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to W.D. Patterson re: request to forward mail

GLC03107.04547

to William D. Patterson re: business arrangements

The letter is preceded by a copy of another letter by Robert E. Griffith, dated 15 January 1808. The letter discusses current tensions with England, and expresses hope that recent negotiations have proved successful. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04548

to W[illiam] D. Patterson re: cancellation of an insurance policy

P&B Buttron & Co. write that they cancelled an insurance policy for and unfilled shipment of wheat from Nantes to London, and offer their services for the future. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04549

to William D. Patterson re: news of family and shipping

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04550

to William D. Patterson re: decision to give up trade

Fletcher writes that he is going to give up trade, as it only causes him a loss of profit. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04551

to William D. Patterson re: decision to go to New Orleans

Fletcher writes that he has decided to go to New Orleans to try to procure a job in a counting house, and wonders if he could make the voyage on William's ship. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04552

to Philip S. Schuyler re: appointment to justice of the peace

Robert R. Livingston writes that he has just received news that Philip has been appointed to the position of justice of the peace. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04553

to John Swift re: family news

Robert writes that he has named his new son after John Swift, and also that his wife will accept an invitation to visit.

GLC03107.04554

to Montgomery Livingston re: best wishes for a pleasant stay in Italy

Robert L. Livingston wishes his son Montgomery to enjoy his stay in Italy and to learn as much as he can of its Roman history. He also gives news of the family at Clermont.

GLC03107.04555

to Montgomery Livingston re: encouragement to learn the German language

Robert L. Livingston applauds his son's desire to learn the German language, and encourages him to board with a German family.

GLC03107.04556

"They won't propose"

Verse poem written in the voice of a single woman exasperated by her many beaux who appear to court her but never propose. The manuscript is addressed to Montgomery Livingston.

GLC03107.04557

to Philip Livingston re: plan for a house

Gautier describes his plan for a house for Philip Livingston, and also includes a drawing of the ground floor and front part of the house.

GLC03107.04558

to Philip Livingston re: desire to sell dried goods

The author of the note writes that his wife has rum and molasses, and could sell more dried goods if she had some.

GLC03107.04559

to Peter Miller re: subpoena to appear before the Chancellor

The subpoena orders Peter Miller to appear before the Chancellor, Reuben H. Walworth, in the Court of Chancery in order to answer to a complaint made by John S. Livingston.

GLC03107.04560

to John Forsyth re: negotiating a treaty with France

Edward Livingston explains his actions in trying to negotiate a treaty with France. Typed transcript available in the collateral file. Written aboard the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" at sea near Long Island.

GLC03107.04561

to Mrs. Livingston re: witness for a trial

C. Bushnell advises Mrs. Livingston that a certain Mr. Smails is a crucial witness to the defense in a present trial, and urges her to ensure his appearance at the trial. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04562

to Mrs. Livingston re: court proceedings

Bushnell and Gaul inform Mrs. Livingston of the recent events in a certain court case, and also emphasize the importance of a specific note as a key piece of evidence. Docketed on recto.

GLC03107.04563

Receipt from Jacob Haver of rent due the Livingston's

Jacob Haver made a payment of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04564

Receipt of rent from George Kalderhyse of rent due the Livingston's

George Kalderhyse paid wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04565

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Receipt of rent payment for Walter, Robert, Henry, and John Livingston.

GLC03107.04566

Receipt from Abraham Kamer of rent due the Livingston's

Payment of wheat for rent due Henry, John, and Walter Livingston.

GLC03107.04567

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due to Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04568

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due to Robert, John, Walter, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04569

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due to Robert, Walter, Henry, and John Livingston.

GLC03107.04570

Receipt of wheat

GLC03107.04571

Receipt of one bushel from John H. Miller

GLC03107.04572

Receipt of wheat

GLC03107.04573

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04574

Receipt of wheat for rent due Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04575

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due to Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04576

Receipt of wheat for rent due the Livingston's

Rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04577

Receipt of flour from Edward Thorn

GLC03107.04578

Receipt of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04579

Receipt of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04580

Receipt of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04581

Receipt of wheat for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04582

Receipt from Conrad Myer of wheat for rent due Robert, John, Walter, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04583

Receipt of wheat from Jacob Myer for rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04584

Receipt of wheat from John Mackelly of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04585

Receipt of wheat from Garret Brown of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04586

Receipt of wheat from William Rarick of rent due Walter, Robert, John, and Henry Livingston

GLC03107.04587

to Ephraim Fenno

Discusses ammunition that has been stolen out of the magazine at Verplanck's Point and asks for an investigation. Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. See GLC02437.01852 for Washington's request for an investigation.

