17 June 1790

Sherburne, Henry, 1748-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses appointments made by the President to various positions. Asks Knox "reason of my being totally neglected; perhaps it might have been from Misrepresentation made to the President." Informs Knox that Rhode Island's senators will be arriving in New York soon and describes them: "Mr Stanton you'l [sic] find to be a man highly tinctured with anti principles, and filled with the most exalted [Ideas] of the Landholders - consequence, - but as he is a man of much Modesty & Condecension [sic], I flatter myself he will do (after spending some time with you) right. Mr Foster will do all…

GLC02437.04629

30 June 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Sherburne

Informs Colonel Sherburne, "I am unable to inform you of the motives which [induced] the President of the United States to nominate the persons he did to the service for officers in the customs at Newport." Assures Sherburne that although he was passed up for the position, he still retains high standing in the President's mind.

GLC02437.04639

17 January 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his "favor of the 16th [of January]" and for his "communications respecting Messieurs Pintards proposals." Informs Knox, due to the advanced season it would be impossible for him to "deviate from the direct and speediest route to China" and therefore he could not avail himself of their proposal. Discusses business affairs with associates. Encloses a letter (not included) from Samuel Newman, whom Shaw wishes to have a military appointment. The letter is dated 1790, but based on the content and letters exchanged regarding the same issues it is likely it was 1791.

GLC02437.04832

21 March 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Shaw & Thomas Randall

Thanks Randall for the extension (see GLC02437.04882) he received. Writes, "I have nothing of Mr. D's by which I could secure you..." Notes he owed considerable sum of money from land.

GLC02437.04885

19 October 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: to [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall

Signed in text in third person as "the General." This document is a statement by Knox that the U.S. House of Representatives validates his position as "Secretary for the Department of War."

GLC02437.05200

31 December 1791

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the positive outcome of a meeting with his creditors in Europe, specifically outlining how he was able to save his credit by selling his ship. Happily relates that his creditors are willing to lend to him again due to his honest character. Describes his financial plans, including obtaining merchandise (such as tea) to ship to India, America and Europe, and relates that he will be traveling with the merchandise being sent to Holland and England. Asks Knox to tell [Thomas] Randall to remain in New York until Shaw returns, if Randall is in New York at present. Relates that the…

GLC02437.05281

19 June 1792

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses seeing Knox before he returns to Boston. Writes, "I have deferred writing to you since I came here - and as I now promise myself that happiness next Monday evening, I shall still defer for a viva voce communication..."

GLC02437.05511

25 December 1792

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be sailing for China again in January. He would be happy to execute commissions for Knox in China. States that "your wandering friend intends after this voyage to stay at home - " States that his wife sends her regards to Lucy Knox and the family. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05756

10 January 1793 - 15 January 1793

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Randall and Samuel Shaw ask Knox to forward information to a Mr. Anthony on the court case involving the ship "Nelly." The first two pages contain letters related to the case, apparently copied by Thomas Randall. The first page contains the postscript of a letter from Philips, Crammond & Co. It is dated 10 January from Philadelphia. It states that letters from P. Ferguson & Co. contained the vouchers transmitted "to recover the Nelly." Goes on to state they will not be admitted by the underwriters. Claims the business needs to be adjusted. Includes a copy of the answer to this…

GLC02437.05784

19 January 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Knox relates that extreme hurry has kept him from answering their letter relative to the demands of Messrs. Philips and [Cramond]. Will attend to the matter in the manner they want.

GLC02437.05787

25 January 1793

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses his account against Daniel Parker and Parker's acknowledgment of having received the original sum (not included). Also encloses a receipt from Messrs. Smith & Moses for $29,537.58 to be disposed of for his account with Knox (not included). Wants Knox to acknowledge receiving this by the first possible post. Says he will set sail by next Tuesday.

GLC02437.05793

31 January 1793

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that bad weather prevented them from going to sea yesterday. It is now fair and they will sail in an hour. Received Knox's letter of 28 January and says "you will herewith receive a packet from me."

GLC02437.05801

10 August 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Mentions he may not be in town during their visit. Encloses an order for $10,000 at the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Informs them they can credit him on his bond and they will discuss the remainder amount when he returns.

GLC02437.06162

17 August 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Sheafe

Reports he sent instructions for the frigate being built in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Also notes Sheafe will be furnished with supplies and money from time to time.

GLC02437.06175

27 January 1795

Sheafe, Jacob, fl. 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to his brother, John Pickering. Notes Pickering is currently the Chief Justice in New Hampshire and is desirous of being appointed to District Judge of New Hampshire in place of the late Judge [John?] Sullivan.

GLC02437.06329

6 August 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Shute

Mentions his wish not to have any more of his lands occupied by settlers and states that he will decide on some kind of system.

GLC02437.06484

10 February 1796

Simpson, Henry Jr., fl. 1794-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses unspecified business.

GLC02437.06620

5 May 1796

Simpson, Henry Jr., fl. 1794-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses landscaping projects he is working on for Knox's land in Maine.

GLC02437.06732

February 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Shute

Discusses the renewal of Shute's commission.

GLC02437.07094

26 January 1799

Sheafe, Jacob, fl. 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sheafe writes Knox to see if he has any deck plank that might of use to Sheafe on his ship. Sheaf asks Knox what has become of Captain Watts, whom he has not heard from or about in five weeks. Address leaf says "Hand by Mr. Jno Hancock."

GLC02437.07229

30 January 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Sheafe

Knox thanks Sheafe for his letter of January 26, 1799 (GLC02437.07229). Knox will "exert" himself "to have a load of plank transported to Portsmouth from St. Georges." Knox says he does not know anything about Watts.

GLC02437.07231

26 March 1799

Sheafe, Jacob, fl. 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sheafe received Knox's plank on 19 March 1799. Sheafe paid for the plank after making sure what the fair price was. Sheafe has enclosed bills for Knox to sign and return to him.

GLC02437.07249

2 April 1799

Sheafe, Jacob, fl. 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sheafe includes in this letter to Knox "duplicate Bills of the Pine and Oak plank purchased of you and now inclose you my Check on the Branch Bank for the balance due to you."

GLC02437.07252

7 April 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Sheafe

Knox received Sheafe's check of $282.27 and says he will order more deck plank "as soon as possible."

GLC02437.07255

9 April 1799

Sheafe, Jacob, fl. 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sheafe acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of April 7, 1799 and tells Knox that the Frigate has no use for oak plank, but is using pine now that 3 1/2 to 4 inches thick.

GLC02437.07256