14 December 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to [Marquis de Lafayette] [possibly incomplete]

Says he has not heard from Lafayette in some time. Mentions that he wrote on the constitutional convention by the last packet. Reports on states that have called ratifying conventions to approve or reject the constitution. Has doubts specifically about Virginia and New York. Says Rhode Island has "too many schemes of convenience" to approve it. But says "it is highly probable that it will be adopted in the course of the year 1788 by nine states and more." Says he is anxious about rumors of war between France and England. Reports that those in the know claim the event is "inevitable."…

GLC02437.03726

26 December 1787

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says the Chevalier de Lambert is the bearer of this letter. Claims that de Lambert had previously gone to America with letters from him, had served in the Continental Army and is entitled to a share of the lands set aside for veterans. Says de Lambert wants to be a farmer in the back settlement. Hopes Knox will offer advice and patronage.

GLC02437.03741

26 April 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Marquis de Lafayette

Contemporary secretarial copy of a letter sent to Lafayette. References Lafayette's letters from November 1787 and February 1788. Says that "The Convention by you Mr. Jefferson and Common Sense [Thomas Paine], judge wisely respecting the New Constitution requiring some amendments & of the time they should be effected." Of the Constitutional Convention says "The unanimity of the former convention may be regarded as a rare evidence of the empire of reason." Believes there will not have to be another convention. Says it is likely that nine states will accept the constitution over the…

GLC02437.03860

30 May 1788

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References receiving Knox's letter. Says he cannot respond fully as he has to attend a meeting on internal affairs. Wishes to introduce Jacques Pierre Brissot (who Lafayette refers to by the name he assumed, de Warville) and a man named de Ferriere. Reports that "M. de Warville Has Been a writer on the side of liberty, and Wishes to write on the American Revolution." Tells him to refer to the letters he sent to Hamilton and Jay for the most recent intelligence. Says "We are in a Critical Situation." Encloses a list (of French applicants to the Society of the Cincinnati; not present) and says…

GLC02437.03880

10 December 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marquis de Lafayette

Letter of introduction for John Coffin Jones Esq. and his lady. Reports that Jones is a merchant of Boston of "highest estimation." Would be obliged for any protection and kindness he can show Jones. Place writ inferred from GLC02437.04047.

GLC02437.04048

10 January 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marquis de Lafayette

Letter of introduction to Lafayette for Major [possibly Elnathan] Haskell. Says he might remember Haskell from the camp of General Robert Howe. Says "He was a brave officer and is a worthy citizen." Reports that Haskell is going to Europe on some sort of business, which he has no doubt is honorable.

GLC02437.04085

February 1789

Lawrance, E., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Author is a Mrs. E. Lawrance. Writes that she has heard Knox is afflicted with a "rheumatic complaint," and declares that Mr. Lawrance (her relationship with him is unclear) was in the same situation. Visited him in Albany, and found him unable to move his limbs. Was able to cure him in five days, and would like to send Knox her remedy to help him recover as well. Declares that Knox must first have faith, and then she will send her remedy.

GLC02437.04126

15 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Marquis de Lafayette

Writes that he is thankful to be able to send this letter by Count de Moustier, who was returning from his time as French minister to America. Will enclose the diplomas for the French officers in the Society of the Cincinnati. Says "The importance of the revolution in France is astonishing - one looks round in amazement and asks is it not a delusion, can it be true? This is a new Lesson to the Gods of the earth that there [distinction] is but a phantom of the imagination that an [illegible] people will know and ought to repress the abuses and oppressions of their rulers." Asks for more…

GLC02437.04391

7 November 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Marquis de Lafayette

Sends his sincere wishes for Lafayette's happiness. Mentions mutual friends, including the Marchioness de Brehan, who was wary of returning to France due to the "state of affairs" there (the French Revolution). Reports that "We are all peace - Our beloved chief is on a journey to the Eastern States - He is received every where with all possible demonstrations of affection - long may he live to be the cheif of the U.S." Encloses a letter from Catharine Greene for her son, who was studying with Lafayette in France (not included here).

GLC02437.04407

25 March 1790

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining a position in the War Department. Hopes that if Knox knows of no open positions, he will write to General [Benjamin] Lincoln on his behalf. Adds that General [Henry] Jackson has done all in his power to find Langdon a job, and suggested he write to Knox. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04559

15 December 1789

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter and for his recommendation to "Messr Hoffman and son." Says he is glad to help them anytime they need assistance in the future. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04797

17 February 1791

Lamb, John, 1735-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes he has "put on board the Sloop Betsy, Benjamin Bayley Master, a paper parcel which, arrived in one of the London vessels; directed for you."

