January 7, 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter contains Wadsworth's reaction to Knox's analysis of Shays' Rebellion and includes Wadsworth's own ideas on the matter. Believes that despite the actions of the insurgents, they and their supporters would not vote for anyone "who have not the will or ability to lead, or favor, measures for the establishment of a good government." Discusses recruitment efforts, as well as the poor state of his own finances. Comments on the status of trade with France, the West Indies, and Canada, as well as opportunities of coining copper. Mentions correspondence with Thomas Jefferson, the Marquis de…

GLC02437.03409

January 29, 1787

Jarvis, James, fl. 1787-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the confrontation between Shays' insurgents and the government forces at Springfield. Mentions that three of Shays' supporters were killed. Reports the status of the commands of Generals [William] Shepard and [Benjamin] Lincoln. Attaches a copy of a letter from Luke Day, one of Shays' lead supporters, with terms of surrender.

GLC02437.03431

11 November 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Jarvis

Describes some land that he owns in Maine, including the timber grown there and the climate. Informs Jarvis that if he knows of "Gentlemen of adequate capitals disposed to purchase ..." to let them know that they can buy any amount from him, from "one to eighty thousand acres." Explains the terms of sale, including the amount of down payment he requests.

GLC02437.03700

December 10, 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jefferson and John Coffin Jones

Contains two letters written on the same date. In the first letter, written to Jefferson, Knox introduces John Coffin Jones "and his Lady." Commends the "honor" and "liberal Fortune" of Jones, a Boston merchant. On verso, Knox informs Jones that he has furnished him with two letters of introduction: one for Jefferson and the other for the Marquis de Lafayette. Hopes Jones and his wife will return from their European excursion "with undiminished affection for your native Country."

GLC02437.04047

January 10, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jefferson

Writes to introduce Major [perhaps Elnathan] Haskell, who served his country faithfully during the last war. Adds, "I shall always be happy to receive any Gentlemen whom you may think proper to make known to me."

GLC02437.04081

12 August 1790

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jefferson, Secretary of State, responds to Secretary of War Knox's letter about the ratification of the Creek treaty (see GLC02437.04688 and GLC02437.04691). Jefferson asks Knox whether he can invite "the three charge's de affaires" and "respectable strangers of their nation" to the signing. Also asks, "do ladies go?" If so, asserts that Mrs. Otto should be on Mr. Otto's invitation. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04689

26 August 1790

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jefferson, Secretary of State, writes Knox to hastily give his thoughts on the "treaty of Hopewell, the act of cession of N. Carolina and the act of acceptance by Congress." States that Congress's act of acceptance followed the Treaty of Hopewell, and that North Carolina can not use their right of preemption to take away the right of occupation of the Cherokees. The "question would be a disagreeable one between the general government, a particular government, and individuals." Jefferson thinks purchasing from the Cherokees the right of occupation is one solution. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04700

12 October 1791

De Jaudenes y Nebot, Josef, 1764-?

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

In reply to Knox's letter of that morning (see GLC02437.05193), De Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar have enclosed the certificates on the same terms as he mentioned (certificates not included). They are happy to offer any service that is consistent with their public duty and private capacity. As the request complied with both, they fulfilled it willingly. Postscript says there was a blank spot on the certificate for the name of the vessel. This is in reference to a request from Moses Michael Hays for safe passage for the ship "Jefferson" (see GLC02437.05194). Docket marked "Private."

GLC02437.05192

12 October 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Josef de Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar

As they were so kind as to previously give certificates for safe passage of American ships to Spanish ports, he is emboldened to ask another request of the same nature. Requests permission for the vessel "Jefferson," captained by Josiah Roberts, to stop at Spanish ports en route to the northwest coast of America (see GLC02437.05192). Asks for permission only if it is consistent with their duties.

GLC02437.05193

28 May 1792

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text. Asks that Knox proofread a letter he has prepared to reply to Mr. Hammond (not included). Apologizes for asking and for the haste with which this must be accomplished, as he needs to complete the task before the President's return. Adds that he wants close editing for his letter because "the importance of this first move in the business renders him anxious that it should be well corrected."

GLC02437.05482

22 June 1792

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text. Encloses testimonies (not included) for and recommends Thomas Divers as a man of "worth, activity, and skill in accounts."

GLC02437.05514

9 May 1793

Jarvis, James, fl. 1787-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Heard that De Noailles (Louis-Marie, vicomte de Noailles, who had emigrated to Philadelphia during the French Revolution) had arrived in Philadelphia. Asks Knox to deliver the letter he is enclosing (not included). If it is undeliverable, asks him to return it.

