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to Thomas Musgrave

Replies to an earlier letter (GLC02437.02804) from Musgrave concerning deserters from the British Army.

GLC02437.02808

to Henry Knox

Reports that the [apprizement] or appraisal of the estate of Thomas Flucker, Knox's father-in-law, has not yet been completed. Promises to forward the papers from the appraisal when it is complete.

GLC02437.03080

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The people here smell a rat, that the Troops about to be raised are more for the insurgents than the Indians, however this makes no odds, every body seems to wish a strong government, & to believe the government can only be strengthened by...

GLC02437.03322

to Henry Knox

Received a letter from [John Francis] Hamtramck and has enclosed the majority of the information in it (not present). Hamtramck wrote to North in confidence, but North believes he cannot be faulted for showing the information to Knox, and that his...

GLC02437.03368

to Henry Knox

Discusses his resignation from his office and thanks Knox for his kindness, friendship and support.

GLC02437.03495

to Henry Knox

Discusses the upcoming election between John Hancock and James Bowdoin and states that "You will see by the news papers, that the Electioneering Mania has taken full possession of all ranks of people, & it is said that [Faneuil] Hall will be shook to...

GLC02437.03506

to William Moultrie

Writes to Moultrie, the president of the Society of the Cincinnati's South Carolina chapter, about society business. Reports that the Society as a whole has decided to repay Major L'Enfant for money he laid out on their behalf, but without their...

GLC02437.03609

to Pieter Johan Van Berckel

Written in the third person and signed in text by Knox. Presents his respects to the Minister of the United Netherlands. Explains that the custom of pallbearers attending the church of the deceased on the Sunday after the funeral is no longer...

GLC02437.03732

to Henry Knox

Asks for advice on whether or not to go to church to attend the funeral of Mrs. Otto, since he is not "well enough acquainted with the customs of this country ..." Written in the third person and signed in text as "The Minister from the United...

GLC02437.03734

to Alexander Macomb

Thanks Macomb for information related to the exports of Canada for 1787. Apologizes for his late reply, noting that Lucy, his wife, had inadvertently placed the information Macomb sent in a pile of her own papers.

GLC02437.03829

to [John Peter Gabriel] Muhlenberg

Discusses the appointment of officers to meet Pennsylvania's quota. Informs Muhlenberg, Vice-President of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania, that Captain [David] Ziegler arrived from the frontier for the purpose of the recruiting service (Ziegler...

GLC02437.03839

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a position as he and his family are now suffering from the effects of the war and subsequent peace. Wishes to be placed with troops already in the Federal service.

GLC02437.04473

to Alexander Macomb

Knox writes Macomb about the St. Lawrence lands. Samuel Ogden convinced Knox to buy them. Knox believes that in a year or two it will "be sold for a much higher price then either you or I have hitherto contemplate."

GLC02437.04938

to Alexander Macomb

Says that a Mr. [Reynal] called on him with Macomb's letter of 6 July. Was not there to receive him and missed [Reynal] when he went to town today. Hopes to see him tomorrow. Delivered to Lucy Knox the news of Macomb's pending marriage. He joins...

GLC02437.05061

to Henry Knox

Is making preparations for the second edition of his American Geography textbook. Would like to make this edition as accurate as possible, so would like to obtain from Knox any new geographical information. Also asks him to review several passages...

GLC02437.05268

to Henry Knox

Received his recent letter. Mentions that Mr. Stedman, the bearer of this letter, has recently arrived from Detroit. Stedman can provide Knox with an account of the happenings there. Relates news that a Cayuga Indian carried off books and papers...

GLC02437.05320

to Henry Knox

Writes to confirm he has asked Mr. Stedman the questions Knox mentioned, adding that he wrote on the subject because Mr. Stedman would be delayed in his return to Philadelphia. Explains that Mr. Stedman has information about a conflict between...

GLC02437.05323

to Henry Knox

Asks that he and Mrs. Knox welcome into their acquaintance Captain Hale and Captain [Nizry] of Quebec, who are part of His Royal Highness Prince Edward's suite.

GLC02437.05365

to Henry Knox

Mentions a previous request he made to Knox for materials to supplement his book on the geography of the United States. Reminds Knox that at the time of the request, Knox responded that he had materials that might be useful, but was extremely busy...

GLC02437.05590

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a report that he had requested via Mr. Théophile Cazenove.

GLC02437.05774

to Henry Knox

Note tells Knox he won the lottery with ticket number 3514 and his prize will be "3000 Acres of Land in Kentucky Bourbon Country, valued @ 3/6 the Deed of which Genl Knox will please to write to Major Perigrine Fitzhugh for."

GLC02437.06027

to John Nazro

Has not considered Nazro's letter because "by law the mode of obtaining patents has been altered." Encloses the circumstances of the new law, which passed on 21 February. When he applies under the new law he will obtain his patent.

GLC02437.06050

to Henry Knox

Describes the compensation Knox offered as not being equal to the loss he will sustain, however, says he will offer assistance for his country. Mentions performing repairs at Fort Potman and inquires if the redoubt should be performed first.

GLC02437.06102

to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter is in French.

GLC02437.06186

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received the release to Ogden's lands and Walker's deed.

GLC02437.06264