GLC02437.04858

19 April 1791

Lamb, John, 1735-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Lamb has sent Knox two barrels of apples, "best Newtown Pippins" and a bundle of English newspapers for Knox's culinary and reading pleasure.

GLC02437.04919

15 September 1791

Lamb, James, fl. 1746-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Creator listed as "James & Thomas Lamb & Concerned." States that they have just completed a 150 ton copper bottomed ship called the "Margaret." It was built by Edmond Hartt of Boston, and will travel around Cape Horn to the northwest coast of America. Says that James Magee is the principle owner and will travel in the ship himself. Knows that Knox is well acquainted with Magee's credentials and honor. Encloses a copy of a letter from Vice President Adams to Don Joseph De Viar in Philadelphia asking for letters of introduction and protection from the Spanish Minister for the voyage (…

GLC02437.05159

4 February 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to the President and Directors of the [bank] of the U.S.

Asks for the favor of a discount for the enclosed $2,500 note "as a renewal in part of a note of 3375 Dollars due the 7th instant."

GLC02437.05805

circa December 1794

Lawrence, John, 1724-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he will not be in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Requests Knox pays Mrs. [Elizabeth?] Lawrence the rent on Fairy Hill. The day of the year is not listed. Written from Longbridge Farm, present day South Brunswick Township, New Jersey.

GLC02437.06289

7 August 1795

Lathrop, John, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes to Knox and expresses his mortification on not being able to find a suitable and educated gentleman to tutor Knox's children. He also has been unable to find a priest for the town of Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.06485

9 August 1795

Lathrop, John, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of his son asking for Knox's hospitality as his daughter-in-law wishes to travel around Maine.

GLC02437.06490

7 August 1805

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Dated 20 Thermidor in the French Republican calendar. Says this letter of introduction will be delivered by David Parish. Says that Knox probably knows the family name. Lafayette goes on to recommend him highly and says "I have found in them, during and after our Captivity, the Most zealous and Generous friends." Hopes Knox will make Parish's tour of America as agreeable as possible.

GLC02437.07961

1726

Van Driessen, Petrus, fl. 1721-1726

Book

Title: The Adorable Ways of God in His Sovereign Government, Particularly over the Powers of this World Explained and Applied in Three Sermons. [in Dutch]

Printed by John Peter Zenger

GLC03107.05319

24 October 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: [Gen Knox presents his compliments to the Marquis de Rostaing].

Indicates that he is sending one of the pieces of ordnance seized from a British redoubt at the Battle of Yorktown to the regiment of Gattenois, which stormed that redoubt on 14 October 1781. The transfer was made in accordance with George Washington's orders (see GLC02437.01259). A third person letter in Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.01260

22 February 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward H. Robbins

Thanks him for his last letter. Reports that he has only received a statement from Robbins about the "present situation of the reference." Robbins's plan appears "highly judicious." Believes it would be an injustice to accommodate an obsolete claim any further. Asks him to decide on the matter in conjunction with Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn and the Winslows. Discusses the effects of antifederalists in the Legislature. Mentions the election of General [George] Washington for President and [John] Adams for Vice President.

GLC02437.04125

20 January 1790

Rickard, William, fl. 1785-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a recommendation in obtaining a position in "the Collection of the Revenue in this Port." Notes he was a lieutenant under the command of Henry Jackson during the War. Asks Knox to refer to Jackson's opinion of Rickard's service. Place writ noted as "Washington/Port Bath/North Carolina."

GLC02437.04475

10 November 1790

Rochefontaine, Stephen, 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that "M. Poisé secretary to General de Lafayette during the latter part of the American war has received a commission of captain as a reward" for his service. His work was equal to that of an officer and should therefore be allowed into the Society of the Cincinnati. "Madam de la Lafayette has been the intermediary" but she has not had a response yet from George Washington. Inquires after Lt. Col. Peter Regnier who led a New York infantry. His family has not heard from him since 1783 when he was supposed to have been in the West Indies but set to return to New York.

GLC02437.04776

10 June 1791

Roberts, Josiah, fl. 1789-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a receipt for a box of china, which will be delivered by the bearer of this letter. The china came from Canton by the ship "Washington" and arrived in Providence. It was sent by Samuel Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.04984