17 August 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses his financial difficulties and his belief that he will have to give up his intentions of purchasing land.

GLC02437.06492

5 September 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his desire to settle their business transaction in a way that would be beneficial to both parties and makes a suggestion for a compromise and arrangements for payments.

GLC02437.06515

8 December 1795

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land purchases.

GLC02437.06578

26 March 1796

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses financial transactions, particularly regarding exchanging notes at the bank.

GLC02437.06674

12 June 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Meade

Discusses financial arrangements between himself, Meade, and Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon.

GLC02437.06771

25 June 1796

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has not heard back from Knox on a financial matter and is hurt. Suggests other ways Knox might comply with his wishes if Knox will not follow the plan he suggested in a previous letter.

GLC02437.06779

5 January 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Meade

Discusses financial matters regarding money due to the national bank.

GLC02437.06894

18 April 1797

Moore, Thomas Lambert, 1758-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a bank note that had been protested by the national bank for not having been paid.

GLC02437.06949

5 May 1797

Meade, George, 1741-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06961

6 May 1797

Moore, Thomas Lambert, 1758-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06964

21 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Lambert Moore

Discusses finances.

GLC02437.06972

16 May 1798

Moore, Thomas Lambert, 1758-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to ask Knox for an answer to an earlier letter concerning a note.

GLC02437.07131

circa 1 July 1795-1806

Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about mutual acquaintances.

GLC02437.08171

14 September 1795

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter

Title: to Jonathan Maynard

Discusses a business matter involving Captain George [Ulmer] and [Mr. Buckner]. Pays Maynard, a lawyer, 150 dollars. Date from docket.

GLC02437.09456

6 March 1797

Murray, Judith Sargent, 1751-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a proposal (probably for her 1798 work "The Gleaner") and asks him to join President and Mrs. Washington in subscribing to it.

GLC02437.06924

29 May 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Writes to send his good wishes to Mrs. Ogden, who has taken ill again. Encourages them to come for treatment to the Newark/New York City region and stay at the Knox home in New York. Discusses a recent business letter he received from Mr. [possibly Samuel] Parkman regarding the purchase of iron.

GLC02437.04224

9 July 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Later copy prepared by Townsend Ward of Philadelphia in December 1857. Includes letters and information pertaining to Mr. [likely James] Webber, and asks Ogden to provide his information as soon as possible so he can write to Mr. Webber (likely referring to business dealings between Ogden and Webber). Also discusses the severe illness of his youngest child, who apparently contracted violent dysentery on 28 June and was on the brink of death several days later. Relates that he and Mrs. Knox brought the boy to "the Hook," which seems to have helped, and the boy might yet live; adds that they…

GLC02437.04275

24 September 1789

Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the likelihood that Rhode Island will be joining the union, as well as his desire for an appointment with the federal government. Declares that the bearer of the letter, a Mr. Henry, will be passing time in New York, and Colonel Olney recommends him and his wife to Knox's acquaintance. Adds that Mr. Henry is a "genuine Federalist." Comments on a recent attack in the press on the Society of the Cincinnati. Reports that the General Assembly of Rhode Island has voted to call a State Convention.

GLC02437.04364

January 17, 1790

Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that "the Legislature this Morning passed an act agreeably to the Recomendation [sic] of Congress ordering a State Convention, to Convene at South Kingstown on the first Monday of March next, to dicide [sic] upon the New Constitution - I have no doubt but the Convention will, in a Few days after they meet, readily accede to the Constitution." "Free" handwritten on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04471

January 17, 1790

Newman, Samuel, ?-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a position as he and his family are now suffering from the effects of the war and subsequent peace. Wishes to be placed with troops already in the Federal service.

GLC02437.04473

31 May 1790

Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the Rhode Island state convention in Newport has ratified the United States Constitution and that he encloses a copy (not present). Congratulates Knox on "this happy & important event ... again compleats [sic] the Band of Union & must therefore Relieve Congress from many Serious Embaresments [sic]." Reports that he would have left for New York immediately after the vote but had to remain in Rhode Island to pay out the invalid pensions. Hopes to arrive in New York before the revenue officers are appointed. However, if he cannot arrive before the President begins…

GLC02437.04620

January 14, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Writes that he has received "five hundred and one dollars and 70/100." Tells Ogden that the "gold you sent being overweight [by] 1 Dollar and 74 cents." Ogden will have to make "further remittances." Expresses his wish that Ogden's brother Abraham "will accept the appointment" [as attorney general of New Jersey]. Docketed by Knox.

GLC02437.04826

23 June 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Ogden

Knox signs with his initials. References Ogden's letter of 19 June (GLC02437.05010). Says that William Constable probably knows about his intentions although he never communicated with him on the subject. Believes Constable is suspicious of Henry Jackson. Says "Nothing conclusive is done." Says Jackson had been in Boston. Place written not noted on the document, although other letters from this date place Knox in Philadelphia.

GLC02437.05023

19 July 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Ogden

References Ogden's letter of 15 July. Is happy he is going to visit and claims "The weather is charming for the purpose." Says the bargain in Massachusetts has been completed for 2 million by Royal Flint and Henry Jackson at 10 cents. Will go to New York in a few days and will inform him of the particulars when he returns.

GLC02437.05074

February 24, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Nazro

Has not considered Nazro's letter because "by law the mode of obtaining patents has been altered." Encloses the circumstances of the new law, which passed on 21 February. When he applies under the new law he will obtain his patent.

GLC02437.06050