16 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Mr. [David] Brooks

Submits an order for complete sets of clothing for men in the infantry and artillery in the 1st and 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Noted as a copy.

GLC02437.02782

22 December 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Brooks

Discusses the issue of disbanding regiments and discharging men of the Rhode Island Corps from the service. Relays instructions he sent to Captain Allen at Saratoga regarding this matter.

GLC02437.02850

27 December 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Brooks

Requests a return for the clothing that Brooks currently has on hand.

GLC02437.02866

1 January 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Cogswell

Knox appoints Doctor Cogswell in charge of the hospital of the garrison at West Point. Reports that the contractors or commissaries will supply the hospital with provisions on Cogswell's order. Instructs Cogswell to make weekly returns to the commanding officer of the hospital.

GLC02437.02896

1 January 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to David Brooks

Knox gives detailed instructions to Brooks, assistant clothier general, regarding surpluses and the issue of clothing.

GLC02437.02899

2 January 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Brooks

Gives Brooks, assistant clothier general, instructions regarding the reduction in troops and the corresponding issue of clothing. Instructs Brooks to reduce the size of his department.

GLC02437.02900

12 September 1785

Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that the firm would have complied with Knox's wishes relating to the settling of their debt "had it been Practicable & prudent." However, it would have been "ruinous" to do so because they do not know the original cost of all their goods, and for a variety of other reasons. Declares that Samuel Shaw carries with him "most all the Woolens, which are by far the most salable at this season of the year," and will also bring Knox a receipt which they would like him to sign in order to "prevent very Possible risk and Inconvenience on your part."

GLC02437.03194

15 May 1787

Collings, Lydia, fl. 1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to do something about Mr. Flucker's note of hand in her favor as she is presently in need of funds.

GLC02437.03550

February 23, 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to John Coudray

Relates that he has received dispatches from General [Josiah] Harmar. Notes that he cannot recommend Coudray directly to General Huntington for an appointment, "as such a recommendation would be considered as improper the appointments [being] solely vested in the state." Expresses his hope that Coudray obtains the appointment if a vacancy arises.

GLC02437.03805

13 March 1788

Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Carrington, a Continental Congressman from Virginia, reflects on Massachusetts' adoption of the Constitution (in February 1788) and what it will mean for Virginia: "The decision of Massachusetts is perhaps the most important event that ever took place in America, as upon her in all probability depended the fate of the Constitution- had she rejected I am certain there would not have been the most remote chance for its adoption in Virginia- the demoniac spirit has within a few weeks passed from the few in whom it was generated, to the mass of the people & rages in such a manner as to give…

GLC02437.03821

20 April 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvanus Bourne

Signed, "H.K." Replies to a letter from Bourne (GLC02437.10212). Writes, "... my future [prospects] of continuing in public employment are too uncertain for me to pledge myself specifically for any purpose whatever I can only say that if any [object] should be pointed out in which I could be of service to you consistently with superior obligations, that I should chearfully perform it."

GLC02437.03850

March 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Brown

Knox is upset that the Senate did not approve his son's promotion and asks Brown to have his son, Henry Jackson, serve as an acting Lieutenant with midshipman's pay. Letter is written on very fine tissue paper with very faded writing.

GLC02437.07381

13 August 1800

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions he was gratified that Miss [Lucy] Knox (Henry Knox's daughter) had a nice visit with them. Discusses the upcoming presidential election. Says he hopes the "Essex Jesuits" are unable to raise General [Charles Cotesworth?] [Pinckney] to the presidency. Comments the [Jesuits] party is not popular or influential. Expresses his desire for John Adams to be reelected and says Thomas Jefferson is the most dreaded candidate. Also discusses foreign politics and the issues with France and Britain.

GLC02437.09866

28 July 1783

Dunscomb, Andrew, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that he has received an appointment to precede Mr. Peirce (possibly referring to John Peirce, Paymaster General and Commissioner of Army Accounts) in the settlement of the Virginia line accounts. Requests that "a lad" from Colonel Swift's regiment go with Mr. Peirce. A note initialed by Samuel Shaw reads " cannot be granted."

GLC02437.02340

21 October 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Dusten

Informs Captain Dusten that a quartermaster will show him where to get firewood and other supplies for his men to aid them throughout the coming winter. Mentions Stoney Point and Verplanks Point. Mentions he also sent this information to Captain Swartwout, see GLC02437.02693 for that letter.

GLC02437.02695

2 April 1787

Eyen, Frederic, fl. 1782-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lists his expenses and asks Knox for assistance in finding employment in New York since he has lost his position as a clerk. Copies in a recommendation from his former employer and gives the reason for his discharge as the liquidation of the firm.

GLC02437.03511

18 March 1788

Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for offering his condolences upon the recent death of Faesch's wife. Encloses letters for Knox to forward.

GLC02437.03824

21 August 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Duer

Discusses a [financial] settlement involving Platt, Peirce, and the payment of warrants. Plans to sail 22 August 1788 for Penobscot (in present-day Maine), and does not expect to return until 20 September. Presents his respects to Lady Kitty Duer, William's wife.

GLC02437.03969

29 November 1800

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Jackson Durant

Knox and Jackson Durant have agreed that Durant will work for Knox as a clerk for a year at St. Georges. Knox then gives Durant a list of men he wants hired for various services.

GLC02437.07490

15 October 1783

Haywood, Benjamin, fl. 1754-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Williams

Writes to inform Williams that he will remain as an agent for the late 6th Massachusetts Regiment. To Captain A. Williams, Fort Major.

GLC02437.02659

January 23, 1784

Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

When Williams recently arrived at Springfield, he found the arsenal unoccupied by troops. Reports on the present situation at Springfield. Discusses the plan for the issue of rations. Complains that the allowance of firewood "is very insufficient, for this season of the year- many people here, have expressd there fear, that there wood & fences, will fall a sacrifise..." Reports that the barracks are well prepared, and requests extra straw.

GLC02437.02935

February 21, 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Joseph Williams

Discusses provisions, medicine, and wood on hand at Springfield, where Williams is stationed. Refers to an enclosed order to Mrs. Pynchon (refer to GLC02437.02962) in which Knox requests that she turn over medicine and stores in her possession to the Continental troops. Knox's signature has been removed.

GLC02437.02963

29 May 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Otho Holland Williams

Writes, "I would be much obliged to you to forward me the papers, proceedings, and records of the general Society of the Cincinnati." Has had frequent applications from Europe for membership. Reminds him that the information should be kept secure. See GLC02437.03261 for a related document.

GLC02437.03269

14 October 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Williams

Had wanted to see Williams in order to talk about "the business" (likely referring to Shays' Rebellion). Writes he is relying on Williams to protect the military stores "in every event, for which you shall be amply compensated." Asks him to continue with the methods he mentioned when they spoke.

GLC02437.03312

16 October 1786

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Williams

Wrote last to Major Williams while at Springfield regarding the protection of military stores. Has heard that in the absence of General Sheppard [probably William Shepard], a Colonel Chapin will be in command. Asks Williams to talk to Colonel Chapin about rounding up the Connecticut Militia. Has made arrangements with the Governor of this state [perhaps Samuel Huntington, Governor of Connecticut], and with General [possibly Roger] Newberry, who will be traveling to Springfield.

GLC02437.03313