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16 March 1779- July 1779
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Memo of sundry bills forwd to France
Includes dates of bills, names of whom the bills were drawn in favor of, and countersigners' names. Verso contains two similar accounts.
GLC02437.00772
8 July 1779
Knox, William (1756-1795)
to Henry Knox
Makes financial plans before embarking for Holland on a business venture. Encloses an inventory of "the stock on hand, which amounts nearly to as much sterling as it did upon my taking it after returning from the Army ... " Informs Knox he has only...
GLC02437.00773
Oliver, Ebenezer (fl. 1779)
to David Sears
Encloses four bills of exchange (not included) for Sears in Amsterdam. Requests a variety of goods, including cream colored tea cups and saucers, "small plain common wine glasses," apron tape, leather gloves, thread, shoe bindings, and gauze, among...
GLC02437.00774
26 July 1779
Greene, Joseph (fl. 1779)
to [William Knox]
Recipient inferred based on content. Gives detailed instructions regarding bills and a shipment of tobacco. Notes, "any Commission business you may send this way, if agreable [sic] to you shall be done on our joint Acco ... " In a post script...
GLC02437.00777
8 August 1779
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Lucy Knox
Requests that Lucy write to him and inform him of her health. Recently sent a letter to her through Major Bauman (Sebastian Bauman). Hopes "to be so far informd [sic] of the Enemies intentions and designs, as to determine to have you nearer to me...
GLC02437.00780
21 August 1779
Sears, Isaac (1730-1786)
to William Knox
From Captain Isaac Sears, a founder of the Sons of Liberty. Has sent John De Neufville & Son bills of exchange, and has ordered Neufville to deliver the bills to Knox. Requests silk and gold to be made "into a negligee in the Newest Taste to a Hoop...
GLC02437.00781
28 September 1779
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Expresses happiness in hearing of the British evacuation of South Carolina, which Knox attributes to Lincoln's attack on the British in the Battle of Stono Ferry, 20 June 1779, (there is evidence that the British had previous plans to...
GLC02437.00783
18 November 1779
Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815)
Written to William Knox at Amsterdam. Reports that he asked his uncle about the "chest, cask, & some loose furrs which you desire to be shipped for Amsterdam." Notes that some of the items were sold because they were damaged, and Knox may draw the...
GLC02437.00786
November 1779
Neufville, John de (fl. 1779-1789)
De Neufville, of the Amsterdam firm De Neufville & Son, writes to William Knox in London. Reports that since Knox left [Amsterdam], "we have no material news." Apparently discusses business ventures. Refers to mutual acquaintances, including...
GLC02437.00787
circa June 1779
Possibly written from Middlebrook (present-day Bound Brook, New Jersey). Henry previously wrote to Mr. [Joseph?] Peirce discussing how a clause in the Confiscation Act would affect his debt. Remarks, "I have received no answer from him and confess...
GLC02437.00792
6 July 1780
Major Price's State of the number of British forces at the Southward and those returned since the reduction of Charlestown
Refers to Charleston, South Carolina. Title from docket. Lists numbers of "Troops which arrived with Sr Henry Clinton," "One Hessian Regt," "Troops from Georgia," Reinforcements from New York," and "Troops which returned with Clinton."
GLC02437.00795
21 January 1780
Hopkinson, Francis (1737-1791)
[Certificate concerning a loan]
Countersigned by Joseph Clarke, Commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office in the State of Rhode Island. States, "At thirty days sight of the second bill, first, third and fourth not paid, pay to Benjamin Williams or order, twelve dollars, in sixty...
GLC02437.00799
9 March 1780
Smith, Oliver (fl. 1780)
Smith writes to Knox in Amsterdam. Issues a lengthy apology for not writing sooner. Relates that his friend, Mr. Whitlock, shipped Knox's trunks. Describes a mutual acquaintance, "young Mynham," as "a perfect Dutchman." Compares the virtues of...
GLC02437.00803
3 April 1780
Writes that this letter as an introduction and states that it will be delivered by a Mr. Gau, the Commissary at War for the Corps of Artillery. Remnants of sealing wax on the address leaf.
