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3 March 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Alexander McDougall
Discusses with McDougall the possible result of his mission, informing him that everyone is anxious for it and continues to deplore the lack of a strong Congress.
GLC02437.01975
12 March 1783
Written by Major General Knox to General McDougall. Says he wrote a letter to McDougall on 3 March. Says the officers were quiet at that point, but that their impatience and unhappiness is coming to a crescendo now. Makes a reference to the first...
GLC02437.01999
9 May 1785
Barbé-Marbois, François, marquis de, 1745-1837
to Henry Knox
Barbé-Marbois, a French diplomat, writes that he is "anxious of laying before [Knox] some matters concerning french officers..."
GLC02437.03142
16 June 1785
McFarland, Moses, 1738-1802
Informs Knox that he recently met with Majors North and "Douttey [John Doughty?] who was perusing a Resolve of Congress respecting Invalids..." North and [Doughty] advised McFarland to await Knox's return to New York.
GLC02437.03156
10 February 1788
to Robert R. Livingston
Original of GLC02437.03790. Knox relates details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention: "On Wednesday the 30th ultimo, Mr. Hancock was well enough to take his seat in the convention. On Thursday he brought forward the proposition for adopting...
GLC02437.03793
27 May 1783
to [John] Mason
Informs Mason that his request to visit his family has been granted. Initialed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp, as answered and inquiry to be continued.
GLC02437.02135
27 June 1783
Maxwell, Hugh, 1733-1799
Informs General Knox that due to ill health, he was unable to march with the regiment and has temporarily returned to camp. Assures Knox that he will follow the regiment if he is better in a few days. Written from "camp." Docketed in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.02195
15 May 1784
Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800
Mifflin, President of Congress, encloses an Act of Congress directing Knox to ascertain from the British Commander in Chief of North America precisely when the British will leave their posts within the boundaries of the United States (possibly refers...
GLC02437.02998
2 October 1787
to Mary McNeill
Writes in response to a letter from Mrs. McNeill (see GLC02437.06662) and assures her that the matter should be looked into and that he will assist her in settling her business. Says he delivered the papers to the commissioner in the marine...
GLC02437.03670
11 April 1785
to John Mills
Writes to request that Mills travel to the St. George's River area and examine streams for usefulness as mills. Written by Knox in his capacity as attorney for Hannah Flucker, his mother-in-law.
GLC02437.09122
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