1679/07/12

Manuscript document

Title: Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05035

1679/07/12

Manuscript document

Title: Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05036

1680/04/06

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05037

1680/07/06

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05038

1680/07/06

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05039

1681/07/04

Manuscript document

Title: Account document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05040

1680/08/23

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.05041

1680/09/22

Manuscript document

Title: Account [in Dutch]

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.05042

1680/09/29

Manuscript document

Title: Document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05043

1680/10/11

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05044

1680/11/26

Manuscript

Title: Manuscript [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05045

1680

Manuscript document

Title: Account [in Dutch]

GLC03107.05046

22 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Littlefield

Received Littlefield's letter with an enclosure for the President of the United States. Writes that when Rhode Island joins the union, President Washington will consider Littlefield's application, but reports that Washington cannot make any promises at this point. Provides news on mutual friends.

GLC02437.04393

January 24, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Informs Lincoln a name (possibly Lincoln's or someone Lincoln recommended) has been put on a list of candidates for a Surgeons Mate. Notes the President (George Washington) is the person who will decide when and who the appointment goes too. Thanks Lincoln for his service and notes it was "highly satisfactory" while Knox was in office. Addressee name and date was added at a later date.

GLC02437.06320

January 18, 1772 and February 11, 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for a gift of three pair of ducks given in November, although four died during the passage to London. A commission for books and a bill to pay Grimanney & Co. (see GLC02437.00005) have been received, but the latter has not been paid "for want of Effects." Discusses book pricing and books and magazines being sent to Knox. Longman is also sending Knox a watch as a gift. A post script asks Knox to give Longman's compliments to Mr. Bowes. Another letter dated 11 February 1772 appears on the verso indicating that he has shipped an order of eleven trunks and one case of books…

GLC02437.00007

10 March 1772

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that the magazines for the month of February have been shipped on board the Lydia, under Captain Hall. Returns Thomas Moss's unpaid bill on Grimanney & Co. (GLC02437.00005). Encloses an order and Thomas Bralston's bill on Lane & Co. Has sent the second volume of Harwood's "Introduction." Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00008

19 February 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. Says that Colonel Brooks has no doubt reached him before this letter, but hopes to give an update to events in Congress since. Says "Nothing has since been done by Congress on the Subject of our memorial [on army pay and officer's pensions]." Reports that Georgia, Maryland, and Delaware are not represented at the moment. Says "The Kings Speech is the only intelligence, which has reached this of any moment, relative to a Peace." Thinks Congress is leaning in support of the army, but he cannot be certain. Says members of Congress focus on two…

GLC02437.01933

15 March 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. McDougall was a member of a committee sent by the officers to lobby for half-pay pensions to Congress. Mentions that only Georgia is not represented at this point and there were divisions on the pension issue among the other states. Says 7 were for it, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire against it, with Connecticut divided. Goes on to discuss parliamentary maneuvers made by members of Congress on the issue. Says Colonel Dyer of Connecticut, who was to vote for the issue after it was brought up for discussion again shocked everyone…

GLC02437.02005

25 July 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Writes from Highlands, New York. Says that the latest news from Massachusetts is that they will not support a "speedy relief to the Army from Continental Funds." Says the state senate supports Congress's resolution, but has put the issue aside until next session. Says he has fears that the funds will not be provided. Believes the most important thing now is to let the country know of the justice of their claims. Reports that other states might also hesitate in giving funds to officers. Wants him to consider starting "a train of correspondence…

GLC02437.02326

29 August 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to order a belt for his broadsword as his "Lads" lost the one he had, and a pistol, since one of his was stolen. Also asks Knox to order pistol cartridges. In a postscript asks for some twine, for he is "an old saylor" who "some times amuse myself with twine for various purposes..." Noted as written in Highlands.

GLC02437.02433

9 September 1783

Lillie, John, 1755-1801

Autograph document signed

Title: [Request for provisions]

Request for twenty pounds of beef and one gallon of rum for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02486

14 September 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Says he will visit with Knox to finalize spending accounts of the officers. Says he has "written to Mr. Gaine in the most perfect secrecy, to print thirteen thousand Copies, of the Commander in Chief's circular letter, to the States, but no opportunity has yet offered, by which I could expect to receive an answer." Indicates that the circular letter's tendency toward mercy will appeal to the printer and other Loyalists. Reports the copies will be in pamphlet form because "I know that a Newspaper is read, torn or appropriated to such use, as, that…

GLC02437.02512

24 September 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox over for a visit to discuss the army. Mentions that if the fireworks will be going off at West Point, he can take part of the company off Knox's hands. Discusses preparations to host a large group of visitors including the Minister of France, the President of Congress and some other southern members of Congress. Needs boards to fix the stables which were ruined by the army so these men can keep their horses. Mentions another building, "The Dwelling in the outside, looks more like a Bawdy House then the Quarters of an American General," and asks for a painter. Noted as written at…

GLC02437.02563

28 September 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "the people above, who trade to nyork, complain of being stopt at your post," and asks if some of the Connecticut troops are headed out tomorrow.

GLC02437.02576

19 October 1783

McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that "This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel Hopkins] I am well informed has had a Bastard with a negro wench; and when I was lately in Dutcess County, a Muleto woman was shewn to me, by Mr Benson, that is reputed as his Daughter..." Jokes about having an officer write a song about the situation. - McDougall also mentions Hopkins in the context of "the Great Question of Commutation" (soldiers…

GLC02437.02688