8 August 1792

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for two British soldiers, Captain Talbot, a member of Prince Edward's family, and Captain Piggot, of the "Royal Fusileers." They are traveling from Quebec back to England, but before they leave the United States would like to visit some of the southern states.

GLC02437.05572

15 August 1794

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked as a copy. Noted, "Copy original by the Brig Edward Capt Thomas Linnell." Informs Knox he shipped him some wine from the island. Notes it will cost 38 sterling if he chooses to accept the wine. Assures Knox, unlike the last shipment, this wine is of good quality. Promises he will always ship the best quality of wines. Letter has a watermark seal. Identical to GLC02437.06169.

GLC02437.06167

10 December 1794

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Makes a proposal for producing wines from Madeira. Notes he has contacted several societies in America regarding his proposition. Proposes to pay $4 on every pipe of wine he ships to the United States for the next two years. Notes the money will be used to assist fellow citizens who have or will become captives of the Algiers. Assures the quality of his wines and states, "no House on this Island can ship superior wines to those that I shall from hence forward..." Requests Knox relays his proposal to all of Knox's friends. Discusses the terms of shipment, payment, and orders already placed.…

GLC02437.06271

January 22, 1795

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests a meeting with Knox to discuss the military. Writes, "Col. Pickering presents his compliments to General Knox, and begs to be informed when it would be convenient to indulge Colonel P. with a long conversation on the military establishment of the U. States - in reference to the necessary arrangement for the current year."

GLC02437.06317

18 February 1795

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

States that Paul Rever has his howitzers ready to bore and asks if they should be proved. Pickering feels this might be a waste of ammunition and asks for Knox's opinion. Noted as written at the War Office.

GLC02437.06357

9 April 1795

Pillet, René, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Attempts to explain himself better regarding a request to join General Anthony Wayne's army.

GLC02437.06383

17 May 1795

Pillet, René, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox his "bill of attendance ... " (not included).

GLC02437.06419

18 June 1795

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox two pipes from Madeira that Knox had requested and discusses sending other various goods. Asks after Knox and his family.

GLC02437.06444

21 July 1795

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and informs Knox of various governmental events, including the signing of the resolutions by the democratic society of Philadelphia, as well as Jay's treaty and John Jay's negotiations with Great Britain. Noted as written at the War Office.

GLC02437.06468

14 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Writes that he received Pickering's letter in which he learned he was appointed head of a committee to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada. Declares that while he is grateful for the faith the President places in him, he must decline the appointment.

GLC02437.06706

1 August 1798

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he would be interested in appointing an aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.07161

circa 1792-1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pinckney

Encloses (not present) a bill of exchange and asks Pinckney, the American minister to London, to negotiate it and pay the proceeds to Lafayette or his wife for expenses incurred on behalf of the Society of the Cincinnati. Signed with initials.

GLC02437.08182

15 September 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Knox requests [horses] from Pickering, Quartermaster General. Knox possibly writes from West Point. Notes that the duties at his location require horses and forage. In the right margin, writes, "at present we are totally without."

GLC02437.10044

11 October 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Knox possibly writes from West Point to Pickering, Quartermaster General. Mostly illegible, but Knox appears to be discussing construction of artillery barracks on Constitution Island.

GLC02437.10049

January 29, 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

General Knox writes to Pickering, Quartermaster General of the Army. Requests money to repair redoubts in the West Point vicinity. Notes that Major Villefranche, engineer at West Point, supports Knox's opinion that the redoubts are in need of repair.

GLC02437.10086

10 September 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Major General Knox writes to Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General. Discusses a chain, possibly the great chain that stretched across the Hudson River near West Point to prevent British ships from sailing upriver. Writes "From the information of Major Boyd, and from the opinions of others it may be concluded that the chain if painted and housed may be preserved a long time without any material injury. The chain is certainly a material part of the defence of this river, and consequently to all America..."

GLC02437.10135

13 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Signed "HK." Writes to Colonel Pickering about the transportation of wood. Mentions sending a regiment to Connecticut. Discusses the place where wood can be obtained with the greatest facility. There will be a regiment of men wintering at West Point so "[t]he roads shall be put into the best order for this purpose." Would like the wood to be transported by water as quickly as possible, since "[t]o put off this arrangement until the winter, and then to oblige the Men to hall it upon sleds, will be a herculean task, to which their strength will be fully unequal." Watermarked with three…

GLC02437.10167

18 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Informs Colonel Pickering there will be a sergeant and twelve men to cut wood for the department to send to Newbury and that "time grows more and more precious daily." Mentions that he has received complaints about soldiers cutting wood without permission and so he has "issued an order, that no wood be cut except at such places as shall be directed..." Noted as a copy in the bottom left hand corner. Watermarked with a crown.

GLC02437.10170

24 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Talks about the on-coming winter and the scarcity of wood. Asks Colonel Pickering if it is possible to increase the means of supply to the garrison. Has directed the 4th Massachusetts to occupy the huts as winter quarters. Watermarked with three fleur-de-lis inside a seal.

GLC02437.10174

19 June 1788

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Imparts his wishes for Eli Hayden to hire Nicholas Hoffman & Son as agents for the sale of his tea to resolve a complicated business transaction (refer to GLC02437.03902 and GLC02437.03903). Transmits his wife's regards to Lucy Knox and the family. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.03904

8 September 1788

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates the opinion of the British Lord Chancellor on a legal case. Apparently, the Lord Chancellor will grant a perpetual injunction against any suit brought to court in England against an American whose estate was confiscated to pay his debts. Notes this policy "might effect some of [Knox's] claims." Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.03984

3 December 1788

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Mr. Barclay, the bearer of this letter, noting that Barclay hopes to solicit an office in the new government. Asks Knox to make Barclay "known to the Eastern Senators." Docketed by Knox: "from S. Ogden Esqr. respecting Mr Barclay also sundry testimonials from Mr Jay Mr Adams." Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey. See GLC02437.03633 for related letters.

GLC02437.04043

February 14, 1789

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed money which he hopes Knox will send to England at his first opportunity. Refers to Mr. [possibly Joseph] Compson's letter authorizing him to draw on the money, and hopes Knox will remind Mr. [James] Webber to include the letter of advice with the bill. Discusses the illness of his wife, which has limited his traveling ability. Mentions also that his son David is enrolled in a good school. Has recently heard that Knox himself has been unwell and hopes he recovers quickly. Sends his love to Mrs. Knox and the children. See GLC02437.04114 and GLC02437.04113 for related…

GLC02437.04114

3 March 1789

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for the bearer, Mr. [Henry] Wynkoop, one of the Pennsylvania representatives to the new Congress, who will be spending time in New York. Recommends him as an acquaintance who will "meet your esteem & civility." He and Mrs. Ogden send their love to Mrs. Knox and the family. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey. Possibly docketed by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.04133

23 March 1789

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses an order for iron from Mr. Parkman for [Samuel] Shaw's ship and comments that he needs to acquire more iron "of the first quality." Asks if Knox can find out for him where he might get some. Also asks some questions about Congress. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.04154