17 August 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tench Tilghman and David Humphreys

Directed to Tilghman and Humphreys, both of whom are aide-de-camps of General George Washington. Mentions that Congress has recently resolved to reduce the size of the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores. Relays correspondence he had with Minister at War Benjamin Lincoln regarding his opinions on the number of people necessary to work in the ordnance department. Explains that he also suggested to Lincoln that he talk to "his Excellency's Lieutenants" on the subject [assistants to General George Washington such as Tilghman or Humphreys] which is the reason he is now writing…

GLC02437.01529

10 October 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Tench Tilghman

Written to Colonel Tilghman as an aide-de-camp to General Washington. Says seven prisoners of war who have been confined at West Point have petitioned him for relief. They were taken in the Northern Department and sent to West Point from Albany a year before. Lists their names and the circumstances of their capture. Says that they have families and that most of them have connections in Canada. If they cannot be released, they would like to go to Albany where they might assistance from their acquaintances. Says "their confinement is rather more rigorous than usually falls to the lot of…

GLC02437.01658

5 July 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Trumbull

Written by Major General Knox to celebrated American artist Colonel John Trumbull. References Trumbull's letter of 20 June, which was delivered by his brother. Is glad he approves of the Society of the Cincinnati, and says he will be proposed for admission into the Connecticut branch at the next meeting. Says they might have been too hasty in the adoption of a medal. Describes it as "the Eagle with the emblems of cincinnati upon his breast. There is a beauty in the design as the bald eagle is peculiar to America and is, [on] the crest of the arms of the United States." Goes to say that…

GLC02437.02240

2 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Mr. Tillotson

Discusses a business transaction.

GLC02437.02752

17 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Thomson

Knox writes to Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Accepts the appointment of Secretary at War: "I have the most grateful sentiments to Congress for this distinguishing mark of their confidence, and I shall according to the best of my abilities attempt to execute the duties of the office. I shall have a perfect reliance upon a candid interpretation of my actions, and I shall hope that application to business, and propriety of intention, may in a degree excuse a deficiency of talents." Plans to be at New York by 12 April 1785.

GLC02437.03114

9 June 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Tucker

Discusses the circumstances of an unspecified female who may have been a maid or servant of the Knox family. Writes, "The relation whom you mentioned has been unfortunate but I am persuaded not guilty - [Her] conduct for three years has been more than irreproachable it has been highly commendable Mrs Knox is strongly attached to her, and I shall feel a satisfaction in promoting her welfare."

GLC02437.03574

26 May 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Alexander Thomas

In response to a previous letter (see GLC02437.04616), Knox informs Thomas that he would be happy to help in any way possible, but at present, he cannot employ him.

GLC02437.04618

27 April 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Isaiah Thomas

Acknowledges receipt of Thomas's letter of 13 April 1791. Knox writes, "I have always conceived your proposition relative to your note to Mr. Flucker to be [equitable]," and that he himself would not hesitate to accept it. He has written to William Duer on the matter. Hopes there will be no legal impediment to accepting the offer. Signature clipped.

GLC02437.04931

4 October 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Edward Tobey

Forwards a set of papers for the records (not included).

GLC02437.07176

January 26, 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis de Tousard

Knox writes that he had hoped to hear from Tousard regarding "further supply of Lime." Knox says that "hitherto I have done nothing with Jonathan Jackson, Esq." The paper of this document is very thin and the writing very faded.

GLC02437.07360

16 March 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Louis de Tousard

Knox explains to Tousard that he has been away for awhile, so he has not received Tousard's letters. In this incomplete letter Knox discusses his contracts to sell lime and oak.

GLC02437.07378

27 May 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis de Tousard

Knox discusses his shipments of lime and lumber with Tousard. Mentions the difficulty in getting a "vessel to go to Newport."

GLC02437.07412

20 September 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Waterman Thomas

Expresses his displeasure with Thomas for not sending a written report that Thomas promised Knox.