GLC02437.01853

to Charles Henri d'Estaing

Discusses the application of the Marquis de Bouille to the Society of the Cincinnati. Also asks the Count d'Estaing for a list of the officers in the French Navy who are members of the Society; would like to use this list to to fill out diplomas for...

GLC02437.03619

to Henry Knox

Reports that General [Arthur] St. Clair arrested Lieutenant Colonel Forrest, possibly Thomas Forrest, on a complaint made by Eustis "for discharging a man belonging to the Regt. for three half Johannes." Apparently Forrest has failed to resign his...

GLC02437.01127

to Henry Knox

Explains that he is sending a letter to a man named Mr. Storey, using Knox "to cover and convey the enclosed letter," which is described as having great personal importance to Dr. Eustis. Eustis was a surgeon for the Continental Army during the...

GLC02437.01233

to Henry Knox

Has heard Knox has replaced ordnance lost or damaged during the siege of Yorktown by the Regiment of Bourbons and inquires if the same can be done for the Régiment de Saintonge. Also requests flags for marching. A note on the back requests...

GLC02437.01256

to Henry Knox

Asks if Knox will sign a warrant to allow him to petition for his wages. Commissary [Samuel] Hodgdon will present the petition as early as is necessary for Knox to sign it. Hopes that Knox's "signature to that Paper will put the matter out of all...

GLC02437.01363

to Henry Knox

Location listed as "Hospital Hut." Writes, "An officer from below has been here yesterday and taken away the guard & fatigue men - the consequence is, the sentry is removed from the spring which has been so low for a day or two past that we were...

GLC02437.01585

to Henry Knox

Reports that the "Garrisons at Kings ferry are much in want of repair's." Encloses a list of the ordnance on hand as well as the items they need (not included). Describes Captain [possibly Gershom] Mott's Company and declares that they are...

GLC02437.01632

to Ephraim Fenno

Written and initialed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, "I have received your letter enclosing a return of stores now at Verplancks and Stony Points. The deficiencies, as far as will complete each piece of ordnance...

GLC02437.01638

to Henry Knox

Written from "Hospital Huts." Writes, "I have examined Jedediah Norton a soldier in Colo. [John] Lamb's Regiment and find him ruptured which disqualifies him for field duty; but as the complaint existed previous to his inlistment, there is every...

GLC02437.01717

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The one side of Fort Ver Plank was last Night levelled with the ground, the Effects of the storm would inform you the detachment is too weak for those Repairs Circumstances may require."

GLC02437.01722

to Henry Knox

Discusses the circumstance surrounding a stolen barrel of gunpowder and a request for a lock and key in addition to five hundred feet worth of boards to prevent such occurrences from happening again in the future.

GLC02437.01926

to George Fleming

Discusses orders for Captain Fleming for posts at Verplanck's Point and Kings Ferry. Wishes Fleming to replace Captain Fenno, take stock of all of the ordnance and stores, and take their posts a half hour before daylight. States that "[a]lthough...

GLC02437.02021

to Henry Knox

Discusses the circumstances of a missing 1/4 barrel of gunpowder. Takes responsiblity for the mistake and loss. Includes an autograph note signed by George Fleming stating that the Stoney Point magazine is unfit for powder storage. Also includes an...

GLC02437.02028

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has now taken command of the posts from Captain [Ephraim] Fenno. Describes the condition of the arms, stores, guns and gunpowder in the magazine there. Notes that a number of the paper cartridges have been damaged and the...

GLC02437.02040

to George Fleming

Replying to an earlier letter from Captain George Fleming (see GLC02437.02040) about the bad condition of Kings Ferry's magazine. Asks Fleming to improve the state of the magazine if possible, and if not, remove the stored gunpowder and stores to...

GLC02437.02043

to Henry Knox

Writes he is leaving for England "where it is most probable I shall spend the remainder of my days." Thanks Knox for his friendship and kindness and asks Knox to look out for his daughter, Mrs. Jauncy and his friend, Mr. William Seton, as they are...

GLC02437.02790

to Andrew Elliot

Signed in text. Sends his best wishes to Elliot. States that he hopes that at a future date, "he may unshackled by opposite interests, fully enjoy those sentiments which were inspired by the liberal and politic conduct of Mr. Elliot" and continue...

