLC02437.08329

[Note]

Note of exchange for £400 to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08334

[Account]

List of goods Henry Knox bought from the firm Breck & Hammat. Items include sugar, chocolate, coffee, brandy and others.

GLC02437.08341

[Receipt]

Receipt stating that Henry Knox bought half a barrel of flour from Daniel Bell.

GLC02437.08343

[List]

List of various items, including cloth, blankets, hose, and others.

GLC02437.08345

[List]

List of 25 men, by name, who are to be discharged along with "sums due" and amounts "to be paid."

GLC02437.08347

[Note]

Bill or receipt stating that Knox bought several kitchen items from Jeremiah Allen.

GLC02437.08351

[Note]

Bill or receipt stating that Henry Knox bought paper from David Black. Signed by a David [Lawion ?].

GLC02437.08352

[List]

List of various weapons and ammunition "for a siege." Includes poundage and amounts.

GLC02437.08354

[Account]

List of goods received by George Bell on account of Samuel Shaw. Items mainly include various types of tea. Includes an illegible signature in the bottom right corner.

GLC02437.08359

[Bill to Henry Knox]

Bill for goods purchased by Knox. These items include salt, 6 china coffee cups, a china slop bowl, and a cream pot. The total cost was £10.7.0. Signed "Recd. the Above Jno. Adams." This document is not related to President John Adams.

GLC02437.08361

[Robert Bell's account with Henry Knox]

Knox sent Bell 42 copies of Viand's "Voyage with Falconers Shipwreck," 24 copies of Cappipina's "Letters," and 11 copies of "Letters to Blackstone." The total bill comes to £19.8.6 in Pennsylvania currency. Assumed to be Henry Knox's handwriting.

GLC02437.08377

[Receipt for money received from Henry Knox]

Bliss notes that he received £40 from Knox at sundry times.

GLC02437.08380

[Bill sent to William Knox]

Thomas Clement sent a bill to William Knox for £4.6.3. This seems to have been for work at Henry Knox's bookshop and includes costs for nails, boards, hinges, boxes, and fixing a window.

GLC02437.08386

Book of Accounts - Regiment of Artillery Commanded by Colo. Henry Knox 1776

Account book is written in two hands, one unknown, and the other Samuel Shaw. Relates to officers serving under Knox in the artillery in 1776. Each entry is accompanied by Shaw's notes as to whether the account was settled, adjusted, etc. Many of...

GLC02437.08393

[Debts due to John Chapman]

Notes that Knox owed Chapman £12.12.6 for keeping 4 horses for 2 weeks and boarding Knox, Monsieur Colerus, Samuel Shaw, and a servant named John. Boarding included 140 meals. Also paid for an old pair of saddle bags. Chapman signed the document...

GLC02437.08396

[Bill to William Knox]

William Knox purchased 70 reams of paper, some colored. The total bill was for £116.12. It is noted on the bottom "Rec'd payment Josh Loring."

GLC02437.08397

[Bill sent to Henry Knox]

Knox bought 2 loaves of sugar with a total weight of 21 pounds, 15 ounces for £2.14.10. Jonathan Davis signed as the agent for Bowdoin and Read, claiming he received payment.

GLC02437.08403

[William Knox's payment to a contractor]

Appears to be in William Knox's hand. William Knox paid the contractor Thomas Clement £1.19.6 for boards, screws, hooks, clasps, and labor. Clement signed the bottom noting he received full payment.

GLC02437.08406

[Expenses for recruiting]

Written in Knox's hand. List of expenses for the recruiting service. Goods and services include clothing, transportation, bounties, rations, medicine and pay to recruiters. Tens of thousands of dollars was allocated and spent. Page 4 has a...

GLC02437.08413

[Bill for repairs made to Henry Knox's chaise]

Noted that Henry Knox paid Thomas Bumstead in full for work on his chaise. Total cost was £22.12.2. Payments were for chains, springs, rivets, seats, lace, buckles, a head rail, and labor for repairs. The work was done March-September 1777, but it...

GLC02437.08415

[Overview of army payments]

Mentions that pay is current up to 31 March, although no year is given. Pay was noted as $55,000. Some other expenses include: $55,000 toward bounties, $35,000 to the Quartermaster's Department, $4,000 to the Hospital Department, and $22,000 to the...

