10 July 1801

Autograph letter

Title: to James W. Head [incomplete]

Informs Head he made the necessary arrangements to his regiment. Mentions he can produce 250 men on a short notice. Expresses his desire to have the business with the insurgents in the back settlement (likely part of the Waldo patent) taken care of as quickly as possible. A portion of the letter, including Knox's signature, is missing. Date was taken from the docket, which is in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.07562

30 December 1803

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks about possibly purchasing bricks and lime from Knox, and wonders about cost and delivery.

GLC02437.07840

9 September 1805

Head, Joshua, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that following his request, he delivered to Moses Copeland a particular financial agreement with Edward Carter.

GLC02437.07970

8 July 1791

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses information dealing with banks and other financial information.

GLC02437.08140

circa 1789

Hichborn, Benjamin, 1746-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land.

GLC02437.09937

January 14, 1782

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

General Heath relates that Doctor Woodward, who presented this note to Knox, left for furlough in November 1781 and was supposed to have returned to service 7 January 1782. Heath explains that the death of Woodward's father, Reverend Woodward, and brother, and the illness of other family members have prevented his compliance with the furlough. Heath writes, "...humanity compel [sic] me to write you a line in his behalf, and as I know he has been perfectly innocent, to request that he may be fully acquitted of any blame."

GLC02437.10033

8 February 1787

Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Informs Knox that he (Higginson) spoke to Congress, including "Mr. Maddison," about forming a special convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. Discusses the need to draft a new document for the basis of government as the "Confederation is incompetent to the purposes for which it was established, the managing the affairs of the Union." States that "to delegate rights to Congress, and at the same time to withold from them the means of exercising those rights, is trifling and absurd." Watermarked with a IV and a hunting horn inside a crest with GR underneath. "Free" stamped on…

GLC02437.10209

1697

Antill, Edward, fl. 1697

Manuscript signed

Title: Reasons offered to the House of Burgesses against a tax on exports from Maryland

The manuscript states that the tax on exports obstructs trade and is against the interests of the province.

GLC03107.04838

8 April 1701

Smith, William, 1797-1887

Manuscript signed

Title: Paper delivered to the Council by William Smith

In the paper, William Smith discusses his right to the position of President of the council after the death of Richard, Earl of Bellomont.

GLC03107.04846

4 March 1790

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of the invalids and asks Knox for help. Asks for a recommendation from Knox to the Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and the President, George Washington, as new paymaster to the invalids. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04529

January 29, 1791

Hooper, Stephen, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes Knox saying others have advised him to submit his name to President George Washington "for an Office in the Excise." Hopes Knox's knowledge of his character and worthiness will help in the endeavor.

GLC02437.04840

8 September 1781

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends a sheet listing ordnance sent for the southern operation, referring to the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Colonel John Lamb will deliver the enclosed spirit levels. Explains some of the munitions information. Samuel Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores. Account of Ordance stores accompanied the letter (GLC02437.01172).

GLC02437.01173

20 October 1781

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports on the progress of ordnance being forwarded to Henry Knox. Mentions that some items left in Baltimore had been rejected by Major Sebastian Bauman. Comments on fixes made to munitions made by a Mr. Johnson that were cast without the necessary staples. Plans to send some of the repaired shells to Knox for approval. Indicates some specific items and their quantities that were already in transit. Claims that he has been working expeditiously and that he has done everything in his power to prevent a shortage. This ordnance transport was possibly one that Knox asked the Board of War…

GLC02437.01249

26 October 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

Responds to Hodgdon's letter about sending ordnance from Baltimore for the siege of Yorktown (see GLC02437.01249) and hopes news of Lord Cornwallis' surrender reached him before the ships set sail. Asks that the shell and shot be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland instead. Hodgdon was the commissary general of military stores appointed by the Board of War & Ordnance.

GLC02437.01263

January 27, 1782

Hiwell, John, fl. 1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Hiwell as Inspector and Superintendant of Music to ask for more drums and fifes for the musicians. Reminds Knox that the previous summer there were not enough fifes for the musicians to perform their duty, and that the winter season is the best time for the musicians to practice. Wishes also for a small store of articles to serve as replacements in case any instruments are damaged. John Ruddock, the Commissary for West Point, was ordered by General William Heath into New England to procure supplies, but was not able to acquire them, Hiwell supposes, because of want of money.

GLC02437.01340

February 23, 1784

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, discusses a letter received from Knox (GLC02437.02946). In the letter, Knox asked Hodgdon to obtain cannon to be inscribed in honor of General Nathanael Greene. Assures Knox he will proceed with the selection, engraving, and delivery of the cannon immediately.

GLC02437.02964

6 January 1785

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, encloses a bill for Knox from his "purchases at the public sales" (bills not included). Relates that he will be traveling to New York and Philadelphia.

GLC02437.03083

15 March 1785

Hoskins, William, fl. 1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox write him a letter of recommendation to be presented to Congress in support of his "petition for payment of past services." Writes, "You are knowing to my services under Commissary Trumbull," possibly referring to Joseph Trumbull, first commissary of the Continental Army.

GLC02437.03112

22 October 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Higginson

Knox writes to Higginson, a former Congressman, to discuss Congress' opinions on amassing more troops in the frontier. Asks for his financial help, since Congress has good intentions in trying to fill the treasury, but there is not enough money now for emergencies. Writes, "Knowing your zeal for the public welfare, and your knowledge of our [brave] Boston patriots," he hopes Higginson will help him make arrangements to encourage others to help as well. See GLC02437.03336 and .03343 for related information.

GLC02437.03317

3 December 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Hobby

Received Hobby's last letter but has been unable to respond until now due to being out of town. Discusses payment of taxes on the lands belonging to the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law, which are now in Knox's possession. Requests that he draw the money owed from Knox's friend General Henry Jackson.

GLC02437.03364

January 28, 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Stephen Higginson

Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Thanks him for his letters. Writes, "The Zeal of the people of Boston and the lower country in favor of Government is a good sign, and will probably produce the events expected from it." Declares, however, that even if the current insurgency dies down, "some measures will be necessary to prevent a repetition of" it. Believes that the "poor poor federal government is sick almost unto death." Mentions that a convention has been proposed by Virginia and several states with the intention to discuss reforms.…

GLC02437.03430

February 25, 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Higginson

Thanks Higginson for his observations on the current state of the government. Says Higginson's views are "perfectly just and well founded" and that Higginson has "a greater degree of attention, and thought on the subject, than most other gentlemen..." Shares his thoughts about the state of affairs, noting "the whole must be taken to peices [sic], and a new one erected on the bases of publick Liberty and public happiness..." Notes Congress has acceded to the idea of a Convention. Discusses the benefits the Convention would bring if the states were to agree to it. States he hopes that…

GLC02437.03468

15 May 1787

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a draft for money (not included) and explains a discount.

GLC02437.03549

28 August 1789

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends the bearer, Captain Rice, for a position in the public service. Briefly describes Rice's service in the war and his financial misfortunes.

GLC02437.04338

29 September 1789

Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has just heard that Mr. [Samuel] Osgood has been appointed Postmaster General. Wonders whether it would be appropriate to submit a proposal to be Postmaster of Philadelphia. Explains that Knox is the only person to whom he is presenting the idea, and would like Knox's opinion before he proceeds.

GLC02437.04370