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20 April 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Richard Söderström
Declares that he would oblige him if he would make a payment on the bill of exchange he owes Knox, within the present week.
GLC02437.03262
20 August 1787
Ruggles, Samuel, fl. 1787-1791
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that the house near Windmill Point, which was Knox's father's, is being sold. Says the owner would like to offer Knox the chance to purchase the house before it goes on the market.
GLC02437.03639
28 August 1787
to Thomas Russell
Discusses the character of Mr. [Thomas] Randall and Samuel Shaw and their past experience in China; possibly having to do with trade. Notes he cannot speak with respect to the plans but can speak with great confidence about the men's character....
GLC02437.03647
25 January 1788
Lowell, John, 1743-1802
Cosigned by Thomas Russell. Russell and Lowell are apparently trying to collect money owed by Knox, or his late father-in-law, Thomas Flucker, to Captain Henley. The money pertains to a mortgage on land at Charlestown (state not specified). Lowell...
GLC02437.03771
15 September 1788
St. Clair, Arthur, 1734-1818
St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, remarks on war with the Indians: "In my public letter of this day I have taken the Liberty to mention my Ideas on the manner in which a War should be carried on against the Indians- I do most sincerely...
GLC02437.03986
21 January 1789
to Edward Rutledge
Received his last letter with its enclosures to Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth. Discusses his attempts to publish an advertisement Rutledge had also enclosed, and mentions some research he has been trying to conduct. Declares that he would do...
GLC02437.04094
21 June 1789
Russell, Joseph, fl. 1789-1800
Thanks Knox for informing him that Mr. Livingston was away in the country, and for advising him that a personal interview would do better than a letter in handling their mutual business. Also thanks him for his offer of delivering the letter upon...
GLC02437.04253
15 January 1789
Asks Knox to help him settle a problem with Mr. Livingston [his first name is not provided], apparently a legal or financial settlement. Describes recent correspondence with Livingston. Writes, "If I should fall through Livingston's cruelty, I hope...
GLC02437.04286
16 August 1789
Thanks Knox for his help in negotiating Russell's affairs with the House of Livingston. Received a letter from John R. Livingston in which Livingston expresses concern for Russell's misfortunes. Livingston is powerless to do anything for or against...
GLC02437.04328
23 November 1789
Approves of the "disinterested kindness" Rutledge has shown to Catharine Littlefield Green. Discusses a loan in detail, noting that it might best be obtained in Europe from men with "independent and unembarrassed fortunes." Discusses the propriety of...
GLC02437.04420
21 December 1789
Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800
to [Catharine Greene]
Rutledge gives the recipient detailed advice regarding a specific debt and estate. Urges the recipient to bring forward her claim and refers to her husband's character. Mentions the Cumberland Island bonds. Adds that General [Henry] Knox and Colonel...
GLC02437.04447
12 March 1790
Refers to Rutledge's correspondence from December 1789 related to the estate of the late General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.04498). Has gathered evidence to place a petition before Congress regarding Greene's debt, and requests additional...
GLC02437.04540
14 January 1791
Writes on behalf of "the widow of Hector McNeill." Thanks Knox for helping her sort out her late husband's business and credit affairs. Says it has saved her the expense and time of having to hire someone to travel to New York to deal with his...
GLC02437.04825
11 May 1794-18 May 1794
Introduces Mr. William Meredith, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Russell. Explains who Meredith is and briefly discusses politics. There is a crossed out section on verso about nominees for a diplomatic position to France. Date of 11 May added...
GLC02437.06094
15 August 1794
Discusses the debt owed by their late friend, Nathanael Greene. Mentions Greene had been granted an injunction on the debt prior to his death but is once again going before a judge. Requests Knox to reexamine the evidence on Greene's case. State...
GLC02437.06166
17 May 1795
Mentions an expedition going west and a personal trip up to Maine.
GLC02437.06417
4 June 1795
Discusses business related to the late Nathanael Greene's family and mentions that his son will be traveling.
GLC02437.06436
7 June 1797
Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802
Forwards a document from Portland (not included). Noted as written at Montpelier, most likely Knox's home in Thomaston, Maine.
GLC02437.06983
21 August 1797
Updates Knox on the developments on Brigadier's Island in making the land fit for grazing.
GLC02437.07020
25 August 1797
Explains why he is changing his mind to now undertake some sort of position for a contract of five years, when he had previously turned it down.
GLC02437.07023
5 December 1797
Relates news about the development of Knox's many industries on Brigadier's Island.
GLC02437.07060
21 January 1798
to John Rynier
Discusses various industries and expresses his trust in Rynier.
GLC02437.07080
31 January 1798
Forwards Knox a monthly return of the people employed and a record of the weather (not included). Goes on to discuss other business related to land and Knox's estate. Includes a chart of who's doing what for the month of January at Brigadier's...
GLC02437.07083
17 March 1798
Discusses the status of the estate and asks Knox to send goods such as rice and coffee.
GLC02437.07106
24 March 1798
Sends the letter by a carpenter he has hired and discusses his plans for a farmyard.
GLC02437.07110
12 May 1798
Discusses the quality of the soil at Brigadier's Island and mentions shipping some barley. Also writes concerning taxes.