GLC02437.02796

to John Elderkin

Knox writes to Elderkin, magazine keeper for Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that furnished supplies for troops. Relates that his contract with Parker has nearly expired and no measure has been taken for its renewal. Orders Elderkin to deliver a large...

GLC02437.02876

to Thomas Flucker

Responds to a letter from Flucker in which Flucker expressed his desire to settle the terms of his deceased father's estate. Informs Flucker that in 1778 the Commonwealth (of Massachusetts) passed a law seizing properties without a formal trial. The...

GLC02437.02992

[Letters to Captain Thomas and Mrs. Flucker]

Consists of two letters, both written by Knox at Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, 3 August 1784. The first letter is from Knox to Mrs. Flucker and consists of pages one and two. Discusses matters pertaining to the Waldo estate (Waldo was...

GLC02437.03036

to Henry Knox

Knox's brother-in-law discusses the details of his inherited lands in America: "Your Ideas respecting what shou'd be done with my mothers property will have the greatest weight..." Sends his love to Lucy, Knox's wife.

GLC02437.03050

to Henry Knox

Supports the establishment of an association based on military service, writing "In short there arise so many sources of mutual benefit in an association that I hope for it earnestly." Further details his interest in creating such an association: "...

GLC02437.03091

to Thomas Dwight

Writes that he would have responded immediately to Dwight's last letter but was concerned that writing by the post might be injurious to Dwight. Discusses whether letters sent to him would arrive safely. Mentions the importance of news about the...

GLC02437.03350

to Shirley Erving

Knox acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Erving on 22 May 1787 related to a claim of the descendants of General [William] Shirley to a portion of General Samuel Waldo's Penobscot lands (present-day Maine). Knox promises to investigate the claim...

GLC02437.03564

to William Eustis

Replies to Eustis, Vice President of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Eustis had previously written regarding Knox's appointment by the State Society of Massachusetts to attend the general meeting, scheduled for May in Philadelphia....

GLC02437.03836

to William Eustis

Signed "H.K." Replies to a letter from Eustis pertaining to two sons of the "late amiable and gallant Genl [Joseph] Warren," noting he will attempt to persuade some of the members of Congress to extend the public bounty to Warren's youngest son.

GLC02437.03853

to Thomas FitzSimons

Writes that he received Mr. FitzSimons's letter regarding employment for Mr. Hall (see GLC02437.04297). Regrets to inform him that there are no vacancies in his office, so he cannot offer Mr. Hall a job, even though he would like to help Mr. Hall...

GLC02437.04302

to William Few

Has shown their request to the President regarding going to Georgia to be present at the signing of the treaty with the Creek Indians. The President has approved the plan, and hopes that they will help the Commissioners "obtain the most perfect...

GLC02437.04337

to William Eustis

Discusses the payment of the pensions to the invalid regiments. Congress considered holding further investigations, but decided against it, as they "were of opinion that it would have a very improper affect to subject the invalids to any further...

GLC02437.04392

to Henry Knox

Discusses a gentleman from Boston who is attempting to obtain the position of commissary of pensioners. Asks whether the appointment to that post is granted from the state or the Continent. Relates a request from the Marquis La Gallissonnière...

GLC02437.04414

to William Eustis

Relates that he delayed responding to Eustis's previous correspondence in hopes that Congress would decide upon an arrangement for paying the invalids (refer to GLC02437.04414 and GLC02437.04386). If someone is specially appointed to the post of...

GLC02437.04439

to Henry Knox

Discusses pensioners of the Revolution, especially the fact that he feels that "this State has judged her citizens so grudgingly & so exclusively that she has not her just number & those who are pensioned do not receive enough." Also states that...

GLC02437.04479

to Henry Knox

Discusses the pensioners and mentions: "...it is evident there are about one fifth of the pensioners of this Common Wealth who can receive no benefit from the years pay granted by Congress - their names are by some means not included in the return &...

GLC02437.04531

to Henry Knox

Says that [Jeremiah] Wadsworth informed Flint that Knox wished to erase his endorsement from a previous note given by William Duer. Encloses the note so that Knox can erase his name, and asks him to return it when he is finished. Docket states that...

GLC02437.04537

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in obtaining an appointment in the army. Says during the year of 1787 he had the honor of serving under Colonel [Henry] Jackson and heard that troops were once again being raised.

GLC02437.04584

to Henry Knox [in French]

Discusses diplomas for the Society of the Cincinnati.

