5 September 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francisco de Miranda

Acknowledges two letters Colonel Miranda sent him "from the Continent." Says he could not respond because of government business. Thanks Miranda for making him known to Count Paolo Andreani who was at the time traveling through "northern parts of this State." Returns a letter to Miranda that Miranda had originally enclosed in Knox's letter. Says the recipient, an "old female friend" of Miranda's, believed "her situation rendered it improper" to accept the letter. Mentions the military situation developing between Spain and England, and reports that "the prospects of this country are good,…

GLC02437.04718

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18 April 1797

Moore, Thomas Lambert, 1758-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a bank note that had been protested by the national bank for not having been paid.

GLC02437.06949

6 May 1797

Moore, Thomas Lambert, 1758-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06964

21 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Lambert Moore

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06972

16 May 1798

Moore, Thomas Lambert, 1758-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to ask Knox for an answer to an earlier letter concerning a note.

GLC02437.07131

8 March 1805

Morrill, Joseph, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has been informed a petition was submitted to the state government to grant him a Justice's commission. This was done without his knowledge. He adds that several people have subsequently spoken against his reputation in response to this petition. These individuals charge that Morrill has invited "young men to my house to gamble with them & get their money from them." Writes that this is untrue. Asks if Knox may be able to provide him with names of the people who have injured his reputation.

GLC02437.07921

12 April 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Moriarty

Responds to a letter of Moriarty's and provides price information about lands in part of the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.09123

21 February 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gouverneur Morris

Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to Morris, Superintendent of Finance. Remarks, "The Army generally have always reprobated being thirteen Armies. Their ardent desires have been to be one continental body looking up to one sovereign..." Calls for a central government to preserve the anticipated peace. Declares, "America will have fought and bled to little purpose if the powers of Government shall be insufficient to preserve the peace...why do not you great men call the people together and tell them so, that is have a convention of the States to form a better Constitution. It appears…

GLC02437.10098

1861/05/01

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

He has completed his business in Washington and warns his mother not to work too hard in the garden. He is not sure how long he will remain in the city. Written on the stationary of George W. Walbridge [a brother] of Pratt & Company.

GLC04662.001

1862/3/12

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

His journey to Washington. He describes a "society" in Philadelphia which met them at the train station and furnished them with a home made meal complete with crockery and white table cloths. Indicates that the regiment was well received at every place it traveled through except Baltimore where "we had nary a cheer and I thought everybody looked as if they were sorry to see us." He spends his first night in a "wall tent". [GLC 4663, # 1 contains an excellent description of the capitol building.]

GLC04662.003

1862/3/30

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Describes a miserable march from Washington to Alexandria. A bivouac site on marshy land and a cold rain prompted soldiers to seek other places to sleep, including a tomb. Discusses rations for the troops and his dining at private homes. Inquires whether one of the family houses has been rented yet.

GLC04662.004

1854

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

Pamphlet

Title: Speeches of Gerrits Smith. In Congress, 1853-'4.

Published by Buell and Blanchard. Includes speeches by Smith on war, the homestead bill, the Nebraska bill, the Pacific Railroad, the postal system, the reciprocity treaty, and the sale of intoxicating drinks in Washington, D.C., among other topics. Bound with a green paper cover.

GLC04717.02

13 March 1856

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

Printed document

Title: Speech of Gerrit Smith in the Kansas meeting, at the capitol in Albany, March 13th 1856.

At the Capitol in Albany. Criticizes Missouri aid societies that offer large bounties to proslavery inhabitants of Kansas. Deplores the allowance of slavery in Missouri, referring to the Missouri Compromise as liberty bargaining with slavery. Also condemns violation of the Compromise. Declares, "The right ballots could kill slavery this year. But delay a few years, and it will take bayonets to do it."

GLC04717.25