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18 December 1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Stephen Sayre
Marked "private." Would like Sayre to call on him at his office tomorrow at 1 p.m. Will be glad to talk to him about the letter he received yesterday (see GLC02437.05997).
GLC02437.05999
20 January 1795
Seagrove, James, fl. 1792-1795
to Henry Knox
Congratulates Knox on his retirement. Thanks Knox for his years of service and notes he will be missed. Also mentions he is not happy with Knox's chosen successor (Timothy Pickering).
GLC02437.06314
29 January 1796
Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813
Writes a letter of introduction for a Mr. Williams.
GLC02437.06604
8 December 1804
Shaw, Robert G., fl. 1804
Comments on a dispute over lands in Maine occurring between Knox and the late Artemas Ward. Considers the legal ownership of the lands, and provides a course of action.
GLC02437.07899
28 June 1806
Sears, David, 1752-1816
Writes on behalf of himself and [Israel] Thorndike to discuss an approaching land deal. Mentions General [Henry] Jackson.
GLC02437.08032
25 September 1806
Scott, James, fl. 1806
Has recently been informed by Mr. F. Amory that Mrs. Cantor was planning to leave a particular house and asked if Scott intends to purchase it. Provides the price he was offered, and asks him whether Knox "would have me do any thing in the business...
GLC02437.08046
circa 1771-1806
Schuyler, fl. 1771-1806
Thanks Knox for the books he sent her.
GLC02437.08177
5 December 1794
to Winthrop Sargent
Discusses Sargent's desire to be present at the next Congressional session, though the request was denied. Discusses the situation with the Indians in the Cincinnati region. States that "the poor Indians I believe are irrecvocably doomed by Fate to...
GLC02437.10314
17 August 1782
to Tench Tilghman and David Humphreys
Directed to Tilghman and Humphreys, both of whom are aide-de-camps of General George Washington. Mentions that Congress has recently resolved to reduce the size of the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores. Relays correspondence he had...
GLC02437.01529
10 October 1782
to Tench Tilghman
Written to Colonel Tilghman as an aide-de-camp to General Washington. Says seven prisoners of war who have been confined at West Point have petitioned him for relief. They were taken in the Northern Department and sent to West Point from Albany a...
GLC02437.01658
12 October 1782
Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786
Written from "Head Quarters" by Colonel Tilghman to Major General Knox. Says Knox's "letters" came to hand last evening. Says Washington has gone down to the river and that he cannot answer him until tomorrow. Reports that "Vessels have arrived in...
GLC02437.01659
28 March 1783
to Peter Taulman
Discusses charges brought by Taulman against Deputy Judge Advocate Cogswel and informs Taulman that he will have to consult with General George Washington regarding the situation.
GLC02437.02035
31 January 1790
Talbot, Silas, 1751-1813
Forwards (not included) copies of papers and a letter (see GLC02437.04491) he sent to the President, George Washington, for Knox to look at. Also asks Knox for his support in his application for a position. Writes, "...being convinced that a word...
GLC02437.04490
26 April 1802
Tousard, Louis de, 1749-1817
Discusses his strained and tensed relationship with [Henry?] Dearborn. States, "Not being a Roman Catholic yourself, you cannot appreciate the feelings of a poor soul after having remained a long while in Purgatory, when the Angel comes to announce...
GLC02437.07728
26 January 1803
Thatcher, Samuel, 1776-1872
Signature has been clipped. Writes, "I take the liberty to address you respecting the separation of Maine from Massachusetts." Declares that the Federalists in Washington, D.C. fear that this separation is dangerous to federalism and will bring...
GLC02437.07783
25 February 1803
Glad to hear from Knox that he agreed with Thatcher that separating Maine from Massachusetts would be "destructive of its interests & respectability." Discusses the likely passage of a bill in Congress to establish a lighthouse on an island in the...
GLC02437.07789
5 June 1782
Tracy, John, fl. 1789-1795
Written by Tracy, of the well-known merchant family from Newburyport, to Major General Knox. Says his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. Jackson, are going to be staying in Philadelphia for the summer and wants his sister to be acquainted with Lucy Knox...
GLC02437.01440
5 October 1782
to unknown
Written from Head Quarters. No addressee is listed, but likely written to Henry Knox. Writes that "Mr. Cornell and Mr. Wadsworth have commenced a treaty, which I hope will terminate in the latter's taking up the Contracts of the whole Army - Mr...
GLC02437.01646
31 October 1782
Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I send you a packet for the officer commanding at Dobb's Ferry which His Excellency wishes may be forwarded on without loss of time - You have likewise the general order of yesterday requesting the return of...
GLC02437.01689
12 April 1783
Thompson, Isaiah, fl. 1775-1783
Captain Lieutenant Thompson discusses a mistake made about his pay.
GLC02437.02083
23 August 1783
to Lewis [Teisoui]
Informs [Teisoui] that his brother, William Knox, asked that their correspondence should be sent via [Teisoui] and expresses some uncertainty about whether William will be going to England.
GLC02437.02411
22 October 1783
Tillotson, Thomas, 1750-1835
Asks if 1000 or 1500 in exchange for Mr. Morris's notes will be agreeable to Knox. If so, he will keep them for Knox.
GLC02437.02698
2 November 1783
to Mr. Tillotson
Discusses a business transaction.
GLC02437.02752
3 November 1783
Discusses a business transaction and money issues.
GLC02437.02755
25 October 1784
Teissier, Lewis, fl. 1784
Writes, "I beg leave to sincerely congratulate you on the total recovery of my worthy Friend your Brother Mr. Wm. Knox from the disagreeable state of despondency he was in for a few months & of which with his other Friends who like myself live in...
