circa 1770-1806

Rogers, Daniel Denison, 1751-1825

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a document (not included) to Knox.

GLC02437.08112

27 September 1784-4 October 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Rice

Contains two letters. In the first, of 27 September, Knox writes that he was unable to call upon Rice when Knox visited the "eastern country" recently. Writes that he is an agent of part of the Waldo patent, as he is executor for the recently deceased Thomas Flucker, and a representative of Hannah Flucker. Asks Rice to send him any transactions for the land of the Waldo patent, as well as mortgages and deeds. The second letter, of 4 October, is on a similar topic.

GLC02437.09109

20 March 1786

Robbins, Edward Hutchinson, 1758-1837

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a copy of the bond between the heirs of the Waldo patent and the ten proprietors (not present). Discusses delays in processing the paperwork and executing the bond. Comments on a variety of other matters related to the patent.

GLC02437.09144

2 April 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Edward H. Robbins

Unsigned, but handwriting indicates the author is Henry Knox. Provides extensive commentary on the legal battles between the ten proprietors and the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo over the Waldo patent lands.

GLC02437.09149

24 October 1782

Rostaing, Juste-Antoine-Henri-Marie-Germaine, marquis de, 1740-1826

Letter

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Docket, in English, notes "From the Marquis Rostaing acknowledging the receipt of two mortars taken in the enemy redoubts at York Town in Virginia... "

GLC02437.09556

21 September 1798

Richards, John, 1753-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Regretfully informs Knox he is unable to accept Knox's invitation due to General [David?] Cobb's upcoming absence. Mentions Knox will likely see Cobb during his journey and can get information from this years proceedings from Cobb. Also updates Knox on news they have received from over seas. Notes the achievements made in Italy and speaks of continuing the "external overthrow of the french Republic." Written from Gouldsborough, present day Gouldsboro, Maine.

GLC02437.09853

circa 1783-1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Informs Randall there are no vacancies for a captain's position at the present time in the United States "Naval line" [likely referring to the Navy]. Suggests Randall pursues his commercial interests.

GLC02437.09900

26 October 1781

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Communicates request from General George Washington that Knox forward him the return of ordnance and ordnance captured from the British in the siege of Yorktown. Washington intends to send the return with a letter to Congress. Colonel Humphreys was an aide to George Washington. GLC02437.10031 is Knox's copy of the report sent in response to this letter.

GLC02437.01265

29 May 1782

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel David Humphreys, an aide-de-camp of General George Washington, writes that a Captain Moody [likely Captain Andrew Moodie] applied to Head Quarters to encamp his company and proposed temporary annexation of, and encampment with, the 2nd Regiment Artillery. General Washington had no problem with the plan, but wanted to clear these sorts of proposals through department heads, so Moody was referred to Knox. Moody was required to return to his company, so Humphreys offered to speak to Knox on his behalf. Having not had the opportunity to ask him in person the night before, Humphreys…

GLC02437.01433

31 July 1782

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Head Quarters. Humphreys writes, "His Excellency [George Washington] desires you will please to order Ammunition & Flints to be issue to the remainder of Col. Weissenfel's [probably Frederick Weisenfels, Lieutenant-Colonel New York Levies] Regt of Levies of the State of New York, for which order the Quarter Mastr now awaits upon you." Below the note and his signature, Knox notes an order to Mr. [John] Ruddock, Commissary at Fishkill, of four thousand eight hundred musket cartridges.

GLC02437.01508

22 September 1782

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Humphreys, aide-de-camp to General Washington, to Major General Knox. Says the meetings of the commissioners will take place on next Wednesday. Says he has not seen dispatches from Congress, but that Colonel Tilghman informed him that they were of such a nature that both Knox and General Heath need to immediately master their contents. Says Colonel Smith has accepted the office of commissary and has gone to Elizabethtown. Smith will try to meet with Knox on Wednesday in Tappan. Written from Nelson's Ferry. Two Revolutionary War battles took place at Nelson's Ferry, South…

GLC02437.01623

14 January 1783

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relays the information that George Washington consents to the absence of Lieutenant Colonel Johnson. Noted as written from Head Quarters.

GLC02437.01834

15 April 1783

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes in response to Knox 's letter about Thomas Coffin (see GLC02437.02087). Humphreys encloses a passport for Coffin (not present), given by Washington, on the stipulation that Governor John Hancock has also given permission for Coffin to travel to Boston.

GLC02437.02091

15 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Informs that the British will begin evacuating New York soon. Mentions the evacuation of Kingsbridge, Fort Washington, McGowan's Pass, New York City, Brookland (Brooklyn), Paulus Hook, Staten Island, and De Neices (Denyse's Ferry in Brooklyn). Advises Hull to ready his men and states that George Washington, Governor Clinton and himself will arrive soon and may need quarters. Post script states that a small party of Hull's men will be left in Westchester.

