25 July 1782

Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Contains two letters: at the top of the page is a letter from Joshua Loring, dated 11 July 1782 and transcribed by Oliver Smith, and at the bottom is a letter from Smith himself. The letter from Loring declares that Loring deposited Knox's goods at auction the day before, gives an estimate of the profits, and promises to write when he has a more precise total. The letter from Smith, dated 25 July 1782, declares that he cannot yet give an exact total "owing to my not being yet able to obtain the account sales from the auctioneers." Assures Knox, however, that a recent order he placed will…

GLC02437.01475

25 July 1795

Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes a letter of recommendation for an acquaintance.

GLC02437.06472

29 October 1779

Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Thanks Knox, in Amsterdam, for letters Knox transported from America (the letters were written by Smith's friends). Mentions his plans regarding travel in Europe and his return to America. Hopes that he will be able to travel with William. Discusses mutual female friends in America, deeming the company of American women superior to that of European ladies. Declares, "I cannot my dear Friend get rid of the Idea of our meeting & that soon, our tastes pleasures & pursuits are so much alike that we shall magnifie every enjoyment amazingly... there is a vast difference between this…

GLC02437.10013

9 March 1780

Smith, Oliver, 1749-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Smith writes to Knox in Amsterdam. Issues a lengthy apology for not writing sooner. Relates that his friend, Mr. Whitlock, shipped Knox's trunks. Describes a mutual acquaintance, "young Mynham," as "a perfect Dutchman." Compares the virtues of the French and Dutch. Recently spent time at Clapham, England, where he finds the air "particularly wholesome & agreeable." Mentions news of mutual acquaintances in Boston, Massachusetts, including the marriage of William and Peggy Goldthwaite. Bottom quarter of first page and second is missing. Address directs the letter to Knox at J.…

GLC02437.00803