13 March 1792

Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clement Biddle

Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Received his last letter, which suggests that General [Arthur] St. Clair might not continue in command of the army much longer. This fills him with anxiety. Discusses possible ramifications of the appointment of a new commander. Comments on the difficult situation he has found himself in, between Major [David] Zeigler and Colonel [Samuel] Hodgdon. Explains in some detail the interpersonal conflict among his officers. Comments on the downfall of General [Josiah] Harmar due to his "unfortunate propensity to drink."

GLC02437.05354

17 March 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Writes, "Mr Izard has just put the enclosed letter from Genl Pinckney into my hands what with pleasure I communicate to you."

GLC02437.05360

31 August 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Encloses medicine for Washington's nephew. Writes, "Anxiously desirous that the medicine called Antipertussis may have the same beneficial effects upon your nephew, as it has had in many other cases, I send...two more bottles." Sends his respects to Mrs. Washington. Noted as private.

GLC02437.05594

16 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to George Washington

Marked "private." Notes he questioned Mr. Hammond's and Mr. Ternant's intentions of visiting Mount Vernon. Mr. Hammond will set out for Mount Vernon on Wednesday but Mr. Ternant likely will not make the trip due to his health. In a struck paragraph also discusses the volatile situation in France. Notes "the affairs of france are progressing from bad to worse..." Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.05613

29 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Marked "Private." Discusses the reception of Andrew Allen, a former colonial governor, who had recently returned to the U.S. Replies to Washington's letter of (see GLC02437.09426) that Allen has indeed been welcomed in Philadelphia, and that Knox dined with him recently. Also reports that his wife recently gave birth to a daughter. Signed "HK."

GLC02437.05631

14 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Discusses War Department matters that, in his opinion, should be mentioned to the legislature at the next session. Notes that arsenals are needed in the middle and southern states. Transmits a letter from Governor Lee. Proposes to travel east the following day to see his family. Knox's retained draft.

GLC02437.05651

15 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Washington

In the hand of John Stagg Jr. Forwards papers relating to a Captain Scott, stating that his"discretion for the object proposed cannot be depended upon." Retained copy.

GLC02437.05737

4 November 1791

Manuscript document

Title: Pay due the non commissioned officers and privates...in the year 1791 who were actually discharged at Fort Washington

Date from title. Lists officers and the pay due to them as of 4 November. Noted as a copy in the upper left corner. Noted as A and N 11 at the top of the first page. Extensive water damage at the top of the document. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10239

5 January 1791

Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bruce asks Secretary of War Knox for "some appointment under the general Government." He suggests a role in the new militia. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04819

11 January 1791

Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Details of the disbursement of the estate of Thomas Flucker. Knox received "the sum of ninety two pounds eleven shilling, 28 pence." "258. dollars 3/7" noted on the verso.

GLC02437.04822

15 January 1791

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends an enclosed petition on behalf of "Mr. Hall, a distiller in this Town." States he cannot attest to it as he is not familiar with the subject. Thanks Knox and his wife for their attention to his daughter.

GLC02437.04827

2 February 1791

Bayley, Richard, 1745-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox and his wife for their kindness and friendship, particularly toward his daughter, "my sweet Beth" (Elizabeth Bayley Seton). Writes, "I have often whisper'd to myself that I would rather be a door keeper in your House; even at Philadelphia, than a New York Doctor."

GLC02437.04847

20 February 1791

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of the actions of "Mr. Waterman Thomas" in "our House of Representatives," which are unfavorable to Knox. Thomas "has made several motions in the House with intentions to procure other terms for the letters on your patent than were expressly stipulated in the settlement you made with our Government." Writes he has been Thomas's opposition on this matter in the House and intends to defeat "Mr. Thomas's designs."

GLC02437.04864

6 March 1791

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "the joint committee on the subject of your Lands has not met, and the session is so far advanced as to prevent any thing being done about them, this circumstance is favourable to your interest." Notes Henry Jackson will give Knox more details on this matter.

GLC02437.04872

22 March 1791

Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1774-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes Knox on behalf of Mr. William Balch who wants to join the army. Wants Knox to "recommend him as an Ensign - he is a Young Gentleman well qualified for an Officer."

