27 September 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Notes his receipt of the returns for ordnance and military stores for August 1791. Directs Captain Bryant to send 100 suits of clothing to Chauncy Whittlesey in Middletown, Connecticut, who will, in turn, forward them to New York. Written from the War Department.

GLC03432.025

2 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Tells Captain Bryant that he has directed Joseph Howell, the paymaster for the War Department, to send Bryant $1,000 for Captain Thomas Hunt. With an autograph note signed from Howell indicating "the above sum is enclosed in the letter to Capt. Hunt accompanying this." Written from the War Department.

GLC03432.026

2 July 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Instructs Captain Bryant to have the furnace and boring mill prepared for casting cannons, which were ordered from Mr. Byers. Also lists the weights of some cannons and mortars to be given to Byers along with some old metal. Written from the War Department. Clerically signed for Knox. Free frank signed by Henry Knox on address leaf.

GLC03432.027

24 July 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Indicates that he is sending monies for the incidental expenses of the ordnance department and Captain Bryant's pay. Asks Bryant to send him a voucher for disbursement estimates and advises him to "expedite the mounting of the Artillery, and transmit me monthly, an account of your proceedings." Also indicates that he will visit the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts soon and hopes "to see everything in the utmost state of progression." Written from the War Department.

GLC03432.028

28 July 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Marked as a duplicate. Asks Captain Bryant to send Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, twenty five cannons with carriages. Instructs him to send them to Chauncy Whittlesey in Middletown, Connecticut, who would forward them to New York. Written from the War Department.

GLC03432.029

January 16- January 26, 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Printed document

Title: [Statement]

First part includes a printed letter from George Washington asking the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) to publish a statement regarding the United States' attempts for the "re-establishment of peace and friendship" with the Indians. The second part is Knox's response to this request in which he states the "The causes of the existing Hostilities between the United States, and certain Tribes of Indians North-West of the Ohio, stated and explained from official and authentic Documents... " Noted as written at the War department and that it was printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by David C.…

GLC02437.10589

27 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Reports that Mrs. Flucker arrived in New York from Antigua this afternoon with her 2 children, Thomas and Muriel. Says she is with him at Mrs. Lorings. Writes, "You will be charmed with and proud of her." She will set off from Elizabethtown either Friday or Saturday morning. They shall lodge with Colonel [Samuel] Ogden.

GLC02437.05089

28 October 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stephens Smith

References Smith's letter dated 21 October, which he received on 25 October. Writes, "The message by Mr. Duer was upon the general concern between him and me where he says you were of opinion [it] was rather of too great magnitude to be undertaken without yourself consulting certain gentlemen in England, and that you mentioned something of a private arrangement between you and me which he had not [understood]." Hopes to get an explanation from Smith soon. The last few lines of the letter are struck, but they include the statement that "Mr. Hammond has not yet unfolded his character."

GLC02437.05214

17 November 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Discusses in detail the purchase of lands in the Waldo patent in Maine. Mentions the Winslow family, especially Isaac Winslow, and describes how they are involved in the business transactions. Advises Jackson on the negotiation of purchases, appropriate prices for land, and haggling over the Flucker estate.

GLC02437.05242

17 December 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Outlines in detail their interest in purchasing lands in portions of Massachusetts which are now part of present-day Maine. Advises Jackson on how to acquire the lands they desire, and how much to pay for them.

GLC02437.05261

5 March 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Eustis

Informs Dr. Eustis that there is an opening for a Chief Military Surgeon. Explains the pay and benefits, and offers him the position. Asks that if he is interested, he comes to Philadelphia as soon as possible. Declares that he has Knox's full support and will likely be able to get the job if he wants it.

GLC02437.05334

5 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Writes that he received Duer's last letter and will be happy to help settle his accounts with the Treasury. Has not written to Duer since his financial misfortune, but this has merely been due to his busy schedule and not from lack of friendship. Adds he has corresponded with Duer's wife, Lady Kitty (Catharine Alexander Duer) (see GLC02437.05386). Assures Duer he cares just as much for him now as before. Discusses some business matters, including Madame de Leval's settlement of their lands in Maine. Encourages him to keep up his spirits. Signs his name with the initial K.

