1790/12/22

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of 4 fowls from Conrad Myers

GLC03107.04485

1790/12/31

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of 4 fowls

GLC03107.04486

1790/12/27

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of four fowls from Johannis Rosman for rent

GLC03107.04487

1791/01/04

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: Receipt of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04488

1790/12/24

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: Receipt from Jurry Snyder of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04489

1791/01/03

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04490

1790/01/04

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04491

1791/01/07

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt from Johannis Best of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04492

1791/01/06

Livingston, John, 1750-1822

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt of four fowls for rent

GLC03107.04493

31 Decmeber 1789

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Recommends a mutual acquaintance, Daniel Lyman, a former aide-de-camp to General [William] Heath, to Knox and asks for his help in assisting Lyman in his career. Notes Lyman wishes an appointment in the revenue department when Rhode Island accedes to the Confederation. Signature has been clipped.

GLC02437.04455

February 7, 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the visit of Mr. Hoffman related to some "unfortunate business," which Shaw will try to make as agreeable as possible. Thanks Knox for his militia plan and hopes the country receives and appreciates it.

GLC02437.04501

February 8, 1792

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received the letters Knox sent to him the previous November. Confirms that he is sending Knox the merchandise he asked for, including wine and a pipe. Has carefully monitored the quality of the items and is confident they will be to Knox's satisfaction. Discusses methods of payment for the goods. Presents his compliments to Knox's wife, and sends news of some of their friends. Also asks that if Knox is pleased with the wine, he recommend Pintard's services to his friends.

GLC02437.05315

February 8, 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to William Tatham [incomplete]

Discusses a proof sheet for Tatham's publication, "An Analysis of the State of Virginia." Comments on the contents of it, and suggests some edits.

GLC02437.05313

February 28, 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written in a secretarial hand and signed by Madame de Leval. Reports she has been in Philadelphia for 15 days and their business has not moved forward. Says it is impossible for her stay in this undetermined situation. States the proposal of William Bingham "cannot be considered" until after Knox has "fixed the matter" with her. Believes in her cause more than ever now. Writes, "I have a right to bring an action against you, for the execution of our Contract, or for Costs & damages which may arise from your delaying." Says she is willing to make any reasonable arrangement. Claims…

GLC02437.05839

February 18, 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

Discusses the importance of his business and logging.

GLC02437.07089

1792/04/17

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he got Knox's letter, and that his finances are in order, so Knox does not need to worry about him if he does not get the discount. Randall will be able to pay him back either way. Explains briefly what income he will be receiving and what discounts he might receive, and shows how he and Mr. [Samuel] Shaw will have no trouble raising the money. Suggests he might visit Philadelphia this month. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05417

February 8, 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Stephens Smith

Discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06618

February 28, 1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition and Recommendation in favor of Joseph Galloway, an attainted traitor.]

Missing text of petition, but with 43 signatures including: Thomas Mifflin, William Bingham, and Timothy Matlack. Galloway's was the only pardon granted to a loyalist who had been found guilty of treason during the Revolution.

GLC08389.02

December 31, 1789

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Maunsell

Writes to Maunsell on behalf of Moses Hazen. Notes Hazen served in the last war and has been confined for several years to his bed from a stroke. Says Hazen's ill health has also caused embarrassment to Hazen's pecuniary affairs. Congress had promised Hazen indemnification for the loss of Hazen's British half pay. Knox asks Maunsell to apply to Mr. Brett for an official certificate from the British pay office. Noted as a copy on the docket.

GLC02437.04456

February 27, 1790

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Parker

Discusses an incident with Parker where the owners of the ship that Shaw took to China refused to pay him his "consideration for transacting her business, upwards of three thousand dollars, but that they also instituted an account against us for 2300 dollars, appropriated by you from their funds committed to us - " Writes that "On this amount 3184 dollars, they charged a cent damages, making the whole six thousand (6368) three hundred sixty eight dollars, and instead of paying us our balance, passed it to the credit of this account, and sued us at law for the remainder."

GLC02437.04519

February 8, 1793

Tudor, William, 1750-1819

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Marked "Copy." This is a William Tudor letter copied in Jackson's hand and sent to Knox. Tudor declares, "The more I reflect on the circumstances which led to the Claim I have upon you the less disposition do I find for relinquishing a Shilling of it." Will stand by the deal they made 2 days ago as long as the money is paid by 10 March. Plans to negotiate the note at one of the banks. Is being explicit "because I wish you not to be surprised - And after waiting twelve months for you to make the most of a bargain which you defected me in, you cannot justly complain." Tells him the first…

GLC02437.05808

February 19, 1793

Fitzhugh, Peregrine, 1758-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Tells Knox this letter will relate his "present embarrassed situation." The success of his lottery depends entirely on friends, family, and a "humane public." With a wife and children he must use all means at his disposal to save them. Reports "To facilitate the accomplishment of my wishes, I have taken the liberty to solicit the patronage of a few of my late military and other Friends, in which number my feelings demand that you should be included." Says he deserves help as his sacrifices during the Revolution "were as great perhaps as those of any other person." Entered the military…

GLC02437.05825

circa February 19, 1793

Fitzhugh, Peregrine, 1758-1811

Autograph document

Title: [List of subscribers]

List of subscribers from Annapolis, Maryland for a lottery sponsored by Peregrine Fitzhugh. Has 42 names for a total of 396 tickets. See GLC02437.05825 for information on the dire situation Fitzhugh was in.

GLC02437.05826

February 28, 1792

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Printed document

Title: [Application and petition on behalf of the officers and soldiers of the Massachusetts regiments of the Continental Army for compensation as a result of their services during the American Revolution]

Written by a Committee appointed "by the Officers of the Massachusetts line of the late army to attend to and prosecute their memorial to the Congress of the United States, on the subject of compensation for the losses sustained by them and the soldiers who served during the war ... " States that they have yet to receive anything for their services from the government and will continue to petition "until we obtain consideration and relief; or until it shall be declared by the voice of the United States in Congress, that our claims are visionary and without foundation; and that a hard-earned…

GLC02437.10244

February 18, 1796

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Samuel Adams

Rough draft of GLC02437.06630.

GLC02437.06631