GLC02437.04887

11 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: Memorandum

Memorandum of a meeting of Vice President John Adams, Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, and Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Knox's resulting discussion with Lieutenant Colonel [George] Beckwith about Lord Dorchester in Canada and Indian relations, as well as Great Britain's interests in North America. The opening statement of the document reads, " Memorandum of a conversation which passed between the subscriber and Lt. Colonel Beckwith who seems charged with some sort of an informal political commission by Lord Dorchester."

GLC02437.04915

2 May 1791

Manuscript document

Title: [Regimental request for the Society of Cincinnati] [in French]

Request of the French regiment of de Cuzenne for crosses of the Society of Cincinnati.

GLC02437.04937

13 May 1791

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

On behalf of himself and his wife, Breck thanks the Knoxes for offering their Philadelphia house to use as the Breck home, but they cannot accept the invitation. The Codmans, with whom the Brecks are traveling, insist that the party stay together. In a postscript, Breck says he expects to "meet Miss Breck and Miss Knox at Colonel Ogdens."

GLC02437.04947

14 May 1791

Benny and Rogers, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

The firm Benny & Rogers write Secretary of War Knox to tell him that they received his "favor, covering Mr. Duers acceptance for 488 50/100 Dollars" as payment for two sets of maps. Free frank signed by Benny and Rogers and "Free" stamped on address leaf.

GLC02437.04948

25 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Benny & Rogers

Responds to the firm Benny & Rogers' earlier letter (see GLC02437.04948). Discusses financial business regarding a bill Knox covered on behalf of [William] Duer for $488.50.

GLC02437.04958

14 June 1791

Brooks, John, 1752-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "private." Written by Brooks who had a medical practice in Medford and was a federal marshal to Secretary of War Knox. Says he was offered a chance to reenter the service by Henry Jackson. After some reflection he says he has to decline. Expresses gratitude for the offer and Knox's friendship. Says he has "arrived at a period of life which will not admit of hazarding my future fortune on contingencies - such contingencies at least as present themselves to me in contemplating the appointment in question, I could answer it neither to my family, nor my own mind to relinquish my…

GLC02437.04996

5 July 1791

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says the enclosed letter (not included) is from Miss Breck to Knox's daughter. Will write more in a day or two as the post is leaving immediately. Gratefully acknowledges Lucy Knox's kindness to his daughter.

GLC02437.05051

10 July 1791

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Cobb, a member of the Massachusetts legislature, writes that Knox may have seen "that small son of mine, whom you have kindly honor'd with a Commission." Says he has "an affection" for the "Lad" and that "the Females of my Family will never forgive you or me, if he is unfortunate." Mentions he has frequently discussed the prospects of a canal from the Connecticut River to Boston. Explains that the general consensus seems to be that the canal should be cut from Miller's River instead of the Chickibee. Says that Miller's River is above some of the waterfalls "that at present prevent the…

GLC02437.05057

6 August 1791

Chamillard de Varville, Paul de, fl. 1779-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Request for admission into Society of the Cincinnati]

Writes that French Lieutenant Colonel Chamillard has the honor to represent to the members of the Society of the Cincinnati that he was the commander of 200 volunteers on board the frigate Bonhomme Richard. In the battle with the HMS Serapis "his conduct was such that the most flattering elogiun [sic] were given to him, in consequence the favours of his court were bestow'd on him." Says that of the 25 volunteers on the poop deck under his command, 22 were disabled. Has heard that Captains Stark and [Maurty] of the Irish Brigade were admitted into the Society of the Cincinnati by a decision of…

GLC02437.05105

7 August 1791

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says he was determined to pursue "the Object relative to the Direction of the Bank which you was so obliging as to advice when I saw you in Philadelphia," but that he has since "abandoned the project & Sold out." Was concerned that if he had a large holding in the bank he would have "to attend its operation," and if he had a small stake he would not accrue "Honor or Proffit." Despite his pull out he claims "I rejoice however at the rising Credit of our Country and expect very soon to see it on a footing, superior to any other whatever." Says that Alexander Hamilton will be gratified…

GLC02437.05109