8 July 1794

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has received several orders and thanks him for recommending his services to the United States. Requests Knox to inform Mrs. [Lucy] Knox they have a new grandson.

GLC02437.06139

22 September 1794

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph document signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Encloses a draft to Henry Knox for $54 on behalf of Abraham Wilson. Docket notes on verso Wilson's order for a "Negro Women (Cook)." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06209

10 December 1794

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to an acquaintance of his from Yorkshire, England. Writes, "as he is a stranger in your city I beg leave to recommend him to your notice and civility."

GLC02437.06270

15 May 1795

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances, particularly drafts and accounts.

GLC02437.06416

25 July 1795

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial business and informs Knox that his family is well.

GLC02437.06473

7 September 1795

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for Knox having to come to Boston to settle financial issues but states that he is happy to see him. Informs Knox that his wagon arrived and that he will forward it to his friends in Boston as soon as possible.

GLC02437.06520

25 July 1796

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received Knox's recent letter. Reports that Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens is out of town, but he will return within a couple of days, and will present Knox's draft to Stevens at that time. Adds that his family is well, and sends his regards to Mrs. Knox.

GLC02437.06790

23 September 1796

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial arrangements he has made with Colonel [Ebenezer] Stevens and Joseph Peirce. Comments on Stevens's difficulty selling Knox's lime, because the quality is considered to be poor.

GLC02437.06824

2 October 1797

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son Henry Jackson Knox showed up at his house despite the fact that Henry Jackson Knox was supposed to be in Boston at this time. State that he gave Jackson Knox $120 and had it charged to Knox's account.

GLC02437.07036

30 October 1797

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that his son left and should be home soon. Also mentions some pressing financial matters.

GLC02437.07040

January 10, 1794

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Saw a letter from Alexander Hamilton to George Washington and the Directors of the Branch Banks "that Genl Schuyler has a credit for 3500 Dollars for the purchase of goods for the use of the Six Nations." Has written to Schuyler, who is unaware of this situation, "but promises to give me the business if it comes under his direction." Offers his services to Knox. Heard rumors of one or two frigates being built in New York. Recommends Captain Anthony Rutgers for the superintendency of the work. Wants to be thought of for the job of payment of accounts or purchaser of materials. Has…

GLC02437.06024

30 August 1783

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Signed in text as "Mr. Hoffman." Thanks Knox for his compliments and relates news of mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.02436

6 September 1783

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will send all of Knox's letters to his brother, William Knox, by a passenger on a ship headed to the same place, most likely, London, England.

GLC02437.02474

February 22, 1791

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he owes him "54 12/100." Assures Knox his house in New York "still stands tenantless" and hopes to have "Cole Platt to take it till May."

GLC02437.04866

21 April 1795

Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philip Schuyler

GLC03769.019