February 21, 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Parker

Discusses the insurgent Samuel Ely, who is rumored to be planning to burn down Knox's buildings in Thomaston, Maine. Mentions actions he is taking to stop Ely, in particular by petitioning the government for help.

GLC02437.06634

1 March 1796

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Updates Knox on Samuel Ely, an insurgent trying to rally a group of citizens against Knox, because he believes Knox has no right to particular lands in Maine. Explains what Ely is telling his posse to inspire them to oppose Knox. Discusses the importance of government intervention in apprehending Ely, and believes it is important for the government to show it will not tolerate his sort of behavior. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who served from 1797-1799.

GLC02437.06645

10 March 1796

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that on Knox's request, he wrote to Mr. [possibly James] Nesmith about Samuel Ely and his band of insurgents (who believed that Knox was not the rightful, legal owner of his land tracts in Maine). Encloses Nesmith's reply (not present). Briefly touches on the town of Canaan's response to the insurgency. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who served from 1797-1799.

GLC02437.06659

15 April 1797

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who served from 1797-1799.

GLC02437.06948

27 June 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Ebenezer Nutting

Knox tells Nutting that Nutting has "on board the Schooner Dove 302 casks of Lime...and thirty eight tones of oak lumber." Knox says Nutting has to go to Boston to see Knox's agents Jonathan Jackson and Joseph Peirce regarding this business. Jackson will pay Nutting the "amount of the freight, and a small balance" of $32.84.

GLC02437.07431

19 August 1802

Odin, John, fl. 1802

Letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox regarding [Joseph?] Pierce refusing to pay Knox's account. Says he expects Knox to arrange payment since his bill is long due.

GLC02437.07746

10 September 1803

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the bearer, a Mr. Trickey, is the son of the elder Mr. Trickey who prosecuted a court case against Knox and won. The younger Mr. Trickey is visiting Knox to handle financial business associated with the settlement against Knox. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who served from 1797-1799.

GLC02437.07820

February 21, 1804

Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Had been meaning to write but his health had prevented it before now. Writes to Knox on the subject of the judiciary, because Knox has a sustained interest in it and also has a lot of influence with the legislature. Would like to put the judiciary "upon a permanent & respectable footing." Explains a possible organization scheme for the judiciary, but doubts that this system will pass the legislature. Argues that judges are not paid enough to live on, and this will result in judges leaving their positions. Possibly written by Isaac Parker, a Federalist Massachusetts Congressman, who…

GLC02437.07847

11 March 1783

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Consists of two letters written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. In the first, which composes the top half of the page, Colonel Crane and Lieutenant Colonel Stevens inform Major General Knox that upon inspection, a quantity of salted beef in the contractor's store has been found "unmerchantable and unfit for use." The bottom half of the page consists of a letter from Knox to [Daniel] Parker and [William] Duer. Knox informs them that the beef is putrefied and "grows worse and worse, so that I have been obliged to order the inspection."

GLC02437.09684

27 May 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Parker & Duer

Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to business partners William Duer and Daniel Parker: "A very considerable part of the Garrison, upwards of two hundred, are at this time sick with the measles and there are more to have them,- In this situation, fresh meat is absolutely essential to their well being-" Requests beef, veal, mutton, "or other small meats," to be sent to West Point immediately.

GLC02437.09744

22 August 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Treat Paine

Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to Paine, Attorney General of Massachusetts. Informs Paine that he instructed General [Robert] Howe, in Philadelphia, to send two men to Boston (Paine requested their presence in Boston to serve as [witnesses]; refer to GLC02437.10128). Offers a stirring declaration regarding independence and the forging of a new nation: "I sincerely reciprocate your congratulations upon the happy termination of a doubtful conflict. The prize is indeed infinitely valuable; and has been obtained with small exertions in proportion to its high worth... There are men in…

GLC02437.10129

8 September 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Parker

Major General Henry Knox discusses a business arrangement, with Parker (of Daniel Parker & Company). Informs Parker that [Samuel] Shaw "will make an application to you in my behalf... there are several circumstances of your character which have induced me to commit myself to you, in preference to others upon whom I might be supposed to have a better claim for assistance." Discusses his financial resources, along with his plans to return to Boston after he leaves West Point.

