14 October 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Williams

Had wanted to see Williams in order to talk about "the business" (likely referring to Shays' Rebellion). Writes he is relying on Williams to protect the military stores "in every event, for which you shall be amply compensated." Asks him to continue with the methods he mentioned when they spoke.

GLC02437.03312

16 October 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Williams

Wrote last to Major Williams while at Springfield regarding the protection of military stores. Has heard that in the absence of General Sheppard [probably William Shepard], a Colonel Chapin will be in command. Asks Williams to talk to Colonel Chapin about rounding up the Connecticut Militia. Has made arrangements with the Governor of this state [perhaps Samuel Huntington, Governor of Connecticut], and with General [possibly Roger] Newberry, who will be traveling to Springfield.

GLC02437.03313

25 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Williams

Discusses a recent letter from Williams. Writes that the recent acts of government will help contain the insurgents (referring to Shays' Rebellion, which happened in Springfield, Massachusetts in late September 1786).

GLC02437.03347

12 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Marinus Willet

Writes to officially appoint Willet Brigadier General of the army. Lists the other members of the General Staff, including A[nthony] Wayne, D. Morgan, John Brooks, and James Wilkinson. Wishes him the best of luck. Very similar to GLC02437.05409.

GLC02437.05410

18 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Marinus Willett

Writes that he regrets Willett's decision not to accept an appointment as Brigadier General. Mentions that the President has read Willett's letter regarding his negative views on the Indian War. Seems to comment on many of the points Willett made in his letter (not present). Largely illegible, but contains key information on Knox's beliefs about the Indian War.

GLC02437.05420

3 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Otho Holland Williams

Marked "private." Discusses Brigadier General Morgan's appointment in the Army as second in command. Says it is rumored that he will decline the appointment. Believes if this occurs the President would support Williams being nominated as his successor. Asks whether he would accept the office.

GLC02437.05445

10 March 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Davis

Knox tells Davis that if Samuel Winslow cannot attend to the business Knox assigned him, Davis should take it on himself. Knox hopes to be at St. Georges by the 10th or 15th of April.

GLC02437.07243

07 June 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Davenport and Tucker

Knox received Davenport and Tucker's letter of May 29. Knox will send their order of plank. Knox will send more oak , "amounting probably to two deckloads of a large schooner or upwards" as soon as a vessel is available.

GLC02437.07424

24 October 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses signing the bond with the ten proprietors on behalf of the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo; declares that he has empowered Henry Jackson to sign on their behalf. Encloses a bond related to the Waldo patent (not present), and summarizes some information about it.

GLC02437.09138

24 September 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Winslow

Discusses the boundaries of the Waldo patent lands, as well as the geographical features of the lands.

GLC02437.09157

January 23, 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Jr.

Marked "copy." Considers the viability of selling off lands to pay taxes the General Court has assessed on the Muscongus patent lands. Discusses other options to obtain the funds necessary to pay the taxes, such as asking the ten proprietors to pay some of the taxes. Also asks Isaac to ask his brother [likely Samuel Winslow] about the sentiments of settlers on the patent. Comments on several other matters relating to the patent lands.

GLC02437.09162

January 28, 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Sr.

Has received from a Mr. Sullivan certain bonds (not present) relating to the Flucker estate. Writes that he told Mr. Sullivan he could not sign the bonds until he asked Winslow questions as to their history, particularly how the bonds originally came into the possession of Winslow and his late uncle (likely Thomas Flucker). Also refers to a letter he wrote to Winslow's cousin, Isaac Winslow, Jr. (see GLC02437.09162), about taxes assessed to the Waldo patent lands; asks Winslow to give advice to his cousin on the matter.

GLC02437.09163

January 24, 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: 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

25 July 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: 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 those members. Mentions that the "president General" [Washington] is too busy at the [Constitutional] Convention to perform this service. Finally, thanks the Count for submitting "Ideas on the Association of the Cincinnati" which the Count wrote in 1784 (see GLC02437.03027). Is not sure the Society will decide to adopt any of the recommendations…

GLC02437.03619

3 October 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: 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 to one hundred rounds of ball and twenty of grape shot, shall be sent down as soon as possible - also the carpenters tools as far as they can be supplied. I shall take an opportunity of reporting to the commander in chief the situation of those posts with respect to the guards of infantry who do duty there."

GLC02437.01638

30 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Jacob Faesch

Writes a letter of introduction for a Major [Hodijah] Baylies.

GLC02437.02728

23 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 with their friendship despite a difference in opinion.

GLC02437.02796

December 31, 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 number of rations to the present issuing commissary at West Point.

GLC02437.02876

25 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 affairs in western Massachusetts (referring to Shays' Rebellion), and discusses whether the insurgents will take the oaths presented by the government.

GLC02437.03350

3 June 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, but does not think it will turn out to be valid.

GLC02437.03564

10 March 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to John Jacob Faesch

In the hand of William Knox. Replies to a letter from Faesch in which Faesch informed Knox of the death of his wife (GLC02437.03808). Offers Faesch his deepest sympathy and condolences, writing: "We suffer excessive misery at the loss of our dearest connections, but time sooth's and pours his balm into our wounds- We find we must, and that it is truly wise to submit patiently to events we can neither command or avert." Noted as a copy in the docket.

GLC02437.03818

January 10,1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to David Fales

Marked "copy." Unsigned, but authorship inferred from handwriting. Writes that the bearer of the letter, Captain Thomas Vose, will "make an establishment at the fort and block house farms for our mutual interests." Believes the people of Thomaston (Maine) will accept Captain Vose, and hopes that Fales and Vose will work well together. Has told Vose of his high esteem for Fales. Is unsure whether he will be able to visit the patent lands again during the present year. Asks Fales to present his compliments to the people generally in Thomaston.

GLC02437.04083

27 August 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 information" on past interactions between the Creeks and Georgia. Has also mentioned this to the Commissioners in this city, who agreed to help Few.

GLC02437.04337

29 August 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: 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

8 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to David Fales

Writes that he has signed, and is forwarding him, a deed for Samuel Walls for land in Cutlers Cove, [Maine]. Hopes to sign over the remaining deeds to everyone else by next year.

GLC02437.05646