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8 July 1789
Stevens, John, 1749-1838
[Receipt]
Receipt for Knox's payment of 125 dollars for rent on Stevens's father's house which Knox occupied. Signed "John Stevens, Junr."
GLC02437.04274
9 July 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Ogden
Includes letters and information pertaining to Mr. [likely James] Webber, and asks Ogden to provide his information as soon as possible so he can write to Mr. Webber (likely referring to business dealings between Ogden and Webber). Also discusses...
GLC02437.04277
13 July 1789
Denny, R., fl. 1789
[Settled account of Jacob Norris]
Written from "Auditors Office State of Maryland." A Mr. R. Denny of the Auditor's Office certifies that according to his office's books, Lieutenant Jacob Norris settled an account in 1779 in which he "has a credit for sixteen men recruited by him...
GLC02437.04280
[Settled account of John White]
Written from "Auditors Office State of Maryland." A Mr. R. Denny of the Auditor's Office certifies John White settled with Jacob Norris and allotted him 2500 dollars "for his Commutation" in Maryland during the war.
GLC02437.04281
20 July 1789
Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811
to Henry Knox
Writes that the bearer of this letter, Mr. Hall, also brings a letter from Major [Pierce] Butler (see GLC02437.04296) which recommends Hall for a post in Knox's War Department. FitzSimons would like to add that he believes Hall is well-qualified for...
GLC02437.04297
Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
We the subscribers acknowledge to have received...
Written from the "War Office," likely in New York City. Document acknowledges receipt for one-half of their salaries from the war office, for the months April-June 1789. Signed by John Stagg, William Knox, Caleb Swan, and Ceasar Loyd (Caesar Lloyd...
GLC02437.04298
circa 1 May 1789
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Foundation of some paragraphs published in Fennos paper 2nd May 1789
Writes, "We learn, from good authority, that the President of the United States will see no Company on Sundays. We are also informed that the President, after his inauguration, will assign one or two days in every week for receiving such Foreigners...
GLC02437.04312
4 August 1789
[Account between John Stevens and Henry Knox]
Account of monies exchanged between John Stevens and Henry Knox between December 1788 and May 1789.
GLC02437.04315
5 August 1789
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
No signature, but otherwise a copy of GLC02437.04317.
GLC02437.04318
29 August 1789
Remsen, Henry, 1762-1843
[Certification regarding R.J. Vanden Brock]
Remson and Denning, on behalf of the Auditor of the State of New York, certify that Mr. Vanden Brock has been accurate and responsible, and a capable accountant with irreproachable morals.
GLC02437.04339
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