11 November 1782

Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox that he has completed all the shells he was commissioned to create, according to their agreement. Mentions that Captain [possibly William] Stevens has arrived and will build a fence around shot and shells and then take his men to West Point. Declares that he has received a note from Captain de Haacke and Lieutenant Heldring, who have arrived in New York and would like to pay him a visit at Dobbs Ferry. He has set aside time to see them and mentions that they had both been prisoners of war. Relates that the officer at Dobbs Ferry will not "allow any person coming with…

GLC02437.01707

20 September 1782

Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes, "I have reciev'd an Answer from Genl. [Benjamin] Lincoln a Coppy of which you will find on the other Side, the Two Tea Kittles with handles are ready, & shall be forwarded by first opportunity to Capt. Wm. Ellison at New Windsor, to be forwarded to West Point."

GLC02437.01621

18 March 1788

Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for offering his condolences upon the recent death of Faesch's wife. Encloses letters for Knox to forward.

GLC02437.03824

16 September 1778

Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Faesch, an iron master from New Jersey, Informs Knox that General Lincoln has not replied to a letter he sent concerning French shells. Relates that all shells and shot will be finished in several weeks. Instructs Knox to inform his wife, Lucy Flucker Knox, that Faesch does not have any tea kettles on hand, but will make some for her in six weeks.

GLC02437.09546

February 27, 1788

Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox, "It is with the most poignant grief I inform you of the departure of my dear partner, who after a severe illness of near four weeks took her leave of this scene of trouble on Saturday the 23d Instant..."

GLC02437.03808

1788/03/17

Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re; enclosed copy of a miscarried letter

The letter is preceded by a copy of a letter from 14 January 1788 that Faesch believes was miscarried. In the copied letter, Faesch recommends an employee for Henry's iron works.

GLC03107.03773