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to Henry Knox

Suggests the Fourth Connecticut Regiment be used to lay wood for a hospital being built. Written at "Head Quarters." Washington's signature clipped.

GLC02437.09361

to Henry Knox

Enclosing a note regarding a case that he wishes Knox to deal with. "You will be pleased to take up the matter in question, have a fair investigation made into the Merits of it, and cause justice to be done to the Individual concerned, as well as...

GLC02437.09362

to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox "furnish me with an Estimate of every thing in the Ordnance and Artillery Department which will be necessary to carry on an Offensive and vigorous Campaign - considering also the Seige of New York as a probable Operation." Written...

GLC02437.09363

to Henry Knox

Discusses the distribution of artillery at American garrisons, now that most hostilities have ceased. Written at "Head Quarters." Washington's signature clipped.

GLC02437.09365

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox to order "that a stop should be put to the movement of the Troops & Stores which were destined for the Western Posts." Also asks him to forward letters he has enclosed. Washington's signature clipped.

GLC02437.09366

to Henry Knox

States that while some men do not have proper winter clothing, Congress does not want to lose manpower, so they should remain in camp. Instead hopes to get as much use out of men whose enlistments expire soon, and then send them home. Also encloses...

GLC02437.09367

to Henry Knox

Washington, Commander in Chief of Continental forces, orders Knox to examine the state of Continental artillery. Instructs Knox to travel to New York City and Ticonderoga, and even to Quebec if necessary, to procure necessary artillery articles....

GLC02437.09369

to Henry Knox

General Washington writes to Knox, Chief of Artillery for the Continental Army. Informs Knox he will soon be called to a council of War, and will be asked his opinion on several issues: whether the Continental Army should engage in a general attack...

GLC02437.09370

to Henry Knox

Expresses the need for supplies for Mr. De Granger to carry out Military experiments. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.09371

to Henry Knox

General Washington writes a letter marked "private" to Knox, Chief of Artillery for the Continental Army. Recently consulted the Count de Rochambeau, a French General, and through France's aid, the Continental Army may be able to gain naval...

GLC02437.09372

to Henry Knox

Encloses request for ammunition from the State of New Jersey, and requests Knox's opinion on how much ammunition can be granted to the state. Docketed in Knox's hand. "On public service" written on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.09373

to Henry Knox

Sending Knox an extract of a letter he has received from the Board of War, regarding funds for Knox. The Board states that it has petitioned Congress for the funds Knox needs for military stores and transportation, but has not yet received the funds...

GLC02437.09374

to Henry Knox

Hopes General Lincoln can carry out a successful surprise attack on York Island (Manhattan) that night. Gives details on the plans for this attack, and what will be done to follow it up, including Knox reinforcing the position. Also discusses...

GLC02437.09375

to Henry Knox

Appointing Knox in command of West Point "and its Dependencies." Notes matters requiring specific attention, including "visit the Redoubts frequently" and keep them furnished with supplies, call the rolls often. Also requests that Knox deal with...

GLC02437.09376

to Henry Knox

Writes regarding the release of a prisoner. Informing Knox that "As Mr. Corne was ignorant of the regulations respecting Flags, when he came out, he may be permitted to return with the other Prisoners." Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by...

GLC02437.09377

to Henry Knox

Wondering if armourers and materials can be sent from West Point to Washington's camp to repair damaged heavy Arms. Washington's forces lack the men, forges, and supplies to repair these Arms. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw...

GLC02437.09378

to Henry Knox

Will soon inform Knox "whether the field pieces or royal Howitzers, will be most acceptable to Count de Rochambeau." Also tells Knox that a certain inscription should be in Latin and says Captain Doughty is "appointed fort Major of West point & its...

GLC02437.09379

to Henry Knox

Consents to stopping work on the magazine and instead having the men work on the barracks. "I shall inform the Secretary at War, who seemed to have the completion of the Magazine much at heart, of the reasons which have hindered us from proceeding."...

GLC02437.09380

to the inhabitants

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Writes a letter to the inhabitants of Canaan, Maine assuring them that the agreement they made with [likely Henry Knox, Isaac Winslow, and Samuel Winslow] will be a great advantage to...

GLC02437.09205

[List of islands and inhabitants east of Carver's Island]

List of three islands and the people who live on them.

