24 November 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wright & Gill

Writes to the firm of Wright & Gill, in London. Writes that Mr. Thomas Longman will pay the balance on his account with Wright & Gill, a London stationery company. Touches on several other business matters.

GLC02437.05245

11-14 October 1793

Autograph document

Title: [An account of the yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia]

Top half of this document is dated 11 October from Philadelphia. The bottom half is dated 14 October from New York. The Philadelphia report gives a grim account of the yellow fever outbreak. The New York report says 137 were officially buried in Philadelphia last Friday, not including independent burials. A short list of individuals who died on 11 October (including Major [David] Franks) is provided at the very bottom of this document.

GLC02437.05942

23 August 1794

Yznardi, Joseph M., fl. 1794-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for Don Luis de Villemont, who seems to be an officer in the Spanish Navy. Asks Knox to offer Villemont whatever attentions he can offer.

GLC02437.06032

15 July 1794

Yznardi, Joseph M., fl. 1794-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the many private and public favors he received while in America. Offers his assistance to Knox and his friends if he ever needs it. Also offers to provide any new or "interesting intelligence" from Poland. Updates Knox on political matters in Poland, including campaigns and insurrections. Mentions Bastia surrendered to Lord Hood, mostly due to lack of supplies. Notes there have been several French ships cruising in the Mediterranean, even with the British nearby. Comments the Spaniards were once again defeated in Catalonia. Mentions a rumor about Knox retiring.

GLC02437.06145

30 July 1794

Craig, Margaret, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Speaks of an "unfortunate" gentleman who is looking for work. Reports she has heard the gentleman was "formerly distinguished both by his abilities and his rank in the French army." Date added later in pencil.

GLC02437.06154

31 July 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Craig

Informs Craig he received her letter and would be happy to find employment for the gentleman she spoke of. See GLC02437.06154 for Craig's request..

GLC02437.06156

9 February 1796

Woodbridge, Dudley, 1747-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses interest in a plot of land in the Ohio territory that he heard Knox is possibly selling. Noted as written in Norwich, which is most likely in either Connecticut or Massachusetts. Also includes some calculations on the verso.

GLC02437.06619

19 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and Robert Wyatt from England, for Wyatt to work in the gardens on Knox's property. Signed by Wyatt, with John Rynier and Friederick Gottman signing as witnesses.

GLC02437.06969

24 August 1797

Wyatt, Robert, fl. 1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives Knox his opinion concerning Knox's house and lands. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07022

18 October 1797

Wyatt, Robert, fl. 1797

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses peach and other fruit trees as well as the gardens at Knox's estate. Noted as written at Montpelier, which is Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07037

7 March 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses land in Maine.

GLC02437.07100

4 April 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the offer of a survey of Thomaston, Maine, which he declined, on behalf of Knox.

GLC02437.07114

10 April 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for a recommendation on behalf of one of the settlers in Thomaston for references in Philadelphia to help establish business.

GLC02437.07115

2 May 1798

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox assistance as he is having a difficult time supporting himself and his family in his present situation.

GLC02437.07122

8 June 1797

Woodworth, fl. 1797

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

List of items Captain Spalding bought from Woodworth.

GLC02437.08713

24 May 1797

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Robert Wyatt

Discusses business related to gardens and orchards. Mentions different fruit trees, including pear and cherry.

GLC02437.09990

17 June 1791

Comstock, Oliver, fl. 1791

Printed document

Title: [Enlistment paper for Oliver Comstock]

Enlistment paper for Oliver Comstock who voluntarily joined the army as a private. He signed up for six months with the First Regiment of Levies at Fort Washington near Cincinnati, Ohio. His unit was raised under an act signed by President Washington on 3 March 1791 to protect the frontier. Also contains an oath of allegiance. Contains Comstock's clerical signature as well as the clerical signature of George Woods, who acts as a witness. Marked as "No 8."

GLC02437.05004

5 December 1792

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a journal pertaining to Cobb's survey for a possible canal from Boston to the Connecticut River. See GLC02437.05542 for the enclosed journal. Docket in Knox's hand states "Journal of the Journey in exploring the Country between Connecticut River & Boston." Also notes, "Our Elections this day are unanimous for the old King & his second, - partie influence has had no effect on the votes for the latter," referring to a meeting of the Electoral College, which elected George Washington as president and John Adams as vice president.

GLC02437.05726

February 12, 1800

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Cobb bemoans the loss of George Washington and updates Knox on marriages.

GLC02437.07369

21 May 1789

Condy, Thomas Hollis, 1754-1833

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox whether there are job openings in the region in which he lives. Docket states that Knox replied on 30 May, and there is no copy.

GLC02437.04215

12 August 1789

Cockle, John, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to ask for employment under Knox. Emphasizes that he must support an aging mother and three sisters. Explains the financial misfortunes of himself and his family. Mentions several of the others he has contacted on the subject, including Colonel [David] Humphreys.

GLC02437.04325

14 August 1789

Cockle, John, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his last letter. Writes that he did not expect to receive a position under Knox immediately, as he knew Knox's office was fully staffed, but hoped Knox would favor him should any opening present itself.

GLC02437.04327

18 July 1791

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

States this letter will be given to Knox by David Leonard Barnes, a lawyer and neighbor of Cobb's. Says that Barnes is going to Philadelphia on business and hopes Knox will show him whatever civilities and attentions he can.

GLC02437.05072

4 September 1791

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 27 July. Complied with Knox's request to converse with gentlemen in trade "on the subject of the probable quantity of produce that would be convey'd on the Canal from Connecticut River to this place in the course of the three first years after its completion." The results of his inquires are: 28-30,000 tons of "Pot & Pearl ashes, Flaxseed, Flax & Hemp, Beef & Pork salted, Grain of all sorts, Flour, Timber & Plank, Hoops & Staves." Smaller items were not taken into account, but he estimates 15,000 tons of those items could be carried. Rate of…

GLC02437.05143

11 March 1792

Cobb, David, 1748-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates that the General Court passed an act allowing them to build their canal, and that Harry [Henry Jackson] will be bringing him a copy of the act, which should meet with Knox's approbation. Declares that it is up to Knox to determine what measures to pursue next, but feels they should do something to convince others who believe that their canal project was begun purely for speculation purposes. Suggests that while [Benjamin] Hichborn is going to Europe, the rest of the members of the canal project (John Coffin Jones, Jackson, and himself) should visit Knox in Philadelphia to establish…

GLC02437.05347