30 October 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Informs Lincoln that he has sold a brig.

GLC02437.07183

5 January 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

This document seems to be the last page of a few sentences of a longer letter that has been separated.

GLC02437.07222

25 December 1799

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Knox discusses with Lincoln matters concerning their business affairs. He tells Lincoln that Henry Jackson is having a difficult time advancing anything, and he asks Lincoln that he not bring any action against Jackson, "as it will have a most pernicious" [effect]. Knox says he will try to get Lincoln the money by mid-summer. Knox goes on to talk about other related matters and offers ideas about how to best deal with associates who are requesting money or who are not paying up.

GLC02437.07344

8 June 1789

Little, Daniel, fl. 1789-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discussing building a school on the Waldo patent, a large tract of land belonging to Knox.

GLC02437.09222

19 June 1789

McLane, Daniel, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Tells Knox he would like to re-enter the army if there is an opportunity to serve. Would like to command in the artillery or in any other position. Left the army with a rank of Captain and would be happy to start there again.

GLC02437.04248

January 27, 1790

Mason, John, fl. 1776-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the training of soldiers. Writes that "I have been faced in the opinion that no plan respecting the Militia will be efficient which does not include the training of boys between the 9th and the [16th] years of their age - Let it be declared by Law that after no man shall be permitted to keep school in any of the United States who, among other qualifications is not prepared for instructing his male Pupils with great exactness in the Rudiments of military Art..."

GLC02437.04483

10 February 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Note to Reverend Doctor Mason]

Signed in text by Knox. Regrets that the Reverend Doctor Mason's letter was not attended to sooner and states that he asked a gentleman to reply to it but it must have been omitted. Believes Doctor Mason's idea of providing an early military education is "a solid one" and "the nation which would adopt it would long experience its beneficial effects." But has doubts whether the people of the United States would accept it. Thanks Mason for his letter (see GLC02437.04483).

GLC02437.04506

6 November 1790

McKnight, Charles, 1750-1791

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he still owes Dr. McKnight a "small Bill... of two Guineas and 3/4" from the summer of 1784 when General Knox was living on Wall Street. Mrs. Knox had fallen ill, when she felt better she and Knox had left. Dr. McKnight was not there to settle the bill. On the second page of the letter, there is a receipt indicating that Dr. McKnight "received of General Knox five pounds, two shillings."

GLC02437.04772

January 16, 1791

McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Thanks Knox for being an "Angoll of the Lord" in helping her settle her late husband's business affairs. She will now be able to collect her third from her husband's estate. Writes, "I am ashamed of my speling and writing and my lame arme."

GLC02437.04830

3 April 1791

McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in dealing with her creditors. States she is widow and hopes she can keep her house.

GLC02437.04896

8 May 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary McNeill

Tells Mrs. McNeill that he has received her letters "desiring me to make out an account for some little services in obtaining a certificate for you." Knox cannot comply as it would "have the appearance of collusion."

GLC02437.04944

27 December 1796

McEvers, Gulian, ?-1807

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to let him know that two financial notes drawn by William Bingham and endorsed by Henry Knox became overdue recently and are being protested. Knox is being held responsible. Asks that Knox write him back with his plan for how to handle the situation.

GLC02437.06889

5 January 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gulian McEvers

Discusses financial matters regarding Knox's business deals with various people.

GLC02437.06893

7 July 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to James McHenry

Writes a letter of recommendation. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07001

4 December 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Discusses the defense of the coast and gives a recommendation for a former member of the artillery.

GLC02437.07059

26 July 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Recommends an acquaintance who wants to be a lieutenant in the infantry to McHenry, the Secretary of War.

GLC02437.07160

14 April 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Discusses McHenry's recent appointment to Secretary of War. Comments that McHenry accepted the postition from a patriotic sense of duty. Also appears to also discuss an injured officer from the war and the pay the officer should receive. Letter is likely a draft.

GLC02437.09831

6 August 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Mentions he received the list of applicants for military appointments. Says he agrees with the most suitable characters and will execute McHenry's request to the best of Knox's abilities.

GLC02437.09850

8 April 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Longman

Document is unsigned, but handwriting suggests its author is Henry Knox. No addressee is listed, but previous research determined it to be Thomas Longman (which is corroborated by the content of GLC02437.04169). Discusses an arrangement for Longman to pay money on his account to "my sister in London" (likely Mrs. H. Harwood). Mentions several firms Longman should also pay out of his account. Explains that Mrs. Harwood was formerly Mrs. [Hannah Flucker] Urquhart and provides her address. Knox's working draft.

GLC02437.04170

2 June 1790

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Longman

Expresses his displeasure on hearing that Longman has yet to receive the money he sent him. Also discusses financial business of the Flucker estate. Some text loss on the third page due to a large portion, including the signature, being clipped.

GLC02437.04623

13 August 1790

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Longman mentions Knox's letter to him of 2 June entrusting power of attorney to him allowing him to receive money from Mrs. [Hannah Urquhart] Harwood [Lucy Knox's sister], to pay an outstanding debt. The transaction has been taking longer than expected. The firm of Wright & Gill are also involved in this unpaid debt. and they are frustrated with Mrs. Harwood's lack of cooperation. Longman asks that Knox do everything in his power to compel her to relent.

GLC02437.04690

July 5, 1791

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 6 April. Expresses his regrets on the loss Knox is likely to sustain due to his sister-in-law Mrs. Harwood's poor financial situation. Declares, "You may depend on every exertion in my power to recover as much of it as possible." Says Mr. Harwood's finances are in shambles. Feels it unlikely that he can get more than ten shillings to the pound and fears it might be less. Accepts Knox's proposal to pay back the debt Knox owes Longman. Says that Knox is to pay £1,000 this year, with roughly half going to Messrs. Wright and Gill. The rest of the money will be…

GLC02437.05050

24 November 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Longman

Discusses business arrangements, such as recovering a sum from Mr. [Richard] Harwood (Knox's brother-in-law), and making a payment to the firm of Wright & Gill (see GLC02437.05245).

GLC02437.05246

February 1, 1792

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Marked "copy." Received his last letter. Provides a comprehensive update on Knox's accounts with him, including payment of a debt to the firm of Wright & Gill, and a dividend on the Harwood estate (referring to Hannah Harwood, Knox's sister-in-law). Includes some figures and calculations at the bottom.

GLC02437.05304

1 August 1793

Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 3 June. Describes the situation of the debt Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood owes Henry. Reports that other creditors in England have also laid claim to part of the debt and they have filed a "Bill in Chancery to prevent Your receiving any part of it." Goes on to update him further. Says he saw Mrs. Harwood, who claimed to have lands in America which would satisfy Knox's demands. Reports that she is willing to sign them over to Knox "at a Fair price." Recommends Knox takes the deal because any dividends he might win in Chancery court will probably be less than…

GLC02437.05910