21 July 1788

Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for a warrant from Henry Knox payable to Ezra Hill]

Possibly signed by Audebert as clerk at the War Office.

GLC02437.03939

21 July 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clement Biddle

Thanks Biddle for offering to procure him a house in Philadelphia in case Congress moves to that city. Plans to leave in a few days for "the eastward," and promises to pay [Captain] Zeigler's account when he returns.

GLC02437.03942

21 July 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Richard Butler

Discusses the possibility of Butler's reappointment [as superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern district]. Marked private.

GLC02437.03944

26 July 1788

Bancker, Christopher, fl. 1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bancker solicits a position in the War Office, saying that William Livingston assured him of Knox's promise to let Bancker fill the next vacancy. Writes, "the Late War has Reduced me to the necessity of this application... for it will be a pleasing acquisition, not only admit of comfort to my self but a wife and six children..." Notes that he was referred by Colonel William Livingston. See GLC02437.03949 for Knox's reply.

GLC02437.03948

28 July 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Christopher Bancker

Replies to Bancker's request to obtain an open position in the War Office (see GLC02437.03948). Notes that the position, formerly occupied by Mr. [Robert] Pemberton, will not be presently filled. Writes, "If an appointment should hereafter take place it must be of a person peculiarly qualified in several particulars, one of what must be writing a masterly official hand. I wish for the power of serving every unfortunate person of the human race but I am unconscious of being under the obligation of any specific principles of providing for you or any other person whatever-"

GLC02437.03949

1 August 1788

Broglio, Francois, comte de, fl. 1786-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati. Appears to have been written from Fort Dauphin in Santo Domingo (Saint Domingue, in the present-day Dominican Republic).

GLC02437.03952

1 August 1788

Pratt, John, 1753-1824

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt of funds from Jeremiah Wadsworth]

Pratt, a recruiting officer, verifies receipt of funds from Wadsworth on account of the Recruiting Service.

GLC02437.03953

29 August 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Burbeck

Informs Captain Burbeck, commander at West Point, that Noah Hall, the bearer of this note, hopes to purchase "some of the old unserviceable iron cannon at West Point." Instructs Burbeck to sell Hall fifteen tons of the cannon at fourteen dollars per ton.

GLC02437.03978

20 October 1788

Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text as "Mr. Bowdoin." Sends his compliments, and asks Knox who will pay the debt owed him by Thomas Flucker's estate (Flucker was Knox's late father-in-law).

GLC02437.04005

25 August 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Henry Knox's account with Jeremiah Wadsworth]

Includes account information from April- November 1788. Account information is not written by Knox, however Knox dockets, noting "...this is a copy, signed by me to Colonel Wadsworth this 25 of August 1789." Relates to military expenses.

GLC02437.04024

23 November 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Bowdoin

Written in the thrid person and signed in text. Informs Bowdoin that he will depart for New York on 24 November, and offers to transmit letters to Lady Temple. Notes that the "Marquis de Santa Cruz, and Duque de Almodovar are the [Grandees] of Spain who would be highly flattered by being admitted to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences."

GLC02437.04033

24 November 1788

Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Agrees to propose the admission of two Spanish noblemen to the Academy of Arts and Sciences based on Knox's request (GLC02437.04033). Asks Knox to inform him of their titles and "literary character." The Spanish noblemen are the Marquis de Santa Cruz and the Duque de Almondovar (the VII Marqués de Almodóvar del Río, Pedro Francisco Ximénez de Góngora y Luján).

GLC02437.04034

20 December 1788

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Comments on the United States Constitution in Virginia. Notes that he was banished from the house of delegates, but returned to "one of the most antifederal assemblies that could possibly have been collected from amongst the people. This body met in [Phrenzy], and [Patrick] Henry took advantage of that circumstance to push and carry measures which could not have been obtained in the latter parts of the session." Refers to William Grayson, Richard Henry Lee, the evacuation of American Indians, and the possibility of George Clinton being elected as Vice President. Discusses political…

GLC02437.04057

1787-1789

Manuscript document

Title: [Pay and supplies for army regiments from 1787-1789]

Lists and calculates pay, subsistence and forage costs for various periods between 1787 and 1789.

