February 16, 1791

Zollickoffer, John Conrad, 1742-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he "transferd to Capt. Cottineau the resolve of the General Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati held at Philadelphia." Hopes Cottineau is accepted as a member of the society and that he receives a diploma from Knox.

GLC02437.04857

15 July 1791

Zollickoffer, John Conrad, 1742-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Fears he is bothering Knox by continuing to bring up the status of Captain [Denis Nicholas] Cottineau [de Kloguene]'s claim to be admitted as a member of the Society of the Cincinnati (he spells it "Sincinaty"). Says he wrote twice to Knox, but has not received a response. Reports that Cottineau writes Zollickoffer from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, whenever he can, for this information. Hopes Knox can find some information "by which means Capt. Cottineau would be more easier than he appears." Mentions that Cottineau reported, in his letter of 25 May 1791, that the General of Hispaniola wrote to…

GLC02437.05065

July 19, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Conrad Zollickoffer

Knox reference's Zollickoffer's letter from July 15 (GLC02437.05065). Says that all foreign members of the Society of the Cincinnati are to be selected by Comte D'Estaing, Comte de Rochambeau, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Says Captain Cottineau should direct his application to those gentlemen. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05074) written on the same day places Knox in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05075

24 November 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wright & Gill

Writes to the firm of Wright & Gill, in London. Writes that Mr. Thomas Longman will pay the balance on his account with Wright & Gill, a London stationery company. Touches on several other business matters.

GLC02437.05245

11-14 October 1793

Autograph document

Title: [An account of the yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia]

Top half of this document is dated 11 October from Philadelphia. The bottom half is dated 14 October from New York. The Philadelphia report gives a grim account of the yellow fever outbreak. The New York report says 137 were officially buried in Philadelphia last Friday, not including independent burials. A short list of individuals who died on 11 October (including Major [David] Franks) is provided at the very bottom of this document.

GLC02437.05942

23 August 1794

Yznardi, Joseph M., fl. 1794-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for Don Luis de Villemont, who seems to be an officer in the Spanish Navy. Asks Knox to offer Villemont whatever attentions he can offer.

GLC02437.06032

15 July 1794

Yznardi, Joseph M., fl. 1794-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the many private and public favors he received while in America. Offers his assistance to Knox and his friends if he ever needs it. Also offers to provide any new or "interesting intelligence" from Poland. Updates Knox on political matters in Poland, including campaigns and insurrections. Mentions Bastia surrendered to Lord Hood, mostly due to lack of supplies. Notes there have been several French ships cruising in the Mediterranean, even with the British nearby. Comments the Spaniards were once again defeated in Catalonia. Mentions a rumor about Knox retiring.

GLC02437.06145

30 July 1794

Craig, Margaret, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Speaks of an "unfortunate" gentleman who is looking for work. Reports she has heard the gentleman was "formerly distinguished both by his abilities and his rank in the French army." Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.06154

31 July 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Craig

Informs Craig he received her letter and would be happy to find employment for the gentleman she spoke of. See GLC02437.06154 for Craig's request..

GLC02437.06156

9 February 1796

Woodbridge, Dudley, 1747-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses interest in a plot of land in the Ohio territory that he heard Knox is possibly selling. Noted as written in Norwich, which is most likely in either Connecticut or Massachusetts. Also includes some calculations on the verso.

GLC02437.06619

19 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and Robert Wyatt from England, for Wyatt to work in the gardens on Knox's property. Signed by Wyatt, with John Rynier and Friederick Gottman signing as witnesses.

GLC02437.06969

24 August 1797

Wyatt, Robert, fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives Knox his opinion concerning Knox's house and lands. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07022

18 October 1797

Wyatt, Robert, fl. 1797

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses peach and other fruit trees as well as the gardens at Knox's estate. Noted as written at Montpelier, which is Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07037

7 March 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land in Maine.

GLC02437.07100

4 April 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the offer of a survey of Thomaston, Maine, which he declined, on behalf of Knox.

GLC02437.07114

10 April 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for a recommendation on behalf of one of the settlers in Thomaston for references in Philadelphia to help establish business.

GLC02437.07115

2 May 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox assistance as he is having a difficult time supporting himself and his family in his present situation.

GLC02437.07122

15 July 1802

Craig, Robert, fl. 1802

Autograph document signed

Title: [Land Agreement]

Robert Craig and Henry Knox both signed the document. Major Wheaton signed as a witness. A land agreement between Robert Craig and Henry Knox. Craig purchased a lot of land in Prospect, Maine that adjoins his current lot in Frankfort, Maine. The agreement pertains to both lots.

GLC02437.07741

January 19, 1805

How, Marius, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wyllie

Writes to ask if Wyllie will help them, through his position on the State Legislature, get approval to appoint a Justice of the Peace for the Walpole section of Bristol. Declares that the town would like to appoint Mr. David C. Burr, who he claims is a "true & genuine Federalist." Also suggests that he contact Henry Knox for assistance if Knox is in Boston. Also warns that a deceitful "Rank Jacobin" (no name provided) may be trying to obtain the same position in a Federalist guise, and urges that the governor does not nominate him.

GLC02437.07902

29 April-1 May 1772

Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Invoice of goods]

List of "sundry Stationary [sic] shipped on Board the John, John White" going to Boston. Items are all various types of paper. Includes a note dated 1 May, stating that Wright & Gill have shipped the order. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.08284

20 July 1773

Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Invoice of goods]

List of stationery to be shipped to Boston for Henry Knox. Mainly consists of various types of paper. Date previously inferred, written in red.

GLC02437.08328

22 September 1773

Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Wright & Gill, a London firm, by date, starting from 5 April 1771 to 6 July 1773. Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.08332

January 18, 1779

Yancey, James, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account with William Knox]

William's account with Yancey includes sealing wax, shoes, tax, thread, various types of cloth, stockings, sugar, playing cards, etc. The total for this bill came to £837.11.3. Signed by Yancey stating he received payment.

GLC02437.08460

January 22, 1779

Yancey, James, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Account with William Knox]

Account between William Knox and James Yancey. Includes women's shoes and credit for sugar. Signed by Yancey.

GLC02437.08463

9 March 1779

Yancey, James, fl. 1779

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bill for William Knox]

Bill for 2 yards of ribbon and a pair of gloves. Total comes to £1.16. Signed by Yancey stating payment was made.

GLC02437.08475