4 April 1792

Philips, Crammond, & Co., fl. 1790-1800

Manuscript letter

Title: to George Bell

Marked an extract of a letter from Philips, Cramond & Co. to George Bell. Samuel Shaw's name is written in place of an address. Declares that the bond they received from Shaw was satisfactory, but he seems to have misunderstood certain terms related to Bell's portion of the contract. Relates how they rectified the situation with Shaw. The third page says that Mr. Cramond asks that Shaw read and sign for the value of some tea at the bottom of the agreement.

GLC02437.05396

5 April 1792

Andrews, Joseph Gardner, fl. 1768-1792

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "copy." Asks for Knox's help based on his intimate connection with Andrews's father (not named). His father does not want to abuse his friendship with Knox so is reluctant to ask. Andrews would like an appointment as Surgeon's mate and hopes Knox will forgive his effrontery in asking. Explains that the field of medicine is very crowded at present. Includes an excerpt from a letter from Samuel Danforth dated December 1789 which recommends him and certifies his studies in medical school.

GLC02437.05399

6 April 1792-2 May 1792

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document

Title: [Letters by Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall to William Kellock, George Bell and John Buchannan]

Includes several letters written by Shaw. In the first letter, to Kellock, written on 6 April, Shaw thanks Kellock for his help while Shaw was delayed on board a ship and at sea for several weeks longer than expected. Due to the delay he may not be able to depart immediately for China, as planned, but this may be all for the best; he will depart in December. In the meantime he will arrange business with Kellock, Bell, and Buchannan. In the second letter, to Bell, written on 6 April, Shaw explains his new plans for sailing to China in December, and discusses business arrangements he made…

GLC02437.05403

12 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Brooks

Writes to officially appoint Brooks Brigadier General of the army. Lists the other members of the General Staff, including A[nthony] Wayne, D. Morgan, M. Willit, and James Wilkinson. Wishes him the best of luck.

GLC02437.05409

13 April 1792

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to introduce into Knox's acquaintance several men from Martinique who have lately been residing in Boston. They will be visiting Philadelphia, and Breck asks Knox to make them feel welcome. He and his wife and children send their love to Mrs. Knox and their daughter.

GLC02437.05414

24 April 1792

Brooks, John, 1752-1825

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter announcing the arrangement of the new general officers of the army. Does not feel he can provide an official opinion until he has more information about the ranks and pay scales associated with the positions, so he writes to ask Knox several questions on the subject. Among his comments about candidates, he states that he should have priority of rank over General [Marinus] Willett."

GLC02437.05427

1 May 1792

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the Consul of France has asked Breck to enclose a letter for Knox to forward (not present). The Consul is apparently afraid that the letter will be miscarried, so asks if the addressee (a Mr. De Rome) could send his reply via Knox. Relates that his wife, Mrs. Breck, is looking forward to a visit by Mrs. Knox and the children. Explains that the state of Massachusetts is calm at present, and the financial crisis in New York has not extended to his region. Sends his compliments to Henry Jackson, if Jackson is with him.

GLC02437.05440

2 May 1792

Foster, Theodore, 1752-1828

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

The three authors write to recommend a Mr. William Mumford, the bearer of the letter, for a clerkship. He had been long in their employ, and they believe he would be successful at the job.

GLC02437.05441

3 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Brooks

Marked "private." Received his recent letter, and apologizes that his business difficulties have prevented him from answering his questions. Comments on several issues Brooks brought up in his letter regarding new appointments of military officers, and the benefits associated with the positions (see GLC02437.05427 for Brooks's letter to Knox).

GLC02437.05442

3 May 1792

Chambers, Joseph G., fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

The letter, in its entirety, reads: "The place we thought of is Mr Hamiltons Seat as I understand. A grove of Cedar Trees and some Statues behind it about a Mile Northwest from the City. I thought proper to mention it farther to prevent Mistakes. I will expect you Sir at the end of the Cedar walk."

GLC02437.05443

4 May 1792

Chambers, Joseph G., fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Tells Knox about a demonstration of guns that he is planning. Asks Knox to order him several more guns and supplies and asks Knox about an appropriate time to stage the demonstration. Written from "Sign of the Lamb Market Street."

GLC02437.05446

24 April 1792-19 May 1792

Duer, William, 1747-1799

Manuscript document

Title: [Receipt of funds from Henry Knox, partially in French]

Document includes an extract of a letter from Mr. [William] Duer written in French on 24 April. Also includes a receipt from Henry Knox of fifty dollars, dated 19 May. Lastly, letter includes a section in French apparently signed by a Mr. Bancel. Signed also by R.J. Vanden Brock as witness.

