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10 March 1796
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Stephens Smith
Unsigned, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial transactions related to their land speculation venture.
GLC02437.06660
28 March 1796
Writes to discuss their business arrangements. Feels upset to hear about Smith's recent financial "embarrassments," and hopes the rumors are untrue. Mentions a business letter he wrote to Mr. Hammond, a colleague of Smith's, and assumes Hammond...
GLC02437.06676
11 November 1797
Smith, Paschal Nelson, ?-1805
to Henry Knox
Discusses finances in regards to Knox's son's expenses.
GLC02437.07045
17 March 1799
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Smith tells Knox that Smith has "consented once more to, enter into the tented field." Smith reminds Knox of a book he gave Knox of portraits of European soldiers. Smith asks that Knox give it "to the President." (Smith is President John Adams's...
GLC02437.07245
15 April 1801
to Samuel Smith
Congratulates Smith on his appointment as Secretary of Navy. Recommends his friend Henry Jackson be appointed to the office of Naval Agent. Describes Jackson's background and notes his contribution to the war (Revolutionary War).
GLC02437.07520
14 October 1782
Smith, David, fl. 1782-1783
to unknown
Previous cataloging suggests this letter was written to Henry Knox. Smith informs the recipient, "your Excellency," regarding the mode of signaling to northern posts when armed vessels pass Dobbs Ferry, New York. Smith writes from "Light Infantry...
GLC02437.10050
9 November 1783
Thanks Smith for introducing him to worthy gentlemen. "I am no party man and I know you too well to support for a moment that you would introduce any characters not proper for you & I to be sociable with." Expresses a favorable opinion of Doctor...
GLC02437.10183
6 December 1783
to John Ruddock
Relays orders from the Commander in Chief George Washington to make a reduction of the troops and respective departments. Orders Ruddock to deliver all the military stores in his possession to Captain William Price and consider himself and any...
GLC02437.02819
25 July 1782
to John Ruddock and John Crane
Top of the document features a list of items needed to repair or supply military stores, such as paper for cartridges. Below that is a short note to Colonel John Crane, asking that he provide or procure the above articles for Captain Thomas Seward...
GLC02437.01503
4 September 1782
Mentions that a temporary magazine on a redoubt on Constitution Island (near West Point, New York), which is being prepared to house the powder from Fishkill, will be ready in three to four days. Asks that the powder from Newburgh be recovered first...
GLC02437.01575
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