3 April 1783

Bushnell, David, 1740-1826

Document

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for David Davenport]

Captain David Bushnell recommends Davenport for a leave of absence until 15 April. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09704

13 December 1805

Willing, Thomas, 1731-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed by Thomas Willing and [C. W. Harr]. Writes to Knox concerning the estate of the late William Bingham. Discusses legal issues and financial obligations involving Bingham's settlement. Asks Knox for advise and his influence.

GLC02437.09873

1791

Williamson, Charles, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business relating to land on Lake Ontario and mentions that he is expecting to have some of his boats seized by the British. Expresses his opinion that a post on Lake Ontario would be beneficial. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09949

5 July 1791

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports on General [Charles] Scott's expedition against the Indians. Writes that a "Party had recrossed the Ohio on their return, after having destroyed three Indian Towns, killed 32 Warriors, and brought away 50 or 60 Women & Children prisoners." Goes on to write about the nice weather and states that "[t]he Ladies are well and join me in respectfull Compliments to [Mrs. ?] Knox." Noted as "to be put into the first Post Office" and forwarded by Peter Hienkiele. Stain on address leaf where the letter was sealed. Watermarked "C Taylor" and with a hunting horn inside a crest with "G R"…

GLC02437.10231

1812/11/18

Livingston, H., fl. 1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: order for pig iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04512

1813/01/06

Patterson, J.W., fl. 1812-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: military service

J.W. writes that his military service might bring him to Albany, and he discusses his concerns about maintaining his family in his absence. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04513

1813/02/25

Patterson, J.W., fl. 1812-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: plan to visit his brother

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04514

1835/02/12

Travis, William B., fl. 1835

Document signed

Title: Promissary note.

Authorizing purchase of articles to repair roof of Garrison at Bexar (the Alamo) [in Spanish]

GLC07959

1840/08/07

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Augustus E. Silliman.

Regarding threats to the government, including slavery: "The dangers to the duration of our Government are all within control of the people. We have nothing to fear from without upcoming elections, which magnify differences."

GLC07960

22 August 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Crane

Written by Brigadier General Knox to Colonel Crane. Signed twice by Knox, once on page 9 and once on page 10. Handing over command of the artillery on the Hudson River to Crane as he is about to leave the theatre (for Yorktown.) Gives Crane a sense of his duties in the region, explains the importance of West Point, and provides information on the state of repair of artillery pieces and stores in the area. Says the sick soldiers of Colonel Lamb's regiment are to join him at West Point until further orders. Tells him to make sure General Heath is kept abreast of events. Samuel Shaw has added…

GLC02437.01151

10 January 1782

Manuscript document

Title: Estimate of artillery & ordnance stores

Estimate of artillery and ordnance stores for "the ensuing campaign," written from Fort Pitt. Campaign is not named.

GLC02437.01332

22 June 1782

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a return of firearm stores Knox asked for (see GLC02437.01461). Specifies the amount without bayonets, but says they can be fitted with them if necessary, and likewise mentions that the damaged ones can be fixed.

GLC02437.01463

25 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Heath

Writes that Captain [Thomas] Seward has informed him of the "ruinous" state of brass items in the stores. Suggests "the propriety of replacing the cannon, giving them a proper supply of ammunition and sending 20,000 rounds for the infantry - Capt. Seward is pressing for a supply of ammunition as it is expected the enemy will visit the frontier of state soon with a pretty large body of troops." If Heath agrees, Knox asks him to issue an order for Captain Seward to bring to Colonel [John] Crane for items Captain Seward will "exhibit" to him. Also asks him to order from Mr. [John] Ruddock,…

GLC02437.01502

3 January 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Congress

Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Knox gives a report on the state of West Point soon before his intended departure for Boston. Notes the dissolution of several companies/corps. Gives status of hospital, cannon, ammunition and supplies, and ordnance. Writes, "I hope it may not be thought presumptuous or impertinent to indulge the rapture which fills my mind upon so interesting a contrast, so honorable and so highly flattering to my country- especially when so great a part of the cannon are trophies, wrested by the hand of virtue from the arm outstretched to oppress it."…

GLC02437.02903

12 June 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Orders regarding the Act of Congress to reduce the infantry]

Discusses arrangements made in light of the Congressional resolve to discharge most of the Continental troops. Writes, "General Knox cannot take leave of this remnant of the Continental Army without expressing his ardent wishes for their future prosperity, and his firm confidence that their conduct as citizens, will be as good and amiable as their characters as soldiers have been illustrious and honorable." Location inferred.

GLC02437.03016

25 July 1786

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he will help him request a settlement of his accounts. So far he has been unsuccessful, and the Paymaster General's office, headed by Mr. [John] Pierce, has not been authorized by Congress to perform the necessary actions.

GLC02437.03284

18 June 1789

Cony, Daniel, fl. 1777-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that a number of people have asked him to contact Knox about settling on the northwest corner of the Waldo patent lands. Believes the value of the land would improve if Knox had good settlers, so would like to Know if Knox is interested in his recommendations.

GLC02437.04246

1 August 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Cony

Received his recent letter regarding persons of good character who would like to settle on the Waldo patent lands. Asks that he refer the applicants to Captain Thomas Vose and David Fales, who act as his agents on-site. Emphasizes his interest in arranging favorable terms with any worthy people who would like to settle the land.

GLC02437.04310

23 September 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Constable

Knox notes receipt of Constable's letter of 17 September 1790. Writes that although he told Constable on 23 July that he would "accept the terms...for the St. Lawrence lands," three months have gone by and he cannot be expected to honor the same agreement.

GLC02437.04734

26 January 1799

Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Dane discusses a proposition Knox offered him the day before. Dane details the provisions of the propositions of "Mr. Thorndike." Dane lists the finances and land purchase opportunities related to this matter, mentioning Henry Jackson and Benjamin Lincoln. Dane wants to make sure there would be security in this transaction. Knox is offering some of his land as security.

GLC02437.07230

1 October 1799

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Davis notes to Knox that he (Davis) has the task of selling the lands from the estate of "the late Mr. Flucker." Davis relates to Knox how the process is coming along and notes the difficulties involved, especially with selling the Duckpond Lands.

GLC02437.07312

25 December 1799

Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Davis has received Knox's letter regarding "Trucky" and "Johnson." Davis believes he will have to work with Truky "as the receipt...expressly recognizes that he is to have a deed." Davis will insist "upon the whole money in hand, according to the first contract." Davis will remain at Bath awhile longer. He gave "Major Davidson notice, that Miss Knox would be at Bath on the 2d of Jany. before I knew of Mr. Bradfords intention to accompany her to Wiscassett."

GLC02437.07345

30 January 1806

Copeland, Moses, fl. 1786-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he understands a Republican coalition has prepared a petition to get him impeached. Explains that this coalition argues Copeland should be removed due to dishonest economic dealings, such as taking a bribe. Asks for Knox's help.

GLC02437.08001

1836/10/28

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Montgomery Livingston re: best wishes for a pleasant stay in Italy

Robert L. Livingston wishes his son Montgomery to enjoy his stay in Italy and to learn as much as he can of its Roman history. He also gives news of the family at Clermont.

GLC03107.04555

1837/01/30

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Montgomery Livingston re: encouragement to learn the German language

Robert L. Livingston applauds his son's desire to learn the German language, and encourages him to board with a German family.

GLC03107.04556