24 May 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Mifflin and Congress

Responds to a letter from Thomas Mifflin, President of Congress, requesting Knox to engage in correspondence with the Commander of British forces in North America, likely referring to Frederick Haldimand. Mifflin had requested Knox to inquire when the British would withdraw their troops from outposts within United States boundaries (refer to GLC02437.02998). Proposes sending a confidential field officer instead of a letter due to the importance of the negotiations.

GLC02437.03003

10 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his financial affairs, noting that he is owed money from many sources. For present subsistence, however, he may have to accept the War Department's offer. Agrees to recommend Samuel Blachley Webb (Blatchley in some sources), for a position, possibly as his own assistant. Sends his regards to General [Samuel] Parsons.

GLC02437.03107

November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Dr. Cochran's certificate in the case of Dr. Hortons widow]

Marked "copy." Draft in Knox's hand. Certifies that, as Surgeon General of the Army in 1777, Cochran had the right of appointing assistant surgeons when necessary, and that he did appoint Dr. Jonathan Horton as assistant to Dr. Stafford in the state of New Jersey. Specifies what pay Horton was offered. Certifies that Horton died, while in service, of "a contagion and a fever." Explains why he believes Horton's widow should be eligible for financial support by the United States. See GLC02437.03329 for a related document.

GLC02437.03358

2 June 1787

Colt, Peter, 1744-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Transmits statements of monies received (not included) on an account related to Colonel Humphrey's regiment. Asks Knox to direct him as to how to close the account.

GLC02437.03561

13 February 1789-1 May 1789

Compson, Thomas, fl. 1789

Manuscript document

Title: [Financial settlement]

Marked "copy." Written from several locations. In a letter written from Worcester Shire, England, Thomas Compson asks his brother Joseph to pay Samuel Ogden a sum of money due Ogden from a debt owed by their father. The next letter, dated 13 February 1789 and written from Booneton [Boonton], New Jersey, declares that the money should be paid to James Webber on order of Samuel Ogden. Below is a letter dated 8 April 1789 and signed by William Gibson, Notary Public, testifying to terms under which the Compson brothers owe money to the firm of Webber and Bicknell of London. Last is a note…

GLC02437.04110

21 May 1789

Condy, Thomas Hollis, 1754-1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox whether there are job openings in the region in which he lives. Docket states that Knox replied on 30 May, and there is no copy.

GLC02437.04215

12 August 1789

Cockle, John, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to ask for employment under Knox. Emphasizes that he must support an aging mother and three sisters. Explains the financial misfortunes of himself and his family. Mentions several of the others he has contacted on the subject, including Colonel [David] Humphreys.

GLC02437.04325

14 August 1789

Cockle, John, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his last letter. Writes that he did not expect to receive a position under Knox immediately, as he knew Knox's office was fully staffed, but hoped Knox would favor him should any opening present itself.

GLC02437.04327

18 July 1791

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

States this letter will be given to Knox by David Leonard Barnes, a lawyer and neighbor of Cobb's. Says that Barnes is going to Philadelphia on business and hopes Knox will show him whatever civilities and attentions he can.

GLC02437.05072

4 September 1791

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 27 July. Complied with Knox's request to converse with gentlemen in trade "on the subject of the probable quantity of produce that would be convey'd on the Canal from Connecticut River to this place in the course of the three first years after its completion." The results of his inquires are: 28-30,000 tons of "Pot & Pearl ashes, Flaxseed, Flax & Hemp, Beef & Pork salted, Grain of all sorts, Flour, Timber & Plank, Hoops & Staves." Smaller items were not taken into account, but he estimates 15,000 tons of those items could be carried. Rate of…

GLC02437.05143

11 March 1792

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates that the General Court passed an act allowing them to build their canal, and that Harry [Henry Jackson] will be bringing him a copy of the act, which should meet with Knox's approbation. Declares that it is up to Knox to determine what measures to pursue next, but feels they should do something to convince others who believe that their canal project was begun purely for speculation purposes. Suggests that while [Benjamin] Hichborn is going to Europe, the rest of the members of the canal project (John Coffin Jones, Jackson, and himself) should visit Knox in Philadelphia to establish…

GLC02437.05347

10 June 1792

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses various business agreements she enclosed (not present) relating to powers of attorney. Pertains to the Ohio Company. Also discusses her son's travels to India with a Captain Sarly. Sarly highly praised her son's service.

