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10 October 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Howe

Knox acknowledges receipt of Howe's "elegant present of a cloak and Helmet, from the iles in the pacific Ocean."

GLC02437.04747

14 February 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Discusses a petition to put [Henry Jackson and Hull] on the federal pension list. Writes, "You will be sensible upon reflection, that the movements of all regular governments must be governed by General principles, were it otherwise disorder and confusion would ensue." The petitioners are requesting "half pay of the Brigadier General."

GLC02437.04855

20 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Jacob Hull

Written by Knox, who refers to himself in the third person throughout. Knox states that he is exempt from the local taxes of Philadelphia the same as any member of Congress. Says this was the case in New York. Says he would only have to pay taxes if he owned and occupied real estate.

GLC02437.05016

July 1791

Howell, Joseph, 1750-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a copy of an "oration" (not present) given by Robert Porter before the Society of the Cincinnati in Pennsylvania. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05283

6 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hull

Marked as "Private." Briefly discusses General Brook's appointment and whether he will accept or decline.

GLC02437.05450

30 November 1794

Hull, William, 1753-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sails for London in two days. Requests Knox to notify Knox's friends in London of his visit. Mentions not being opposed to public employment in Europe and states, "should any of your friends have any private negotiations in that Country, I shall be in a situation to attend to them."

GLC02437.06263

16 January 1795

Howe, Benjamin, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a long and sincere farewell to Knox. Congratulates Knox on his retirement and thanks him for his long, laborious, and faithful service.

GLC02437.06309

25 July 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Job and Josiah Ingraham

Informs the Ingrahams that he is aware that they have been moving a mark, most likely a boundary marker, around and now asks that they refrain from doing so. Lower left side is ripped, resulting in text loss.

GLC02437.06471

3 September 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he will help Knox in settling his business with George Meade and advises Knox to proceed with caution in his business dealings.

GLC02437.06516

29 October 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Asks for an accurate survey of a town, and requests that it be separated into lots to enable everyone to see the exact boundaries of each individual claim. Continues with a list of the recipient's duties and Knox's expectations of him. Signed by [William Griffen ?].

GLC02437.06553

30 October 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has received the letter he sent and discusses Knox's and his own relationship with George Meade.

GLC02437.06555

5 November 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Knox's business dealings with George Meade and states that he has tried negotiating with him [Meade] for a while, without success.

GLC02437.06563

12 November 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

States that he is looking forward to the next post as he is hoping Hodgdon will have some conclusive information regarding the business dealings with George Meade. Mentions that Knox's son is staying with his uncle in Dedham, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06569

20 November 1795

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he is "likely to close your business with the most unruly and troublesome man living - " most likely referring to George Meade. Also discusses finances regarding land.

GLC02437.06572

9 December 1797

Ingraham, Joseph, 1762-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to sponsor him as he is applying for a position as first lieutenant on board the frigate, the USS Constitution.

GLC02437.07062

15 May 1798

Howard, John Eager, 1752-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Maryland congressman Howard discusses the impending conflict between America and France and public reaction to the XYZ Affair. Free frank signed by Howard.

GLC02437.07128

13 July 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [William] Hull

Knox vouches for Isaac Wilkins, who delivers this letter to Colonel [William] Hull. Wilkins hopes to move from Long Island to Westchester, New York. Notes that during the course of the war, Wilkins conduct has been "fine," and his character "unexceptionable." Adds that Chief Justice [Richard] Morris had advised Wilkins on the move. Hopes to "free him from any apprehensions of the Laws of this State respecting persons attached to the british Government." Appears to be asking Hull to protect Wilkins from the "bandittes" or banditti. See GLC02437.02225, .02461, and .10120 for related…

GLC02437.10119

21 August 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Robert] Howe

Possibly written to General Robert Howe. Asks Howe, commanding detachments of the Continental Army at Philadelphia, to inform him of any political news. Writes: "We have nothing here but the same dull round of the rise & setting sun. No objects to amuse hope, except the uncertainty of the time when we shall be ordered to depart." Asks Howe to order two men serving under him, Phineas Austin and Robert Cormach, to travel to Boston by the first of September. They, along with Thomas Austin, under Knox's command, are required to serve [as witnesses] against "rascals" accused of collusion…

GLC02437.10128

1673/12/12

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re: reimbursement for expenses

John Pynchon writes to thank Gerrit van Slichtenhorst for reimbursing him for expenses incurred from apprehending "those villainous murderers." The letter seems to allude to damages from an attack by Indians.

GLC03107.04865

1674/06/29

Pynchon, John, 1626-1703

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andries Dreyer & Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re:trade and accounts

GLC03107.04866

1676/09/08

Van, Ipendam, fl. 1676

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Arrangements for a legal proceeding

The notary public, Adrian van [?]lpendam, recorded the arrangements for a legal proceeding between Nicolas van Renselaer on the one part, and Jacob Leisler and Jacob Milborne on the other part.

GLC03107.04867