GLC02437.07618

21 September 1803

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Tuckerman

Writes, in response to Tuckerman's letter (see GLC02437.07818), that he has excellent land for sale and that he would be happy to settle it with the industrious Scotch men Tuckerman recommended. Provides the terms of purchase, including an offer of "extensive credit." Explains that settling and clearing new land is a difficult endeavor that requires fortitude, and hopes the settlers will be able to accomplish it.

GLC02437.07823

14 August 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Israel Thorndike

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Writes that he received Thorndike's last letter, and though he wished Thorndike could have visited, he was happy Thorndike and his family have arrived at home safely. Discusses his attempts to collect money to repay Thorndike's note, and the arrangements he is making for repayment.

GLC02437.07963

22 August 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Waterman Thomas

Hopes Thomas can help him peaceably resolve hostilities and disagreements with settlers on and near the Waldo patent. Settlers living on or near his lands have become upset over issues of land ownership, and worries Knox might encroach on their lands, and recently become violent. Knox assures Thomas this is due to misunderstandings, and that he has the settlers best interests in mind. Hopes that Thomas can persuade them of this fact. If not, the government will be forced to quell the violence. Also discusses issues regarding the boundaries of his lands, the mistakes made by surveyors…

GLC02437.09274

8 July 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Trumbull

General Knox, Commander at West Point, reports that he met with [Major Sebastian] Bauman. Both he and Bauman agree that the "Germans have better continue untill the definitive treaty should arrive, Because were they discharged now it would create great uneasiness among the remainder who are similarly situated..."

GLC02437.10118

14 July 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Trumbull or [David] Humphreys

Knox, Commander of West Point, directs his letter to Trumbull "or" Humphreys. Discusses information pertaining to the two men who deliver this letter (Knox does not include these soldiers' names). The men were sent to the Springfield [Massachusetts] Laboratory to serve under Captain Lieutenant John Bryant. Knox requests blank discharge forms to be sent to Captain Bryant. Knox will in turn urge Bryant to settle the mens' accounts with the paymaster. See GLC02437.10123 for a related document.

GLC02437.10122

28 March 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Taulman

Discusses charges brought by Taulman against Deputy Judge Advocate Cogswel and informs Taulman that he will have to consult with General George Washington regarding the situation.

GLC02437.02035

2 December 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Caleb Swan

Outlines instructions about an audit for the Treasury Department. States that "the Levie and Militia serving on the Frontier under Major general St. Clair should have their accounts regularly adjusted and the balance paid to the officers and soldiers respectively, previously to their discharge at Fort Washington ... " Goes on to write that this is an important business and that he trusts Caleb Swan to carry it out, especially since the amount needed to carry these instructions out is a "considerable sum of money which are delivered to [Caleb Swan's] care and safe keeping ... " Noted as No…

GLC02437.10242

10 December 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Heman Swift

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, "I was yesterday at Head Quarters and applied to His Excellency, respecting your absence and that of Major Smith. He consents to your going for the time you propose, but objects to more than one field officer being absent at a time. He intends to make that the principle for furloughs. I shall send the address to you tomorrow to be signed."

GLC02437.01735

23 August 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis [Teisoui]

Informs [Teisoui] that his brother, William Knox, asked that their correspondence should be sent via [Teisoui] and expresses some uncertainty about whether William will be going to England.

GLC02437.02411

21 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Cornelius Swartwout

Informs Swartwout that someone will show him where he and Captain Dusten can gather firewood for the upcoming winter.

GLC02437.02693

29 December 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major Sumner

Provides instruction to Sumner about mustering troops. Says it will be unnecessary to muster the Massachusetts troops.

GLC02437.02870

4 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Swan

Very flattered by Swan's confidence in his judgment, and only wishes his judgments were up to that standard. He has not been contemplating the funds, so he cannot judge "which species of them ought to have the preference." Provides some thoughts as to the merits of each type of fund. Discusses attempts to raise money for Congress, for the government to use until the states provide money to the treasury. Relates that they need to make sure individuals who loan money to Congress feel secure that they will be repaid in a timely fashion. Discusses the functionality of their government.…

GLC02437.03326