24 May 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Thomas Mifflin

Later copy. Sends acknowledgement that President George Washington received Mifflin's letter. Discusses the implications of a plan drawn up by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, to create a settlement at Presque Isle. Express his concern over how the settlement would impact relations with the Six Nations. Reports Washington decided to suspend the plan to create a settlement at Presque Isle for the time being in an effort to keep the peace with the Six Nations. Original letter was copied by Secretary [possibly Alexander James] Dallas. This copy was done by Townsend Ward of Philadelphia,…

GLC02437.06104

8 June 1794

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the French Navy has been cruising on the American coast. Discusses the recent discoveryby his brother, a man of science, in potato cultures. Informs Knox his brother [William Maunsell] sent a packet that explains the discovery, which he is forwarding to Knox. Requests Knox presents this packet to President George Washington. Comments he would like to hear what the president's opinion was on the matter. See GLC02437.06066 for further information on William Maunsell's letter to John Maunsell explaining his discovery.

GLC02437.06114

14 November 1792

Mentges, Francis, fl. 1783-1792

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Copies an "extract of my daily Journal respecting the arrival of the trrops at Fort Washington and their movements - " for Knox. Goes on to list the arrival dates of the different companies and battalions. Dates range from 13 June to 20 October 1791. Sometimes mentions number of men arriving. Water damage in upper left corner. Noted as "No. 9." Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10260

1 October 1782

Mason, John, fl. 1776-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Mason, who, per docketing, appears to be the reverend for the garrison at West Point, to Major General Knox. Asks for an extension of his leave until next month as his wife is still very ill and his family's interests "are so embarrassed, that I am involved in a variety of difficulties." Says the garrison is on his mind daily, but says this indulgence by Knox will allow him to return before winter and counsel the men of the garrison "with a composed mind." Written at the bottom of the letter, in what appears to be Samuel Shaw's hand: "(granted) answered by SS."

GLC02437.01635

25 March 1783

Mason, John, fl. 1776-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Offers congratulations on the end of the war and requests a leave of absence to attend to personal matters. Includes a reply written and signed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, stating that Knox is unable to grant Mason's request.

GLC02437.02032

27 May 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to [John] Mason

Informs Mason that his request to visit his family has been granted. Initialed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp, as answered and inquiry to be continued.

GLC02437.02135

27 June 1783

Maxwell, Hugh, 1733-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs General Knox that due to ill health, he was unable to march with the regiment and has temporarily returned to camp. Assures Knox that he will follow the regiment if he is better in a few days. Written from "camp." Docketed in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.02195

28 June 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Maxwell

Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Maxwell. Orders that the remainder of the 3rd Regiment must march at 3 a.m. tomorrow morning. Tells him that provisions for 4 days must be drawn today and that the men need to have hard bread. Hopes he made arrangements to have shoes here in early in the afternoon. Needs a return of the number of men that will march.

GLC02437.02200

10 July 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Hugh Maxwell

A brief letter commenting on a report given to him by a field officer on the disorderly condition of the men of the 3rd regiment. He attributes the men's shoddy appearance to a recent long and severe march.

GLC02437.02262

15 May 1784

Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mifflin, President of Congress, encloses an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States (possibly refers to Frederick Haldimand; see GLC02437.03019). Also asks that Knox arrange for cannon and stores at the posts to be delivered to West Point or another convenient location. Original of GLC02437.02999. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.02998

7 November 1785

Mason, David, 1726-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox in distress. Thanks him for the recommendation to Governor Bowdoin, but informs him that a Major [likely William] Perkins was appointed to a position instead of him. Declares he is now left destitute, especially since his leg was injured over the summer and he was unable to move around or work. Hopes Knox will continue in his kindness and help him find a position. Asks if Mr. Haggard might hire him to work with Mr. Hastings at the post office; declares he only has his wife and one daughter left at home to support, so any little bit helps. In a separate note at the bottom,…

GLC02437.03215

2 October 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Writes in response to a letter from Mrs. McNeill (see GLC02437.06662) and assures her that the matter should be looked into and that he will assist her in settling her business. Says he delivered the papers to the commissioner in the marine department and hopes a statement of the accounts will be made in a few days. Assures her the business will be dealt with as soon as possible. See GLC02437.03675, .03708, .03772, .03781, and .03784.