GLC02437.08419

[Bill to Henry Knox]

General Henry Knox's bill from Joseph Billings. It appears that Billings was a tailor. The bill is for various pieces of clothing including coats, waistcoats, and breeches. Also has payments due for various lengths of cloth as well as buttons...

GLC02437.08421

[Receipt for William Knox]

William Knox bought 20 dictionaries, a dozen memorandum books, and a dozen small memorandum books. The total is £34.15.4.

GLC02437.08428

[Receipt to Henry Knox]

Carter notes he received two looking glasses with a value of £100, and 3 tables, which he promises to return on demand. If there is a fire or they are destroyed by accident, Carter agrees to pay for the goods.

GLC02437.08429

[Memorandum on a copper mine]

Lists costs associated with a copper mine. Includes £6,000 is capital. If 100 tons of ore are extracted at £80 per ton, Knox excepts an annual profit of £2,720. In Knox's hand.

GLC02437.08433

[Receipt to William Knox for a suit]

Total for a suit for William Knox is £9.10.0.

GLC02437.08435

Expense of Survey for a Navign from Connecticut river to Charles river

Total expenses for travel were £28.0.6 and "Expence of an examination without a Survey" were £12.

GLC02437.08438

[Bill for William Knox]

Receipt for the purchase of Bibles from John Armory, Jr. The total cost comes to £39.4.

GLC02437.08441

[Document on the French Navy] [in French]

Document on the French fleet.

GLC02437.08442

[Estimates on purchasing bank stock]

Calculations to buy bank stock add up to $57,937 made in several payments. There are many calculations based on varying interest rates. Not dated, but third payment was slated for 1 July 1792 and the fourth payment on 1 January 1793.

GLC02437.08447

[William Knox's account]

Payment for Callender making jacket and breeches. Knox was also charged for silk thread and buttons. The total was £6.

GLC02437.08449

[Receipt for William Knox]

Receipt given to William Knox after he paid three months rent to John Amory, Jr. The total was for £12.10.

GLC02437.08450

The present number of troops

Notes the number of troops stationed in Ohio, Florida, the North Carolina frontier, Georgia. Troop totals add up to 1,680. Lists reasons for the proposed troop augmentation. These reasons include: to awe the Wabash and Creek Indians, to draw "a...

GLC02437.08454

[Bill to William Knox]

William Knox bought 6 silver spoons and a sword for £2.14.0. The items were bought from Lech Brigden. Nathaniel Emmons, apparently an agent for Brigden, signed the bill stating payment was made.

GLC02437.08456

[Receipt]

Receipt of items William Knox bought from Jonathan Amory. Items include bibles and knifes.

GLC02437.08465

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for making a coat and to mend another coat and a pair breeches. Also bills William for buttons, silk, and thread. The total is £7.16. Signed by Callender stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08474

[Receipt]

Lists transactions of William Knox.

GLC02437.10387

[Booklist]

A long list of books that Henry Knox purchased possibly from Eben Battelle. Date was added later in pencil. Henry Knox signed he received the books.

GLC02437.10612

[Return]

Return for a New Hampshire battalion commanded by James Carr. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. The year 1782 was noted on the docket at later date in pencil.

GLC02437.10613

[Table of stock]

Table showing the relative value of American stock. Categories include marked value of stock, deferred, various indents, and reference.

GLC02437.10614

to George Washington

Discusses the appointment of either Mr. [Thomas] Pinckney or [David] Humphreys as the minister to the Republic of France. Mentions Mr. Pinckney might transfer to France as long it is not disagreeable to him. Also notes Mr. Humphreys has not voiced...

GLC02437.06098

to George Washington

Secretary of War Knox informs the president of his arrival in Philadelphia, and also for permission to join Washington in Carlisle, Pennsylvania "until the painful task upon which you are, shall be settled."

The "painful task" was the suppression of...

GLC02437.06219

to George Washington

A brief description of lands for sale. Document is unsigned but appears to be in Knox's handwriting.

