27 March 1792

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has yet to set sail due to poor weather. Comments that he has never been an ambitious man, but that the President [Washington] and his Minister of State (referring to Thomas Jefferson) have convinced him to take on a position with the government. Does not specify the position, but explains why he believes the President thought he had the honesty and strength of character to take on the job. Asks Knox to protect his brother and possibly provide him with a job.

GLC02437.05382

12 August 1794

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he ordered two more subalterns to depart immediately. Mentions the "insurgents continue their outrages in that quarter - They have burnt the barn of Major [Abraham] Kilpatrick, with a large quantity of grain, hay, &c." Reports on the number of militia men that have been called forth to suppress the uprising (possibly part of the Whiskey Rebellion). Notes the rioters now amount to 4,500 and are generally armed. Warns "Col [Thomas] Butler is threatened with proscription, and if the president [George Washington] does not remove him and his garrison that they will burn the…

GLC02437.06163

25 September 1794

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox "his good lady" [Lucy Knox] gave birth last night to a baby boy. Sends his congratulations to Knox. Discusses the militia and the progress of the supplies (likely referring to the Whiskey Rebellion). Notes the President [George Washington] and Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton will be leaving the city, heading towards Carlisle, Pennsylvania (most likely to command the military in suppressing the Whiskey Rebellion). Mentions the city is once again hit with the yellow fever. Notes, "The black cart rolls again over our pavements." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06210

28 April 1782

Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Mostly written in French, introducing Brigadier General Le Comte De Bennofsky , of the French Army. Short paragraph in English reads: "Lt. Philips is taken. A Treaty of diffensiv & offensiv alliance signed between France & Holland. Huza my friend all goes well."

GLC02437.01397

1 May 1782

Snow, William, 1753-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to facilitate an exchange, to allow him to return to duty from being held prisoner. Writes, "You know my critical situation and of what consequence it must be to me, to be at liberty to serve." Signed W. Snow, Captain. Docketed "from Capt Snow 64th regiment British."

GLC02437.01405

14 May 1782

Snow, William, 1753-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Refers to an earlier letter he sent to Knox regarding his exchange. Writes, "I was induced to take that liberty [to write], from the polite manner you were pleased to express to Gen Dalrymple your wishes to serve me." As he is afraid his letter might not have been delivered, he hopes Knox will forgive him for writing again to ask for his exchange. Docket reads "Capt. Snow, a prisoner in New York for our exchange."

GLC02437.01417

10 June 1782

Snow, William, 1753-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "The honor you confer'd on me by expressing to General Dalrymple your wishes to serve me with respect to my exchange, induced me to take the liberty of writing to you to request your interest. But I fear, as I have not been favored with an answer, me letters must have miscarry'd. Our slight acquaintance will perhaps not justify the liberty I take, but when I inform you that the future prospect of my life in great measure depends on my being now exchanged (and as you are the only person to whom I can have the least pretensions to apply) I am sure you will not deem it impertinence I…

GLC02437.01446

13 June 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Snow

Writes, "I have received your favor of the 10th instant by Mr. Skinner. It would have given me real pleasure to have contributed in any degree to your exchange, but the existence of certain circumstances, to which you can be no stranger will unhappily retard it for the present. The moment these can be removed, I am persuaded there will not be the least impediment on our part to your immediate exchange."

GLC02437.01451

20 June 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

Written by Major General Knox to Major General von Steuben. Says he is ashamed he does not have as much money to send von Steuben as he requested. Hopes "three half Johannes" will be enough for the present. Says he will send more when he gets it.

GLC02437.01459

17 July 1782

Snow, William, 1753-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Captain Snow of the British 64th Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) as a POW to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 13 June. Thanks him for the letter and says nothing but the critical situation he is in would excuse his troublesomeness. Says "be assured shou'd I even be so unfortunate as to remain prisoner for life, I shall ever remember with the greatest gratitude your civility to me." Tear has been repaired with tape on verso.

GLC02437.01490

January 25, 1783

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Pleads on behalf of a Lieutenant Sutherland, a British officer who wishes to be exchanged as a prisoner.

GLC02437.01857

January 27, 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Smith

Discusses the proposed prisoner exchange with Cornwallis concerning Lieutenant Sutherland. See GLC 2437.01857 for original proposal.