GLC02437.03670

18 October 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary McNeill

Forwards Mrs. McNeill a statement from the Commissioner of the Marine Department relating to her late husband's account. Says that while he has faith in Col. Walker, who is the Commissioner, suggests McNeill have either himself or another person look at the accounts on her behalf. Describes in detail the account balances and the amount Mr. McNeill had been credited. See GLC02437.03662, .03670, .03708, .03772, .03781, and .03784.

GLC02437.03675

13 January 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Presents McNeill with a certificate of a sum owed to her late husband. Enclosed the certificate in a letter to Henry Jackson, who will transmit the certificate to McNeill. Writes, "I most sincerely wish that its present value was equal the sum expressed..."

GLC02437.03761

31 December 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Maunsell

Signed in text. Thanks Maunsell for looking over Mr. Bretts letter for him and also forwards a letter concerning Moses Hazen.

GLC02437.04454

27 January 1790

Mason, John, fl. 1776-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the training of soldiers. Writes that "I have been faced in the opinion that no plan respecting the Militia will be efficient which does not include the training of boys between the 9th and the [16th] years of their age - Let it be declared by Law that after no man shall be permitted to keep school in any of the United States who, among other qualifications is not prepared for instructing his male Pupils with great exactness in the Rudiments of military Art..."

GLC02437.04483

10 February 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Note to Reverend Doctor Mason]

Signed in text by Knox. Regrets that the Reverend Doctor Mason's letter was not attended to sooner and states that he asked a gentleman to reply to it but it must have been omitted. Believes Doctor Mason's idea of providing an early military education is "a solid one" and "the nation which would adopt it would long experience its beneficial effects." But has doubts whether the people of the United States would accept it. Thanks Mason for his letter (see GLC02437.04483).

GLC02437.04506

25 May 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Maunsell

Thanks Maunsell for his kindness to their mutual friend [possibly General Moses] Hazen. Alludes to the current unfortunate situation of Hazen, as well as his possession of "as obstinate a temper as ever afflicited [sic] humanity."

GLC02437.04617

26 July 1790

Miller, Phineas, ?-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reminds Knox of the disappointment he expressed in previous letters regarding bonds belonging to the late General Nathanael Greene. Has studied the issue since his last letter and has not uncovered anything of use to the case. States that the failure to obtain the bonds might endanger the Greene estate. Also mentions that papers needed to help the Greene family's case have not yet arrived to Congress, which will prevent Congress being able to help. Has some faith in the work Mrs. [Catharine] Greene and Mr. Rutledge are doing to help pay what the estate owes. Noted as written in…

GLC02437.04661

4 August, 1790

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Refers to a letter sent by their mutual friend Brett that should have arrived to Knox via Mrs. Maunsell. Mentions the "confidential discourse" he had with Knox previous to Maunsell's departure. Expects to be able to discuss it more fully in his next letter. Also tells Knox to expect a letter from Brett with interesting political news from London.

GLC02437.04669

1 September 1790

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he wrote his last letter to Knox on 4 August 1790. Says he has been holed up at home due to a sprained leg. Describes the military buildup of both the British and the Spanish navies. Is not sure what will happen when these ships meet, but speculates they will, "like ladies, courtesy to each other, turn tail to tail, and go home again." Relates that some people think this standoff is meant "to have some influence on the French Revolution, or the disturbed politicks of Europe." Comments on and laments the decision to move the government to Philadelphia for ten years. Asks Knox…

GLC02437.04710

29 November 1790

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Acknowledges Knox's letter on 10 November. Says he is sending a packet of "publick prints" that will explain the latest European political scene. England is in the process of making a peace with Spain, and Maunsell predicts that France will accept its new constitution. Mentions that William Knox has gone to Ireland and that Maunsell and P. Brett have seen him often. Tells Knox "our ministor" has been so occupied with the "Spanish business" that he has not had time to attend to other affairs including the United States. All correspondence between William Knox and America will go through…

GLC02437.04783

16 January 1791

McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Thanks Knox for being an "Angoll of the Lord" in helping her settle her late husband's business affairs. She will now be able to collect her third from her husband's estate. Writes, "I am ashamed of my speling and writing and my lame arme."

GLC02437.04830

2 February 1791

Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter of 6 September 1790. Writes he is pleased "to see the flourishing State in which N. America is grown...and wished that my own poor miserable Country in the South, could say the same." Comments on the plans for the new militia and says he agrees with Knox that "the forme of the Roman Legion is infitely [sic] superior to any other Organization or military arangement [sic] we know yet!"

GLC02437.04848

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