GLC02437.10134

11 November 1783

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has been saying good-bye to some very close friends, evidently Loyalists, who are leaving for England. Asks Knox to protect two ladies, "the two Mrs. Wallaces," whose husbands are among those leaving prior to the evacuation, though they chose to stay: "Those ladies mean to remain in their houses in New York, and must on this occasion feel themselves unprotected, and perhaps may be exposed to insults from the vulgar." Hopes Knox will arrange for their protection during the British evacuation of New York. Sends his greetings to Mrs. Knox and the rest of the family.…

GLC02437.10184

29 June 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Paine

Sends his regrets that his duties will most likely prevent him from visiting in the summer like he had planned. Discusses further business concerning the land in the Waldo patent. Writes about deeds, bonds and land in New Hampshire "for where I have had many application." Some water damage throughout the pages and faded ink towards the bottom. Watermarked "Watt & C Patent Copying." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10269

24 August 1797

Document

Title: [Policy of assurance]

Signed by various underwriters. A policy of assurance for Henry Knox. Insures various amounts of money for cargos shipped between Thomastown [Thomaston, Maine?] to Bermuda. The vessel is insured for risk of "capture & condemnation" only, cargo is covered against all risks. Various sums of money are also listed next to each underwriter's signature. Noted recorded on 24 August 1797. Docket notes received 30 December 1797. Document is partially printed with information written by hand.

GLC02437.10600

24 October 1781

Laurens, John, 1754-1782

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Laurens communicates George Washington's request that Knox send "one of the pieces taken in the Redout [sic] by the french troops...to the regiment of Gattenois." This was in accordance with general orders issued 20 October 1781. The ordnance was seized in the Battle of Yorktown. Laurens had marched to Yorktown as an aide to General George Washington.

GLC02437.01259

12 November 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Lamb

Uncertain yet whether he will join the artillery park because General George Washington had not yet arrived. Writes, "He has lately met with a severe Shock to his affections, in the loss of the amiable Mr. Custis, Mrs. Washington's only child." Believes Washington felt as affectionately for Custis as if he were his real father, as he had raised him from childhood. Only other affectionate parents might be able to understand this misfortune. Has nothing to add about the disposition of the park, only that it might be in the vicinity of Head Quarters. Has no objection to Lamb paying his family a…

GLC02437.01289

3 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lamb

Writes, "The General [perhaps General George Washington] is still unable to decide when your regiment shall march. You will continue to work on the Tumbrills. As soon as the General shall give me his directions I will communicate them to you."

GLC02437.01474

11 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Lamb

Written by and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw. Says he would have thought Washington would have ordered Lamb's unit to march by now. Says he just heard from Washington that he will not be giving any orders until he returns from Philadelphia. Washington was leaving for that city this morning to meet with Rochambeau. Assumes Lamb will not be ordered to move until the end of this month or the beginning of the next. Wants his troops to stay employed on the wagons and tumbrils, as the Secretary of War has informed him there are no funds for those items. Reports that "Lt. Fink of your regiment has…

GLC02437.01483

31 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lamb

Has received directions from General George Washington to move the artillery park from Burlington, New Jersey, to New Windsor, New York. Writes that he has contacted the Wagonmaster General for horses and oxen for transport, and the Wagonmaster has arranged for plenty of oxen, but fears that there may be difficulty in obtaining the necessary horses. Also includes directions about obtaining other miliary stores and transporting them.

GLC02437.01511

circa 27 April 1787

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that George Washington will not be able to attend the Society of the Cincinnati general meeting "in consequence of an account which he received by express that his Mother & only Sister lay dangerously ill, & that he was obliged to make all possible dispatch if he wishes to find them alive." States that Washington, however, "desired me to translate the Article Cincinnati & send it on to you together with the paragraph of Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson's letter."

GLC02437.03536

7 December 1790

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests Knox sends President George Washington "the papers relating to the Indian Expedition which are to be laid before Congress."

GLC02437.04792

3 January 1791

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

President George Washington's personal secretary Lear writes to Secretary of War Knox to find out if Knox knows anything about Samuel Ogden and the position of the New Jersey attorney general. Washington "is anxious to give in the nomination."

GLC02437.04816

7 May 1793

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions a Frenchman who is with the Wabash Indians (not an interpreter) and who asked President Washington for a pair of boots and some stockings. Washington wants the man to be given the items if he has not received them before. Tells Knox "you should know of nothing to make it improper." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.05891

18 September 1795

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the issue of obtaining lime from the land. Includes a list of goods and their prices.

GLC02437.06525