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8 July 1801
Legate, Thomas, fl. 1801
to Henry Knox
Introduces Knox to a gentleman who would like to permanently reside on Knox's lands and who is also seeking employment. Describes the gentleman's character and his family.
GLC02437.07559
1 December 1801
Bayard, LeRoy, fl. 1801
Signed by LeRoy Bayard and a Mr. Evers. Discusses an advancement Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez (Knox's sister-in-law) requested on behalf of her two son's, Francis and Thomas Flucker. Informs Knox that Messrs Palmer informed Bayard they did not feel...
GLC02437.07687
30 November 1802
Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826
Introduces Knox to Isaiah Cushing. Notes Cushing is a young gentleman who wishes to settle in Thomaston as a physician. States, "Mr. Cushing is a young gentleman of talents & information & he merits the esteem & confidence of the informed, the wise...
GLC02437.07772
31 May 1803
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Asks Knox to put through a petition.
GLC02437.07803
20 September 1804
Mentions that their affairs have remained unsettled for a long time, and he cannot bear for them to be unsettled any longer. Provides suggestions for how they might arrange their financial matters.
GLC02437.07879
26 September 1804
Discusses settling their financial accounts together, specifically repayment by Knox of a sum Lincoln loaned him. Considers repayment options, including the possibility of accepting land from Knox instead of money. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson.
GLC02437.07882
16 September 1805
Writes that the bearer of the letter, a Mr. [Romanie], is the Catholic instructor for the Passamaquoddy and Penobscot tribes. He is moving to Knox's neighborhood and would like Knox's help and advice. Lincoln writes that he is sure Knox will meet...
GLC02437.07972
1802
A View of the Political Conduct of Aaron Burr, Esq. Vice-President of the United States
Printed by Denniston and Cheetham.
GLC03107.05332
1929
Webster, J. Clarence, 1863-1950
Samuel Vetch
An address by Dr. J. Clarence Webster of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada on the occasion of the dedication of a monument to Samuel Vetch first British Governor of Nova Scotia. Printed in 1929.
GLC03107.05333
1740/03/14
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Insurance policy for the Ship Anne
GLC03107.05334
1727/01/02
Endorsement for a letter
GLC03107.05335
circa 1585-1763
Letter [in French]
GLC03107.05336
1804/02/10
Saville, J.G., fl. 1804
Authorization for the release of a French woman taken captive
The document authorizes the release of Madame de Grosse, a French woman who was taken captive, and orders her unhindered return to France.
GLC03107.05337
1713/10/13
Kearny, Thomas, fl. 1713
Account of Robert Livingston
Items on the account include different varieties of cloth.
GLC03107.05338
1791/02/02
De Lameter, Cornelius, fl. 1791
Receipt of wheat from Baltes Proper for rent due Walter, John, Robert, and Henry Livingston
GLC03107.05339
Account of sugar and other goods
GLC03107.05340
1789/03/07
Stewart, James A. (James Augustus), 1808-1879
to Robert Livingston re: iron production
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.05341
20 May 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Explains his recommendations and opinions on key issues regarding the "ensuing campaign" in and around New York. Relates that upon asking General George Washington when to be prepared to march his troops, General Washington claimed to be out of touch...
GLC02437.01426
31 July 1782
Writes to Lincoln, the Secretary at War, to ask his opinion on various subjects surrounding artillery stores for future campaigns. Various topics include shells being cast for French howitzers by Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, preparation of shot and...
GLC02437.01510
12 August 1782
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 7 August. Thanks him "for your opinion on the department of field Commisary of Military Stores." As Knox hinted, Lincoln said he has submitted it to Washington...
GLC02437.01524
28 August 1782
Written from the War Office. Mentions that he received Knox's letter of the 19th regarding the French shells and Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, and asked Mr. Faesch whether he would cast the French shells under his present contract. Mr. Faesch said a new...
GLC02437.01546
12 September 1782
Writes in response to Lincoln's letter of 20 August. Declares, "I am sorry Mr. [Robert] Morris cannot pay for any shells for the french [8?] inch howitzers, as they without shells much be useless after all the time and money which has been expended...
GLC02437.01604
23 December 1782
Writes that as he has been charged with being the commander of West Point, he must, with General George Washington, determine any changes or additions to West Point "as may tend to give it that solid strength which the nature of the service may...
GLC02437.01760
3 March 1783
Later copy. Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Congratulates Lincoln on the "glorious termination of our struggles." References Lincoln's letter of 22 February. Agrees with Lincoln on "the efficacy of the funds you mention...
GLC02437.01972
12 March 1783
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Knox says he wrote Lincoln on 3 March. Says the officers were unhappy after hearing about the failure of General McDougall's mission. Says "That impatience is almost heightened into dispair...
GLC02437.02000
16 March 1783
Later copy of GLC02437.02009. References his letter from "a few days past." Says that letter mentioned a meeting of officers called for by a paper circulating around camp. Says "The meeting was had yesterday, and the General will forward the...
GLC02437.02007
23 December 1781
Later copy. Duplicate of GLC02437.01309. Writes to respond to General Benjamin Lincoln's request of his opinon on where to store 4,000 barrels of public powder now in Boston. Declares that West Point is so important that they should do everything...
