15 December 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Misses his wife, and addresses her anxieties in his absence. Writes, "No prospect of ambition or Interest could possibly keep me from you. nothing but a most sacred attachment to the much injured rights of my Country." Comments that the British capture of General Charles Lee is a severe blow to American forces. Hopes the British presence at Newport, Rhode Island will require his service in New England. Addresses the letter to Lucy in New Haven or, if she is not there, Boston.

GLC02437.09540

1788

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that she misses him and is quite impatient for him to come home. Discusses their children and mutual friends. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09933

26 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Thanks Lucy for her recent letter, and assures her that although his letters are shorter than hers, it is not from lack of love. Acknowledges receipt of ducks, chickens, and cheese. Writes, "The want of that refinement which you seem to speak of is or will be the Salvation of America, for refinement of Manners introduces corruption and venality. I grant you that most people are in a degree corrupt..." Compares corruption in "young" and "old" states. Refers to the "wickedry" of the British, noting "I had rather revert to the barbarism of the original nations of this Land, than have any…

GLC02437.10006

18 June 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus King

Discusses hiring an agent for the building of the frigate in New York and the fact that he is looking for "a character of approved accuracy, and integrity, acquainted with the modes of obtaining labor and materials which will be required in the most occonomical [sic] manner and who would not be above attending himself to the details." Asks King to also recommend people for the position but "without giving them expectation. Mentions that certain supplies should be obtained by special contacts. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10302

3-8 June 1777

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Laments Henry's absence, noting he has been gone for three months exactly. Relates that their daughter, Lucy, is well and beautiful despite "five pitts of the small pox in her face." Comments on Henry's loss, possibly of clothes, noting that she will attempt to procure more cambric (a cotton fabric) for him. Mentions the sale of Knox's horses. Relates that she wanted to sell them separately, but Knox's brother William did not wish to do so. Remarks, "...you had better make me your future agent- I'll assure you I am quite a woman of business." Begins writing again 4 June. Plans to send…

GLC02437.10452

26 July 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written near Morristown, New Jersey. Laments his absence from Lucy. Writes "...had it not been for this cursed war I should have been one of the happi[est] of the human race as it is I am bound by every principle of honor and moral attachment to stand by the Country while I can do it any service- the instant I am convinc'd that I cannot I will retire from public to private life..." Assures her that his absence is not due to lack of love. Addresses her concerns for future financial stability. Discusses business matters, mentioning his friend Harry (Henry Jackson). Urges her to agree to…

GLC02437.10453

15 October 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written from camp 24 miles from Philadelphia. Sends this letter by Captain Randall, who had "the misfortune to be again made a prisoner after being slightly wounded in 7 or 8 places." Asks why she has not mentioned a gold watch he sent, worrying that the watch has been lost or stolen. Addresses Lucy's concerns regarding their future provision, assuring her to trust God. Reports that Continental defense along the Delaware River has hampered British shipping to and from Philadelphia: "If the enemy cannot get their shipping up Philadelphia is one of the most ineligible places in the world…

GLC02437.10455

1693

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05104

1694

Manuscript document

Title: Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05113

1694-1702/01/27

Manuscript document

Title: Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05114

28 June 1693

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Autograph document signed

Title: Account of Johannes Beekman [in Dutch and English]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.05119

27 May 1787

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

King discusses the Constitutional Convention: "Seven states assembled on the 25th and appointed Gen. Washington President & Maj. Jackson Secretary of the Convention. If Connecticut, Georgia & Massachusetts are represented tomorrow, we will have ten States - I hope this will be the case but the event is uncertain - No proposition has been agitated except in private conversation, and excepting the mere organization of the convention we are as when you left us." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.03556

29 August 1790

Jeffries, John, fl. 1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jeffries writes to Knox thanking him for his kindness. Says he fears more for his wife whose "constitution" is particularly vulnerable, which also prevents Jeffries from traveling from Boston. Asks Knox to present a copy of his [aerial] narrative to the President of the United States, George Washington.

GLC02437.04705

7 August 1791

Jones, John Coffin, 1750-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that Captain Josiah Roberts has recently returned from Canton in China after a mission to procure information on free trade and the best markets. After returning with this intelligence "several Gentlemen of this town, have form'd an association, of which he is a member; and they are building a ship, to be equip'd & furnish'd in the most complete manner, and to be commanded by himself." Notes Roberts wants to sail to the northwest coast of America to procure furs for trade in Japan and the northern ports of China, "where the Flag of the United States, hath not yet had access…

GLC02437.05110

15 August 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Coffin Jones

References receiving a letter from Jones (GLC02437.05110), but does not note the date. Tells him it will be necessary to obtain a sea letter or passport signed by President George Washington. To get them the owner or owners must make an oath that the vessel and the cargo are the property of citizens of the United States. Also, the captain, officers, and most of the crew must be United States citizens. Upon completion of this he can help them get the proper paperwork.

