27 April 1791

Wendell, John, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Tells Knox that Wendell's son is visiting from Boston. Asks him to find out the value of the "Lands at Muscongus" as Knox is a "proprietor in the same Tracts of Land." Wendell does not know the value, as he is from upstate New York. Asks Knox what he would be willing to pay for 2500 acres.

GLC02437.04929

18 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John W. Wendell

Received Wendell's letter of 27 April, which offered to sell Knox 2,500 acres of land in the Muscongus Patent (a portion of the Waldo Patent). Says he would not be unwilling to buy the land at a good price, but that it would be "improper" to do so. Tells Wendell that he should not feel "under the least engagement to me" and that he should get the best price he can for the land. Pencil note below docket says "Recd from Mrs. Husther(?) Nov. 6 1844."

GLC02437.04951

1 July 1791

Weedon, George, 1734-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by General Weedon, the President of the Virginia branch of the Society of the Cincinnati, to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's circular letter of 1 May that contained six copies of the proceedings of the general meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati. Says he will lay them before the Virginia state branch of the Society as soon as he can get them together, which he thinks will be in October. Says that Captain Freeman will deliver this letter. Freeman was in Virginia "reclaiming a Deposit of Cannon Ball." Says they were left on the north side of the Rappahannock during…

GLC02437.05045

30 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to James Webber

Notes he has been silent because he could not speak with effect. Claims he has "perfect confidence" in [Samuel] Ogden's integrity and security, but his business arrangements have "retarded his payments." Has been assured that Ogden will settle the matter by the end of the year. With his knowledge of Ogden's situation, he believes that plan is feasible. Hopes that Webber's mind will soon be put at ease. Says he will get his payment in full plus 7 percent interest. Mentions that he is enclosing a bill for $1,000 or £225 for Ogden's debt to Webber.

GLC02437.05092

8 November 1791

Weedon, George, 1734-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Has enclosed to Knox a resolution (not present) which passed unanimously at the most recent meeting of the Virginia Society of the Cincinnati.

GLC02437.05230

14 November 1791

Welsh, Anna, fl. 1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

After having sent a petition to Congress, General [Jedediah] Huntington referred her to Knox. Writes to Knox to explain that she is a widow and orphan, and has lost her brother, and her home (the latter she attributes to General [Benedict] Arnold). Appeals to his benevolence and asks for redress. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05238

9 July 1794

Wendell, John, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land deals in the eastern lands. Mentions dealings with James Wendell and Joseph Peirce.

GLC02437.06140

27 March 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Witherspoon

Authorizes Witherspoon to hire four men to work on his home, Montpelier in Maine.

GLC02437.06938

20 December 1800

Witherspoon, John, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox they had a storm that caused considerable damage. Notes the tides had never been so high and several building were damaged. Inquires if he should stay on the island past next spring or not. Notes he would like to work part of the time on the island and the other part off. Written from Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine.

GLC02437.07495

30 August 1801

Witherspoon, John, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Inquires about various issues concerning the care of Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine). Asks about the quantity of wood Knox would like and if he should have it shipped to Boston, Massachusetts. Also discusses business transactions, quantity of hay, and labor issues.

GLC02437.07599

28 October 1801

Witherspoon, John, fl. 1800-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Stresses to Knox he did not remove one of Knox's barns on Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine). Informs Knox whoever told him he was removing a barn was mistaken. Says he removed the remaining portion of the roof on the house because it was damaged (likely from a storm). Also discusses the compensation he deserves for his work and the possibility of Knox selling the island. A small portion of the letter is missing at the bottom causing minor text loss.

GLC02437.07645

4 November 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Witherspoon

Requests Witherspoon delivers Knox's oxen, colts, cows, and his other animals on the island (likely Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine) to a Mr. [Cauldon]. Also request Witherspoon informs him the amount of wood he can supply this fall and in March.

GLC02437.07656

29 September 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Witherspoon

Discusses selling Brigadiers Island (present day Sears Island, Maine) to a couple of gentlemen. States he knows Witherspoon owns a building there and hopes the sale does not cause an inconvenience to him. Notes he has directed one of the gentlemen to contact Witherspoon for details about the island.

GLC02437.07754

1798

Wells, Daniel, fl. 1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks to be discharged from Knox's service, as his wife is unwell and needs to be in Boston for health reasons.

GLC02437.08096

circa 1796-1806

Wendell, fl. 1796-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he believes his life and property are in danger and wishes to make such a statement before a magistrate.

GLC02437.08198

17 March 1793

Wendell, John, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writing on behalf of his relative James Wendell, asking Knox to purchase a piece of land Wendell owns adjoining the Waldo patent. James Wendell claims to own about two thousand five hundred acres adjoining the Waldo patent which he wishes Knox to purchase. If he does so "on generous terms" John will give a piece of land in Portsmouth to the Flucker family, Knox's in-laws.

GLC02437.09240

29 July 1776

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports on intelligence on British forces gathered from Benjamin Davis, one of about 150 prisoners taken from a ship captured by a privateer named Captain Skimmer and brought it to Marblehead, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.00402

20 July 1776 - 28 September 1776

Carpenter, Benajah, 1748-1776

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Multiple receipt entries also signed by Eliphilet Newell, John Gilles, and other officers serving under Henry Knox. Notes supplies received by officers in either New York or Mount Washington from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment. Lists on the back enumerate cash received from officers for stockings and shoes.

GLC02437.00404

1 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Reaffirms his love for his wife. Discusses smallpox and the possibility of Lucy going to Boston to be inoculated. Comments on various daily and domestic activities, like how he typically spends his time, with whom he dines, and what time he goes to bed. Mentions being ill. Discusses the possibility of Lucy returning to him. Mentions that business prevented him from having a meeting with Lord William Howe, whom he believes will soon attack.

GLC02437.00408

5 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Comments on their correspondence habits. Asks William to inform the wife of James Lovell that her husband would be released from the British in a prisoner exchange. Discusses British forces amassing in New York and preparing for an attack. Discusses the gravity of the situation at length. States "I shrink and tremble at the Importance of our present conduct."

GLC02437.00413

circa August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript

Title: Disposition of Troops at New York

Lists major generals Israel Putnam and John Sullivan and the brigadier generals immediately under them.

GLC02437.00415

15 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Expresses thanks for their ability to communicate while separated and is looking forward to their future together. Philosophically expresses hopes that reason and religion will someday dictate man's actions. Writes that he "will make a very family man when peace shall again bless this...Country." Discusses their own troops strength and activities. Also comments on the Hessians and the British, and writes passionately about being wronged by and separating from the British. Comments on Lucy's account with a man named Peter. Reassures her that his health has improved. Comments on her new…

GLC02437.00419

1909/10/06

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

His investment in the "dredger machine" is not going as planned. The heating plant was denied by "the powers that be in Washington" for financial reasons. He received drawing supplies and will use them to continue his correspondence studies. He is glad that Owen has left Turkey for Germany although the situation for Mormons there "is not a bed of roses on acc- of the Govt." He advises Owen on hygiene. He expresses regret about moving to Nome but says Alaska has taught him self-reliance and confidence. He counsels Owen on choosing a wife according to the "Planet under which they are born…

GLC05245.50

circa 1864

Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Daniel Waite Burdick]

Vignette bust portrait with small beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto under photograph.

GLC05528.09

circa 1864

Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Lucian E. Carter]

Standing full portrait with painted camp scene backdrop, holding hat and sword. Name and rank inscribed on recto beneath photograph.

GLC05528.10