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to Henry Knox

Written from Georgetown, likely in Maine. Discusses the possibility of Hill's succeeding Judge Bowman in his position, and considers the other candidates.

GLC02437.07886

to Henry Knox

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

GLC02437.07970

to Henry Knox

Discusses information dealing with banks and other financial information.

GLC02437.08140

to Henry Knox

Discusses land.

GLC02437.09937

to Henry Knox

Discusses business regarding land, including conducting surveys and the leveling of land. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09942

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...

GLC02437.10033

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...

GLC02437.10209

to Henry Knox

Three parts. First part dated 15 August. Details his journey to view the land and states that "for about 1 mile the land was very poor, but the Inhabitants a long the River are very thick settled and have plenty of Wheat, Barley, Rye, and Corn." Goes...

GLC02437.10272

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

Statement that Robert Livingston should be reimbursed for costs incurred during Leisler's Rebellion

Johannes Cuyler states that during the time of Leisler's Rebellion, the city of Albany was desperately short of funds. Consequently, Robert Livingston resorted to using his private funds to supply and manage the city and its soldiers during the...

GLC03107.04839

Receipt of wages for work on the Caledonia

GLC03107.04840

Copy of the Emperor of Muscovy's speech to King William

The Emperor of Muscovy (Moscow) declares his support for England in a conflict with France, and states that if the war continues, he will put himself at England's service.

GLC03107.04841

Receipt of payment from Abraham van Horne for work on the ship Caladonia

GLC03107.04842

List of men in the company's of Coll. Ingoldesby and Capt. James Weemes

GLC03107.04843

Petition of John Lanch to Richard Earl of Bellomont

John Lanch petitioned Bellomont to request that he be paid for some hogs and a cow that Indians slaughtered.

GLC03107.04844

to Richard Earl of Bellomont re: money to sustain troops

GLC03107.04845

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

Paper presented to the Council to dispute William Smith's claims to authority

Abraham de Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert Walters, & Thomas Weaver presented the paper to Council. The document is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04847

Paper presented to the Council in response to statements made by Abraham de Peyster, et al.

The paper is a response to an earlier paper presented by Abraham de Peyster, Samuel Staats, Robert Walters, and Thomas Weaver, in which they accuse Smith of obstructing the work of the Council, and unjustly claiming authority over the Council. In...

GLC03107.04848

to Henry Knox

Communicates General George Washington's order that 100 swords confiscated from enemy forces at the surrender of Yorktown be sent to the regiment of Marquis Laval. Hand was an adjutant general under Washington.

GLC02437.01255

to Henry Knox

Written by Hamilton after he left the Army to Major General Knox. Letter details Hamilton's opinions against retaliation for the execution of American Captain Joshua Huddy at the hand of New York Loyalists (this is reference to the well-known Huddy...

GLC02437.01442

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his sympathetic letter concerning the death of his son, John George Washington Hancock, who was only nine years old. Discusses his pursuit of health and states traveling was recommended to him during this trying time, "Journeying is...

GLC02437.03491

to Catherine Littlefield Greene

Having been in New York lately, Knox hoped to have seen her there, but heard she had been in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, returned, and departed for Block Island. Encloses a letter from Lafayette that was sent to President Washington (not included). He...

GLC02437.05123

to Henry Knox

Says that the Indians have committed several murders in Washington County, with two murders committed on the frontier of South Carolina. Reports they refuse to return property or give up the offenders. Mentions the hunters have returned to the towns...

GLC02437.05887

to James Gunn

Thanks Gunn for his letters of 26 April and 4 May. Says the idea of the "commanding officer" being a speculator is news to him. Hopes Gunn can send some confirmed information. Believes the situation with the Indian agent can be rectified, as...

GLC02437.05898