18 March 1788

Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for offering his condolences upon the recent death of Faesch's wife. Encloses letters for Knox to forward.

GLC02437.03824

21 August 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Discusses a [financial] settlement involving Platt, Peirce, and the payment of warrants. Plans to sail 22 August 1788 for Penobscot (in present-day Maine), and does not expect to return until 20 September. Presents his respects to Lady Kitty Duer, William's wife.

GLC02437.03969

18 May 1789

Eveleigh, Nicholas, 1748-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox not to provide him with information, but to elicit information from Knox about happenings in the government. Declares that he is very far away from the rest of government and would like to know more about what is going on. Hopes that the government will continue running smoothly, under men such as Knox. Would also like to recommend a Tom Shubrick for any military openings Knox is aware of, such as Adjutant General or Inspector General.

GLC02437.04206

11 September 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Nicholas Eveleigh

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Informs Eveleigh that he is appointed Comptroller of the Treasury of the United States, and informs him of the salary. Adds that Captain Joseph [Hardy] has been employed in the Treasury Department for eight years and will make an excellent assistant for Eveleigh.

GLC02437.04354

31 January 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Replies to Eustis's letters written on the 17th and 23rd (see GLC02437.04479). Discusses the situation of the invalids, particularly the invalid pensioners. Upon reviewing the subject with other general members, believes it to be impracticable to obtain a new inspection of the invalids. States that "the subjects of invalid pensions had better remain on its present footing for the following reasons..." Goes on to list the reasons, most of which deal with how the individual states handle their own invalids and finances. Also discusses his legal trouble with the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.04492

28 March 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Informs Eustis that "[o]ur delegates have not yet brought forward the motion relative to a new inspection of the invalids." Stresses the importance of another inspection, in order to ensure all invalid soldiers are accounted for and paid appropriately. Discusses other business related to the inspection.

GLC02437.04560

26 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Acknowledges receipt of an invitation from Duer. Confirms that he and Henry Jackson will meet Duer at Princeton next Wednesday evening. Asks him to bring Mr. [William] Constable.

GLC02437.04927

5 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Duer

Later copy of GLC02437.05402.

GLC02437.05401

20 October 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters, noting that from Knox's recent correspondence, he believes that everything except the terms of the security were agreed upon. Refers to William Greene in relation to the security. Expects a sale to Mr. [Theophile] Cazenove.

GLC02437.05659

November 20, 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his distress concerning the worsening situation of the Maine Eastern Lands. Feels pressure to meet the demands of everyone, especially Madame de Leval and Jean-Baptiste de la Roche. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05708

8 December 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Discusses business dealings relating to the Eastern Lands.

GLC02437.05729

16 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Duer

Discusses ongoing negotiations concerning Duer's land shares. States he expects Duer "will make a full & explicit offer" to [Théophile] Cazenove's offer. Believes if Duer's offer is as "reasonable" as he presumes it will be he should receive an answer immediately. In postscript states, "enclosed to Shaw and Randall and [illegible] to them to deliver in paper and to [obtain] an answer."

GLC02437.05738

21 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Duer

Discusses land deals and contracts. Informs him Jackson is heading his way and will deliver Duer the $50,000 in notes plus interest. The accounts will then be liquidated. Instructs him and Colonel Walker to deliver to Jackson all papers, including all agreements and contracts dealing with this matter. Continues to discuss lands deals concerning Jackson, Royal Flint, [Madam] de Leval, [Jean-Baptise] de la Roche, and [William] Bingham. Dated from docket.

GLC02437.05749

15 February 1793

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Took the liberty of drawing 75 dollars from Knox. Will repay him in 2 or 3 months. Tells Knox the notes that William Bingham gave him "are at too long sight to avail myself to raise any thing for the present Expense of my Family." Has no one but [Benjamin] Walker to ask aid from, and Duer claims he has asked too much from him lately. Needs about 300 pounds for his family to get by for three months. Wants to know if Knox will answer the draft of William Hill at 5 days sight for $375. Also wants Knox to give Hill leave to draw another $375 on 1 April. Pledges on his honor to pay it back…

GLC02437.05820

14 April 1793

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a paper which his clerk omitted to previously send along (not included). Reports "I cannot well conceive what Mr. [William] Lewis means by saying that, the Vouchers I sent will not be admitted as Evidence - The Originals must be undoubtedly produced in the Part of the United States, in order to establish their Advances." Believes the balance claimed by the U.S. is not well founded. Says Daniel Parker's testimony will be important. Trusts every effort will be made to postpone the trial. Address leaf has been partially cut off.

GLC02437.05871

26 September 1793

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says the letter is being delivered by Mr. Bauncol, the agent to Monsieur D'Espremenil. Duer reports he offered D'Espremenil a part of township 7 before he sold his stake in the Eastern Lands to Knox and William Bingham. This was done because D'Espremenil ceded lands in the Scioto purchase and became a sutler there. Believes this was a fair deal and hopes Knox and Bingham will live up to the agreement.

GLC02437.05930

21 December 1793

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that this letter will be delivered by a Mr. Amory, who is going to Philadelphia to enquire into the claims of the United States against D. Parker & Co. Amory is Parker's attorney, and he is anxious to settle these claims. Says he transmitted the vouchers relative to this account to Knox in his letter of 9 April. Wants Knox to give copies of these vouchers to Amory.

GLC02437.06001

3 February 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Dearborn

Wants Dearborn to return a book of maps he borrowed from the War Department. Dearborn was using it to find the right spot for a lighthouse "on Leguin." Knox says he needs it for his work on the committee appointed to fortify harbors and seaports. It will be sent back to Dearborn. Initial "H" at end of the letter.

GLC02437.06038

14 April 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Ebenezer Dunton

Discusses the alterations he requested to be made to the windows of his new house. Informs Dunton to skip the alterations, saying, "I am not obstinate and therefore I give up my opinion to your judgment - but I pray you to have everything in true proportion." Tells Mr. Dunton to use the most durable and cheapest material on the basement. Provides further instructions on what materials to use on the rest of the house. A piece of the letter is missing.

GLC02437.06079

16 August 1794

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox a friend of his will be visiting Philadelphia to look after some business. Notes his friend "possesses good wishes in a singular Degree" and recommends Knox's attention to him. Wishes Knox well.

GLC02437.06172

17 January 1795

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss a business transaction involving Knox. Notes he will send his acknowledgement on both sums [of money?]. Wishes him good health and contentment.

GLC02437.06310

4 February 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Asks for support as he will be going before the legislature, about mistakes made by the surveyors related to the Waldo patent lands. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06344

12-13 November 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ebenezer Dunton

Places an order for 1500 feet of pine planks, among other items.

GLC02437.06570

16 January 1796

Dunton, Ebenezer, fl. 1794-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox about the possibility of constructing a temporary greenhouse and includes a diagram. Continues with other plans for buildings and household matters.

GLC02437.06598

1 February 1796

Dunton, Ebenezer, fl. 1794-1796

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses building materials such as bricks and fences.

GLC02437.06606