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9 April 1791
Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816
to Henry Knox
Miranda asks Knox to "give Col. W[illiam] S[tephens] Smith a copy of that Small Cypher I gave to you at Boston." Smith will then give Knox a letter from Miranda.
GLC02437.04912
19 August 1791
Mitchill, Samuel L., 1764-1831
Has the honor to forward Knox a copy of Aldus's edition of Machiavelli's "Art of War" in the original Italian. Refers to it as "a literary Curiosity." Says it would be better placed in Knox's hands than his own. Tells him "I cannot suppose it...
GLC02437.05127
24 December 1791
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Encloses a letter addressed to Monroe from Colonel Joseph Martin (not present), who was formerly an Indian Agent for the state of Virginia. Explains that if the letter contains anything important, Knox would be the proper person to handle the...
GLC02437.05273
10 May 1792
James Monroe, while in the U. S. Senate, asks whether Knox might be able to lend him six or seven hundred dollars. Comments that it will help his business and promises to reimburse Knox within a few months. Writes that as a stranger to monied...
GLC02437.05456
12 May 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to James Monroe
Writes that unfortunately, it is not in his power to grant Monroe's request [to borrow money] (see GLC02437.05456 for Monroe's original request). Were it in his power, he would be happy to do so.
GLC02437.05458
20 June 1792
Monvel, fl. 1792
Monsieur Monvel discusses a visit to Thomaston, Maine. Reports his findings in detail, noting the geological features of the area. Mentions limestone, granite, quartz, mica, ore, and other rock formations as well as the surrounding land features.
GLC02437.05513
8 July 1792
Discusses a situation in which he was charged more for furniture than he expected. Mr. [Tench] Coxe loaned him money to cover the extra charges. Writes that he is now in Williamsburg "convened with several other gentlm in the revision of the laws...
GLC02437.05530
18 July 1792
Informs Monroe that he can "accomdodate" [cover] his financial notes for 6 weeks or 2 months.
GLC02437.05544
23 July 1792
Informs Knox of his findings concerning the lay of the land and waterways and mineral deposits, namely iron, in Maine. Notes that he will next be surveying the area of Pleasant Mountain, Maine.
GLC02437.05555
15 September 1792
Asks if can postpone a payment until his arrival in Philadelphia next month. Notes at that time the reimbursement will be paid in full with interest, along with a "sincere acknowledgement for the very friendly service." Docketed by Henry Knox.
GLC02437.05609
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