GLC02437.05500

16 July 1792

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to deliver an enclosed letter (not present) to Mr. Kean respecting payment to the Ohio Company. Talks about mutual acquaintances. Mentions seeing John Jay, "I had the pleasure to see Chief Justice Jay on his Rout thro' this Place: the Papers must have conveyed to you the Spirited & Patriotic Address & Conduct of the Citizens of Lansingburgh on Mr. Jay's arrival..." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05541

13 August 1792

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses travelling with Captain John Hills to survey the land and waterways for the building of the canal, specifically Millers river and other waterways going east. Informs Knox that they are continuing the survey and will probably be in the Concord area by the end of the week.

GLC02437.05578

12 February 1794

Colden, Henrietta Maria, fl. 1792-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter for Major Sargent. Asks Knox to deliver it. The letter asks Sargent to convey to her a deed for the lands she purchased through the Ohio Company. Sargent was holding her land in trust, which the company's directors did for "all the Lands belonging to Persons under his Agency." Believes it is proper for Sargent to re-convey the lands before he departs for the Western Territory, as soldiers often are exposed to "Accidents." Goes into the details of what she needs. Postscript says her eldest son sends his regards.

GLC02437.06044

30 August 1795

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land business concerning several towns as well as surveys.

GLC02437.06506

10 October 1795

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes some of the measures he is pursuing to help sell Maine land.

GLC02437.06535

26 October 1795

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the buying and selling of land and towns.

GLC02437.06549

16 December 1795

Horn, John B., fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Colesworthy

Discusses the power of attorney and a plot of land of about 100 acres.

GLC02437.06580

23 January 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land and related business in Maine, especially the difficulty in selling land in that area. Free frank signed by David Cobb.

GLC02437.06601

17 March 1796

McCombs, John, fl. 1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to remind Knox of a discussion they previously had regarding lime McCombs wanted to buy from Knox and have delivered to the eastern end of Long Island. Relates that they were unable to work out the logistics of the purchase, but would like to ask again to make arrangements to purchase the lime. Asks what price Knox is requesting, and considers delivery options.

GLC02437.06665

18 April 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks him whether he is still in Boston, when he plans to depart for St. George's (likely in Maine), and whether he has any news from Boston or from their friends in Philadelphia. Writes that he has been in town to handle his father's estate but will be leaving soon. Asks after the well-being of Knox's family.

GLC02437.06709

26 July 1796

Cobb, Miles, fl. 1796-1797

Document

Title: [Deed of land from Henry Knox]

Partially printed with additional information written in by hand. Documents a purchase of land by Henry Knox from Miles Cobb. Land is noted as being in Warren, in the county of Lincoln [possibly located in Maine]. Signed by Cobb, Rachel Cobb, Patrick [Pepbles], and Joseph Copeland.

GLC02437.06791

27 September 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has recently arrived at Gouldsboro after departing from Knox's house. Reports that the settlers in his town are happy with the town they chose, and discusses his attempts to hire a surveyor and complete a survey of the region. Considers the unfortunate status of the logging business in Gouldsboro, as well as other local matters.

GLC02437.06831

19 October 1796

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions his astonishment to have not heard from Knox, [William] Bingham or [Alexander] Baring (he spells it "Bearing") since Cobb left Knox's house. Discusses a survey of his land as well as construction of a house near his "Nest." Comments that the settlers of his town seem happy with it. Adds that Knox must have heard of his recent brush with death by drowning, and declares that he is very glad he did not pass away and see their "friends in the other world a little sooner than I wish'd." Asks about Knox's health, and inquires about the livestock on Knox's land on Brigadier Island,…

GLC02437.06846