24 May 1789

Tharp, John, 1751-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Declares that he recently saw a newspaper advertisement about bounty lands for veterans and wondered whether he should apply. Also asks whether Knox knows of a job for which he might apply in the new government.

GLC02437.04220

13 June 1781

Tharp, John, 1751-1819

Manuscript document

Title: [Stores received of Anthony Post by order of General Henry Knox]

Marked as a copy. Original written in Fredericksburgh, New York. Copied by Samuel Shaw, who was likely with Henry Knox at New Windsor, New York. Lists hammers, irons, anvils, and axes, among other items.

GLC02437.00969

13 June 1781

Tharp, John, 1751-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: Return of tools and other matterals [sic] found with Capt. Anthony Post at Fredericksburgh

Written at Fredericksburgh. Tharp notes, "Received the above Mentioned Articles of Capt. Anthony Post at Fredericksburgh... And they are Lodged with the Q. Master at Fish Kill Landing..." Also includes a return of articles left with Captain Post to be sent on to Fishkill.

GLC02437.10490