GLC02437.09213

[Agreement with inhabitants of Canaan]

Long list of names of the inhabitants of Canaan and an agreement regarding "the lot on which [each] has made improvements" and "Mill privileges." Signed by Knox with just his last name, as well as Samuel and Isaac Winslow.

GLC02437.09214

[Agreement between Henry Knox and the twenty associates regarding land sale]

Agreement between Henry Knox and the "Twenty Associates of the Lincolnshire Company" regarding the sale of land within the Waldo patent. Also signed by Thomas Crafts, Nathaniel Appleton, William Walter, Joseph Peirce and Thomas C. London.

GLC02437.09258

[Deed of sale for land to Robert Blood]

A deed attesting to the sale of a lot of land to Robert Blood.

GLC02437.09293

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for making a jacket. Also for thread and mending a coat and a pair of breeches. Total came to £5.8.

GLC02437.08479

[Bill for William Knox]

William Knox bought 15 dozen shoe brushes and 3 dozen scrubbing brushes. The total was £167.2. Bird signed the document noting that full payment was made.

GLC02437.08485

[Bill for William Knox]

Bill for making breeches as well as buttons and silk. The total came to £5.1. Signed by Callender stating payment was received.

GLC02437.08486

[Receipt for payment from William Knox]

Signed by Clement stating he received £200 from William Knox. The money was "sound & free from all Blemishes whatever."

GLC02437.08487

[William Knox's account with Daniel Bell]

William bought 10 hogsheads of tobacco. The total came to £3787. Bell signed off that he received payment.

GLC02437.08491

[William Knox's account with Beckes] [in French]

William Knox purchased various items for a total of £167.2.

GLC02437.08496

Receipt

Partially printed receipt for hosiery purchased from William Burford at the Golden Fleece for Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08513

Receipt

Receipt for material bought from Thomas Bowen for Mrs. John Timmins. Signed by William Bidwell.

GLC02437.08518

[Books bought of John Bell]

Bought a copy of Halley's Astronomical Tables, a copy of the court calender, a copy of the list of the army, and a lead pencil. Total came to £1.3.

GLC02437.08527

Receipt

Receipt of Henry Knox's payments to various merchants for goods such as foodstuffs, bearskins, clothing, etc.

GLC02437.08533

Bills of Lading for the Brigatine Amsterdam

2 copies of bill of lading for "2 Casks Merchandize." The ship Amsterdam will take the goods from Boston to Alexandria, Virginia. Signed twice by Captain James Magee.

GLC02437.08542

[Bill to Henry Knox from L. Blaine & Wagner]

Knox's bill for various items, including a traveling case, hair powder, perfume, shaving soap, shaving brushes, etc. The total came to £16.5. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.08543

Account receipt

Receipt for "Messrs Broome and Platt in Acct with James Webber & Co."

GLC02437.08565

Receipt for Henry Knox

Receipt of Henry Knox's account with Stephen Badlam. Notes that £3.6.0 was paid in full.

GLC02437.08569

Receipt

Henry Jackson's receipt from Edward Blanchard.

GLC02437.08574

to Giles Alexander

Bill from Henry Jackson to Giles Alexander. Noted that it was paid in full.

GLC02437.08577

Money order to Thomas Bolten

Henry Knox tells Henry Jackson to pay Thomas Bolten and charge it to Knox's account.

GLC02437.08578

[Money order to Benjamin Callender]

Knox says that Benjamin Callender is to be paid £15.10.4 in cash and £3.6 in state notes of 1784 or 1785. Verso signed by Callender stating that he "Recd payment in full." It is also noted that the state notes cost £1.10.10.

GLC02437.08582

[Money order to Hetty Atkins]

Knox orders Hetty Atkins to receive £4.19. Verso is signed twice by a Cyrus Forbes stating he partial payments on 8 July and 18 July.

GLC02437.08583

General Henry Knox in account with Broome & Platt

Knox owed £1346.18 "For Sundry merchadize as per Invoice." Provides a breakdown of how payment was made.

GLC02437.08591

[Account]

Lists the transactions between the firms of Broome & Platt and Webber, Addington & [Bicknell ?] from 1 August 1784 to 12 September 1785.

GLC02437.08596

[Note]

Note of receipt from Thomas Wally. Also includes a package for Henry Knox with a promise of delivery.

GLC02437.08627

[Receipt]

Receipt for $3.50 from Henry Knox for the use of John Barwell's hackney coach travelling from New York to Philadelphia, and the damage of two coach glasses.

