19 February 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Magnus Miller

Writes Miller informing him that he has heard of another house opening up as of the first of May, but he and Mrs. Knox would prefer to stay in Miller's at the agreed rent rate. Says he needs a response from Miller by next Monday regarding this arrangement. Date taken from docket.

GLC02437.04860

5 April 1791

Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Francisco de Miranda writes a letter in French to Secretary of War Knox.

GLC02437.04901

6 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Maunsell

Secretary of War Knox reports to Maunsell that "our Country is busily employed in arranging the public debt, forming a national bank, proprietary canals and a number of other useful things." Knox goes on to say that "Great Britain "... is about declaring to Russia, the terms upon which that power may make peace with the Turks." Knox asks Maunsell to give an enclosed letter to his brother William.

GLC02437.04904

9 April 1791

Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Miranda asks Knox to "give Col. W[illiam] S[tephens] Smith a copy of that Small Cypher I gave to you at Boston." Smith will then give Knox a letter from Miranda.

GLC02437.04912

18 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Magnus Miller

Knox writes to return the key to Miller's house that Miller gave Knox "last December." Praises Miller's kindness and friendship in letting Knox use his house and not accepting any rent from December until May.

GLC02437.04950

19 August 1791

Mitchill, Samuel L., 1764-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has the honor to forward Knox a copy of Aldus's edition of Machiavelli's "Art of War" in the original Italian. Refers to it as "a literary Curiosity." Says it would be better placed in Knox's hands than his own. Tells him "I cannot suppose it contains any thing very instructive to a Man, acquainted with modern Tactics and Military Discipline, yet I flattered myself, that the curious Inquirer would have no disinclination to peruse in the original, the short Treatise of that celebrated Politician."

GLC02437.05127

22 August 1791

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says things have been so uninteresting in the hemisphere that he has remained silent since he left Philadelphia. Wrote to his brother William by the last packet. Told William "that, some hopes were entertained, that the consular bill would be taken up this session in Congress, I hope it may, & that consuls may have a stipend granted to them, adequate to their support, & the dignity, as well as liberality of the 13 States." Wants to know about George Hammond. Asks if he will be plenipotentiary or ambassador. Inquires about the arrangements between America and Britain. Mentions…

GLC02437.05132

24 December 1791

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter addressed to Monroe from Colonel Joseph Martin (not present), who was formerly an Indian Agent for the state of Virginia. Explains that if the letter contains anything important, Knox would be the proper person to handle the business, so he is forwarding the letter to him.

GLC02437.05273

9 February 1792

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Comments that he has not written to Knox in awhile. Has received a letter in the mail from [Samuel] Breck which he encloses (not present), and declares that he is "not writing to a minister, but to my friend General Knox." Hopes Knox will treat his letter as private. Discusses elections for governor and mentions former governor [George] Clinton. Comments on New York political intrigue and the ambition of men. Sends his family's regards to Mrs. Knox and their family. Relates that he is very pleased with the President's choice for the new ambassador to England (his name is not mentioned…

GLC02437.05316

April 6, 1792

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Maunsell writes to inform Knox he received a packet from Colonel [Sebastian] Bauman containing Knox's letter to the Consul at Dublin, among other correspondence. He expects mail to arrive from London hourly, and expects news in the papers about key issues of the day, such as the recent capitulation by "Tippo" to Lord Cornwallis (referring to Tipu Sultan, a leader Cornwallis defeated in India while he was Governor-General there). Also refers to news about "Fayette [Lafayette] and the austrians" (he had recently been placed in charge of French forces attacking…

GLC02437.05404

16 April 1792

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to introduce Knox to the bearer, Captain Spry of the British Navy. Spry has traveled aboard the ship that carried the February mail, and plans to visit Philadelphia. Explains his positive qualities. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, Lucy Knox's sister-in-law. Suggests Knox introduce Spry to Mrs. Flucker.

GLC02437.05416

8 May 1792

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has received the enclosed letters (not present) from the consul, and asks that Knox read them and return them to Maunsell so he can answer them. Asks that Knox also include any of his own letters for the consul. Thanks him for helping Maunsell's servant. Joins with his wife in wishing Knox and his family their best regards.

GLC02437.05453

10 May 1792

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

James Monroe, while in the U. S. Senate, asks whether Knox might be able to lend him six or seven hundred dollars. Comments that it will help his business and promises to reimburse Knox within a few months. Writes that as a stranger to monied people in Philadelphia, he prefers to ask someone he can trust (see GLC02437.05458 for Knox's reply).

GLC02437.05456

12 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Monroe

Writes that unfortunately, it is not in his power to grant Monroe's request [to borrow money] (see GLC02437.05456 for Monroe's original request). Were it in his power, he would be happy to do so.

GLC02437.05458

7 June 1792

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Only recently found out Knox was in town. Has tried to make arrangements to see him but they keep missing each other. Went twice to 59 Maiden Lane, apparently where Knox was staying, to invite him to dinner. Relates that he gave William Knox a long letter. Writes, "sorry I am that your confounded senators & congress are so narrow minded, as to make no provision for their foreign consuls for I hear that they do not I am materialy [sic] interested in your Brother William's fate."

GLC02437.05491

20 June 1792

Monvel, fl. 1792

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Monsieur Monvel discusses a visit to Thomaston, Maine. Reports his findings in detail, noting the geological features of the area. Mentions limestone, granite, quartz, mica, ore, and other rock formations as well as the surrounding land features.

GLC02437.05513

8 July 1792

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a situation in which he was charged more for furniture than he expected. Mr. [Tench] Coxe loaned him money to cover the extra charges. Writes that he is now in Williamsburg "convened with several other gentlm in the revision of the laws of the state." Thus occupied, he needs Knox's help with repaying Coxe (Monroe had written Coxe a note, but it expired before Coxe cashed it).

GLC02437.05530

18 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Monroe

Informs Monroe that he can "accomdodate" [cover] his financial notes for 6 weeks or 2 months.

GLC02437.05544

23 July 1792

Monvel, fl. 1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of his findings concerning the lay of the land and waterways and mineral deposits, namely iron, in Maine. Notes that he will next be surveying the area of Pleasant Mountain, Maine.

GLC02437.05555

15 September 1792

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks if can postpone a payment until his arrival in Philadelphia next month. Notes at that time the reimbursement will be paid in full with interest, along with a "sincere acknowledgement for the very friendly service." Docketed by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05609

February 11, 1793

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

As William Knox writes by this post, he has little to report other than his sincerest regards. Says Mr. Brett's letter is included in William's letter. Asks to have Brett's letter returned after Henry reads it. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05812

February 22, 1793

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the January mail arrived and had interesting political information. Encloses a letter sent to him by Mr. Brett (for a summary of that letter see GLC02437.05830). Asks Knox to keep it for 2 days and then return it. Wants to know how Knox and his family are doing. Says his brother William calls on him sometimes.

GLC02437.05829

14 June 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Mifflin

Later copy. Reports he was instructed by the President to inform Mifflin that the president's prior decision made on the 24th still stands. Writes, "It must be obvious to you, sir, and seems even to result from some of the information you have transmitted that the proposed involvement is an extremely delicate one, as it regards our peace with the Six Nations. To bring out hostilities with those nations could be at any time a serious evil, considered in reference to the operations we are carrying out against the more Western tribes…" Further explains their precarious situation with the…

GLC02437.06119

February 14, 1795

Mifflin, Benjamin, fl. 1784-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters relating to the salaries of clerks in the War Department.

GLC02437.06354

22 March 1795

Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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