GLC02437.00806
2 May 1780
Neufville, Leendert de (fl. 1780)
Discusses an upcoming visit from William Knox and gives thanks for an offer to take care of some business. Writes concerning further business ventures. Author of the letter possibly Leendert de Neufville, most likely related to the de Neufvilles of...
GLC02437.00807
29 June 1780
Updates Lucy on his arrival in Ramapaugh and states that the enemy is "in the vicinity of Phillips Manor and Kings-bridge ... " Reassures her that he loves her and sends his love to the rest of the family.
GLC02437.00813
13 July 1780
Describes a riot in London where a library was burnt down and discusses business where he made a mistake and paid remittance to Knox on behalf of another gentleman.
GLC02437.00816
28 July 1780
Kennedy, J. (fl. 1780)
to Charles Cox
Kennedy hopes that the despite the current situation between England and America, they can remain allies. Also states that perhaps England and America will be "exemplars" to the rest of the world of less despotic political systems.
GLC02437.00831
30 October 1780
Expresses happiness that his brother William is back in Boston and safe after a hazardous journey to Europe. Wants to know how his trip was and how Lucy Knox's family received him. Announces the birth of another boy, Henry Jackson. Relates an...
GLC02437.00849
9 November 1780
Writes concerning William's safe arrival in Boston. Sends along the good wishes of their sister and Lucy. Discusses the movement of Cornwallis's army and other military affairs.
GLC02437.00851
to Benjamin Lincoln.
Later copy. Discusses the exchange of prisoners and that it is still in progess and also mentions the petition of the New England officers for better wages and other benefits. Informs General Lincoln of Cornwallis' movements in the South, mainly...
GLC02437.00852
12 November 1780
Advises his brother William for supposed improper behavior on his arrival in Boston. Writes that Lucy is unhappy with the news about her family and mentions the dangerous conditions of the roads. Refers to an incident where mail was stolen and then...
GLC02437.00857
13 November 1780
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
Congratulates William Knox on returning from Europe safely and allaying the fears of Henry and Lucy Knox. Relates the latest military affairs, such as the surrender of Charleston to the British. Mentions that Henry expects William to spend some...
GLC02437.00858
19 November 1780
Welcomes his brother William home and makes plans to have him come for a visit. Also discusses the transportation of goods back home from overseas.
GLC02437.00859
1 December 1780
Bills of Lading of Sundries Shipped, for Account of the UStates addressed to the Commercial Committee shipped by John Schweighauser, on board the Ship Gov. Livingston - at anchor in the Loire the 6th March 1779.
Lists bills of lading for various supplies, mainly weaponry from 2 February to 1 December 1780.
GLC02437.00861
18 December 1780
[Pay order]
Exchange rate noted as "18 Dollars at Five Livres Tournois Dollar," with an issue number of 2243. "At Thirty Days Sight of this Second Bill, First, Third and Fourth not paid, pay to Philp De Freest or Order, Eighteen Dollars, in Ninety Livres...
GLC02437.00864
[24 October 1781]
Trumbull, Jonathan (1740-1809)
[Details on British standards (flags) captured at Yorktown]
The "Standards" cited were the 18 German and 6 British regimental flags captured at Yorktown. Date inferred from content.
GLC02437.00866
11 January 1781
"At Thirty Days Sight of this Second Bill, First, Third and Fourth not paid, pay to Dudley Woodbridge Jun. or Order, Twelve Dollars, in Sixty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States." Countersigned by the...
GLC02437.00873
13 February 1781
Discusses a meeting with the French army and navy and General Daniel Morgan's victory over General Banastre Tarleton, "the Kill-Devil of Cornwallis's Army," at the battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, 17 January 1781.
GLC02437.00889
17 February 1781
Craig, Isaac (b. ca. 1742-1826)
Indent of Ordnance Stores Necessary at this Post in Addition to those at Present here in Case any Offensive Operations are Intended from this Place Against the Enemys Posts Westward
Lists artillery supplies and stores. Written at Fort Pitt, which is current day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
GLC02437.00894
1 March 1781
Discusses war with "haughty England" and, once peace is established, the astonishment of the world at "a young flourishing Republick... happy in its constitution." Mentions Sweden and England and a return trip to America.
