28 August 1790

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph document signed

Title: [Copy of three bills of sale]

William Knox signs on his own behalf and on behalf of his brother Henry Knox. Copy of three bills of exchange drawn by William Knox, and owed to Henry Knox from London associates. On page two Henry Knox endorses (William Knox signs on behalf of Henry) the bills to be paid to Messrs [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall.

GLC02437.04704

August 1790

Manuscript document

Title: [Proposed instructions but not given to the Secretary of War about the Creek Treaty]

Instructions that were never actually given to Knox regarding the Creek Nation. Instructs Knox he has the power and consent of the Senate to arrange a "treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America and the Creek Nation of Indians." Knox is to assess the situation between the Creeks and the state of Georgia by working with the chiefs and reviewing the treaties. The instructions insist that "the great object of the United States, is to establish a solid and permanent peace with the creeks founded on the broad basis of Justice policy and humanity." Date written in pencil…

GLC02437.04707

August 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: Minutes taken by Henry Knox from General McGillivray respecting the Creeks

In the hand of Henry Knox. Creek chief McGillivray describes a history of the Creeks in Georgia. Begins by describing the differences between the Muskogees and the "Alabamas" who at one time lived together. The Alabamas were the "weakest" and were forced to move with their families while the Muskogee's continued to descend down the Mobile river. Continues to explain encounters among and between the various Indian nations up until the arrival of the English and [Governor] General [James] Oglethorpe. The date of the document is written in pencil, but the exact date has not been ascertained.

GLC02437.04708

9 September 1790

Sewell, David, fl. 1790

Manuscript document

Title: [Copy of statement of fact in the case of United States vs. George Tyler]

A copy of a statement concerning the United States v. George Tyler "made by the Judge [David Sewall] of the District and directed to be transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States." George Tyler had been fined four hundred dollars for transporting rum and sugar to Deer Island. It was suggested that there was reason to believe "that the acts of congress, respecting duties of Import and tonage were not at that period there known." This statement requests that "no execution on the Judgment" or "publication in the newspaper" occur "untill the determination of the Secretary…

GLC02437.04749

12 October 1790

Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828

Manuscript document

Title: [Inventory of bonds and items from Thomas Flucker's estate]

Pierce presents an itemized receipt of Thomas Flucker's estate which Pierce received from Henry Knox.

GLC02437.04750

13 October 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Claims commissioners appointed by the estate of Thomas Flucker]

Secretary of War Knox "humbly represents" as "the subscriber agent on the estate of Thomas Flucker Esq." Thomas Dawes, Peter Boyer, and John Deming are "appointed Commissioners to receive the claims" against Flucker's estate.

GLC02437.04753

4 November 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document

Title: to Samuel Parkman

Receipt to Exchequer from businessmen Shaw and Randall noting second payment, "first not paid" of $258.47 to Secretary of War Henry Knox.

GLC02437.04770

27 November 1790

Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Knox's son, Henry Jackson, writes his "Uncle" Henry Jackson of the Knox family's journey from Boston to New York and then from New York to Philadelphia, with a stop at Samuel Ogden's. Tells of a horse that drowned on the journey.

GLC02437.04781

circa 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Minutes for Creek Treaty]

Draft of a treaty between the United States and the Creek nation stipulating that Creek Chief Alexander McGillivray would be the liaison with the "rank of Brigadier General." The "great medal chiefs" will also be granted a commission and two agents, one in the upper and one in the lower Creeks, will be assigned to "assist in the attempt to civilize the indians..." The United States will also furnish the Creeks with domestic animals and tools. Continues to list points regarding the treaty. Date listed in pencil at a later date.

GLC02437.04785

1 December 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt from John]

A bill of $125 from John Webb to Knox for furniture removal from New York City to Philadelphia. Webb signs at the bottom that payment was received in full. Docketed by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.04787

1 December 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt from John Webb]

Receipt of $125 from John Webb to Knox for furniture removal from New York City to Philadelphia. Webb signs receipt at bottom of page.

GLC02437.04788

20 December 1790

Ogden, Abraham, 1723-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Abraham Ogden writes his brother Samuel to show his surprise at "Mr. Hockton's Resignation" from an office he held. Abraham Ogden believes that maybe it was due to his desire to involve himself in New Jersey politics. Abraham Ogden declares that it would be "impolitick in me to hold an Office."

GLC02437.04803

27 December 1790

Schweizer Jeanneret & Co.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Swan [in French]

Marked as a copy, written in French. James Swan's signature written in the margin on page two. Marked as a duplicate.

