28 July 1789

Gardner, Andrew, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has just arrived from the West Indies, and asks if Knox might help him find a job as a store keeper or a keeper of a lighthouse. Explains some of his financial misfortunes.

GLC02437.04307

4 August 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Gardner

Has received Gardner's recent letter (see GLC02437.04307). Does not know whether any new lighthouses will be set up, or whether there will be any vacancies for lighthouse-keepers. Writes that if, in the course of business, he is able to help Gardner in any way, he would be happy to do so.

GLC02437.04314

2 September 1789

Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the letters of recommendation he furnished for Gardoqui's son, who left this morning. Writes, "Pray what would you advise me to do in respect to an invitation I had to dine with the President tomorrow? For I see by the papers that he has lost his mother & he will perhaps not be able to entertain company, or would preffer [sic] to be retir'd & yet his delicacy may prevent it. I wish you could inform me what would be most agreeable to the President that I may act accordingly." Don Diego Gardoqui signs as "J. Gardoqui."

GLC02437.04349

1 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Diego Gardoqui y Arriquibar

Thanks him for his letter and gift of Spanish cloth, which he will "wear with high satisfaction, as an evidence of your friendship." Wishes him health and happiness.

GLC02437.04374

1 October 1789

ardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox his compliments and a gift in thanks for the kindness and friendship Knox bestowed on him during his stay in the United States.

GLC02437.04375

February 1, 1790

Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he assumes Knox has heard about Gardoqui's recent appointment at Finance Minister in Spain. Introduces the "bearer Mr. Joseph Jaudenes" and his nephew Joseph Santayana, "both having Commissions from His Majesty." Signs as "James Gardoqui."

GLC02437.04845

20 August 1791

Gardiner, John, fl. 1791-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that the mechanic Joseph Pope, who invented the orrery purchased by the legislature for Harvard, "brought with him on his return from England, a great Variety of Drawings of many of the most useful and late invented machines, mills, &c. which he is too [sic] disinterested to make money by; but which he means for the benefit of America." Is making models with considerable improvements on existing inventions, which he means to send to Philadelphia to be deposited with the United States "for the use of all our fellow citizens." Notes he was asked to write to Knox to see if he will…

GLC02437.05129

December 31, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to David Ford

Mentions the recent arrival of Mr. [William] Duer, who has returned from a trip. Reports that his injuries are healing and are no longer thought to be dangerous.

GLC02437.05282

7 July 1792

Gardiner, John, fl. 1791-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends Knox a bit of writing which he has recently published. States that their mutual friend Samuel Breck also intended to send Knox a copy of the publication, but Gardiner offered to send it instead. Discusses sending copies to various people, as well as selling it.

GLC02437.05527

5 September 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gardiner

Knox has observed that some of the public is suspicious of whether the theatre can contribute to the "good of the community." Supports Gardiner's defense of the theatre, writing that "the theatre may exude and confirm the most elevated and pure love of general liberty, as well as local attachment." Discusses "Republican government controlling the theatre."

GLC02437.05598

9 September 1794

Ford, Gabriel H., 1765-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a case between the representatives of General [Nathanael] Greene, James Warrington, and Joseph Blackford. Informs Knox he has been sent as a commissioner on the behalf of Warrington and Blackford. Requests Knox for a commissioner's name and residence.

GLC02437.06201

4 May 1796

Fraser, Thomas, fl. 1796-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to let Knox know that upon his arrival in London, he tried to locate Mrs. Urquhart but was unable to. Thinks she might be in Jersey; does not, in fact, think she has left her husband. Comments on her situation, and the difficulty one might have in locating someone who has fled under these circumstances.

GLC02437.06729

9 September 1796

Francis, Tench, 1730-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written from "Montpelier," which may refer either to the city in Vermont or to Knox's estate in Maine. Francis, as "Purveyor of the War Department of the United States," discusses acquiring and shipping to Knox a variety of apparently nautical goods, including spars and masts for ships.

GLC02437.06813

13 September 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tench Francis

Discusses acquiring and shipping spars for a frigate, per Francis's previous letter (see GLC02437.06813).

GLC02437.06816

20 September 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Tench Francis

Writes to Francis regarding the shipment of spars on a schooner called the Columbia, which will sail within for or five days from Thomaston to deliver them to Boston.

GLC02437.06820

3 October 1796

Francis, Tench, 1730-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses ordering and transporting spars by boat. "Free" handwritten and stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.06834

16 October 1796

Forbes, Eli, fl. 1797-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a business arrangement with Benjamin Joy.

GLC02437.06843

17 October 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Tench Francis

Unsigned, but content and docket suggest the author is Henry Knox. Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Agrees to provide Francis with shipbuilding supplies, "for the interest of the public." Discusses the logistics of this plan, including when the different supplies will arrive to Francis, and also how Knox may provide vessels to transport the supplies to Francis. Provides the prices he would charge for the different articles.

GLC02437.06844

5 November 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Tench Francis

Written from Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine. Unsigned, but content and a portion of the handwriting suggest the author is Henry Knox. Discusses a business deal in which Knox is trying to provide Francis with shipbuilding materials, primarily wood for masts. Mentions surveyors he hired to study the woods in his land for types of wood available. Also discusses the construction of spars.

GLC02437.06865

19 December 1796

Francis, Tench, 1730-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibility of purchasing articles from Knox to be shipped abroad.

GLC02437.06883

19 June 1798

Fraser, Thomas, fl. 1796-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a bill as he is going away.

GLC02437.07150

21 June 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Fraser

Discusses a receipt. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.07151

31 October 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

Long statement listing the properties belonging to the late Thomas Flucker, Knox's father in law. Notes lands belonging to Flucker, lands sold off, debts, and other transactions affecting the value of his estate. Pages are bound together with string.

GLC02437.09230

August 15, 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Littlefield Greene

Having been in New York lately, Knox hoped to have seen her there, but heard she had been in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, returned, and departed for Block Island. Encloses a letter from Lafayette that was sent to President Washington (not included). He wishes her happiness.

GLC02437.05123

4 May 1793

Gunn, James, 1753-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Says that the Indians have committed several murders in Washington County, with two murders committed on the frontier of South Carolina. Reports they refuse to return property or give up the offenders. Mentions the hunters have returned to the towns, which indicates a coming attack on the frontier. Believes war is inevitable and that the militia will have to be called out in the western counties of South Carolina and Georgia. Wants a commander of "Rank and Ability who has a Talent for employing Militia to an Advantage in the field..." If war is avoided, wants a man of talent to be a resident…

GLC02437.05887