October 1795

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and travelling.

GLC02437.06558

29 December 1795

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a young man to Knox who is interested in engineering.

GLC02437.06584

1 March 1796

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

No addressee or author listed, but previous research suggests that the letter was written by the Duc de Liancourt, to Henry Knox. This information is written in pencil on the document. Declares that he had been meaning to write to Knox for a long time but has not been able to. Has visited Mr. and Mrs. Beaumez, and is very happy for their recent marriage, but is worried their happiness may not last if they do not become financially secure. Discusses his plans for travel and the possibility of visiting Knox. Provides updates on several of their friends, and asks to be remembered to Mrs.…

GLC02437.06646

27 April 1796

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his move from Philadelphia to Savannah, Georgia, and his reception in there. Provides his impressions of that place and the people there, as well as their beliefs about the nature of government. Mentions some business matters relating to Mr. [William] Bingham.

GLC02437.06725

16 May 1796

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Read about Knox's misfortune in the papers and sends his respects (may be referring to the recent deaths of two of Knox's children).

GLC02437.06742

22 December 1796

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Date's month is partially legible, but a note added later suggests it is December. Assures Knox of his friendship and stresses that Knox should not doubt him. Informs him that he will leave to visit Knox tomorrow.

GLC02437.06849

4 May 1797

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has arrived at Brigadier's Island and is in the process of settling down and setting up shop. Brigadier's Island in Maine is also known as Sear's Island.

GLC02437.06960

21 May 1797

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Tells Knox about his many interests on the island specifically concerning settlers, sheep, and fish.

GLC02437.06971

9 June 1797

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses how there are less fish available, especially salmon and run. Expresses his hope that he will never need to be in public service again, though, since the fisheries are doing so poorly, it might be necessary.

GLC02437.06984

2 July 1797

Liancourt, François Alexandre Frédéric, duc de la Rochefoucauld, 1747-1827

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will be leaving to return to France next fall and thanks Knox for his kindness and friendship. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06999

7 July 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to the Duke de Liancourt

Writes to correct the Duke's misconception of Knox's attitude toward the French and France as a country.

GLC02437.07000

6 June 1798

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in obtaining an appointment in the Corp of Marines, despite his preference for staying out of public service. Noted as written in Milton, state unknown.

GLC02437.07146

8 July 1801

Legate, Thomas, fl. 1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to a gentleman who would like to permanently reside on Knox's lands and who is also seeking employment. Describes the gentleman's character and his family.

GLC02437.07559

30 November 1802

Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to Isaiah Cushing. Notes Cushing is a young gentleman who wishes to settle in Thomaston as a physician. States, "Mr. Cushing is a young gentleman of talents & information & he merits the esteem & confidence of the informed, the wise & good." Requests Knox to make Cushing a kind offer.

GLC02437.07772

circa 1792-1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Lewis

Forwards a copy of articles of agreement regarding some business of Mr. William Duer.

GLC02437.08188

22 July 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to William Lewis

Asks Lewis to review papers that came with the letter in regards to an "estate in the eastern parts of Massachusetts." Wishes with his help to finish up the business with the Waldo patent. Writes that "[i]t is extremely important to me, to complete, immediately, the purchase of this estate, if it can be done with one security to myself; and as Mr. Samuel Winslow is now waiting in town for its conclusion, I take the liberty to request your early attention to the questions which are enclosed, and to any other collatial points which may tend to give me a full and complete possession of the…

GLC02437.10270

1830

Pamphlet

Title: Catalogue of the Members of the Philomathean Society, instituted in Union College in 1795.

The pamphlet was printed by S.S. Riggs

GLC03107.05327

1851

Wright, William B., fl. 1851

Pamphlet

Title: Opinion of Mr. Justice Wright, in the case of the People agt. Hermon Livingston

Two copies. Printed by P. Dean Carrique

GLC03107.05331

1802

Book

Title: A View of the Political Conduct of Aaron Burr, Esq. Vice-President of the United States

Printed by Denniston and Cheetham.

GLC03107.05332

1929

Webster, J. Clarence, 1863-1950

Book

Title: Samuel Vetch

An address by Dr. J. Clarence Webster of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada on the occasion of the dedication of a monument to Samuel Vetch first British Governor of Nova Scotia. Printed in 1929.

GLC03107.05333

circa 1585-1763

Letter

Title: Letter [in French]

GLC03107.05336

11 September 1782

Villefranche, Jean-Louis-Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de, 1747-1784

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "A Capt. [possibly Jonathan] Lawrence of the Corps of Sappers is so unwell in sick quarters as to make it necessary for his servant (who is now in Camp) to be with him - beg therefore that your permission may be granted to send him off immediately."

GLC02437.01599

16 September 1782

Villefranche, Jean-Louis-Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de, 1747-1784

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "the quarter master general has told me a few days since, that he could not furnish me with any Masons; untill the 20th of the present instant ; it also seems to me that he is not able to supply with lime and other essential articles, to carry on the work with celerity: these reasons induces me to imagine it improper to begin the masonry this fall, for in a little while the front will hinder us from doing any business of this kind - I think it would be much more advantageous to turn all the means we have to the repairing and building accommodations for the troops in the Garrison, for…

GLC02437.01616

21 September 1782

Van Rensselaer, Philip, 1747-1798

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "I herewith Transmit your honor a Return - agreeable to your request, hope and Doubt not but Will meet your approbation." Van Rensselaer signs as public storekeeper.

GLC02437.01622

18 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Request to supervise "the arrangement of the Cannon & Stores from the outposts agreeably to the directions which you have received from this day.. - You will request of the Fort Major the number of men which shall be necessary for your purposes, taking care that a proportion of them be Artillery men." Retained "copy" prepared for Knox's files, copied out in the hand of aide-de-camp John Lillie, and signed for Knox by him. Also bears Lillie's docket on verso.

GLC02437.02788