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to Henry Knox

Supports the establishment of an association based on military service, writing "In short there arise so many sources of mutual benefit in an association that I hope for it earnestly." Further details his interest in creating such an association: "...

GLC02437.03091

to Thomas Dwight

Writes that he would have responded immediately to Dwight's last letter but was concerned that writing by the post might be injurious to Dwight. Discusses whether letters sent to him would arrive safely. Mentions the importance of news about the...

GLC02437.03350

to Shirley Erving

Knox acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Erving on 22 May 1787 related to a claim of the descendants of General [William] Shirley to a portion of General Samuel Waldo's Penobscot lands (present-day Maine). Knox promises to investigate the claim...

GLC02437.03564

to William Eustis

Replies to Eustis, Vice President of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Eustis had previously written regarding Knox's appointment by the State Society of Massachusetts to attend the general meeting, scheduled for May in Philadelphia....

GLC02437.03836

to William Eustis

Signed "H.K." Replies to a letter from Eustis pertaining to two sons of the "late amiable and gallant Genl [Joseph] Warren," noting he will attempt to persuade some of the members of Congress to extend the public bounty to Warren's youngest son.

GLC02437.03853

to Thomas FitzSimons

Writes that he received Mr. FitzSimons's letter regarding employment for Mr. Hall (see GLC02437.04297). Regrets to inform him that there are no vacancies in his office, so he cannot offer Mr. Hall a job, even though he would like to help Mr. Hall...

GLC02437.04302

to William Few

Has shown their request to the President regarding going to Georgia to be present at the signing of the treaty with the Creek Indians. The President has approved the plan, and hopes that they will help the Commissioners "obtain the most perfect...

GLC02437.04337

to William Eustis

Discusses the payment of the pensions to the invalid regiments. Congress considered holding further investigations, but decided against it, as they "were of opinion that it would have a very improper affect to subject the invalids to any further...

GLC02437.04392

to Henry Knox

Discusses a gentleman from Boston who is attempting to obtain the position of commissary of pensioners. Asks whether the appointment to that post is granted from the state or the Continent. Relates a request from the Marquis La Gallissonnière...

GLC02437.04414

to William Eustis

Relates that he delayed responding to Eustis's previous correspondence in hopes that Congress would decide upon an arrangement for paying the invalids (refer to GLC02437.04414 and GLC02437.04386). If someone is specially appointed to the post of...

GLC02437.04439