4 April 1795

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

2 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Nesmith

Addressed to James Nesmith and several other parties, who are the town leaders of Ducktrap, Maine. Writes to express his relief that the Samuel Ely conspiracy was much more minor than initially expected. Extensive notes and calculations on third page.

GLC02437.06688

16 October 1796

Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Mrs. Euphemia Ogden, wife of Samuel Ogden, writes that she has not written for a long time due to illness. Adds that she is still sick, and so is another family member (perhaps a son). Mentions Mrs. Knox's illness of the previous spring, and how it upset her to hear about it, emphasizing her feelings of friendship with Mrs. Knox. Provides an update on several of their friends and acquaintances, including the unfortunate story of a friend named Gertrude who recently gave birth to a stillborn child. A short note at the bottom from Mrs. Ogden's husband, Samuel, to Mrs. Knox, sends his love…

GLC02437.06842

6 March 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Judith Sargent Murray

Written in the third person and signed in the text. Thanks Murray for her attentions and finds himself flattered by her compliments. States that he will sign the subscription paper. Date from docket.

GLC02437.06925

26 November 1797

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Complains about the lack of letters from Knox and mentions the situation of mutual friends.

GLC02437.07054

28 December 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Nicholson

Knox writes Nicholson regarding "the circumstance of Mr. Russel and Mr. Amory" who left his ship (the Constitution) because they did not receive commissions. Knox has told them to return and be obedient, but also suggests to Nicholson that once they are all far out at sea to give them their commissions "in a handsome manner." It will surely boost Nicholson's reputation in town.

GLC02437.07215

27 June 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Vans Murray

Knox received Murray's letter of June 3, 1799. Knox tells Murray that the "legality principle of the Judges acting as Commissioners, will be decided by the Supreme Court August next." Then, Knox, believes, those recommended by the circuit courts will be "placed on the lists." Knox then discusses with Murray the ongoing events in France. Knox says that the violence of Robespierre "and the affairs of France may near be better." Knox also writes, "thank God our pilot lives, and is firm in the good pursuit of the true interest of his country."

GLC02437.07275

6 October 1799

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ogden writes Knox to suggest he petition President Adams that John Bragg be appointed Surveyor of the Port of New York.

GLC02437.07315

15 December 1800

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests Knox writes him and let him know how Knox and the rest of his family is doing. Notes Mrs. [Euphemia] Ogden and the children are doing good. Discusses a gentleman he would like to see appointed as "director of our minds."

GLC02437.07494

5 May 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Neal

Asks Neal to manage his land on the northern part of the Waldo patent in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Describes what the job entails. Also requests Neal to attend to the settlers lots in Bangor.

GLC02437.07528

25 October 1802

Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests several orders of logs from Knox. Describes the type of wood and size of logs he needs. Also requests Knox deducts the advancement he provided Knox's son, Henry Jackson Knox, from the bill.

GLC02437.07762

17 June 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Takes the opportunity to write via Mr. David Ogden [likely Ogden's son] to send his best wishes to the Ogden family and asks after their well-being.

GLC02437.07862

26 July 1804

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Was exceedingly happy to receive Knox's last letter, and he and his family hope to have letters from the Knoxes more frequently. Does not believe his health permits traveling, including visiting Knox, but asks whether the Knox family might be able to visit the Ogdens next winter. Writes, "The unhappy death of poor [Alexander] Hamilton has thrown all this part of our Country into a State of real sorrow: He certainly is very much to be lamented. He was really a great and good man, and I fear has not left many like him behind. [Aaron] Burr is not now visible; He will however soon return to New…

GLC02437.07872

1794

Noailles, Louis Marie, vicomte de, 1756-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces a Spanish gentleman to Knox, who wishes to volunteer in the American army in the Indian wars. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08186

27 September 1784-4 October 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph North

Contains two letters. The first, dated 27 September, focuses on issues relating to the Waldo patent and the lands belonging to the deceased Thomas Flucker. The second letter, dated 4 October, discusses the prior letter.

GLC02437.09110

1 January 1785

North, Joseph, fl. 1738-1785

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Provides Knox with the research he asked for regarding deeds and transactions on record for the Muscongus patent. Lists some information regarding ownership of lands by Samuel Waldo and by Mr. [Thomas] and Mrs. [Hannah] Flucker. See GLC02437.09110 for a related letter.

GLC02437.09114

6 January 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to Joseph North

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes with urgency about the value of lands in the Waldo patent, referencing North's previous letter. See GLC02437.09114.

GLC02437.09115

circa 1770-1806

Neville, Presby, 1756-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a friend to Henry Knox and asks for Knox to help this friend in any way possible.

GLC02437.09924

1790

Norris, Jacob, fl. 1789-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a certificate from the auditors and discusses related financial matters. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09927

13 July 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Expresses mortification that he did not receive a letter from Ogden until the previous evening. Relates that Colonel [William] Hull will endeavor to assist Isaac Wilkins (refer to GLC02437.10119). Discusses possible plans to visit the Odgens in New Jersey, or for them to come to West Point through Kings Ferry, New York. See GLC02437.02225, .02461, and .10119 for related documents.

GLC02437.10120

circa 1784-1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden [incomplete]

Discusses the deed to a tract of land and sends Lucy's regards to Samuel Ogden and his family. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10321

28 August 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Confirms that General George Washington has arranged for the shells to be delivered to Mr. [Daniel] Carthy as he requested (see GLC02437.01541). Also discusses the movement of various artillery stores and asks Pickering to provide horses with tumbrils for transportation. Refers to Colonel John Lamb and Colonel John Crane's involvement in the movement of stores.

GLC02437.01543

22 May 1790

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that "little Morris" (presumably his son) suffered no ill effects from a recent fall. States that everyone is glad to hear that President Washington has recovered from his illness. Paraphrases Don Quixote: "As Sancho told the Don, He must not, He shall not Die, at least for Ten Years." Discusses the popular unrest he fears would have occurred if Washington had not survived. Sends best wishes to the Knoxes.

GLC02437.04614

9 August 1790

Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Ogden writes Secretary of War Knox to report that four Cherokee Indians traveled to Canada via the West Indies to "procure my Lord Dorchester's permission for the western and northern Indians to join them, and the Southern Indians in the war against the United States." Ogden believes President Washington should know this information in light of the recent treaty with the Creeks. Ogden also informs Knox that the previous autumn there had been another conference of Six Nation Indians in Buffalo decrying American treatment and looking for help from England. Mentions the participation of…

GLC02437.04682

February 25, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Discusses the need to "make a vigorous campaign against the Indians" of Ohio. According to Knox, the Quartermaster in the frontier will now be under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Commander. Says it is the desire of President George Washington that "the offer" be under Pickering.

GLC02437.04867