GLC02437.05469

10 June 1792

Pearce, William, fl. 1783

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate] [in German]

Partially printed with names written in by hand. Certifies that Carl Wilhelm de Schmidsfelden is employed in a certain regiment with a yearly wage of 1500 Spanish dollars which should be delivered to him should he leave the regiment, but is now to receive land as payment instead. Contains a seal.

GLC02437.05502

14 June 1792

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

Autograph note signed

Title: to unknown

Carrington writes, "I have been acquainted with Colo. John Pope the bearer hereof, and do believe him to be a very honest man."

GLC02437.05506

16 June 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Thanks Captain Anthony for endorsing two drafts, each for $1750, for Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall. Encloses the drafts (not included).

GLC02437.05507

18 June 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Cobb, Henry Jackson, John Coffin Jones and Benjamin Hichborn

Discusses a proposed plan for a canal that connects the Connecticut River to Boston. Informs the other men that he has already engaged the services of a mutual acquaintance, Captain John Hills, to act as surveyor and supervisor for the business. Writes, "If the canal can be executed for a moderate capital from Worcester or Rutland to Boston the value of the object will be great indeed whether it be altered with reference to proffit to the proprietors..."

GLC02437.05510

27 June 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to [Joseph] Brant and Clement Biddle

Contains two sections. The first section is directed to Captain [Joseph] Brant and informs him that he will have fifty guineas to defray his travel expenses to and from Philadelphia. In the second section, Knox asks Clement Biddle to deliver the guineas to Joseph Brant.

GLC02437.05518

July 12, 1792 - January 19, 1793

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document

Title: to William Kellock

States that this is a duplicate of a letter sent on the May packet. Transmits duplicates of "the surveyors certificate ascertaining loss of weight on the tea by damage on board Snow Nelly." Also includes duplicates of Captain Dawsons protest, two certificates from the wardens of the post, and sales accounts of "one hundred and ten chests and thirty four barrels of Bohea tea amounting to £2129.8.9 York currency imported and damaged on board the Snow Nelly Captain Dawson from Ostend..." Asks that Kellock have the accounts settled. States that they do not have information from Mr. Bell yet about…

GLC02437.05534

circa 16 July 1792

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Journal entry on the survey for a canal]

Describes his journey to surrounding land to connect a canal with the upper part of the Connecticut River. Signed in text at top of first page. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.05726. See GLC02437.05578 for a shorter version of this manuscript sent to Knox.

GLC02437.05542

18 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Anthony

Discusses renewal of certain drafts of Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall with Captain Anthony.

GLC02437.05548

24 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Carrington

Informs Carrington that he has received his letters concerning appointments for young officers and that though they generally arrived too late, he will keep them in mind for future consideration. States that there were many more applications than positions. Speaking about the last session of Congress, he writes, "The indian war, and the failure of the last expedition combined with a partial aversion to the government excited much ill humor during the last session. It was thought proper by a party, to levell some shafts at me....Parties will arise in free governments - and party prejudice is…

GLC02437.05558

29 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Bingham

Informs Bingham that he called when he was not at home. Wishes to speak with him on the "subject I mentioned to you yesterday."

GLC02437.05562

2 August 1792

Bell, George, fl. 1791-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Shaw

Discusses the sale of goods on Knox's behalf, as well as his attempts to acquire money owed to Knox.

GLC02437.05566

7 August 1792

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the situation of the family of the late General Nathanael Greene and believes that "[i]t is time a Bill was finally passed by a considerable majority for pecuniary restitution to the family;" Also writes concerning the status of the military at Camden [South Carolina]. Mentions the French Revolution, stating that "it is a great & a good cause" but still has some misgivings due to the direction in which the government seems to be heading.

GLC02437.05571

8 August 1792

Cazenove, Théophile, 1740-1811

Manuscript document

Title: to R. J. Vanden Brock

Asks Vanden Brock to send his respects to Henry Knox and expresses his hope that Knox will be able to finish business so he can spare the time to visit him. Adds, "I have reason to believe that we will find ways to arrange the business for the land of Maine to the Satisfaction of both parties." Noted as an extract, with an Autograph Note in Knox's hand at the conclusion identifying writer and date.

GLC02437.05575