GLC02437.06247

to Henry Knox

Warns Knox he published some observations in a local newspaper regarding what he perceived as "offensive" passages written in Knox's report to the President (George Washington).

GLC02437.06322

to George Washington

Knox discusses public reaction to Jay's Treaty, which had just been ratified candidates to fill the vacant position of U.S. Attorney General, the arrival in the U.S. of Lafayette's son, who had just escaped from Revolutionary France, mutual friends...

GLC02437.06510

to George Washington

Writes to recommend several people to serve as American Commissioners to Great Britain, including a Mr. [Christopher] Gore, a Mr. [Theophilus] Parsons, and Judge [James] Sullivan, the Attorney-General of Massachusetts, "in pursuance of the late...

GLC02437.06633

to Stephen Bruce

Informs Bruce he is thinking about an unspecified subject. Also mentions a remedy for some illness being found in Boston. Lists three people or positions on docket leaf.

GLC02437.06120

to Francois Jean Chastellux

Discusses the changes made to the Society of the Cincinnati and whether Chastellux approves of the alterations made to the Society. Mentions he hopes to approve Chastellux 's idea of reconciling the glory of the army with the society of the citizens...

GLC02437.06131

[Minutes from the Society of the Cincinnati]

Extract from the minutes of the Society of the Cincinnati on July 3, 1794. "The Treasurer reported that the Diplomas ordered to be procured by Messieurs Boudinot and Dayton were printed, but the President general had not signed them - Ordered that...

GLC02437.06132

to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's upcoming trip to Maine. Requests Knox inform him which areas will be best to raise a town and a port in Machias, Maine. Speaks of trying to prevent depredation on the land. Mentions needing a man with some "respectability & even...

GLC02437.06153

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox to bring his (Bingham's) "Business" to the Council today. Mentions the United States will assume the suit and provide security.

GLC02437.06158

to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment over Knox's infrequent visits to the area. Discusses a gentleman who will be sailing and mentions a packet that was unable to sail. Also notes they will have three more packets in two days. Reports the passages Knox...

GLC02437.06159

to Henry Knox

Expresses his concern and suspicions over the person considered for the constructor position. Mentions needing a man of professional abilities and temperance in living for the position. Recommends a foreman name Cheesemon for the appointment.

GLC02437.06161

[Deed on Brigadiers Island]

A deed of sale for Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island) in the Bay of Penobscot in present-day Maine. The deed is from William Griffin, Nathan Griffin, William Staples, Alexander Young, Jotham Staples, and Thomas Pendleton to Henry Knox....

GLC02437.06188

to unknown

An estimate of labor and materials needed to complete the frame of a house on Brigadiers Island, Maine (present day Sears Island).

GLC02437.06192

[Agreement for survey work]

An agreement made by Amos Barrett and James Malcom regarding survey work for Henry Knox and Charles Barrett. The agreement states which areas will be explored and surveyed to determine the placement of a 100 foot road. The road will run from the...

GLC02437.06197

to Henry Knox

Recommends Captain Moses Wallah for an appointment to command in the national service of the military line. Lists Wallah's accomplishments, including the militia he raised in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06199

to Henry Knox

Recommends a captain for a position in the national army. Notes the gentleman has distinguished himself as an officer and is currently in the Boston, Massachusetts regiment of militia.

GLC02437.06207

to Messrs. Brown and Francis

Discusses sheep he had previously inquired about. Requests they obtain two rams, four or six ewes, and to carefully ship them to Joseph Peirce.

GLC02437.06285

[Henry Knox's account with Mr. Burton]

A detailed listing of Henry Knox's account with Mr. William Burton. Lists amounts billed, paid, and still owing. The account might for Knox's brother, William Knox. Date was added at a later date in pen and pencil. A note at bottom of the letter...

GLC02437.06297

to Joseph Anthony

Discusses a business transaction involving himself, [Joseph] Anthony, [Thomas] Randall, and Mr. [William] Crammond. Says Randall has requested Knox pay $12,000 (likely a debt Knox owed to Randall) to Mr. Crammond. Appears Randall and possibly...

GLC02437.06307

[An agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony]

Appears to be a draft of an agreement between Henry Knox, William Bingham, and Joseph Anthony and his firm. The agreement possibly involves lands in Maine and the sale prices of the lands. Date was added later in pen but appears to be taken from...