GLC02437.04811

December 1790

Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816

Autograph document

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Hawkins relates the events surrounding the negotiations between the Creeks and the United States government. Writes that the Creeks have expressed disapprobation of the treaty at Augusta in 1785 (Treaty of Galphinton). Discusses the negotiations that followed. Docketed by Knox with a note "important papers - to elucidate the early disapprobation of the Georgian tribes."

GLC02437.04813

January 12, 1791

Hobby, John, 1749-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Sends Jackson a memorandum outlining his military service under Jackson. Hopes this resume will boost his chance at receiving an appointment in the new militia. On verso Jackson confirms, in his own hand, Hobby's statement on 23 January 1791.

GLC02437.04824

January 15, 1791

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Original version of GLC02437.04828. It contains an additional page where William tells Knox that he has heard from General Maunsell that Knox gave a grand one hundred person ball before leaving New York for Philadelphia and of several society marriages. Also notes he heard about French refugees "from the Islands" taking up residence in New York, the Dutch "being large purchasers" causing the "funds" to rise, and that "there had been a great influx of money from S. America and the Islands for Wheat."

GLC02437.04829

January 1791

Armand Marc, Comte de Montmorin Saint-Hérem, fl. 1787-1791

Manuscript letter

Title: to Louis-Guillaume Otto [in French]

Copy of a letter from Armand Marc, comte de Montmorin Saint-Hérem, French Minister of Foreign Affairs to Louis-Guillaume Otto, charge des Affaires (See GLC02437.04843 for a translation).

GLC02437.04842

January 1791

Armand Marc, Comte de Montmorin Saint-Hérem, fl. 1787-1791

Manuscript letter

Title: to Armand Marc, Comte de Montmorin Saint-Hérem

Translation of a copy of GLC02437.04842. Sends Otto documents from Schweizer & Jeanneret bankers. Otto will "see the offer of those individuals to charge themselves with the loan which Congress has opened in Holland, particularly to pay our demands." They still need the "directions of the President of the United States." Says Otto should consult Thomas Jefferson about the proposals as well. Insists they have always been deferential to Congress concerning this matter.

GLC02437.04843

20 February 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Writes that "Mr. Bruce call'd on me with your letter to him." Mr. Bruce is interested in purchasing a piece of land that is to be divided soon.

GLC02437.04862

20 March 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received Knox's letter of the 20th but has not received the two letters "under cover from Mr. Swan" that Knox said were coming. Insists that Knox has "very wrong Ideas respecting Mr. J.J.'s situation his Children are all well provided for, & he a large property in the [illegible]. - but I don't believe he will accept to be 2d. to Mr. S -"

GLC02437.04883

1 April 1791

United States War Department

Manuscript document

Title: [Salaries for War Department employees]

Record of salaries owed and paid by the War office for the months of January, February, and March of 1791. Includes salaries for the Secretary of War (Henry Knox), John Stagg, Reiner John Van den Brock, Benjamin Bankson, Philip Audebert, and Caesar Lloyd Cummings (who signs with his mark).. All of the men, except for Knox, sign on page two as receiving payment. Docket notes salaries were paid on 4 April 1791.

GLC02437.04895

3 June 1791

Swan, James, 1754-1830

Autograph document

Title: to unknown [in French]

Possibly written to Henry Knox. Date taken from the body of the document. Docketed 27 May 1791 by Henry Knox. Document appears to be about borrowing money from a banking house in Paris. Possibly written from Paris; see GLC02437.04960.

GLC02437.04967

12 June 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he arrived in Boston last Thursday and spoke directly to "some of my friends members of our Legislature." Learned that the committee had full power to negotiate the sale of the whole or part of the "unlocated" lands. States that he spoke to the chairman and asked him to call a committee because he had an offer to make on a tract of land in the District of Maine. The committee has complete power to sell the eastern lands. He then told the committee he wanted to purchase between one and two million acres. The committee's terms are 14 cents per acre payable in Massachusetts notes…

GLC02437.04989

12 June 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes about the subject "of the Lands." Says Oliver Smith will attend to that business. General Brooks is going to write by this post. Hopes their mutual friend Dr. Eustis will obtain "the appointment of principal in the Medical line of the United States." Knows he will accept if it is offered. Assures that "Ben & David" are the only persons he spoke to about the lands.

GLC02437.04990

13 June 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Phillips

Marked "Copy." Was disappointed by the answer from the committee for the sale of lands respecting the mode of payment and quantity of lands. Wants to buy two million acres of unallocated land for specie payable at different installments with interest. Says if the committee cannot deal with him on those terms, he wonders if he should apply directly to the legislature. Wants a quick answer as the Massachusetts General Court is "rising this week" and he wants to close the purchase before the next session. Says the gentlemen he represents "will be desirious of turning their attention to some…

GLC02437.04991