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23 March 1785
Pollard, Jonathan, fl. 1749-1786
to Henry Knox
Complains that his broken knee will prevent him from pursuing the trucking business. Requests an appointment to work under Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War.
GLC02437.03116
3 August 1785
Poellnitz, Frederick Carl Hans Bruno, Baron von, 1734-1801
Writes to Knox to discuss a home in New York City, at Bow[er]y Lane, apparently owned by Baron Poellnitz, which Knox is occupying. Baron Poellnitz has received word from Mr. Steven Sayre that Knox is living there, and is pleased to hear that it has...
GLC02437.03172
2 November 1785
Peirce, John, 1750-1798
Writes, "I do myself the honor to enclose you copies of a conveyance respecting Colonel [likely Robert] Troup's commutations, by which it will appear that I made two difficulties in granting it- The first (and only one now remaining) that his...
GLC02437.03213
12 February 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jonathan Pollard
Discusses a petition of Pollard's that has been active since 1781, apparently for pay from when Pollard worked for General William Heath. Says it must be renewed, noting that Robert Morris was not yet Superintendent of Finance when it was filed.
GLC02437.03241
2 December 1786
Price, William, ?-1790
Writes that he has been informed by Captain [perhaps Samuel] Jefferds that Knox has recommended him to the Massachusetts State Legislature for a lieutenancy in the artillery, for which he is thankful. However, "if my accepting of a Lieutenancy...
GLC02437.03360
21 October 1787
Discusses the sentiments of the people of Virginia as well as the state Assembly and Senate in regards to the Constitution. "The People of this state appear to be principally in favor of the constitution: but I think that a great part of the...
GLC02437.03678
12 November 1787
Gives information about events in Virginia related to ratifying the Constitution. Encloses an act [not present] "now adopted by the legislature," about calling a convention. States that, "the policy of the state is against the constitution and the...
GLC02437.03703
19 November 1787
Discusses the delegates' agreement to pay British debts but only if the other states ratify a similar provision. Writes that "Mr. Henry in his harangue respecting this question attacked the constitution of the Union in the strongest terms and...
GLC02437.03707
21 November 1787
Platt, Richard, 1755-1830
Colonel Platt informs Knox that he can take his time to make a payment.
GLC02437.03710
12 December 1787
to Jean Baptiste Vigoureuse Du Plessis
Was sorry to hear about Du Plessis' illness. Worries about the situation in Europe, notes that the "patriotic party appear to be humbled to the dust." Hears about an "impending War between France & England our wishes are decisively in favor of France...
GLC02437.03722
1 July 1788
Pierce, William, 1740-1789
Major Pierce informs Knox he sent him "a few Water Melons and two [musk] melons. by Schemmerhorn. They will arrive, I hope, in season to be acceptable." A note on verso underneath the address leaf states, "2 Water Mellions Rotten & 1 [Musk] Mellion...
GLC02437.03921
3 July 1788
to William Price
Marked as a "copy/private." Appears to be from Knox to Price at West Point, although no creator is cited. Notes he will be leaving for Boston 10 or 12 July. Asks if Price can be in New York by that time so they may travel together. Notes he will...
GLC02437.03925
19 July 1788
Discusses financial matters.
GLC02437.03938
19 October 1788
to Lieutenant [John] Pratt
Was informed by his brother, William, that Lieutenant [John] Pratt met the quota of Connecticut troops, and the recruits are at West Point. Instructs Pratt to prepare to march on an expedition.
GLC02437.04004
21 October 1788
[Letters to Jeremiah Wadsworth and John Pratt]
The first letter, to Jeremiah Wadsworth, is contained on pages one and two. Both letters are written from Boston and dated 21 October 1788. In the letter, Knox informs Wadsworth that Mr. [Rufus] King arrived yesterday from New York, relating the...
GLC02437.04009
24 October 1788
Pratt, John, 1753-1824
Lieutenant Pratt discusses making preparations for his men to march to Fort Pitt (see GLC02437.04010). Complains at length that he will receive only one month's pay without subsistence, and that the "Old Soldiers" under his orders were not included...
GLC02437.04013
10 November 1788
Lieutenant Pratt certifies that George Dennison, Commissary at West Point, erroneously delivered a barrel of rye flour to the troops under Pratt's command.
GLC02437.04029
17 December 1788
Refers to a matter he and Knox discussed "at Club" the previous Saturday evening regarding Knox's St. Lawrence lands. Asks if the matter meets Knox's approbation.
GLC02437.04055
to Richard Platt
Replies to Colonel Platt's letter (GLC02437.04055). Intends to see Platt the following morning, when they will discuss Knox's St. Lawrence lands.
GLC02437.04056
8 April 1789
Asks that if he has any more specie, he should give a check to the bearer and Platt will reimburse him.
GLC02437.04171
7 May 1789-4 June 1789
Document contains three portions. The first, directed to Henry Knox from Richard Platt, asks whether Knox can spare any of the money he keeps in his bank account for the next week. Asks that if he can, he should send it with the bearer of the...
GLC02437.04195
24 August 1789
Pike, William, fl. 1789-1790
Writes that he was informed by his friend Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry that Knox was nominated to lead the War Department and that there might be a vacancy in his department for which Pike could apply. Asks that if Knox's department is already full, Knox...
GLC02437.04334
15 March 1790
Asks Knox to aid him in obtaining a position of as a revenue officer.
GLC02437.04548
20 December 1790
Post, Anthony, fl. 1780-1790
Major Post talks about the valuables from Knox's New York City home being transported to Philadelphia. Some things were damaged despite Post's efforts. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.04804
7 April 1791
Platt tells Secretary of Knox that he has sent him a box "containing a good large Salmon."
GLC02437.04908
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