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8 August 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Reports intelligence gathered from two British deserters on the size and plans of the British force gathering to attack New York.
GLC02437.00414
13 August 1776
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Henry Knox
Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.00403) to tell him that he did not meet with the founder making the cannons Knox wrote about, but another member of the Continental Congress did. Reports that the congress is also making efforts to mine copper...
GLC02437.00416
12 August 1776
Directs his brother to pay Colonel David Mason sixty dollars. A note from Mason on the verso directs that the payment be made to Hannah Mason.
GLC02437.00417
15 August 1776
Discusses his recent fever, treatment, and recovery. Comments on his duties and the upcoming conflict in New York, in sometimes florid prose. Discusses news from Ticonderoga concerning the attempted siege of Canada, and notes the arrival of a...
GLC02437.00418
19 August 1776
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Fears potential British successes in New York and the consequences it would have on morale. Wants all available men in New England sent to defend New York so it is not lost for want of soldiers, as was the case with the invasion of Canada. Believes...
GLC02437.00420
to Lucy Knox
Discusses corresponding with his wife. Discusses domestic issues like food, clothing, and money, and a sick servant. Asks Lucy to assist Mrs. Jonathan Pollard, who is in need of money. Comments on firing on the Phoenix and other British vessels...
GLC02437.00421
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Explains how a friend's illness and the difficult times brought on by the Revolutionary War have delayed her writing. Notes how expensive the war has made living and suggests William expand beyond just selling books. Looks toward the future when...
GLC02437.00422
1902/04/20
Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910
to: "my dear boys."
Describes the blizzard last night. Discusses his work building a suspension bridge across Nome River at the expense of about $5,000 but storms are delaying the construction. Afterwards, he expects to work for the North American Trading and...
GLC05245.15
1902/06/19
to Owen Horsfall
He is awaiting the arrival of books he requested and gives instructions as to how to send them. He caught a cold and has just finished working at the Military Post this morning. He is going to meet with Mr. Watson and tell Mr. Watson that he is "...
GLC05245.16
1902/10/28
to: "my dear children."
He has fallen behind in collecting the money he intended to send to them. He will start a job at a Road House tomorrow for $25 per month and lodging. A man is going to ask the government to either purchase his bridge or pay for using it. Laps and...
GLC05245.17
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