25 April 1796

Hill, William, fl. 1789-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he must bring a lawsuit against Knox because he is the endorser of a note of William Bingham's. Declares that he has always respected Knox, but believes Bingham's behavior to be "shameful," having "not paid the least regard to his word, or promise." Explains his attempts to collect payment and Bingham's refusal to pay. Assures Knox that all attempts will be made to carry on this suit in a respectful, dignified manner.

GLC02437.06721

9 May 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Hill

Signature clipped, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial business between himself, Hill, and Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.06736

24 January 1797

Hill, Henry, fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his "pleasure from the accot. of your wellfare [sic] I felt for your late humiliating loss of a lov'd Son ..." Also asks Knox to look out for a friend who will be visiting Boston.

GLC02437.06906

29 May 1797

Hewes, Elihu, fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business and a delivery of beef and pork, among other items.

GLC02437.06979

3 December 1800

Henley, Samuel, fl. 1788-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Noted as a copy. Speaks of his past services to Knox. Appears to be seeking employment from Knox either in training "young" men in the military or receiving a captain's commission in the Artillery. Requests Knox gives his letter to the current Secretary of War. Henley also included a letter from Knox written on 7 February 1799 which recommends Henley for a Majority or Captain's position. Docket notes, "David Henley."

GLC02437.07492

10 July 1801

Autograph letter

Title: to James W. Head [incomplete]

Informs Head he made the necessary arrangements to his regiment. Mentions he can produce 250 men on a short notice. Expresses his desire to have the business with the insurgents in the back settlement (likely part of the Waldo patent) taken care of as quickly as possible. A portion of the letter, including Knox's signature, is missing. Date was taken from the docket, which is in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.07562

30 December 1803

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks about possibly purchasing bricks and lime from Knox, and wonders about cost and delivery.

GLC02437.07840

10 October 1804

Hill, Mark L., 1772-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Georgetown, likely in Maine. Discusses the possibility of Hill's succeeding Judge Bowman in his position, and considers the other candidates.

GLC02437.07886

9 September 1805

Head, Joshua, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that following his request, he delivered to Moses Copeland a particular financial agreement with Edward Carter.

GLC02437.07970

8 July 1791

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses information dealing with banks and other financial information.

GLC02437.08140

circa 1789

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land.

GLC02437.09937

10 July 1791

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business regarding land, including conducting surveys and the leveling of land. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09942

14 January 1782

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

General Heath relates that Doctor Woodward, who presented this note to Knox, left for furlough in November 1781 and was supposed to have returned to service 7 January 1782. Heath explains that the death of Woodward's father, Reverend Woodward, and brother, and the illness of other family members have prevented his compliance with the furlough. Heath writes, "...humanity compel [sic] me to write you a line in his behalf, and as I know he has been perfectly innocent, to request that he may be fully acquitted of any blame."

GLC02437.10033

15 August - 7 September 1793

Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Three parts. First part dated 15 August. Details his journey to view the land and states that "for about 1 mile the land was very poor, but the Inhabitants a long the River are very thick settled and have plenty of Wheat, Barley, Rye, and Corn." Goes on to further describe the land and property. Second part dated 16 August. Note stating that the following note confirms the value of the land. Third part dated 7 September. From D Cams to Thomas Vose. Note that "I wish to have the terms, price, period, of payment &c, am which one or two thousand acres of the northeast corner there of will…

GLC02437.10272

1697

Antill, Edward, fl. 1697

Manuscript signed

Title: Reasons offered to the House of Burgesses against a tax on exports from Maryland

The manuscript states that the tax on exports obstructs trade and is against the interests of the province.

GLC03107.04838

1697/06/02

Cuyler, Johannes, fl. 1697

Manuscript

Title: Statement that Robert Livingston should be reimbursed for costs incurred during Leisler's Rebellion

Johannes Cuyler states that during the time of Leisler's Rebellion, the city of Albany was desperately short of funds. Consequently, Robert Livingston resorted to using his private funds to supply and manage the city and its soldiers during the rebellion. Cuyler attests to Robert Livingston's sacrifice, and asks that the British government reimburse him for this great expense.

GLC03107.04839

1699/09/07

Francis, Henry & William, fl. 1699

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt of wages for work on the Caledonia

GLC03107.04840

1697/10/14

Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1762-1725

Manuscript

Title: Copy of the Emperor of Muscovy's speech to King William

The Emperor of Muscovy (Moscow) declares his support for England in a conflict with France, and states that if the war continues, he will put himself at England's service.

GLC03107.04841

1699/09/21

Drummond, Ro, fl. 1691

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of payment from Abraham van Horne for work on the ship Caladonia

GLC03107.04842

1700/05

Manuscript document

Title: List of men in the company's of Coll. Ingoldesby and Capt. James Weemes

GLC03107.04843

1700/08/27

Lanch, John, fl. 1700

Manuscript

Title: Petition of John Lanch to Richard Earl of Bellomont

John Lanch petitioned Bellomont to request that he be paid for some hogs and a cow that Indians slaughtered.

GLC03107.04844

1700/10/30

Commission on Trade and Plantations

Letter

Title: to Richard Earl of Bellomont re: money to sustain troops

GLC03107.04845

8 April 1701

Smith, William, 1797-1887

Manuscript signed

Title: Paper delivered to the Council by William Smith

In the paper, William Smith discusses his right to the position of President of the council after the death of Richard, Earl of Bellomont.

GLC03107.04846

1701/04/09

Peyster, Abraham de, fl. 1768

Manuscript

Title: Paper presented to the Council to dispute William Smith's claims to authority

Abraham de Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert Walters, & Thomas Weaver presented the paper to Council. The document is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04847

1701/04/14

Smith, William, 1797-1887

Manuscript

Title: Paper presented to the Council in response to statements made by Abraham de Peyster, et al.

The paper is a response to an earlier paper presented by Abraham de Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert Walters, and Thomas Weaver, in which they accuse Smith of obstructing the work of the Council, and unjustly claiming authority over the Council. In his response, Smith denies charges that he willfully disregarded the Council's wishes, and asks that the Council work wiith him in the future. Smith's paper is followed by a statement of concurrence by Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingston, two members of the Council.

GLC03107.04848