GLC02437.01308
31 December 1781
Mentions that among the stores taken from the enemy at the battle of Yorktown are "a number of copper hoops that had been attached to the casks of powder consumed during the siege, which according to the customs of War invariably appertain to the...
GLC02437.01312
6 January 1782
Marked "copy." Writes in response to receiving from Lincoln a proposal by Colonel Timothy Pickering to send the artificers from the Park of Artillery to General Nathanael Greene's Southern Army. Writes that this proposal was made "without a...
GLC02437.01326
22 January 1782
Discusses the deficiency of supplies in the ordnance. Comments on the amount of horses necessary for the wagons in the field. Also discusses the supplies necessary for the ordnance, including cannon, howitzers, and ammunition, and the amount of...
GLC02437.01337
29 April 1782
Lists several items needed by the artificers at Burlington [New Jersey], including one ton of iron, the dimensions of which to be given by Captain [Thomas] Patten to Mr. [Samuel] Hodgdon, "iron to cover the ammunition waggons and tumbrills," and "8...
GLC02437.01398
30 April 1782
Writes to General Lincoln, the Secretary at War, to inform him of the recent acquisition of ordnance from the enemy, obtained with the help of France. Explains that the articles obtained are in bad repair but are in high demand, so recommends a Mr...
GLC02437.01399
7 May 1782
Discusses the importance of establishing laboratories for artillery stores in the field. Comments on the work being performed by officers and enlisted men, as well as the pay scale they receive.
GLC02437.01413
8 May 1782
Writes to General Lincoln, the Secretary at War, on behalf of Captain Jeremiah Freeman, an officer of Artillery who is attached to an independent company. He is trying to obtain fair pay through Congress's resolve, but because of his attachment to...
GLC02437.01414
16 May 1782
Writes again about problems he is having with laboratories and the Commissary, Mr. [Richard] Frothingham. Emphasizes the need for some payment, especially for the officers: "a little money now would be of much more service than a great deal in...
GLC02437.01419
29 May 1782
Later copy. Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Arrived in Newburgh three days earlier. Was at West Point "with the officers of the Army and find them generally much discontented." Says the problems revolve around the issuing...
GLC02437.01432
3 July 1782
Later copy. Marked "Private." Letter from Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Reports that the Massachusetts line has determined to apply to the state for its backpay. Says "It would be useless to detail the reasons why such a settlement...
GLC02437.01473
13 July 1782
Marked "copy." Writes, "The bearer of this is a Mr. [Burnet] who is connected with some person who contracted in 1779 for [Cartridge] boxes. I do not remember exactly the circumstances, but generally that Mr. Ruddock was directed by the board of...
GLC02437.01485
17 July 1782
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Marked both "Private" and "Copy." Mentions writing to Lincoln on 13 July, which acknowledged Lincoln's letter of 29 June. Was in the hope of being able to remit to him the money that was sent...
GLC02437.01489
7 August 1782
Discusses changes in the number and arrangement of field commissaries, quartermasters, and conductors. Comments on the usefulness of the Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at West Point, especially regarding distribution of artillery materials...
GLC02437.01518
10 August 1782
Marked "Private." Written by Lincoln as Secretary of War to Major General Knox. Says Congress has appointed a committee to create a catalog of books they need for themselves and various departments. Wants to know what he thinks will be the fall out...
GLC02437.01522
19 August 1782
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. References 2 private letters from 7 and 10 August. Says he cannot furnish him estimates. Says he read over his last public letter (which was on the issue of soldiers pensions at half pay) to...
GLC02437.01532
26 August 1782
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "Private." References Knox's private letter of last Saturday evening sent by Frothingham. Asked him to reread his public letter of 31 July because "fearing from the warmth of...
GLC02437.01540
4 September 1782
Writes that he will receive "the resolve of Congress relative to the department of Field commissary of military stores - as the officers must be under your particular eye & as you are better acquainted than any other the appointment is left to you -...
GLC02437.01571
9 September 1782
Marked "private." Writes that Congress has recently repeated its "solution respecting the additional allowance to the commanding officer at west point." Does not think there is any chance Congress will help them. Suggests Knox talk to his "good...
GLC02437.01592
18 October 1782
Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Lists the appointments to the department of military stores after it has been restructured by resolves of Congress of 3 September 1782. Writes: "In consequence of the...
GLC02437.01673
30 November 1782
Signature is clipped, but docket confirms General Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary at War, as the author. Written from "War Office." Writes, "I have been honored with your letter of the 18 ultimo, informing the appointments which have been made in the...
GLC02437.01726
3 December 1782
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 25 November. Says he has suffered anxiety over his long silence and lack of acknowledgement of his letters. Says he told Congress in strong terms of the distress...
GLC02437.01729
14 December 1782
Later copy. Writes that Major Villefrance, who will deliver the letter, hopes to receive a promotion. He has not been promoted since he joined the service in 1777. Writes that he has been very successful as Commanding Engineer and is highly...
GLC02437.01744
20 December 1782
Letter is unsigned; may be a page missing. Text loss on much of the document. Discusses a variety of subjects, including the pleasure Knox takes in his friendship with Lincoln: from the "first moment I have had the happiness of being acquainted you...
GLC02437.01751
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