7 September 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Rodney

Writes that he received Rodney's last letter, respecting Rodney's correspondence with the President about Judge [Thomas] McKean and Colonel John Parks (see GLC02437.04345). Believes the President has complete knowledge of the character of these gentlemen, and does not flatter himself that he has special influence over the President. However, if he may be of some use, he will certainly provide his positive opinion.

GLC02437.04352

23 November 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Rutledge

Approves of the "disinterested kindness" Rutledge has shown to Catharine Littlefield Green. Discusses a loan in detail, noting that it might best be obtained in Europe from men with "independent and unembarrassed fortunes." Discusses the propriety of applying for an indemnification before they know if the loan is successful. Thinks the application to Congress will be successful.

GLC02437.04420

21 December 1789

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Catharine Greene]

Rutledge gives the recipient detailed advice regarding a specific debt and estate. Urges the recipient to bring forward her claim and refers to her husband's character. Mentions the Cumberland Island bonds. Adds that General [Henry] Knox and Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton are "certainly your friends." Refer to GLC02437.04420 and GLC02437.04448 for related documents.

GLC02437.04447

11 March 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Rickard

Replies to Rickard's letter from 20 January (GLC02437.04475). Informs Rickard that he would gladly help, but "the office you applied for was filled before I received your letter." Instructs Rickard to address the President of the United States if he seeks an appointment in the future.

GLC02437.04539

12 March 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Rutledge

Refers to Rutledge's correspondence from December 1789 related to the estate of the late General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.04498). Has gathered evidence to place a petition before Congress regarding Greene's debt, and requests additional documents from Rutledge, who was co-executor of Greene's estate. Seeks affidavits from General [Anthony] Wayne and Judge [Nathaniel] Pendleton, noting that he received Edward Carrington's affidavit (GLC02437.04498). Writes, "The main object of the petition is that as the said debts were contracted for the public benefit, that the public should…

GLC02437.04540

January 14, 1791

Ruggles, Samuel, fl. 1787-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes on behalf of "the widow of Hector McNeill." Thanks Knox for helping her sort out her late husband's business and credit affairs. Says it has saved her the expense and time of having to hire someone to travel to New York to deal with his creditors.

GLC02437.04825

9 March 1792

Roche, Jean-Baptiste de la, fl. 1790-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks him to send a paperwork for them to sign (regarding an arrangement to settle on Knox's Waldo patent lands), including a translation of the legal documents, as he is "not at all acquainted with your forms of Law." Declares that Mr. Duer will be traveling to Philadelphia and will sign the paperwork soon. Adds that Madame de Leval sends her compliments to him and his wife.

GLC02437.05337

1 November 1792

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the status of Frenchman's Bay settlement in Maine, stating that the settlers have demanded titles to the lands. Complains that Henry Jackson has refused to grant the titles until a survey of the land is conducted. Signed Bacler de Leval and co-signed by Jean-Baptiste de la Roche. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05683

19 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Madame de Leval and Jean-Baptiste de la Roche

Informs de Leval and de la Roche that a new company will probably be formed to deal with their business.

GLC02437.05706

6 December 1793

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for a copy of the account they had between them when Knox was still in the book business. Believes Knox can help him get £247.10.0 for 275 pounds of Hyson Tea that was delivered in 1774. Notes he was in London at the time and has since lost track of the transaction, but he heard that Knox delivered the tea "to some person in Boston" at the command of the colonel of the 26th Regiment. Recipient not listed, however, base on the content of the letter the recipient is likely Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05987

10 December 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Rivington

Reports that to the best of his memory the teas he inquires about was delivered to Captain Bath. Believes he can provide give him full evidence of this when he looks at his papers in Boston. See GLC02437.05897 for Rivington's request.

GLC02437.05991

11 May 1794-18 May 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Russell

Introduces Mr. William Meredith, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Russell. Explains who Meredith is and briefly discusses politics. There is a crossed out section on verso about nominees for a diplomatic position to France. Date of 11 May added later in pencil and red pen.

GLC02437.06094

15 August 1794

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the debt owed by their late friend, Nathanael Greene. Mentions Greene had been granted an injunction on the debt prior to his death but is once again going before a judge. Requests Knox to reexamine the evidence on Greene's case. State is not listed, however, Charleston is listed as the city.

GLC02437.06166

16 August 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Stephen Rochefontaine

Requests fortifications be made in several places with the "utmost vigor." Notes the agents located in those places need to make arrangements for possessing the necessary grounds. Also mentions needing surveys on each fortification.

GLC02437.06174

17 August 1794

Rochefontaine, Stephen, 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the progress made on fortifying various ports. Says two of the ports on Castle Island, Massachusetts have been fortified but the other has not. Also mentions difficulties with the shore being bold on one side and shallow on the other side.

GLC02437.06177

17 August 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen Rochefontaine

Notifies Rochefontaine to suspend the proposed works at Governor's Island, New York.

GLC02437.06178

18 August 1794

Rochefontaine, Stephen, 1755-1814

Autograph document

Title: to Henry Knox

A memorandum to Knox which lists equipment and workforce needed to conduct surveys in every seaport town in Massachusetts. Notes he will need chains, compasses, and additional men to assist each of the assistant engineers, along with more superintendents. City and state is not listed but appears to be in Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.06179

February 4, 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward H. Robbins

Asks for an examination by an impartial tribunal in order to correct a "blunder of the surveyors," referring to issues involved with the Waldo patent. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06342

18 April 1795

Ricketts, James, fl. 1795-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to welcome a young French gentleman, wishing to travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Noted as written in Elizabethtown, which is now Elizabeth, New Jersey.

GLC02437.06396

6 May 1795

Ricketts, James, fl. 1795-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses disappointment at not being able to see Knox and asks for a visit. Noted as written in Elizabethtown, which is now Elizabeth, New Jersey.

GLC02437.06410

17 May 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Edward Rutledge

Mentions an expedition going west and a personal trip up to Maine.

GLC02437.06417

4 June 1795

Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses business related to the late Nathanael Greene's family and mentions that his son will be traveling.

GLC02437.06436

1 August 1795

Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox several names of the "Officers elected (for the current year) for this State Society of Cincinnati" and also a list of members who have yet to submit their deposit.

GLC02437.06481

14 May 1796

Ruddock, John, fl. 1779-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Commissary who served under Knox at West Point writes asking for money as he is stricken with a lame leg and dysentery and must provide for his family.

GLC02437.06739

7 June 1797

Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a document from Portland (not included). Noted as written at Montpelier, most likely Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.06983