GLC02437.08641

[Receipt]

Receipt for items Henry Knox bought from Robert Campbell with a note of receipt from Campbell. Date from docket.

GLC02437.08655

[Receipt]

List of transactions between Robert Campbell and Henry Knox. Noted as signed by Daniel Rapine on behalf of Campbell.

GLC02437.08669

[Receipt]

Receipt for a grand piano Henry Knox bought from Barr & Co.

GLC02437.08673

[Notes]

Later copy. List of notes concerning Brigadier's Island, Maine taken from Henry Knox's account book. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08679

[Account]

Lists transactions by date between Thomas Cobb and William Bingham. Docket signed by Henry Knox stating that Joseph Peirce made a payment on behalf of Cobb.

GLC02437.08680

[Receipt]

Receipt of payment in the sum of $14.66 for a saddle and bridle.

GLC02437.08694

[Estimate]

Cosigned by John Harkness. Docket appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. Estimate of expenses for survey work.

GLC02437.08696

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Clement Biddle regarding various sales, notes and other financial matters.

GLC02437.08701

[Account]

Lists transactions between Joseph Anthony and Henry Knox by date and including interest. Date from docket.

GLC02437.08708

[Account]

Lists transactions between Joseph Anthony and Henry Knox by date.

GLC02437.08709

[Receipt]

Partially printed document with subsequent information filled in by hand. Receipt of Henry Knox for $200 for repairs of the Boston Theatre. Signed by E. [Sigonmey ?].

GLC02437.08731

[Receipt]

Lists items in a transaction between Henry Knox and Abraham Child, including cloth and buttons. Includes a note of receipt on behalf of Child from Henry Smith, signed and dated Boston, 22 May 1798.

GLC02437.08736

[Account]

List of items sent to John Witherspoon from John Rynier. Items listed by date, type and amount, including beef, tea, rum, butter, and molasses.

GLC02437.08754

[Account]

Lists transactions between Thomas Flucker and Josiah Bowen for room, board and damages, including a broken mirror. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08755

[Receipt]

Receipt for mortgages and other financial transactions of Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08756

[Sales auction]

Inventory of goods Knox either bought or sold at a public auction at Brigadier's Island.

GLC02437.08806

[Receipt]

List of transactions between David Conner and Henry Knox, mostly relating to boards. Date previously inferred, written in pencil on the verso.

GLC02437.08808

[Receipt]

Receipt for payment regarding a new house.

GLC02437.08829

[Certificate]

Certifies that William Biskey cut wood from a certain lot. Signed by John Gleason and William H. Wiggins.

GLC02437.08850

[Note]

Note of $38 for Charles Bryant. Includes notes of receipt on the verso.

GLC02437.08855

[Claim sale]

Partially printed document (first page) with subsequent information filled in by hand. Authorizes the sale of land by James Capen to Robert Luist and James Flucker. Includes notes of receipt dating from 6 October 1733 to 20 April 1741.

GLC02437.08861

[Extract]

Extract of a deed from Samuel Waldo to Francis Brindley.

GLC02437.08871

[Extract]

Extract of a deed from Samuel Waldo to William Caldwell.

GLC02437.08873

[Petition]

Petition to Governor Jonathan Belcher regarding conflicts with the Indians in Massachusetts. Includes a list of names of people supporting the petition.

GLC02437.08881

[Bond]

Bond between Philip Dumaresq and James Bowdoin, with J. Marion and William Story signing as witnesses. Includes a note signed by Bowdoin.

GLC02437.08883

[Extract]

Extract of a deed to Jonas Clarke from Samuel Waldo, discussing the borders for a plot of land.

GLC02437.08902

[Bond]

Bond discussing land proprietorship and mortgages. Signed by Edward Hutchinson, among others, with Thomas Flucker and [Hezekiah ?] Brown as witnesses. Also includes two notes. The first note is from Daniel Henckman, verifying the above and dated 13...

GLC02437.08909

[Invoice]

List of items Henry Knox bought from the firm of Broome & Platt. Items include blankets, cloth, and thread.

GLC02437.10389

[Invoice]

List of items Henry Knox bought from the firm Broome & Platt. Items include blankets and various types of cloth.

GLC02437.10390

[Account]

Lists transactions regarding money paid by William Bingham for buying land by date, starting from 21 December 1792 to 1 October 1793. Also signed by Henry Knox.