GLC02437.05402

21 April 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

Letter appointing Sargent to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General of the United States Army. Writes to appoint him to the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. Has worked to get this appointment for Sargent and hopes he will derive honor from it. Feels that it is his duty as a friend to let Sargent know that this was not a popular appointment. Relates that many have "complained excessively of your haughtiness and stern manner in executing the office the last year." Adds that he knows there must have been reason for this behavior, but asks him, "with the affection of a brother…

GLC02437.05423

12 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

Later copy. Writes to enclose Sargent's commission as Adjutant General (not present). Also explains that Congress's act erroneously listed him as a Lieutenant Colonel, but that the error will be corrected to show his rank as Colonel.

GLC02437.05461

15 May 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Knox

Discusses his desire to maintain correspondence with William but has had difficulty keeping up with the sailing schedule for ships headed to William's location. Comments on the recently concluded session of Congress. Relates that Mrs. Knox, Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker, and all the children, have recently departed to Boston to pass the summer there. Mentions his land purchasing project and his business associates, including Mr. [Alexander] Macomb, Mr. [Royal] Flint, and General [Henry] Jackson. Provides a variety of family and business news.

GLC02437.05465

7 June 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Indenture between Henry Knox and William Duer] [incomplete]

A copy of pages 1-2 of GLC02437.05492.

GLC02437.05494

23 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

States that he is "mortified" that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, "When I last saw the governor, he seemed undecided whether he should return until the fall - but I hope he will as his stay here will excite disa[illegible] sensations in the minds of some people." Also talks about officers who lost their horses in action at the Battle of Wabash (St. Claire's defeat, 4 November 1791) and have not been compensated yet. The last page is a later copy…

GLC02437.05556

12 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Statement regarding a land purchase]

A draft statement by Knox admitting "WG" as a partner. Discusses the purchase of a tract of land and payment. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05608

8 October 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Vose

Informs Vose that he has received his letter concerning a tract of land. Mentions the possibility of postponing his trip to [St. Georges, Maine]. Hopes to make the trip in June, which at that time he will be "prepared to give deeds to all entitled and to accomodate all differences to Mr. Fales." Also discusses the possibility of having a house built (the future Montpelier).

GLC02437.05647

2 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: to William Bingham

Describes the purchasing of land in Maine. Metions Henry Jackson, Royal Flint, William Duer, Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval. Includes accounts and costs. Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.05721

17 December 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Discusses business regarding land. States he received Duer's express today with his terms and has given them to Mr. [William] Bingham who is taking them under consideration. Has no doubt that the terms will be accepted. Tells him to "Be of good courage - it shall go - even if I [sacrifice] still more for your sake..."

GLC02437.05740

February 16, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Notes on instructions to commissioners negotiating treaties with the northern and western Indians]

Later copy. A set of notes made in 1848 from the original instructions from Knox to commissioners negotiating a treaty with the Northwestern Indians (see GLC02437.05823). The top of page one is marked "1848" in a different hand. The commissioners are to be knowledgeable on previous treaties with the Indians, especially the 1789 treaty signed at Fort Harmar. There is a concern that the Indian tribes will come forward with new claims. Expresses a desire to be "liberal in granting additional considerations." If the tribes do not like the boundaries, the commissioners are to find out what…

GLC02437.05822

February 16, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Instructions sent to the treaty commissioners regarding negotiations with the northern and western Indians]

Instructions tell commissioners to be knowledgeable of previous treaties with the northern and western Indians, especially the 1789 treaty signed at Fort Harmar. If there are conflicting claims desires them "to be liberal in granting additional considerations." Wants them to tell the Indians "That the remaining Lands of the Indians within the lands of the US shall be [guaranteed] solemnly by the General Governt." Boundary changes must be reported to the president and the Senate for final approval. Wants the commissioners to ask for a truce while the president and Senate consider the…

GLC02437.05823

20 February 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Samuel Waldo, and George Irving

Agrees to pay them $25,000 for their interest in the Waldo Patent lands. Believes the sum exceeds the value of the property. Also will buy the islands. Will pay $12,500 by 1 May and the other half a year later. Hopes to be able to negotiate to pay $6,250 in a year and the remaining $6,250 in two years. Wants evidence that the property is not encumbered with debt. Goes into detail about the terms of the purchase. See GLC02437.05777 and GLC02437.05827 for related documents.

GLC02437.05828

25 April 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: to Thomas Vose

Later copy of GLC02437.05877. The letter is in reference to a house he is having built in Maine (Montpelier).

GLC02437.05879