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circa 1770-1806
Rogers, Daniel Denison, 1751-1825
to Henry Knox
Forwards a document (not included) to Knox.
GLC02437.08112
27 September 1784-4 October 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Rice
Contains two letters. In the first, of 27 September, Knox writes that he was unable to call upon Rice when Knox visited the "eastern country" recently. Writes that he is an agent of part of the Waldo patent, as he is executor for the recently...
GLC02437.09109
20 March 1786
Robbins, Edward Hutchinson, 1758-1837
Has enclosed a copy of the bond between the heirs of the Waldo patent and the ten proprietors (not present). Discusses delays in processing the paperwork and executing the bond. Comments on a variety of other matters related to the patent.
GLC02437.09144
2 April 1786
to Edward H. Robbins
Unsigned, but handwriting indicates the author is Henry Knox. Provides extensive commentary on the legal battles between the ten proprietors and the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo over the Waldo patent lands.
GLC02437.09149
24 October 1782
Rostaing, Juste-Antoine-Henri-Marie-Germaine, marquis de, 1740-1826
to Henry Knox [in French]
Docket, in English, notes "From the Marquis Rostaing acknowledging the receipt of two mortars taken in the enemy redoubts at York Town in Virginia... "
GLC02437.09556
21 September 1798
Richards, John, 1753-1822
Regretfully informs Knox he is unable to accept Knox's invitation due to General [David?] Cobb's upcoming absence. Mentions Knox will likely see Cobb during his journey and can get information from this years proceedings from Cobb. Also updates Knox...
GLC02437.09853
circa 1783-1795
to Thomas Randall
Informs Randall there are no vacancies for a captain's position at the present time in the United States "Naval line" [likely referring to the Navy]. Suggests Randall pursues his commercial interests.
GLC02437.09900
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