12 November 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Lamb

Uncertain yet whether he will join the artillery park because General George Washington had not yet arrived. Writes, "He has lately met with a severe Shock to his affections, in the loss of the amiable Mr. Custis, Mrs. Washington's only child." Believes Washington felt as affectionately for Custis as if he were his real father, as he had raised him from childhood. Only other affectionate parents might be able to understand this misfortune. Has nothing to add about the disposition of the park, only that it might be in the vicinity of Head Quarters. Has no objection to Lamb paying his family a…

GLC02437.01289

3 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lamb

Writes, "The General [perhaps General George Washington] is still unable to decide when your regiment shall march. You will continue to work on the Tumbrills. As soon as the General shall give me his directions I will communicate them to you."

GLC02437.01474

11 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Lamb

Written by and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw. Says he would have thought Washington would have ordered Lamb's unit to march by now. Says he just heard from Washington that he will not be giving any orders until he returns from Philadelphia. Washington was leaving for that city this morning to meet with Rochambeau. Assumes Lamb will not be ordered to move until the end of this month or the beginning of the next. Wants his troops to stay employed on the wagons and tumbrils, as the Secretary of War has informed him there are no funds for those items. Reports that "Lt. Fink of your regiment has…

GLC02437.01483

31 July 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lamb

Has received directions from General George Washington to move the artillery park from Burlington, New Jersey, to New Windsor, New York. Writes that he has contacted the Wagonmaster General for horses and oxen for transport, and the Wagonmaster has arranged for plenty of oxen, but fears that there may be difficulty in obtaining the necessary horses. Also includes directions about obtaining other miliary stores and transporting them.

GLC02437.01511

2 November 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Lamb

Puts Colonel Lamb in charge of ordnance being transported to Head of Elk, Maryland and instructs him on how to proceed. Includes instructions on where to store the ordnance, what to obtain from the quartermaster at Head of Elk, and what to demand of the Board of War & Ordnance. Explains that the company of artificers under Captain Thomas Patten are to be left in Philadelphia and set to work immediately. As much artillery as possible should be removed to the Hudson River and placed under the command of General Benjamin Lincoln. The ordnance being transported had been used for the siege…

GLC02437.01280

18 November 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Sim Lee

Declares he intended to return to Annapolis but was unable due to circumstances outside of his control. Delivered to Colonel Carrington the horses Governor Lee provided, for use in the Southern States, but one died before they reached Alexandria. The cannon Governor Lee furnished the army with were initially to be used against Lord Cornwallis, but had to be left with Rochambeau to defend York and Gloucester. Suggests that if the state of Maryland needs cannon for its own use, it can take those captured from the enemy, although doing so would stop the cannon from being part of a "battery…

GLC02437.01290

February 15, 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lamb

Knox responds to Lamb's letter (see GLC02437.01354) that the notes which were to be paid to the officers were intended, by Robert Morris, to counterbalance the clothing provided for the soldiers. Morris's priorities are first to provide the soldiers and officers with rations, second to provide clothes (which these notes were intended to do for the officers), and third to provide pay, which they are working on obtaining. Argues that an officer who paid for clothing out of his own purse may use the payment as he likes, but that the intention was to pay for clothing for the officers. Mentions…

GLC02437.01355

2 June 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lamb

Includes a note at bottom of verso indicating that a copy of the letter was given to Colonel Gansevort by Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Writes, "I have repeatedly mentioned to his Excellency the situation of your regiment, but he has not yet given any directions concerning its march. The operation of the Campaign in great degree depends on circumstances beyond his controls." Asks Lamb to prepare the Quarter Master General's department for the move next month. Also discusses a letter from Captain [Thomas] Machin about new recruits, which might be put under Captain Moody [likely Captain Andrew Moodie…

GLC02437.01436

18 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lamb

Replies to Captain Lamb's request for subsistence while he waits for his accounts to be settled.

GLC02437.02678

10 November 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Lewis

Marked "copy." Discusses a financial settlement between Samuel Shaw and Daniel Parker. Writes that a Mr. George Joy, who bears this letter, was commissioned by Mr. Parker to settle his affairs with Mr. Shaw. Discusses signatures on an enclosed (not present) certificate regarding the settlement.