GLC02437.00902
7 March 1781
to Benjamin Lincoln [incomplete]
Later copy. Discusses General Cornwallis' movements in the south in detail, particularly by the Virginia/North Carolina border and Generals Nathanael Greene and Daniel Morgan's efforts in harrassing him. Wonders about Benedict Arnold's movements...
GLC02437.00906
21 March 1781
Begins by listing the ships comprising the French fleet (possibly François de Grasse's): three 74-gun, three 64-gun, one 44-gun, two frigates, and one armed ship. States that he is happy to be seeing his brother William soon and asks for William to...
GLC02437.00910
3 April 1781
Later copy. Complains about Lincoln not writing to him. Describes in great detail the battles between General Nathanael Greene and Lord Cornwallis at Guilford Court House, North Carolina, 15 March 1781. "Gen. Greene fought upon the best principles...
GLC02437.00934
24 April 1781
Later copy. Discusses General Nathanael Greene's actions in the south, including the Battle of Guilford Court House. "General Greene after experiencing the hope of capturing Lord Cornwallis and his army, has been disappointed by the inert or...
GLC02437.00942
15 June 1781
[The account of Otis & Henly, to ascertain the amount of clothing supplied by them]
Lists clothing shipped on board Captain Hardie's ship, Olimpe, at Brest, France 15 June 1781. A separate list indicates artillery, ordnance, and camp equipage on board the Cybelle, ordnance stores on the ship Ruise, and medicines and instruments on...
GLC02437.00970
20 June 1781
Thomas, Joseph (1755-1838)
[Ordnance return for Captain Joseph Thomas's company]
Return of ordnance and ammunition annexed to Thomas's Company, 2nd regiment of artillery, 20 June 1781. Contains a chart listing ordnance and ammunition. Underneath chart, a note indicates that one six pounder was surrendered at Saratoga while...
GLC02437.00971
29 June 1781
Baubert, V. (fl. 1781)
[Certificate of pay] [In French]
Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Joseph Peirce, who handled business affairs for Knox....
GLC02437.00987
Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...
GLC02437.00988
GLC02437.00990
GLC02437.00991
GLC02437.00992
26 July 1781
to Lucy Knox [incomplete]
Knox writes to his wife from Philipsburgh (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). "... I have never found any absence from [Lucy] so truly insupportable as the present. I am alone amidst a croud [sic], and unhappy without my companion." Bemoans the...
GLC02437.01000
2 July 1781
Barras, Paul, vicomte de (1755-1829)
Certificate to pay Jonathan Winship. Appears to be signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], Major of the Squadron under Barras. On verso, Winship signs, transferring the money to Joseph Gowen. Gowen signs, transferring the money to William...
GLC02437.01007
3 July 1781
Partially printed. Certificate to pay Thomas Lloyd Halsey, a shipping merchant and French consular agent, for providing supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Halsey states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox...
GLC02437.01008
17 July 1781
Franks, David Salisbury (ca. 1740-1793)
Written at the "Capes of Delaware." Franks explains that he is employed in a matter of public business by Robert Morris, superintendent of finance. Franks is on his way to Madrid, Spain then Paris, France (to bear dispatches to John Jay and...
GLC02437.01056
18 July 1781
Refers to an ensuing campaign and the potential for "disposing of the British fleet." Remarks on the prevalence of British ships in the Boston harbor and adjacent waters. Reports that the House of Lee and Jones lost a ship to the British...
GLC02437.01060
20 July 1781
Harrison, Charles (1740-1796)
Colonel Harrison writes to Knox from the "High hills of Santee," near the Santee River in South Carolina. Gives Knox an outline of events in the South "since the memorable battle of Guilford ... " Reports that Lord Cornwallis and Nathanael Greene...
GLC02437.01063
Thanks William for money he recently sent. Reports that Lucy Knox and their children have gone up the Hudson River on a visit. Discusses his hopes for an end to the Revolutionary War, writing "I sincerely pray God that the War may be ended this...
GLC02437.01064
25 July 1781
to Ebenezer Stevens
Directed to Lieutenant Colonel Stevens at "Kings Ferry, Westpoint, or New Windsor." Informs Stevens to suspend his movement to Kings Ferry if he is not already there, reporting that "Two twenty Gun ships, two sloops, and a galley belonging to the...
GLC02437.01078
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