GLC02437.02780

16 November 1783

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his regret that his order of overalls for the Light Infantry cannot be fulfilled, but insists on breeches for those who "joined from the 5th Regt. [as they] did not draw Breeches when they received their other cloathing [sic], and now being entirely destitute, they may be furnished with Breeches to place them on a level with the other part of the company, and the other companies in the corps." Also discusses plans for a meeting on 20 November, and refers to the attendance of General [George] Washington, General [possibly Lewis] Morris, the Governor and others. Docket in the hand…

GLC02437.02784

20 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Hull

Marked "Private." From a prior meeting, Knox assured President Washington that Hull would accept his military appointment, and in this letter, discusses directly with Hull whether he will accept or decline. Also mentions General [John] Brooks's recent decision to decline the appointment.

GLC02437.05470

28 February 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Hull

Writes to Hull about a dispute with Major [Sebastian] Bauman regarding officers of the infantry and artillery appearing in the same roster. Knox says he consulted with Washington and other general officers before making the decision. States that "[m]y principles are precisely this, that the artillery officers should do an equal [portion] of duty with the officers of the Infantry..." Knox also discusses the recent trial of soldiers accused of committing an "audacious robbery" on Mr. Lunds, and questions whether the crime called for a civil, not a military, trial. "Certainly they deserve…

GLC02437.10202

14 October 1770

Howland, Joseph, 1749-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes traveling to Norwich, Connecticut. Comments on the town, its trade, and dances (including the attending ladies). Howland was a friend of Knox's from Boston. He was a ship owner and became a prominent citizen in Norwich.

GLC02437.00001

26 December 1770

Howland, Joseph, 1749-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for paper and wax, which will be used to continue their correspondence. Describes attending a wedding and reports a courtship, but instead of offering details he quotes the poet Watts, possibly Isaac Watts. Howland was a friend of Knox's from Boston. He was a ship owner and became a prominent citizen in Norwich.

GLC02437.00004

20 August 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Hughes

Informs Colonel Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster of Military Stores (or any of his deputies at Fishkill), that harness makers formerly of Colonel Baldwin's regiment are to join Captain [Thomas] Patten's company "for peculiar public reasons." The company will march from New Windsor the following day. Says he will be "answerable for the measure, to the commander in chief and Colonel Pickering." Knox signs a note on the bottom of the page, indicating "Roman Hazard" should be ordered to join them at New Windsor as soon as possible.

GLC02437.01147

2 October 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Howe

Informs a bereaved wife of her husband's death on the James River on 20 September 1781 from a stomach ailment. Discusses the circumstances of his death and burial, offers condolence, and mentions who will gather and transport his belongings. The deceased officer was Captain Lt. Baxter Howe (1748-1781) of Lamb's Artillery Regiment. The Continental Army was then engaged in the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01206

5 March 1782

Howe, Mary, fl. 1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by a widow of a dead soldier [Captain Lieutenant Baxter Howe] to Brigadier General Knox. Thanks Knox for his kind words and concern after the loss of her husband. Knox seems to have taken care of Mr. Howe's personal effects for Mary. Says she is awaiting "Capt. Lieutt. Hubbell" so she can "make a Settlement." Tells Knox that Mr. Howe probably had a months pay on him, as he was recently paid at Head of Elk, Maryland. Says she needs the money and asks that he speak to Captain Hubbell to settle the issue. Written from Mine Brook, which seems to be in Massachusetts. See GLC02437.01206 for…

GLC02437.01362

31 August 1782

Howe, Robert, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Major General Howe writes to discuss a boat that he has been given by Mr. [Daniel] Carthy for temporary use. Quips that his only alternative would be "walking on the water, which had I not a Broken leg I Really want Faith to do." Declares that he does not want to part with the boat yet because he has a broken leg, and expects most of their transportation to be by water. Mentions Colonel John Crane.

GLC02437.01554

4 September 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Hughes

Writes to Colonel Hugh Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster General of New York State to ask for his help in moving the powder from Fishkill to Constitution Island. Asks him to help arrange a water transport and teams to move the powder. Also asks him to provide a cooper for Mr. [John] Ruddock.

GLC02437.01576

6 September 1782

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Signature has been cut from the letter, but Colonel [Hugh] Hughes's name appears in the docket (though apparently the letter was received and responded to by a colleague). Writes, "Your letter of the fourth current to Colonel Hughes I had the honour to receive last Evening - the Colonel left this place the day before yesterday and expects to be absent from the Post 8 or 10 Days. A vessel will be ordered to take in the Powder that is at Newburgh, which Mr. [John] Ruddock informs me will not be ready before Sunday. I have enclosed a Copy of your Letter to Colonel [Timothy] Pickering and…

GLC02437.01581