21 October 1804

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes that due to the demands of a variety of parties, he will be making a payment to a Mr. Preble which should not trouble Lincoln's plans. Discusses other financial arrangements he plans to make.

GLC02437.07888

30 September 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Martin

Asks Martin not to sell Musketo Island, Maine or to allow the removal of any of its resources such as the wood and improvements. Written from "Herring Gu[t?]" which is possibly in Maine.

GLC02437.09197

17 March 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Knox requests ordnance supplies for West Point from Lincoln, Secretary at War. Requests fifty pounds of twine and thirty gallons of "spirits of wine of the best quality." Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.

GLC02437.09693

26 March 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses buttons needed to repair the clothing of the two artillery regiments stationed at West Point. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.

GLC02437.09700

15 October 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles McKnight

Writes that in response to his request, he has not heard that any sick members of the garrison are suffering "for want of a Gentleman of the hospital." Writes that he does not feel it would be proper to grant him permission to travel to New Jersey on family business, perhaps because Dr. McKnight's services are needed at Fishkill: "If it really was with me to grant you the permission and the State of the service would permit it, I certainly should convey it to you without hesitation." See GLC02437.01662 for a related document.

GLC02437.01667

3 March 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander McDougall

Discusses with McDougall the possible result of his mission, informing him that everyone is anxious for it and continues to deplore the lack of a strong Congress.

GLC02437.01975

12 March 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander McDougall

Written by Major General Knox to General McDougall. Says he wrote a letter to McDougall on 3 March. Says the officers were quiet at that point, but that their impatience and unhappiness is coming to a crescendo now. Makes a reference to the first Newburgh Address, which had been making the rounds among the officers. Reports that it asked for a meeting of general and field officers. Says that "The Commander in chief has requested the meeting to be postponed untill next Saturday." Says he does not know the influence of the letters on the officers as the ice in the Hudson has kept him from…

GLC02437.01999

16 March 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander McDougall

Written by Major General Knox to General McDougall, who was part of a committee sent to Congress by the army to lobby for half-pay pensions. Says he previously wrote "of the ferment which was raised in the minds of the officers by some anonymous pieces circulated through camp." Says that the meeting called for in the circular was held yesterday and that he will get a report on it from General Gates. Asks him to continue his mission in Philadelphia. Thinks the sentiments of the army "will do them honor."

GLC02437.02008

27 May 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to [John] Mason

Informs Mason that his request to visit his family has been granted. Initialed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp, as answered and inquiry to be continued.

GLC02437.02135

18 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander McDougall

Discusses replacing men who have left to join General Henry Jackson's regiment.

GLC02437.02785

1 January 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander McDougall

Knox informs General McDougall of the death of Doctor [Hagan], who worked at the West Point hospital. Hagan was entitled to join the Society of the Cincinnati, and left behind a wife and young son, who are unable to afford "subsistence or protection." Reports that the boy is at Albany, New York. Writes "I shall make no apology for this communication being convinced that you will think it a case in point in which the society ought to interest itself." Knox was alerted of the situation by Doctor David Townsend, a friend of the family of the deceased.

GLC02437.02897

2 December 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Recommends James Walker, who was previously employed by the Congressional Board of War. Notes that Walker will be presenting his case before Congress in an attempt to receive compensation for his service in the Revolutionary War. Asks that McHenry, a Continental Congressman, support his case.

GLC02437.03072

2 October 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Writes in response to a letter from Mrs. McNeill (see GLC02437.06662) and assures her that the matter should be looked into and that he will assist her in settling her business. Says he delivered the papers to the commissioner in the marine department and hopes a statement of the accounts will be made in a few days. Assures her the business will be dealt with as soon as possible. See GLC02437.03675, .03708, .03772, .03781, and .03784.

GLC02437.03670

18 October 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Mary McNeill

Forwards Mrs. McNeill a statement from the Commissioner of the Marine Department relating to her late husband's account. Says that while he has faith in Col. Walker, who is the Commissioner, suggests McNeill have either himself or another person look at the accounts on her behalf. Describes in detail the account balances and the amount Mr. McNeill had been credited. See GLC02437.03662, .03670, .03708, .03772, .03781, and .03784.

GLC02437.03675

January 13, 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Presents McNeill with a certificate of a sum owed to her late husband. Enclosed the certificate in a letter to Henry Jackson, who will transmit the certificate to McNeill. Writes, "I most sincerely wish that its present value was equal the sum expressed..."

GLC02437.03761

10 February 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Note to Reverend Doctor Mason]

Signed in text by Knox. Regrets that the Reverend Doctor Mason's letter was not attended to sooner and states that he asked a gentleman to reply to it but it must have been omitted. Believes Doctor Mason's idea of providing an early military education is "a solid one" and "the nation which would adopt it would long experience its beneficial effects." But has doubts whether the people of the United States would accept it. Thanks Mason for his letter (see GLC02437.04483).

GLC02437.04506

8 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Tells Mrs. McNeill that he has received her letters "desiring me to make out an account for some little services in obtaining a certificate for you." Knox cannot comply as it would "have the appearance of collusion."

GLC02437.04944

5 January 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gulian McEvers

Discusses financial matters regarding Knox's business deals with various people.

GLC02437.06893

7 July 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to James McHenry

Writes a letter of recommendation. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07001

4 December 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Discusses the defense of the coast and gives a recommendation for a former member of the artillery.

GLC02437.07059

26 July 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Recommends an acquaintance who wants to be a lieutenant in the infantry to McHenry, the Secretary of War.

GLC02437.07160

16 December 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to the Secretary of War [Henry Dearborn]

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Appears to be a letter of recognition for Pierre Charles L'Enfant. Writes to the Secretary of War [Henry Dearborn] verifying L'Enfant's services to Knox as an engineer from 1793 to 1794. Comments L'Enfant's plans for the security and defence of the Delaware were superior. Letter is possibly a draft.

GLC02437.07696

14 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Discusses McHenry's recent appointment to Secretary of War. Comments that McHenry accepted the postition from a patriotic sense of duty. Also appears to also discuss an injured officer from the war and the pay the officer should receive. Letter is likely a draft.

GLC02437.09831

6 August 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Mentions he received the list of applicants for military appointments. Says he agrees with the most suitable characters and will execute McHenry's request to the best of Knox's abilities.

GLC02437.09850

23 December 1782

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Writes that as he has been charged with being the commander of West Point, he must, with General George Washington, determine any changes or additions to West Point "as may tend to give it that solid strength which the nature of the service may require." Discusses some changes he would like made to the structure of the redoubts, which would require timber. To obtain the timber, he needs teams of oxen to pull it, and he is having trouble acquiring the timber and oxen. Asks Lincoln to empower the Quarter Master General to help him in his endeavor.

GLC02437.01760