24 August 1781

Richards, William, fl. 1781-1787

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Likely related to the accusations against a Mr. Richards by Reuben Smith in GLC02437.01148. Thanks Knox for his "repeated instances of Politeness shown to me from time to time, in a particular manor, for espousing my character, when it was most injuriously and enviously attacked by the tongue of slander and designing Villains, who wou'd fondly destroy and blast the character and reputation of any man, who appears in the character of a gentleman, especially a Continental Officer, if not an inhabitant of their Town of State." Expresses anger at those who do not provide adequate provisions for…

GLC02437.01155

4 September 1782

Rickey, James, fl. 1782

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Petition of James Rickey, formerly of Cherry Valley, New York in Tyron County, stating that he lost his house, trade goods, his "negro," and household furniture "due to the 'depredations and crulty of the Enemy.'" Says "he is reduced from a state of Affleuence to a state of Necessity being obliged to quit the frontiers with his family to seek subsistence in a more peaceable Quarter." Asks for the privilege to settle in the garrison to partner with a Mr. Thompson, who obtained permission from the former Commandant, General Paterson. Says he wants to built a house and sell liquor. Claims to…

GLC02437.01572

11 September 1782

Ruddock, John, fl. 1779-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a recent efforts to acquire Borax. Declares that he will replace what he has gathered as soon as a Doctor Langhorne returns from Philadelphia with a new supply. States that if he is unable to pay him with money, he will try to trade for them with musket cartridges. Also mentions that a Doctor [possibly Charles] McKnight provided all he had. "Public service" written on address leaf.

GLC02437.01596

12 September 1782

Ruddock, John, fl. 1779-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to accept the offer proposed by General [Henry] Knox in his last letter. Declares that he is under great "obligation to the Genl for his favourable opinion of my integrity, I shall ever do my Best Endeavors for the public good and the Genl's approbation." (See GLC02437.01594, in which Knox offers Ruddock the position of deputy commissary of West Point.) Adds in a note that he has enclosed the return of musket cartridges that Knox asked for in his letter, and writes that "with Respect to the powder the Coopers are at work upon it will be ready in a day or two."

GLC02437.01601

5 January 1783

Reed, J., fl. 1777-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Captain J. Reed of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery writes, "In visiting the several posts & Park of Artillery on the Point, I find the State of the Ordnance to be much the same as mentioned in my Particular report of the 24th ulto. A few men are wanting to clear the snow of the different platforms."

GLC02437.01800

20 January 1783

Reily, John, fl. 1776-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that he is holding a suspicious person at Constitution Island who arrived alone and without credentials. He then asked for information about the forts and weapons there. Includes a reply from Samuel Shaw stating that Knox asked him to write, and states that Knox expresses his thanks for Reily's vigilance. Says the prisoner is innocent and visited the Island solely out of curiosity. Declares that he should be released after being informed of the "great impropriety in a person visiting any military post" without proper introduction. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.01847

16 July 1783

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Rivington, the New York printer and bookseller, signs in text. Mentions Knox's previous request for a copy of Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations." Forwards his only copy, which Knox can keep or return. The 2 volumes cost £2.5 sterling. Says no advance on them is requested.

GLC02437.02296

10 August 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Rivington

Thanks Rivington for the copy of Smith's "Wealth of Nations" that he sent. Knox signed in text. See GLC02437.02296 for Rivington's original note.

GLC02437.02379

10 June 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Edward Hutchinson Robbins

Forwards a paper regarding a Mr. Wetmore's claim to land (not included). Notes, "The business has not a good complexion..." Promises to look into Wetmore's claim fairly, and has written to Mr. Winslow (likely one of Lucy Knox's cousins) regarding the inquiry. The claim relates to Wetmore retaining administration of the estate of "the Brigadier," Samuel Waldo. Knox has written to England to obtain certain papers that will clarify claims on the Waldo land. Written in the hand of Knox's aide Robert Pemberton. Docketed as a copy.

GLC02437.03578

25 July 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Count de Rochambeau

Asks Rochambeau to send him a list of all the French members of the Society of the Cincinnati from the land service. Explains that the list is necessary for maintenance of Society records, and also for filling out diplomas for the members.

GLC02437.03620

26 April 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to the Count de Rochambeau

Informs Rochambeau he forwarded [Society of the Cincinnati] diplomas to Louis-Marie-Athanase de Loménie, comte de Brienne, French Secretary of War. Reports that the application of a French officer will be addressed at the next Society of the Cincinnati meeting.

