13 November 1793

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says "Citizen Genet is disposed to leave me in the lurch, relative to the accoutrements provided for his nation, indeed if he was to take them, I know not how he is to pay for them he has offered me Bills on France, but they will not answer." Asks Knox for assistance and to take the items at a fair value for public service. They are cartridge boxes with belts and sword belts with bayonet scabbards. Says they are fit for service and ready for transport.

GLC02437.05972

22 November 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Smith

Letterpress copy. References Smith's letter of 13 November. Was busy in Germantown and did not have a chance to reply until now. Says the war supplies Smith mentions will be wanted, but not until after Congress has made an appropriation for the next year (see GLC02437.05972). Asks that samples be sent.

GLC02437.05979

12 February 1794

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for Joshua John Moore, a gentleman from England. Says "he will explain to you his pursuits & if any door is open in the eastern world relative to your Lands (he being a Surveyor) where he can serve you or your friends, I doubt not you will permit him to serve himself."

GLC02437.06045

5 July 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Paschal N. Smith

Expresses his regret at not receiving Smith's request sooner. Informs Smith it would not have been in his power to give him an agency at any late date. Reports a strong interest was made for another gentleman to whom the appointment was given too.

GLC02437.06135

13 December 1794

Smith, William, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Alexander Stevenson. States he is a "young man" looking for an appointment in the Artillery. Notes he has never met the young man but believes he is from a "hardy breed." Describes Stevenson's age, physical condition, and notes his family fought in the late [Revolutionary] War.

GLC02437.06273

21 December 1794

Smith, William, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the "total destruction" of his father's property that took place during the war (possibly the Revolutionary War). Notes the entire family looks to him for support. Comments he is "determined to bear the pressure & the flight like a man." Mentions his brother, Colonel John Smith, will be leaving for Europe on Wednesday. Asks Knox to send his brother's commission, which he was entitled to before his resignation from the service, to them. Notes the commission will be used as a passport and voucher of his brother's citizenship. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06279

3 February 1795

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for two men, a Mr. Guillenard and a Mr. Blackstone, who have been having a hard time entering society in Philadelphia, even though "their talents and character entitle them to." Asks Knox to "use your influence to relieve Mr Guillenard from any unfavourable situation, that the tongue of slander or the Eye of Envy may have maliciously place him in."

GLC02437.06340

25 July 1795

Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for an acquaintance.

GLC02437.06472

27 July 1795

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business regarding bills.

GLC02437.06475

3 September 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Discusses a business transaction he made with George Meade for the sale of about 50,000 acres of land. Also writes about other financial issues.

GLC02437.06513

8 February 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06618

10 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Unsigned, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial transactions related to their land speculation venture.

GLC02437.06660

28 March 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Writes to discuss their business arrangements. Feels upset to hear about Smith's recent financial "embarrassments," and hopes the rumors are untrue. Mentions a business letter he wrote to Mr. Hammond, a colleague of Smith's, and assumes Hammond told Smith about the letter's content.

GLC02437.06676

11 November 1797

Smith, Paschal Nelson, ?-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances in regards to Knox's son's expenses.

GLC02437.07045

17 March 1799

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Smith tells Knox that Smith has "consented once more to, enter into the tented field." Smith reminds Knox of a book he gave Knox of portraits of European soldiers. Smith asks that Knox give it "to the President." (Smith is President John Adams's son-in-law.)

GLC02437.07245

15 April 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Smith

Congratulates Smith on his appointment as Secretary of Navy. Recommends his friend Henry Jackson be appointed to the office of Naval Agent. Describes Jackson's background and notes his contribution to the war (Revolutionary War).

GLC02437.07520

11 December 1782

Smith, David, fl. 1782-1783

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Major Smith requests a twelve day leave of absence from Major General Knox. Writes that he has "thirty or forty pounds of money in expectancy" if he can travel to Hartford [Connecticut] to settle a matter with the Committee of Pay Table.

GLC02437.09561

14 October 1782

Smith, David, fl. 1782-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Previous cataloging suggests this letter was written to Henry Knox. Smith informs the recipient, "your Excellency," regarding the mode of signaling to northern posts when armed vessels pass Dobbs Ferry, New York. Smith writes from "Light Infantry Camp."

GLC02437.10050

9 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Thanks Smith for introducing him to worthy gentlemen. "I am no party man and I know you too well to support for a moment that you would introduce any characters not proper for you & I to be sociable with." Expresses a favorable opinion of Doctor Bayley, (possibly Richard Bayley), noting that Doctor Silas Holmes also supports Bayley. Writes, "The prejudices in the country, however are so strong against him that he will stand in need, of all the support he can derive from Doctor Holmes and the similar evidence." Also thanks Smith for introducing Doctor "Michalies" [Michaelis]. Writes, "I…

GLC02437.10183

6 December 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Ruddock

Relays orders from the Commander in Chief George Washington to make a reduction of the troops and respective departments. Orders Ruddock to deliver all the military stores in his possession to Captain William Price and consider himself and any conductors under him "no longer in service than it is absolutely necessary for this purpose."

GLC02437.02819

19 July-9 August 1791

St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Four parts. First part dated 19 July. Noted as an extract. Informs Knox of the arrival of troops and states that "by this time it is to be hoped that those from the Eastward have joined...should no addition have been made to them since." Writes about protecting the area with the garrison. Second part dated 3 August. Noted as an extract. Discusses state of the new troops with Knox . Writes that "it would have been well however that the whole of the troops had been drawn together and accustomed a little to the duties in camp before we had hoped to meet the Ennemy." Wishes that the men…

GLC02437.10234

25 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Ruddock and John Crane

Top of the document features a list of items needed to repair or supply military stores, such as paper for cartridges. Below that is a short note to Colonel John Crane, asking that he provide or procure the above articles for Captain Thomas Seward. Underneath that is a letter to John Ruddock, Commissary at Fishkill, asking him to provide Seward with a variety of supplies, including musket balls and powder papers. Also asks Ruddock to prepare a return of all the stores in the northern department. See GLC02437.01502 for a related letter.

GLC02437.01503

4 September 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Ruddock

Mentions that a temporary magazine on a redoubt on Constitution Island (near West Point, New York), which is being prepared to house the powder from Fishkill, will be ready in three to four days. Asks that the powder from Newburgh be recovered first. Requests that he appeal to Colonel [Hugh] Hughes [Deputy Quartermaster General for New York State] for teams to transport it.

GLC02437.01575

10 September 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Ruddock

Informs Ruddock that Congress has changed the structure of the Department of Military Stores. Outlines the number of commissaries, deputies, and conductors, and explains their locations. Also relates the pay and benefits associated with each position. Asks if Ruddock will agree to be appointed as deputy of West Point, adding "I hope you may as I have much confidence in your integrity and knowledge of yr business." Also asks him to send a return of all cartridges he has received since the first of last March.

GLC02437.01594

20 April 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Söderström

Declares that he would oblige him if he would make a payment on the bill of exchange he owes Knox, within the present week.

GLC02437.03262