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9 September 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
[Request for provisions]
Request for twenty pounds of beef and one gallon of rum for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02486
14 September 1783
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
to Henry Knox
Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Says he will visit with Knox to finalize spending accounts of the officers. Says he has "written to Mr. Gaine in the most perfect secrecy, to print thirteen thousand Copies, of the Commander in Chief's...
GLC02437.02512
24 September 1783
Asks Knox over for a visit to discuss the army. Mentions that if the fireworks will be going off at West Point, he can take part of the company off Knox's hands. Discusses preparations to host a large group of visitors including the Minister of...
GLC02437.02563
19 October 1783
Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that "This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel...
GLC02437.02688
10 November 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Discusses an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the...
GLC02437.02764
24 February 1787
Later copy of GLC02437.03466. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a "reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts" who is looking for "employment to give him bread." Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.
GLC02437.03465
27 December 1787
to Charles Lining
Writes that he received, via Dr. Thomas Tudor Tucker, Lining's letter as well as the $192 sum Lining sent. Provided Dr. Tucker with a receipt declaring that this money would pay South Carolina's portion of the money owed to Major L'Enfant for the...
GLC02437.03744
8 June 1789
Little, Daniel, fl. 1789-1801
Discussing building a school on the Waldo patent, a large tract of land belonging to Knox.
GLC02437.09222
26 March 1783
Discusses buttons needed to repair the clothing of the two artillery regiments stationed at West Point. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.
GLC02437.09700
1 October 1792
to David McClure
This letter was copied in an unknown hand. Writes to the Reverend David McClure and thanks him for the "remembrances of the pure friendship of our early years." Goes on to discuss his views on the Indian Wars and his ideas for intermarriage between...
GLC02437.10255
12 August 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
31 March 1783
Informs Knox of orders given to Captain Hawes and that the "articles for the ordnance department shall be forwarded as soon as possible." Noted as written at the War Office. GLC02437.02046 was enclosed with this letter.
GLC02437.02047
21 May 1783
Discusses the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and mentions a proposed constitution, which is not included. States that "[t]he intention [for creating the society] is pure, and uncorrupted by any sinister design - The sole objects the...
GLC02437.02131
6 June 1783
Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. Discusses the pay for army artificers about to be furloughed, and their entitlement to arms.
GLC02437.02150
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