GLC02437.03859

3 January 1789

Read, John, fl. 1789-1795

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has received his letter of the previous month and sees that Knox is interested in learning about the "whole process of raising and fitting Hemp for use." Would be happy to explain his "own method in the cultivation of this usefull plant." Provides a lengthy, detailed method for growing hemp. Includes a description of the proper soil to use, how frequently to water it, and how to harvest and process it.

GLC02437.04069

11 January 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward H. Robbins

Docket declares that the letter is addressed to both Edward Robbins and Benjamin Hichborn, but the address listed on the bottom of the letter only mentions Robbins. Contains similar content to GLC02437.04088, a letter to Hichborn. Has learned that Mr. Jones has left Boston without deciding on the reference between Mr. Waldo and Mr. Wetmore. Would be apprehensive if the proceedings with the Commission continue under this circumstance. Relates that he has heard from Mr. [possibly Isaac] Winslow on the views of Robbins and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn. Discusses how to proceed with their…

GLC02437.04088

1 February 1789

Robbins, Edward Hutchinson, 1758-1837

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Mr. [William] Wetmore's application to the Court regarding the Waldo patent lands. Mentions the positive influence of Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn on the Court. Provides a plan to handle the problem of the references, especially regarding how to proceed if the committee attempts to call together the referees.

GLC02437.04104

August 1789

Rodney, Thomas, 1744-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from "Poplar Grove, Delaware." Is happy to hear that Knox will continue on as Secretary of War. Declares that he has written to the President and recommended Colonel John Parks for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Would like Knox to speak favorably of the nomination to the President, if he supports it.

GLC02437.04345

7 September 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Rodney

Writes that he received Rodney's last letter, respecting Rodney's correspondence with the President about Judge [Thomas] McKean and Colonel John Parks (see GLC02437.04345). Believes the President has complete knowledge of the character of these gentlemen, and does not flatter himself that he has special influence over the President. However, if he may be of some use, he will certainly provide his positive opinion.

GLC02437.04352

11 March 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Remsen

Sends to Remsen "the oath of Major Shaw respecting the ship Massachusetts as a necessary voucher for the issue of the Sea Letter granted for the said ship."

GLC02437.04538

11 March 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Rickard

Replies to Rickard's letter from 20 January (GLC02437.04475). Informs Rickard that he would gladly help, but "the office you applied for was filled before I received your letter." Instructs Rickard to address the President of the United States if he seeks an appointment in the future.

GLC02437.04539

6 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Secretary of War Knox thanks Randall for accommodating his repayment schedule. Knox assures Randall he "will be punctual as to the payment of the remaining [4000] Dollars on the 25th." Knox says that "the non acceptance of the bill on behalf of my brother is a sad affair."

GLC02437.04905

22 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Writes to Randall to say he will remit his payment to Randall "independent of my brother's bill, for which I hope to make arrangements."

GLC02437.04922

25 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Secretary of War Knox has enclosed two bills to Randall, one for $2000 and the other for $2175. Asks Randall to "deface the notes I gave you for five thousand dollars and enclose them to me." States in a postscript that he was promised a note on the bank of New York but was disapproved at the last minute.

GLC02437.04926

3 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Knox is sending Randall two notes -- one for $3,000 and the other for an unknown amount. The notes were drawn by William Duer -- the $3,000 note can be discounted on 15 June while the other bill can be discounted on 7 June. Asks that the $3,000 note be discounted independent of Duer and on Randall's own credit. Randall was of the house of "Shaw and Randall" -- probably a reference to Knox's former aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.04972

9 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

Tells Randall that he received $2,000 in bank post notes this day. These notes were the proceeds of William Duer's note of 6 June. Will wait on information on Duer's note of $3,000. Randall was of the house of Randall and Shaw -- the Shaw being Knox's former aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.04982

17 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Randall

References Randall's letter from 16 June (GLC02437.05001) and discusses specific financial notes. Also mentions $5,000 worth of drafts that William Duer has received. Says he does not want to inconvenience Randall and that Duer will make arrangements for payment. Asks Randall to keep this affair to himself.

GLC02437.05005

23 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Randall

References Randall's letter of 22 June. Has drawn upon him at sight for $2,577. Will send him "a volume of all the laws, as soon as it can be bound." Received the 15 dollars mentioned, but not the fur. Docket says the letter is to "Shaw and Randall."

GLC02437.05024