GLC02437.10392

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and Jonathan Loring Austin by date, from 26 June to 11 September 1801.

GLC02437.10401

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and Samuel Blagge by date, for 29 November.

GLC02437.10402

[Account]

A financial account involving Henry Knox and Charles Barrett. Docket notes the account was settled with Charles Barrett on 8 July 1795. Written in Knox's hand, signed in text by Knox. Also signed by Charles Barrett.

GLC02437.10624

[Contract]

Signed by Benjamin Alder. John Coney and John [Lavell] Junior signed as witnesses. Anthony Roddard signed as Justice of the Peace on 5 May 1722 at Boston, Massachusetts. Contract between Thomas Smith and Benjamin Alder. Involving a tract of land...

GLC02437.10630

[Contract]

Signed by Samuel Waldo and Benjamin Burton. John Palmer and Charles [Proctor] signed as witnesses. J. Bradbury signed as Justice of the Peace on 25 January 1743. Indenture contract between Samuel Waldo and Benjamin Burton. Waldo grants 200 acres...

GLC02437.10634

to Henry Knox

Discusses the case of General St. Clair (possibly Arthur St. Clair), noting that he wishes to answer St. Clair's letters with a reply that can be published. Comments that saying neither too much nor too little with be difficult concerning St. Claire...

GLC02437.09425

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for information he previously sent within his private letters. Mentions Mr. [George] Hammond (the first British envoy to the United States), Mr. [John] Penn (former colonial governor), and Andrew Allen (former colonial attorney general...

GLC02437.09426

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain Beden]

Captain O'Reily recommends Beden for a leave of absence to go to Danbury (possibly Connecticut). Directs his recommendation to Major [John] Doughty. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09666

to Robert Livingston re: Mrs. Schuyler's slave, Livingston's cattle

Allyn writes to explain that he is unable to ascertain the location of Mrs. Schuyler's slave, and to account for the losses of some of Livingston's livestock. Docketed on address leaf. NS by Allyn on address leaf.

GLC03107.00211

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00212

to cousin re: [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00213

to Robert Livingston re: wrongdoings of a servant

Pitkin writes that his son's servant, Edward Blake, has done his master a "great" injury, and requests that Albany redress his "evills." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00214

Account sheet re: rents collected at Albany

Record of the rents collected from tenants and their assigned property in Albany.

GLC03107.00215

to Robert Livingston re: runaway servant

Stanly, whose daughter married the son of William Pitkin, writes to request Livingston's help in returning the servant Edward Blake. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00216

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00217

to Robert Livingston re: discussion on cloth

Gold discusses cloth and flax which could potentially be sold by Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00218

to Robert Livingston re: repayment of debts by England

Graham forwards his hopes and beliefs that Livingston will shortly be receiving the moneys owed to him by the Royal government in return for his outlays in Albany. He also sends news that the "council has procured 3 months provisions more upon...

GLC03107.00219

to Robert Livingston re: delays in repayment of Livingston's debt

Graham claims that the assembly is full of delays but that he promises to aid in the recovery of the debts accrued by Livingston. He also refers to an action of "our fleet against the French" and the efforts of Governor Andros in his attempts to...

GLC03107.00220

to Robert Livingston re: news of events in England

Pitkin sends thanks for all of Livingston's efforts on his behalf in the matter of runaway indentured servant Edward Blake. According to news picked up by Pitkin, the English have captured the French port city of St. Malo, complete with "very much...

GLC03107.00221

Account sheet re: money received and paid for taxes

Livingston's accounts of tax monies collected as rents for his properties in Ulster County (Livingston Manor) and Albany, and tax monies paid on those properties.

GLC03107.00222

to Robert Livingston re: Livingston's repayment

Governor Fletcher writes that "the first order I signed after my returne from Albany was for your mony," and in return expects that Livingston will be sending horses to Fletcher. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00223

Robert Livingston's salary as Subcollector of Excise at Albany

Cosens, the Clerk of the Council at Albany, certifies that "the Sallary of the Subcollector at Albany hath been fifty pounds."

GLC03107.00224

to Robert Livingston re: the afflictions of colonials

Graham writes of the "old unhappiness" of ill-ease and a lack of desire to pay taxes, which has spread throughout the colonies and created disunity among the colonists, especially on the king's plantations, leaving New York as "constrained to bear...

GLC03107.00225

"Evidence" [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00226