GLC02437.05895

15 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written in the third person by Jefferson, who signed his name in text. Quite probably the cover letter for the four sign letterpress copies Jefferson sent to Knox: GLC02437.05965, GLC02437.05966, GLC02437.05967 and GLC02437.05969. Encloses his press copies of letters to the attorneys of Pennsylvania and Delaware (referring to letters he sent on the issue of ships captured near the United States coast). The Delaware copy is GLC02437.05969; the Pennsylvania copy is not included. Copies of the letter sent to the attorneys of New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York are present: GLC02437.05965,…

GLC02437.05974

15 August 1794

Jackson, William, 1759-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces a "respectable stranger" to Knox. Informs Knox the gentleman has decided to leave his country due to the current situation and move to the United States. Requests Knox and Mrs. Knox treat the family with the kindest of affection.

GLC02437.06168

29 October 1794

Jarvis, Samuel G., fl. 1777-1794

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his joy and appreciation over the friendship he shares with Knox and his lady [Lucy Knox]. Provides a detailed account of his last moments with his wife before she died. Notes she was four months pregnant and doing well. Discusses a romantic evening he had with her. Describes laying together at night for an hour talking and singing to her younger child. Says they awoke the next morning and laid in bed playing with their children past sunrise. Notes she walked over to his side of the bed and complained of a great pain in her side. The doctor was fetched but she passed away a few…

GLC02437.06232

8 November 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel G. Jarvis

Writes a lengthy letter of condolence on the death of Jarvis's wife. Comments that religion and philosophy may help ease the pain along with the passage of time. Notes how happy she must have been to endure such pain. Also mentions her helpless newborn baby and for Jarvis to see that someone is looking after her. Refers to the "Creator" in explaining the nature of life and death. See GLC02437.06232 for Jarvis's letter to Knox informing him of the death of his wife.

GLC02437.06239

January 30, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Don José de Jáudenes y Nebot

Writes a letter of introduction for a Captain [Collineun?] of the French navy, who has some business "at the Havannah," referring to the port in Havana, Cuba.

GLC02437.06332

February 3, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Jarvis

Asks Dr. Jarvis for support regarding a claim "upon the justice of our legislature." Wants the matter referred to commissioners - to meet Jay on the 1st of May when I will be at Boston." Referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06341

1 June 1795

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the new technology for a mill and includes a small diagram on the first page on the left side. Also writes about the joys of an agricultural life, asking Knox, "have you become a farmer? is it not pleasanter than to be shut up within 4. walls and delving eternally with the pen? I am become the most ardent farmer in the state. I live on my horse from morning to night almost. intervals are filled up with attentions to a nailery I carry on. I rarely look into a book, and more rarely take up a pen. I have proscribed newspapers, not taking a single one, nor scarcely ever looking into one…

GLC02437.06430

4 October 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Jeffers

Received Jeffers's recent letter. Discusses Jeffers's previous employment and salary.

GLC02437.06835

15 October 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Regrets that he has not had time, until now, to respond to Jackson's last letter. Reports that the vessels that usually transport their goods are detained on the river due to tides. Discusses the recent departure of the "Duke" (likely the Duc du Liancourt), and how this affects his ability to continue financial transactions. Mentions making a contract with the government on lumber. Discusses a plan to build a brig of certain dimensions, to ship a variety of goods, and asks Jackson to acquire supplies for it, which he lists.

GLC02437.06841

2 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Received his last letter as well as the money enclosed. Discusses his future financial prospects. Thanks Jackson for his offer to help Knox pay off any and all of his debts. Believes he will be able to have financial security in his old age. Discusses shipping and trade interests in Europe and India, relating to his attempts to sell lumber abroad. Mentions that he owes money to his carpenter, Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton.

GLC02437.06859

15 December 1798

Jackson, William, 1759-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Jackson asks that Knox authenticate an endorsement allowing Jackson to be compensated for agreed services that were requested and performed.

GLC02437.07206

18 August 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Knox writes to Jackson of the letter he received from William Sullivan (GLC02437.07291). Discusses the case with Jackson. He asks Jackson to negotiate with those who owe him money. "General Lincoln will have to pay the heavy judgements of Dorr... and Goddard."

GLC02437.07296

January 12, 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Knox acknowledges Jackson's letter of January 5. He tells Jackson that the business concerning the notes will be concluded by the following week if Joshua Head tends to it properly. Knox trusts that Jackson will make sure Knox does not pay more than he has to.

GLC02437.07356