GLC02437.05122

16 July 1794

Kimberly, Zenas, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses financial paperwork for officers at Fort Washington, including Winthrop Sargent. Location and date added later in pencil. Written from Fort Washington, present day Cincinnati, Ohio.

GLC02437.06146

16 March 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jefferson

A cordial letter welcoming Jefferson to office, and expressing approval of Jefferson's inauguration speech. Appreciates Jefferson's appeal for less partisanship as a means for "cementing more closely our union." Remarks upon the fact that he supported [John] Adams but nevertheless maintains a resepect for and attachment to Jefferson. Signed by Knox with initials.

GLC02437.07513

25 September 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Mr. Jones will apply to Mr. Frothingham and receive five hundred Arms & bayonets].

Instructions indicating that a Mr. [Thomas] Jones will collect ordnance and transport it to Williamsburg, Virginia. Closes by saying "This order will be executed instantly." The arms were for a Virginia regiment commanded by Major General Baron Steuben. The Continental Army was then preparing for the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01190

21 November 1781

Jones, Thomas, fl. 1777-1782

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Cannot yet send the stores left in his charge because he has so far been unable to obtain fatigue men to help haul them. He will not be able to take a survey of the stores until he gets to Richmond. Fears he will not be able to remove them this winter, though he is on his way to Richmond to get help from Capt. Singleton. Writes, "Rest assured Sir as soon as I can get an exact acct of the stores that it shall be forwarded by the first Conveyance." Refers to a Mr. Parvin (possibly Matthew Parvin) who has also been trying to acquire men. Reports that after Knox left, Col. Harrison passed…

GLC02437.01294

January 14, 1782

Jones, Thomas, fl. 1777-1782

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses (not present) a return of military stores for the stores that have been transported from York to Manchester, Virginia. Relates that two sloop-loads of stores are still in York, but that they are working to obtain those and deliver them to Captain Nathaniel Irish, the Deputy Commissary General of Military Stores, who was recently sent from Philadelphia by the Board of War. Declares that Colonel Edward Carrington has been essential to the accomplishing of the task. Begs his assistance in obtaining money to finish the transport and obtain supplies. Asks if Knox will write to General…

GLC02437.01334

25 June 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Captain Lieutenant Johnson's permission to take military stores]

Major General Henry Knox says that Captain Lieutenant Johnson will apply to the commissary for two 6 pounders and the harnesses to transport them. Also, he is to be given 75 rounds of shot and "25 Case fixed with Flannel." Wants the quartermaster to help arrange for them to be taken to Stony Point, where Johnson will take control of them.

GLC02437.02187

14 March 1785

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

King, a Continental Congressman, attempts to persuade Knox to accept the appointment of Secretary at War. Notes that although the salary is low, there will be a possibility for an increase, or an allowance for rent and traveling expenses. Declares, "If the wishes of your particular friends, and the entire satisfaction of the states would be an inducement to your acceptance, you cannot refuse- I could not excuse myself, did I not make these observations to you; the present wasting condition of the Department requires the hand of a master; if you decline, I fear we shall be driven into an…

GLC02437.03111

27 June 1785

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

King, a Continental Congressman, discusses Knox's eastern [land] claim: "I am uninformed of the merits of your eastern claim, but presume they are such as sufficiently warrant the report of the committee on your applications, and therefore am concerned at the decision of the House." Relates that Colonel [Benjamin] Tupper should "discharge the duty of surveyor for a given period, after which [Rufus] Putnam may come on." Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.03159

13 December 1786

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that [Daniel] Shays disbanded his party on Sunday & Monday last. King reports that the stageman he is traveling with saw the disbanded insurgents. The stageman said they seemed crestfallen; "some of them say they will go no more, others that they are not yet tired of the business." Includes other information provided by the stageman, such as the fact that Shays will stay at Worcester until he receives word from the Governor. Postscript makes a reference to what appears to be the dispute over the New York-Massachusetts border. Claims there is a "prospect of compromising."…

GLC02437.03375

3 June 1787

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the Constitutional Convention. Relates that Daniel Jenifer, Daniel Carroll, and James Mercer are expected to arrive in a few days to represent Maryland. Writes, "Eleven states are represented, but we proceed slowly - I am unable to form any precise opinion of the Result - Nothing however very important has turned up and issued unfavorably ... " "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.03563