GLC02437.01866

January 28, 1783

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses Mr. Sutherland's situation and mentions that he is sorry that circumstances did not work out in his favor. See GLC02437.01857 and GLC02437.01866 for more information.

GLC02437.01869

19 May 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Baron von Steuben

Discusses enclosed copies of a document [not present] regarding the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and asks von Steuben to forward them to the officers.

GLC02437.02138

20 August 1783

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Colonel Smith to Major General Knox. Writes to introduce Knox to a Dr. Bailey who was "a very clever fellow." Bailey was on his way to Poughkeepsie and wanted to pay his respects to Knox.

GLC02437.02402

27 August 1783

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for a friend wishing to see West Point, New York.

GLC02437.02426

14 October 1783

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces to Knox Doctor Micalies, Surgeon General of the Hessian Troops, son of Chevalier Micalies (Michaelis), who wants to visit West Point.

GLC02437.02653

28 October 1783

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the importance of letters of introduction as they also serve as character references and have the ability to increase or ruin a person's reputation. Is pleased with the attention Knox paid to Dr. Bayley after receiving Stephens letter of introduction. Goes on to defend Dr. Bayley's character against criticism by "a few designing men."

GLC02437.02719

11 November 1783

Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

In French except for refrain - "Blow the trumpet in Zion." Von Steuben criticizes Aedanus Burke, aka "Cassius," the author of an anti-Society of the Cincinnati pamphlet ("Considerations on the Society or Order of Cincinnati," 1783). Burke, a South Carolina Supreme Court justice, accused the society of trying to create "a race of hereditary Patricians or Nobility," with von Steuben as their grand master. Von Steuben jokingly passes the accusation over to Knox, suggesting that "the young Marquis Harry Knox" has used him as a cat's paw to further his aristocratic ends. Noted as written in…

GLC02437.02769

January 28, 1784

Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Baron von Steuben has inspected the troops under Knox's command. Ordered Major [probably William] Barber to enact the inspection for the month of December. Notes that Major [William] North, Steuben's aide, will issue the inspections in the future. Stamped "FREE" on address leaf.

GLC02437.02938

20 June 1784

Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Offers sentiments of friendship. Written at the "Louvre." Contains a note, written later in pencil at the bottom of the page: "This was a house in the present 57th in NY- why called the 'Louvre' is not known. Steuben was living there at the date of this letter. Kapp's life of Steuben 178." Year from docket.

GLC02437.03020

2 July 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Smith, Son & Smith

Informs Smith, Son, & Smith, a merchant firm (possibly from Birmingham, England) that the wares they consigned to him have arrived. Notes that the goods are in the care of Henry Jackson, who will keep them until they can be sold without incurring a loss. Writes, "...it is probable that they must be sold at a credit as money is uncommonly scarce."

GLC02437.03164

16 May 1786

Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for his recent sickness, especially he must ask a favor "which parental tenderness and affection constrain me to do." Has a daughter of two and a half years, an only child, who is coming to "the height of inoculation for the small-pox." He has not seen her in several months, and the family with which she lives, in Westfield, New Jersey, has recently asked for his presence. He is very concerned and anxious. Reluctantly asks for leave of a few days to travel and see her; promises not to stay long. A note at the bottom of the second page in Knox's hand says that permission was…

GLC02437.03266

May 16, 1786

Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Baron von Steuben writes to Knox in French asking if he will send him an excerpt of a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette regarding his trip to Prussia. Says everyone has interest in the place where they spent the springtime of their lives. Promises not to use it except to satisfy his curiosity. Sends his regards to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.03267

25 November 1786

Snelling, Joseph, fl. 1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from Salem, possibly in Massachusetts. Writes, "I have performed as punctualy [sic] as I was able what you required of me, and do accompany the receipts with my warmest gratitude, my obscure life will assist but little to increase your fame, but as your generous kindness proves you good as well as great you will be content that the obligation is written on my Heart. Hoping that when your career of Glory is over you may injoy [sic] a distinguished mark of glory and immortal triumph." (See GLC02437.03345 and GLC02437.03346 for receipts signed by Snelling.)

GLC02437.03346