3 June 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Foster

Informs Foster that Congress will decide on propositions concerning a debt due to the United States by De la Lande and Finje [Fynje]. In consequence, thinks Foster may be relieved of his own debt.

GLC02437.03886

24 June 1788

Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his disappointment that his debt was sold. Of Congress, writes "... how that honourable Body could exclude my petition & afterwards dispose of the Debt on less advantageous terms than I offered I cannot reconcile- but will not suppose that to be the true case & therefore conclude I am misinformed- a state of suspense is the most disagreeable."

GLC02437.03913

6 July 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Foster

Discusses Foster's debt (Foster had previously asked Knox for assistance with a petition to Congress related to his debt).

GLC02437.03929

24 July 1786

Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gardoqui writes, "A Lover of literature in our Spanish America desires me to send him such Books [as] are good & worth reading..." Seeks Knox's advice on what books to buy. Docket indicates that this letter was written 24 July 1786; a pencil note at the top of page one indicates the year as 1788. Docket states that this letter is from "D D de Gardoqui."

GLC02437.03946

23 August 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Freeman

Hopes to examine details regarding the land that belonged to the estate of Thomas Flucker, Knox's late father-in-law.

GLC02437.03974

17 February 1789

Fuller, Jonathan, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Woolwich, likely in Maine. Hired a Mr. Noah Miller to do some agricultural work for him on land in New Canaan, in Lincoln County, in 1780. However, Fuller was unable to continue the improvements, because British troops took possession of some of the land, and deaths in the family and his wife's broken leg limited his ability to work. Meanwhile, a Mr. Charles Thomas began to sow seeds and burn brush on some of Fuller's land, despite Fuller forbidding him to do so in front of two witnesses. Thomas then sold some of this land. In 1785, the General Court passed measures…

GLC02437.04118

30 April 1789

Freeman, Jeremiah, fl. 1775-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the "honor I have had in serving under your immediate command, in the late war, has emboldened me to trouble you with this. I am in a disagreeable situation, and have no prospect of being in a better, which, is the only apology I can make for this request." Asks if Knox could appoint him to any clerk position in the war office, or recommend him for any other appointment. Refers him to Delaware Senator John Vining, who has also promised his help.

GLC02437.04189

1 May 1789

Freeman, Jeremiah, fl. 1775-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "The honor I have had in serving under your immediate Command in the late war, has encouraged me to ask a favor, which is, some employment under you." Says that Delaware Senator John Vining will be helping him as well. Very similar, though not identical, to GLC02437.04189.

GLC02437.04191

8 May 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Jeremiah Freeman

Docket notes the document is a copy. Declares that he received his 1 May letter (refer to GLC02437.04191). Writes that he is always happy to help a good officer that served with him in the war, but that all positions in his office are full at present. Will help him if he hears of any available positions.

GLC02437.04196

28 May 1789

Freeman, Constant, 1757-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to ask Knox for help finding a government job, arguing that his current situation limits his ability to subsist on his pay. Specifically requests a military command, but would like a civil appointment until such time as troops need to be raised. Adds that if this request is an error in judgment, he wrote because of recent overtures of friendship between Knox and himself, and adds that his "very good friend General [Henry] Jackson" will be enclosing this letter with his own. Originally included with GLC02437.04227.

GLC02437.04223

16 June 1789

Fosdick, Nathaniel F., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to thank Knox for presenting his letter and certificate to the president. "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04244

25 June 1789

Foster, William, fl. 1788-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to explain that he has prepared a wharf for ships to use (apparently in the Boston area) as well as a sizable storage area for goods, which he would like to sell or rent to the government if they think it might be useful to them. Lists several references who know about his project, and asks whether Knox thinks the government might be interested.

GLC02437.04257

15 July 1789

Ford, David, fl. 1789-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that enclosed is a release signed by Thomas Compson (not present). Adds that Mr. [Samuel] Ogden did not receive Knox's last letter till Monday, and upon receiving it, rushed to process the paperwork and send it to Knox so that it might arrive in time to be part of the mail packet being shipped that evening.

GLC02437.04289

23 July 1789

Freeman, Constant, 1757-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his recent letter and for the apology Knox made in it for not writing sooner. Writes that he is unsure what position in the government he would like to apply for, and knows that Congress has not yet created all the positions they plan to create. Thanks Knox for his continued support.

GLC02437.04301

28 July 1789

Gardner, Andrew, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has just arrived from the West Indies, and asks if Knox might help him find a job as a store keeper or a keeper of a lighthouse. Explains some of his financial misfortunes.

GLC02437.04307

4 August 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Gardner

Has received Gardner's recent letter (see GLC02437.04307). Does not know whether any new lighthouses will be set up, or whether there will be any vacancies for lighthouse-keepers. Writes that if, in the course of business, he is able to help Gardner in any way, he would be happy to do so.

GLC02437.04314

2 September 1789

Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the letters of recommendation he furnished for Gardoqui's son, who left this morning. Writes, "Pray what would you advise me to do in respect to an invitation I had to dine with the President tomorrow? For I see by the papers that he has lost his mother & he will perhaps not be able to entertain company, or would preffer [sic] to be retir'd & yet his delicacy may prevent it. I wish you could inform me what would be most agreeable to the President that I may act accordingly." Don Diego Gardoqui signs as "J. Gardoqui."

GLC02437.04349

1 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Diego Gardoqui y Arriquibar

Thanks him for his letter and gift of Spanish cloth, which he will "wear with high satisfaction, as an evidence of your friendship." Wishes him health and happiness.

GLC02437.04374

1 October 1789

ardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox his compliments and a gift in thanks for the kindness and friendship Knox bestowed on him during his stay in the United States.

GLC02437.04375

February 1, 1790

Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he assumes Knox has heard about Gardoqui's recent appointment at Finance Minister in Spain. Introduces the "bearer Mr. Joseph Jaudenes" and his nephew Joseph Santayana, "both having Commissions from His Majesty." Signs as "James Gardoqui."

GLC02437.04845

20 August 1791

Gardiner, John, fl. 1791-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that the mechanic Joseph Pope, who invented the orrery purchased by the legislature for Harvard, "brought with him on his return from England, a great Variety of Drawings of many of the most useful and late invented machines, mills, &c. which he is too [sic] disinterested to make money by; but which he means for the benefit of America." Is making models with considerable improvements on existing inventions, which he means to send to Philadelphia to be deposited with the United States "for the use of all our fellow citizens." Notes he was asked to write to Knox to see if he will…

GLC02437.05129

December 31, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to David Ford

Mentions the recent arrival of Mr. [William] Duer, who has returned from a trip. Reports that his injuries are healing and are no longer thought to be dangerous.

GLC02437.05282

7 July 1792

Gardiner, John, fl. 1791-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a bit of writing which he has recently published. States that their mutual friend Samuel Breck also intended to send Knox a copy of the publication, but Gardiner offered to send it instead. Discusses sending copies to various people, as well as selling it.

GLC02437.05527

5 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gardiner

Knox has observed that some of the public is suspicious of whether the theatre can contribute to the "good of the community." Supports Gardiner's defense of the theatre, writing that "the theatre may exude and confirm the most elevated and pure love of general liberty, as well as local attachment." Discusses "Republican government controlling the theatre."

GLC02437.05598

9 September 1794

Ford, Gabriel H., 1765-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a case between the representatives of General [Nathanael] Greene, James Warrington, and Joseph Blackford. Informs Knox he has been sent as a commissioner on the behalf of Warrington and Blackford. Requests Knox for a commissioner's name and residence.

GLC02437.06201