GLC02437.06313

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his resignation from the position of Secretary at War and offers his services for any position that Knox might want him to help with.

GLC02437.06361

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a plan of association and asks for his opinion about it.

GLC02437.06362

to William Bingham

Discusses finances. Date from docket.

GLC02437.06365

[Articles of Agreement between William Bingham and David Cobb]

An agreement made between Bingham and Cobb for "several large and valuable tracts of Land in Sundry parts of the district Main" of Bingham's land. Cobb is named agent and superintendent of the land and agrees to reside on the land where he can...

GLC02437.06368

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he has received any letters from Henry Jackson as he is waiting for a reply from him.

GLC02437.06402

to Henry Knox

Asks for a bond. Upper left portion of the page is clipped.

GLC02437.06406

to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of shares and land business. Asks that Knox make enquiries in New York and expresses regret for not forwarding him copies of some documents.

GLC02437.06409

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to settle an issue regarding diplomas of the Society of the Cincinnati, specifically for the one in New Jersey. Noted as written at Rosehill.

GLC02437.06413

[Statement for the survey of land]

First part is a statement where John Harkness and James Malcolm swear to perform their duties as surveyors to the best of their ability. Second part states that Mason Wheaton served as a witness to Harkness and Malcolm's oath. Noted as written on...

GLC02437.06432

to William Bingham

Discusses business related to an upcoming trip of Knox's to Maine. Also informs Bingham that he hopes to be in Boston soon. Last page may or may not be a continuation of the first two and is noted as written to Bingham.

GLC02437.06434

to Henry Knox

Discusses their business relating to the Maine lands

GLC02437.06435

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear that Knox has arrived as far as Boston, Massachusetts safely and discusses business. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06441

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the events in the Senate and a treaty. as well as other business matters. Free frank signed by William Bingham.

GLC02437.06452

to Samuel Adams

Writes a recommendation for David Fales to Adams as the governor of Massachusetts, for the position of Justice of the Peace.

GLC02437.06455

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about his intentions regarding a certain tract of land and if there would be any compensation for settlers on that land.

GLC02437.06460

to Henry Knox

Expresses his happiness in hearing that Knox and his family have arrived in Thomaston, Maine safely. Mentions going away himself and discusses finances in regards to property and the settlement of various areas of the country.

GLC02437.06465

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial problems with making payments.

GLC02437.06467

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and expresses disappointment at not being able to "dispose of any Portion of the Maine Lands in Europe-"

GLC02437.06478

to Henry Knox

Discusses reactions to a treaty, possibly Jay's Treaty, as well as a war in Europe.

GLC02437.06491

to Henry Knox

Discusses land business and mentions an overflowing river that has done quite a bit of damage to the property along its banks. Mentions Knox's upcoming trip to Boston.

GLC02437.06494

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the status of his business.

GLC02437.06496

to Henry Knox

Assures Knox that the work will be done and that his business will be taken care of.

GLC02437.06501

to Henry Knox

Discusses business and the management of financial affairs.

GLC02437.06503

to Henry Knox

Discusses the purchase of land in Connecticut and other business related to land.

GLC02437.06507

to John Barnes

Three parts. First dated Boston 5 September and addressed to John Barnes and Thomas Jaquett. Second addressed to Thomas L. Moore and third addressed to Jonathan Meredith. All discuss Knox's business dealings with George Meade.

GLC02437.06517

to Henry Knox

Discusses a business proposition and the ability of the land to turn a profit.

GLC02437.06518

to Henry Knox

Expresses his apologies that Knox's land proposals have failed and discusses the difficulties they are having in selling the Maine lands.

GLC02437.06522

to Henry Knox

Discusses the attempt to sell Maine lands to the Europeans. Suggests that Knox make a trip to England.

GLC02437.06526

to Henry Knox

Expresses his eagerness to hear from Knox after his trip to a town to look at land.

GLC02437.06530

to Henry Knox

Wants to set up some kind of system in order to deal with the disposal of the land they own in Maine. Would like to have someone in England that they trust to help promote the sale of the land.

GLC02437.06532