GLC02437.07126
31 May 1798
Informs Knox that he has received his letter with $60 and a cask of seeds. Discusses feeding cattle, and the cows and oxen themselves.
GLC02437.07139
4 September 1798
Informs Knox that he will be going to Boston the next day.
GLC02437.07169
14 November 1798
Describes his efforts to keep Knox's property from "being ransacked & torn to peices [sic]."
GLC02437.07190
29 November 1798
Russell, Daniel, fl. 1798
Forwards Knox letters from his nephew.
GLC02437.07196
14 January 1799
Russell, Charles C., fl. 1799
Russell thanks Knox for writing to Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert on his behalf. Stoddert said he did not know that Captain Nicholson "should take on himself the right to retain the Lieutenants Commissions, only to Midshipman and petty officers...
GLC02437.07224
16 February 1799
Rynier is disappointed that Knox has not discharged Rynier's notes in nearly ninety days. Rynier writes, "And I have been called upon to fullfill and discharge my notes, by your disappointing me, I have not been enabled to do it." Rynier has to pay...
GLC02437.07235
12 May 1799
Rynier tells Knox he has relieved "the Bearer Mr. Philip Davenport" of his duties on Brigadier Island before his time is up on May 29, 1799. He writes Knox that a "ballance" of $86 is due Davenport.
GLC02437.07265
19 August 1799
Knox talks about his cattle and lots of land, as well as his money troubles which make it difficult for him to pay his bills. He can only send Rynier ten dollars.
GLC02437.07298
30 August 1799
Knox directs Rynier to survey the Townships of Prospect, Frankfort, Hampden, and Bangor. Knox wants to know how many settlers are there. Knox expects Rynier to send his reports to him (Knox).
GLC02437.07305
18 September 1799
Rynier informs Knox he has been bequeathed some land in Europe and must terminate his five-year contract with Knox. Rynier needs Knox's help tying up a case against him in Boston regard "cloathing" and needs "one hundred dollars."
GLC02437.07308
2 October 1799
Rynier enclosed an account statement for Knox to see.
GLC02437.07313
22 November 1800
Ruggles, Joseph, fl. 1791-1800
Ruggles sends this letter to Knox via a "Mr. Durant" whose brother Ruggles has recommended to Knox as a clerk.
GLC02437.07487
29 September 1802
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Informs Rynier he sold Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine, to Rowland Center. Requests Rynier to visit the island and to help John Witherspoon with his immediate removal...
GLC02437.07755
circa 1797-1802
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Informs Knox of his efforts to find sheep and that many are suffering from rot and dying nasty deaths. Mentions the possibility of finding more oxen if Knox needs them and discusses business relating to several other crops and goods such as salt...
GLC02437.08203
[Account]
Discusses an account with Henry Knox regarding his term of services and salary.
GLC02437.08758
4 September 1791
Collection of eight letters. Letters dated 4 September, 14 September, 16 September, 23 September, 10 October, 17 October, 21 October, 1 November. Discusses the transportation of goods, supplies and horses. Mentions problems with raising troops and...
GLC02437.10237
24 June 1794
Written as an introductory letter for Mr. Tallerand and Beaumetz of France who are "on a visit to the eastern states ..." Describes them as "two characters eminent in France, for their talents, their virtues, and their rank in society." Notes that...
GLC02437.10304
8 May 1785
to J. Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur
Knox writes to Crevecoeur, French consul at New York. Expresses his regret at Crevecoeur's loss of important papers. Apparently responding to Crevecoeur's request for information related to the Revolutionary War, writes, "...I was not at the...
GLC02437.03141
6 June 1789
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Writes via their mutual friend, General [Rufus] Putnam, but unfortunately has no news to report from the Western territories. Discusses his pleasure at the commencement of the new government, especially at the fact that "our Cincinnatus has been...
GLC02437.04234
20 August 1789
Received his recent letter and hopes that Knox's child is restored to health. Is overjoyed to hear of the President's recovery; feels his death might have caused dramatic instability. Discusses his interest in the "doings of Congress," especially...
GLC02437.04332
15 September 1791
References a letter he wrote Knox from Lexington on 4 September. Encloses a duplicate of that letter here (not included). Says all the troops he is supposed to have arrived on 9, 10, and 12 September, except the Kentucky militia. Has received Knox's...
GLC02437.05157
18 September 1791
Reports that he was able to advise Knox of the arrival of General Richard Butler and the last contingent of troops. Says the Kentucky militiamen are expected on 25 September. Will probably move from the camp on the Great Miami River on or before the...
GLC02437.05161
25 September 1791
Since St. Clair last wrote on 23 September, Colonel Oldham arrived with the Kentucky militia. Oldham brought a letter from General Charles Scott, which is enclosed (not included). Scott has doubts about the militia, but Oldham has been reassuring. As...
GLC02437.05166
2 January 1792
Written from Fort Washington, at present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Asks Knox to attend to the accompanying letters, which outline confrontations between General [Arthur] St. Clair and Indians in the frontier, specifically in Kentucky. Wishes he had...
GLC02437.05285
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