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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sent him a letter describing in detail the reason why he cannot produce all of his vouchers for the payment and expenditures of the old Continental money. Notes he will solicit Knox's successor (Timothy Pickering) to explain the...

GLC02437.06328

to Joseph Peirce

Informs Peirce that he will not be able to be in Boston during the session of the legislature as planned. Will forward a memorial to be presented to the legislature about the towns in the Waldo Patent. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06333

to Thomas Randall

Replies to Randall's letter of 29 January 1795 (see GLC02437.06331). Discusses business related to Thomas Randall's debt problems. Letterpress copy. Water damaged.

GLC02437.06334

to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of introduction for two men, a Mr. Guillenard and a Mr. Blackstone, who have been having a hard time entering society in Philadelphia, even though "their talents and character entitle them to." Asks Knox to "use your influence to...

GLC02437.06340

to Charles Jarvis

Asks Dr. Jarvis for support regarding a claim "upon the justice of our legislature." Wants the matter referred to commissioners - to meet Jay on the 1st of May when I will be at Boston." Referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress...

GLC02437.06341

to William Tudor

Asks Tudor to support his memorial concerning issues involved with the Waldo Patent lands, as he will be defending it before the legislature. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06346

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he believes his father will recover fully from his ill health.

GLC02437.06351

to Henry Knox

Discusses a legislative session relating to the Waldo patent lands. Mentions that the Petition of Waldoboro of 1785 involving the German settlers was brought up again.

GLC02437.06355

to Henry Knox

Discusses business and politics within the towns of the Waldo Patent. Believes the outcome of a court proceeding will be favorable but still advises Knox to visit for a short time to appease the people after the proceedings. Mentions hearing of a...

GLC02437.06370

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for the balance due on a bond and for some satin he sent to Mrs. [Lucy] Knox, as he is need of money at the moment. Notes the total amount due to him is $551. Says he would not be asking for the money if his situation was not so...

GLC02437.06371

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his resignation from his position of Secretary at War. Expresses his sadness that Knox is leaving, but states that "I conceive easily that the fatigues of a war and the charges of an iminent post during a number of years are...

GLC02437.06372

to Henry Knox [in French]

Sends his greetings to Knox and all of his friends in America, including Alexander Hamilton. Refers to America as "notre chere Columbia." Hopes sentiments haven't changed despite the turmoil in France. Transmits two pamphlets (not included).

GLC02437.06374

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has been in New York and Staten Island for the past two weeks and that his health has been steadily improving.

GLC02437.06382

[Note of introduction]

Note of introduction for a Mr. René Pillet from France.

GLC02437.06384

to John Lawrance

Informs Lawrance that he will be able to move out of his house in the near future.

GLC02437.06385

to Henry Knox

Discusses some sort of business and mentions an assignment.

GLC02437.06386

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for informing him about his possible quitting of the house and asks that Knox lets him know definite dates when he can.

GLC02437.06389

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to help obtain passports for two ladies sailing to New York from Antigua with their families.

GLC02437.06392

to John Lawrance

Thanks Lawrance for his letter concerning the house.

GLC02437.06393

to unknown

Discusses business matters and mentions a purchase.

GLC02437.06395

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters, particularly bonds and payments relating to land.

GLC02437.06411

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to settle an issue regarding diplomas of the Society of the Cincinnati, specifically for the one in New Jersey. Noted as written at Rosehill.

GLC02437.06413

to Thomas Vose

Discusses furniture and stores and also gives Vose directions regarding the placement of rooms and goods for the house that he (Knox) is building. Pages are severely water damaged with very blurry writing.

GLC02437.06420

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to send him information regarding the dimensions of the house frames he (Knox) wants so that he can order them as soon as possible.

GLC02437.06421

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has shipped a bull calf to Joseph Peirce and that a lady had a long voyage. Expresses his wish to see him (Knox) very soon.

GLC02437.06427