GLC02437.04593

to Henry Knox

Has not been able to come up with a surgeon to recommend for the 2nd regiment, as Knox requested. Relates that he heard that a Dr. Hewins of Stoughton is the only person who expressed interest in the position. Claims "Young gentlemen, just emerged...

GLC02437.05154

to Nicholas Fish

Offers the position of Adjutant General and Inspector of the Western Army to Fish. Adds that he would receive a lieutenant colonel's pay.

GLC02437.05592

to Mrs. Ferguson

References receiving Mrs. Ferguson's letter of 17 January. Believes the widows and orphans of all army officers killed in the line of public duty deserve to be supported by the government. If she cannot get assistance, he will speak to some...

GLC02437.05785

to Winthrop Sargent

This is the letterpress original that was used to make the copy of GLC02437.05892. Refer to that record for a full catalog entry. Fragile with areas of text loss.

GLC02437.05894

to Thomas FitzSimons

Later copy. Encloses estimates of expenses for building and equipping frigates (not included). First estimate was from 1790 and is the most perfect, although the wage rates were too low. The second estimate is accurate, but does not comprehend all...

GLC02437.06019

to Peregrine Fitzhugh

References receiving news of his victory in Fitzhugh's lottery for 3,000 acres of land in Kentucky. Asks for a deed and maps. Notices there are two tracts with similar descriptions and asks for clarification. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06031

to Peregrine Fitzhugh

Discusses a prize of land for three [thousand] acres in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Requests the description and deeds to the land.

GLC02437.06122

to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to gentleman from Livonia who is currently visiting the United States. Notes that a friend from England recommended the gentleman and Eustis was introduced to him in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06228

to Henry Knox

Discusses the boundaries of the Waldo Patent. Signature is clipped.

GLC02437.06352

to Peregrine Fitzhugh

Asks for a land deed and discusses similar business.

GLC02437.06405

to Henry Knox

Forwards to his uncle Knox some of his bills and thanks him for the books he sent, though he still needs a Greek lexicon. Expresses his concern for his cousin Julia, who has been ill.

GLC02437.07056

to Henry Knox

Writes to his uncle, Henry Knox, forwarding his accounts that he paid with the money Knox sent him. Also asks Knox to send him a pair of pistols which he will pay for right away. Creator could possibly be George Francis Waldo Flucker, more often...

GLC02437.07120

to Henry Knox

Asks his uncle Henry to sell his watch in order to pay for his expenses as he is desperately in need of funds. Creator possibly George Francis Waldo Flucker, more commonly called Francis Flucker.

GLC02437.07149

to Henry Knox

Dr. Eustis discusses with Knox the proper diagnosis and treatment plans for Knox's cows and the potential profitability of such an enterprise. There is a possibility that Knox could breed horses, "if hay and pasturage are plenty," but for now the...

GLC02437.07213

to Henry Knox

Elliot says that he is compelled to "abandon all Idea of accepting my late appointment." Elliot cannot find anyone to take over his business, so it would be "highly imprudent." Elliot says that "nothing could warrant it but the actual Invasion of...

GLC02437.07226

to Henry Knox

Francis Flucker requests that Knox send him clothing that Flucker is lacking on board the U.S. Frigate Constitution. Says the lieutenant has told him "I must dress decenter or not come on the quarterdeck..." Signs as "Fluker."

GLC02437.07269

to Henry Knox

Asks, on behalf of Thomas Norton Longman, for Knox to repay a debt he owes to the late Thomas Longman, Norton Longman's father. Explains how much is owed, and asks him to send it to a James Lloyd, Jr. in Boston.

GLC02437.07881

to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business concerns, such as a judgment against an Amos Mann, in favor of Knox, in a lumber dispute. Mentions several government resolutions recently passed.

GLC02437.07887

to Henry Knox

Has determined that it would be unnecessary to further examine a particular township's land quality, so he has not done it. Discusses hearings related to rightful ownership of Knox's land's in Maine, mentioning the head of the Commission, General...

GLC02437.07903

to Mr. Fletcher

Asks Mr. Fletcher to deal with several business matters once he arrives in Boston.

GLC02437.08127

to Comte Jean Baptiste D'Estaing

Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati and asks about the French Royal Navy. Date previously inferred, written in pencil. Noted as a copy in the docket and is missing half of the docket sheet.

GLC02437.09972

to Henry Knox

Captain Lieutenant Fenno reports the results of his investigation, ordered by Knox, into stolen items at two garrisons. Relates that stores at Verplanck, New York, were deficient. Asserts that it is impossible to indicate who took the powder, which...

GLC02437.10088