GLC02437.03331

21 September 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Lewis

Asks Lewis to deliver Mr. [George] Joy's "deposition respecting Mr. [Daniel] Parker having directed him [Mr. Joy] to pay the money which Mr. Parker took out of the funds of the Ship Empress of China in New York in the beginning of the year 1784 ..." Also asks Lewis to deliver a copy of a paper containing Parker's signature in regards to his [Parker's] conduct on a particular occasion. Says Mr. [Thomas] Randall, who is Samuel Shaw's partner, is wishing to have the matter closed as soon as possible.

GLC02437.03666

February 21, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Lechmere

Apologizes for not responding to previous letters before receiving two new letters about Dr. Taylor's bond. Had been waiting for answers to questions respecting their business, specifically about whether bonds due to the mandamus counselors were confiscated with their other property, and therefore whether Taylor was solvent. The Courts decided finally that the bonds had been confiscated. It appears that Taylor is insolvent and has taken the bonds; his lands had been mortgaged to Mr. [Thomas] Flucker. Declares that due to these circumstances, he must decline Lechmere's kind offer, though…

GLC02437.04124

2 September 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Lewis

Knox acknowledges Lewis's letter of 22 August 1790 regarding "the suit between my friend Major [Samuel] Shaw and Mr. [Holken]." Discusses the evidence that a court commission might need. Says Captain [Thomas] Randall will be able to provide Lewis with the extent of Mr. Craigie's evidence.

GLC02437.04711

1 January 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Tobias Lear

Knox says he received a letter from Abraham Ogden regarding Samuel Ogden and "the subject of the attorneyship of New Jersey." Knox thinks Samuel Ogden will gladly the accept the appointment. Knox mentioned the matter to Henry Jackson "with the request that he would state it to the President."

GLC02437.04815

31 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to William Lewis

Contains two letters. The first, dated 31 May 1792, is written by Knox to Lewis. Knox asks Lewis's opinion about features in a legal agreement between a Massachusetts Committee of the Legislature, and Henry Jackson and Royal Flint. Asks several questions. The second letter, of the same date, is written by Lewis in answer to those questions. Lewis points out that there is "much contradiction and obscurity" in the agreement, and comments on Mr. [William] Duer's role in the agreement, now that he is insolvent. All in the hand of War Department secretary Nathan Jones.

GLC02437.05484

February 4, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to the President and Directors of the [bank] of the U.S.

Asks for the favor of a discount for the enclosed $2,500 note "as a renewal in part of a note of 3375 Dollars due the 7th instant."

GLC02437.05805

11 April 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lawrance

Informs Lawrance that he will be able to move out of his house in the near future.

GLC02437.06385

16 April 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lawrance

Thanks Lawrance for his letter concerning the house.

GLC02437.06393

3 September 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear

Discusses plans to burn lime in the coming year.

GLC02437.06511

January 16, 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Matthew Lewis

Discusses certificates.

GLC02437.06901

14 August 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Matthew Lewis

Discusses a draft of money.

GLC02437.07164

11 September 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas S. Lee

Informs the Maryland governor of the need for 30,000 feet of wooden planks for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Has asked General Mordecai Gist to obtain the supplies. Also mentions eight tons of powder that need to be forwarded "to the points of operation in Virginia." Reports that these needs are extremely urgent.

GLC02437.10025

13 May 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Lee

Discusses the action of March 18 [the Battle of Neerwinden] and French politics and military. Comments that "[u]pon viewing the affairs of France according to the present reforms the most whole cause ever embraced by men, seems to be verging fast to ruin by the indescretion and villany of its leaders." Continues writing about views on the French Revolution. Watermarked. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10266

February 24, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Lawrance

Writes that "[i]t is agreeable to custom, and proper in itself, that I should announce to you that I shall deliver up your house in Town which I now occupy, To your order at the expiration of the year, for which I hired it, to wit on the 11th of June next. But if you should obtain a tenant to go into it, on the 10th of May, I think it probable that I might be able to forelinquish on that day." Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10293

5 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus Putnam

Writes to General Rufus Putnam about how the people feel in regards to the army and compensation. He hopes that it is satisfactory but events show otherwise. Many in Connecticut and the inland counties are unhappy. Feels that Connecticut shows prejudices against officers about compensation which "are so outrageous as to [induce] some of the most prudent and respectable officers to look out for another place of residence." Writes to George Washington about the situation. Discusses the land in the Ohio region that may be offered as compensation for the officers, the Virginia cession,…

GLC02437.10160