February 14, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Webber

Received his last letter. Mentions that he is chagrined at the delays of Samuel Ogden in making payments. Understands how awkward this makes Webber's situation, and hopes it will be rectified soon.

GLC02437.04113

February 21, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Webber

Has received from Mr. [Samuel] Ogden a financial document amounting to 250 pounds sterling, which he encloses. The document was drawn by Thomas Compson on his brother Joseph Compson, who lives in Worcestershire, England. Has enclosed accompanying documentation (not present).

GLC02437.04123

20 April 1789

Weedon, George, 1734-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Mr. John Mortimer, the bearer of the letter. Explains that Mortimer is a member of a respectable family that lives near Weedon, and he is taking a tour as far as Boston before returning to go into business, particularly exports and imports for the Eastern states. Asks if Knox might introduce him to his acquaintances.

GLC02437.04184

5 May 1789

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "copy." Thanks him for his last letter. Discusses financial matters, specifically the receipt of a bill of exchange worth 250 pounds from the Compsons [brothers Thomas and Joseph] and whether or not it shall be paid. Also sends his compliments to Knox's brother William, and declares he plans to write William by the next packet. Adds that he hopes soon to be able to close business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Copy of GLC02437.04194.

GLC02437.04193

2 June 1789

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Attaches an earlier letter he wrote to Knox, in May 1789 (refer to GLC02437.04193 and GLC02437.04194). Declares that he does not have much to add to the earlier letter's content, but stresses the importance of Knox concluding their business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden as soon as possible. Writes that he is being seriously inconvenienced by the debt Ogden owes.

GLC02437.04229

16 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Webber

Explains that he has received some of the paperwork regarding Webber's business dealings with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden, but has not received all of the paperwork necessary. Adds that a packet will sail in an hour containing paperwork for Webber, including a release signed by Thomas Compson and a sum of money. Discusses various business arrangements between Ogden and Webber.

GLC02437.04290

5 August 1789

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to refer Knox to his previous letters regarding business with the Compson brothers, and asks that Knox close their mutual business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Requests that he write back immediately.

GLC02437.04317

2 December 1789

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business and asks Knox to talk with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle an account.

GLC02437.04423

12 August 1790

Welles, Arnold, 1761-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Boston merchant Welles writes Secretary of War Knox concerning unpaid rent he failed to pay before leaving Boston. According to Welles, Knox was supposed to have taken care of the rent "of the late Mrs. Jones's Place at Dorchester." Explains terms he worked out with General [Henry] Jackson, who apparently negotiated on Knox's behalf. As executor of the estate, finds it "not a little mortifying" to seem remiss in settling the rent.

GLC02437.04687

22 August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Arnold Welles

Secretary of War Knox acknowledges a letter he received from Welles regarding payment owed for the house at Dorchester. Reports that he is surprised, as he thought General Henry Jackson paid it. Declares he will investigate further what happened.

GLC02437.04696

5 September 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Webber

Tells Webber that William Knox will inform him of his debt "in [Samuel] Ogden's hands." Says he has confidence in "the goodness of the debt."

GLC02437.04719

2 December 1790

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that William "is exceedingly well, but I think his spirits are at times too much elevated, however when he gets settled in Ireland, I much hope he will go on in a regular way, and be in a happy situation." Says he could not accept William's "draft of £190." Requests Knox settle his debt with Mr. [Samuel?] Ogden soon, or Webber will have to send someone to America to intervene. Knox remains indebted to Webber and therefore Webber cannot transfer credit from William's account to Henry's.

GLC02437.04789

27 April 1791

Wendell, John, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Tells Knox that Wendell's son is visiting from Boston. Asks him to find out the value of the "Lands at Muscongus" as Knox is a "proprietor in the same Tracts of Land." Wendell does not know the value, as he is from upstate New York. Asks Knox what he would be willing to pay for 2500 acres.

GLC02437.04929

18 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John W. Wendell

Received Wendell's letter of 27 April, which offered to sell Knox 2,500 acres of land in the Muscongus Patent (a portion of the Waldo Patent). Says he would not be unwilling to buy the land at a good price, but that it would be "improper" to do so. Tells Wendell that he should not feel "under the least engagement to me" and that he should get the best price he can for the land. Pencil note below docket says "Recd from Mrs. Husther(?) Nov. 6 1844."

GLC02437.04951

1 July 1791

Weedon, George, 1734-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General Weedon, the President of the Virginia branch of the Society of the Cincinnati, to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's circular letter of 1 May that contained six copies of the proceedings of the general meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. Says he will lay them before the Virginia state branch of the Society as soon as he can get them together, which he thinks will be in October. Says that Captain Freeman will deliver this letter. Freeman was in Virginia "reclaiming a Deposit of Cannon Ball." Says they were left on the north side of the Rappahannock during…

GLC02437.05045

30 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to James Webber

Notes he has been silent because he could not speak with effect. Claims he has "perfect confidence" in [Samuel] Ogden's integrity and security, but his business arrangements have "retarded his payments." Has been assured that Ogden will settle the matter by the end of the year. With his knowledge of Ogden's situation, he believes that plan is feasible. Hopes that Webber's mind will soon be put at ease. Says he will get his payment in full plus 7 percent interest. Mentions that he is enclosing a bill for $1,000 or £225 for Ogden's debt to Webber.

GLC02437.05092

2 November 1791

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a financial interaction between himself, Knox, Mr. [Samuel] Ogden, and several other parties. Mentions that he is happy that Mr. Ogden plans to finally close his account this year, though he relates that he has been very displeased with Mr. Ogden's delays throughout their business dealings.

GLC02437.05221

8 November 1791

Weedon, George, 1734-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed to Knox a resolution (not present) which passed unanimously at the most recent meeting of the Virginia Society of the Cincinnati.

GLC02437.05230

14 November 1791

Welsh, Anna, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

After having sent a petition to Congress, General [Jedediah] Huntington referred her to Knox. Writes to Knox to explain that she is a widow and orphan, and has lost her brother, and her home (the latter she attributes to General [Benedict] Arnold). Appeals to his benevolence and asks for redress. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05238

6 May 1792

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks him for a letter and payment for the account of Samuel Ogden. Discusses various business matters.

GLC02437.05449

February 4, 1794

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has not received a letter from Knox since 7 August 1793. Says "I must once more intreat your exertions to close the Acco[unt]t with Mr. Ogden, who has so very long protracted payment, and now can have no excuse whatever." Asks that Knox's "powerful abilities" be used on his behalf. Sends his regards to William Knox and asks that he pay his bill of £30.

GLC02437.06040

9 July 1794

Wendell, John, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals in the eastern lands. Mentions dealings with James Wendell and Joseph Peirce.

GLC02437.06140

February 2, 1796 - April 5, 1797

Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Two parts. First part dated 2 February 1796. Asks Knox to help him with obtaining the final settlement for some business deal with [Samuel] Ogden. Also asks about Knox's brother, William. Second part dated 5 April 1797. Asks Knox to send the balance of an account to him. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.06608

27 March 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Witherspoon

Authorizes Witherspoon to hire four men to work on his home, Montpelier in Maine.

GLC02437.06938

20 December 1800

Witherspoon, John, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox they had a storm that caused considerable damage. Notes the tides had never been so high and several building were damaged. Inquires if he should stay on the island past next spring or not. Notes he would like to work part of the time on the island and the other part off. Written from Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine.

GLC02437.07495