GLC02437.04066

3 January 1789

Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has received his letter by General [Henry] Jackson regarding adjustments to Mr. Flucker's Estate. Assumes Jackson has told Knox that the creditors Jackson met with do not seem supportive of Knox's proposals. Rather than sign the proposal by himself, he thought it would be better to discuss it with him in person in five weeks when he travels to New York. Sends his best wishes to the President.

GLC02437.04070

12 January 1789

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he had delayed writing in hopes that some more events worth mentioning would occur, but they have not, and he cannot justify delaying any longer. Assumes that their mutual friend [Henry] Jackson has acquainted him with the federal elections in Massachusetts, the results of which are very pleasing. Writes, "no Anties yet nor will there be more than one & his influence very small! The Governor is his Message urges amendments, but the Committee of the two Houses will not echo this sentiment." Mentions that General [Benjamin] Lincoln has just been offered a salary to serve as…

GLC02437.04089

27 January 1789

Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that a committee has convened to "agree upon the necessary provisions for the foreign Department." Would like Knox's honest opinion as to the prospect of Bourne's receiving an appointment after Knox's recommendation. Hopes in the meantime to be successful in the business world. Comments on his potential of success in business versus in public service.

GLC02437.04100

18 February 1789

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relies on their continued friendship to ask for Knox's advice. Recalls his duties in the war, and his attempt to be faithful and enthusiastic. Is now interested in seeking an appointment with the new government, and asks if Knox will recommend him to the President, with whom he is intimate. Declares that "if you knew me formerly, and thought I merited the public confidence, be assured you still know the same man, who will give you no cause to repent of your confidence in future." Would most like a position in Virginia, specifically the role of head of customs at the Port of Norfolk. Also…

GLC02437.04119

31 March 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate for Captain John Bryce]

Certifies that Captain John Bryce served in the Artillery under Knox's command during the war, and that he was a good officer.

GLC02437.04160

1 April 1789

Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801

Autograph document signed

Title: [Permit to occupy land]

David Fales, under authority of Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow, gives permission to William Burton "to occupy and improve a Lot of Land of fifty acres" (likely on the Waldo patent lands). Burton has agreed to pay Knox, Winslow and Winslow six shillings per acre, and they have provided him with a "Warrantee Deed."

GLC02437.04162

4 April 1789

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks him for his recent letter. Writes, "Your suggestion as to the advantages to be derived from a personal attendance at the metropolis, is constantly found in the experience of Mankind & I am satisfied that such a step would give me a better appearance of success than I can otherwise have, but [were] this situation were it to continue for any length of time, would be painful to me, and no judgment can be [favored] when the arrangements of the Government will bring forward its permanent appointments." Is presently engaged in public business, but will travel to New York in early…

GLC02437.04167

1 May 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Introduces the bearer, Harrison Gray Otis, of Boston. Writes that he is a young gentleman of merit, and Knox is happy to recommend him. Adds that he will gladly be of service to any of Bingham's friends coming to New York. Sends his respects to Mrs. Bingham.

GLC02437.04190

11 May 1789

Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to help him find a job in the new government. Declares that he has a "numerous young Family to support" and has lost all his land by misfortune. Wants to be able to provide food, clothing and education for his children. Would either like an appointment in Knox's department, or for Knox to tell him of any new offices, departments or positions as they arise and to provide him with points of contact. Refer to GLC02437.04219 for Knox's reply.

GLC02437.04200

11 May 1789

Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Visited Knox's house several times, but Knox was not home, thus Bourne decided to write this letter. Asks, on behalf of his mother, whether Knox could repay 250 dollars of the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker's debt, right away, as there is a great need for it at present. Also mentions that he received a letter recently from a Mr. Bayard in Maryland asking for his share of the debt, which Bayard supposed Bourne had. Refer to GLC02437.04202 for Knox's reply.

GLC02437.04201

11 May 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Sylvanus Bourne

Response to GLC02437.04201. Writes that he is sorry he wasn't available when Bourne tried to visit in person. Adds that he would be happy to send him the money owed Bourne from Mr. [Thomas] Flucker's estate, but he has not yet received any money through the estate for the purpose.

GLC02437.04202