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[William Price's oath sworn to the United States]

Also signed by Major General Henry Knox. Price swears to serve the United States in the office of commissary of military stores (for West Point).

GLC02437.02920

to John Peirce

Knox writes to Peirce (in some sources "Pierce"), Paymaster General. Instructs Peirce to forward a sum of money periodically for care of sick soldiers who have remained in the service. Gives specific instructions for the method of transmitting the...

GLC02437.02923

to Henry Knox

Captain Randall expresses his gratitude to Knox and his family: "To find an asylum that enabled me to recover my feelings in so distressed a situation, when the calumniating tongue of the world was endeavoring to ruin me forever, was a protection of...

GLC02437.02942

to [William] Price

Knox writes to Captain Price, apparently William Price, Deputy Commissary of Ordnance and Military Stores at West Point. Orders Price to make monthly returns and to issue only what the commanding officer, the War Office, or Congress orders.

GLC02437.03011

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mr. Harry, an attorney from Topsham (present-day Maine), requested a renewal of [Aleijah] Richardson's commission as justice of the peace for Lincoln County.

GLC02437.03110

to Henry Knox

Complains that his broken knee will prevent him from pursuing the trucking business. Requests an appointment to work under Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War.

GLC02437.03116

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox to discuss a home in New York City, at Bow[er]y Lane, apparently owned by Baron Poellnitz, which Knox is occupying. Baron Poellnitz has received word from Mr. Steven Sayre that Knox is living there, and is pleased to hear that it has...

GLC02437.03172

to Reverend Doctor Provost

Writes to ask the Reverend Doctor Provost over for a drink the next afternoon "and to baptise our child."

GLC02437.03178

to Jonathan Pollard

Discusses a petition of Pollard's that has been active since 1781, apparently for pay from when Pollard worked for General William Heath. Says it must be renewed, noting that Robert Morris was not yet Superintendent of Finance when it was filed.

GLC02437.03241

to David Ramsay

Written in the third person and signed in text: "Genl Knox presents his compliments to the honorable Mr Ramsay, and submits to his inspection a plan for the general arrangement of the militia." Asks Mr. Ramsay for any suggestions to the plan to help...

GLC02437.03246

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has been informed by Captain [perhaps Samuel] Jefferds that Knox has recommended him to the Massachusetts State Legislature for a lieutenancy in the artillery, for which he is thankful. However, "if my accepting of a Lieutenancy...

GLC02437.03360

to Henry Knox

Discusses the Waldo patent land in respect to it interfering "with the lands belonging to the Plymouth Company and requesting to know if the Committe [sic] would make up the defisency [sic] without the proprietors applying to the general Court ... "...

GLC02437.03530

to Henry Knox

Apologizes to Knox for not having kept his promise to see him in New York City as the sloop on which he was arriving was delayed. In a postscript, mentions he will be in Boston soon and would be happy to hear from Knox's brother, William.

GLC02437.03702

to Henry Knox

Colonel Platt informs Knox that he can take his time to make a payment.

GLC02437.03710

to Jean Baptiste Vigoureuse Du Plessis

Was sorry to hear about Du Plessis' illness. Worries about the situation in Europe, notes that the "patriotic party appear to be humbled to the dust." Hears about an "impending War between France & England our wishes are decisively in favor of France...

GLC02437.03722

to William Price

Knox writes to Price at West Point. States, "Independent of the public objects I shall wish to converse with you on the subject of objects to the Eastward- I should wish to form some system in that quarter what would promote our mutual interests. I...

GLC02437.03863

to Henry Knox

Major Pierce informs Knox he sent him "a few Water Melons and two [musk] melons. by Schemmerhorn. They will arrive, I hope, in season to be acceptable." A note on verso underneath the address leaf states, "2 Water Mellions Rotten & 1 [Musk] Mellion...

GLC02437.03921

to William Price

Marked as a "copy/private." Appears to be from Knox to Price at West Point, although no creator is cited. Notes he will be leaving for Boston 10 or 12 July. Asks if Price can be in New York by that time so they may travel together. Notes he will...

GLC02437.03925

to William Price

Unsigned, and no creator is cited. Appears to be from Knox to Price at West Point, although it is not written in Knox's hand. Knox asks Price to meet him in New York so they can travel to Boston together the following Thursday. Writes "...it will...

GLC02437.03932

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.03938

to Lieutenant [John] Pratt

Was informed by his brother, William, that Lieutenant [John] Pratt met the quota of Connecticut troops, and the recruits are at West Point. Instructs Pratt to prepare to march on an expedition.

GLC02437.04004

[Letters to Jeremiah Wadsworth and John Pratt]

The first letter, to Jeremiah Wadsworth, is contained on pages one and two. Both letters are written from Boston and dated 21 October 1788. In the letter, Knox informs Wadsworth that Mr. [Rufus] King arrived yesterday from New York, relating the...

GLC02437.04009

to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Pratt discusses making preparations for his men to march to Fort Pitt (see GLC02437.04010). Complains at length that he will receive only one month's pay without subsistence, and that the "Old Soldiers" under his orders were not included...

GLC02437.04013

to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Pratt certifies that George Dennison, Commissary at West Point, erroneously delivered a barrel of rye flour to the troops under Pratt's command.

GLC02437.04029

to Henry Knox

Refers to a matter he and Knox discussed "at Club" the previous Saturday evening regarding Knox's St. Lawrence lands. Asks if the matter meets Knox's approbation.

GLC02437.04055