GLC02437.03061
5 February 1785
Tracy, Nathaniel, 1751-1796
Tracy discusses the "unfortunate situation" of Knox's brother, William, who is in London. Assures Knox that William "is in an exceeding good Family, where he is treated with great tenderness, & is attended by one of the first Phisicians [sic] in...
GLC02437.03094
9 March 1785
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
Thomson, Secretary of Congress, transmits "the ordinance for ascertaining the powers and duty of the Secretary at War, the act establishing the salary and the minute of the election." Expresses his wish for Knox's prompt response and acceptance....
GLC02437.03105
17 March 1785
to Charles Thomson
Knox writes to Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Accepts the appointment of Secretary at War: "I have the most grateful sentiments to Congress for this distinguishing mark of their confidence, and I shall according to the best of my abilities attempt...
GLC02437.03114
25 November 1787
to Silas Talbot
Discusses the circumstances of Talbot's sons who are now in France. States they have been well received by the intendant of Normandy and that Count Montmorin, acting as Minister of Marine since the resignation of the Marquis de Castries, has placed...
GLC02437.03714
28 January 1788
Tillier, Rudoph, fl. 1788-1800
[to Henry Knox]
Tillier introduces Knox to Mr. Tardiveau, possibly Barthelemi Tardiveau, the author of a memorial Tillier had previously given to Knox. Identified as a copy in the docket.
GLC02437.03776
15 May 1789
Tracy, John, fl. 1789
Asks Knox to forward an enclosed letter to General [Josiah] Harmar (he spells it "Harmer"), which contains a letter to Major [Winthrop] Sargent (letter is not included). Also discusses his shares in the Ohio Company and his ability to settle his...
GLC02437.04204
4 June 1789
Asks for Knox's help in keeping his friend, General [Jonathan] Titcomb, in office. Writes that General Titcomb led a militia force in the previous war and never received any compensation, and also lost his fortune after the war. His only method of...
GLC02437.04231
4 October 1789
Tracy, Margaret, fl. 1789
Discusses her husband's position as an inspector and Deputy Adjutant General and asks Knox to confirm the opening of a position.
GLC02437.04379
21 December 1789
Discusses his troubles concerning his family estate. Says that financial difficulties will prevent him from settling in the Western Country. Discusses his financial ruin, stating, "in a word, I must look to my Country, a Country that I neither spared...
GLC02437.04446
25 December 1789
Expresses his satisfaction on their victory in the revolution and forwards Knox a letter. Writes, "I can assure you that whether I look back to the share I have had in the late glorious revolution, or forward to the prospects which open to view in...
GLC02437.04451
25 May 1790
Thomas, Alexander, fl. 1790
Apologizes for taking the liberty to write to Knox, whom he does not know personally but only by reputation. Explains that he worked as a clerk in the office of the Massachusetts Commissary General, but was recently dismissed because there was not...
GLC02437.04616
26 May 1790
to Alexander Thomas
In response to a previous letter (see GLC02437.04616), Knox informs Thomas that he would be happy to help in any way possible, but at present, he cannot employ him.
GLC02437.04618
27 April 1791
to Isaiah Thomas
Acknowledges receipt of Thomas's letter of 13 April 1791. Knox writes, "I have always conceived your proposition relative to your note to Mr. Flucker to be [equitable]," and that he himself would not hesitate to accept it. He has written to William...
GLC02437.04931
31 July 1791
Tatham, William, 1752-1819
References Knox's letter of 22 July. Wanted to write by a return post but could not perform the analysis with Colonel Carrington's papers in time. This analysis is enclosed (see GLC02437.05093.02). This refers to "A Topographical Analysis of the...
GLC02437.05093.01
3 August 1791
Notes he enclosed by his last letter a Virginia sheet of his intended publication "Analysis of the United States" (see GLC02437.05093.02). Reports that the Clerk of the Federal Court thought it proper to suspend his certificate for copyright. Says...
GLC02437.05098
8 February 1792
to William Tatham [incomplete]
Discusses a proof sheet for Tatham's publication, "An Analysis of the State of Virginia." Comments on the contents of it, and suggests some edits.
GLC02437.05313
25 June 1792
Tousard signs in text. Sends Knox a picture of the late Colonel Duplessis (not present) which had been commissioned by the Spanish ambassador to France, le Comte de Fernand Nuñez. Writes, "I hope that the picture of an unfortunate and brave...
GLC02437.05516
7 March 1793
Taylor, William, fl. 1793-1806
Reports that the interest of Thomas Goldthwait in the Penobscot lands came into his hands part by purchase and part by a debt owed to Taylor's father, Nathaniel Taylor. Claims he now owns 1/5 of the township of Frankfort along the Penobscot River....
GLC02437.05845
17 March 1793
to William Taylor
References Taylor's letter of 7 March (see GLC02437.05845). Tells Taylor that his claim on 1/5 of the township of Frankfort in Maine owned by Thomas Goldthwait is "utterly unfounded either in law or equity." Says the original grant was never...
GLC02437.05852
22 June 1795
Dodge, Ezekiel G., fl. 1795-1798
Represents the inhabitants of Thomaston, Maine in extending their welcome to Knox and his family. Place writ previously inferred, written in red.
GLC02437.06449
31 July 1795
Discusses land and an estate and asks if Knox will be able to accommodate him when he travels to the Eastern lands.
GLC02437.06480
4 October 1798
to Edward Tobey
Forwards a set of papers for the records (not included).
GLC02437.07176
26 September 1799
Tousard informs Knox that he is instructed by the Secretary of War to order more timber for Knox to build "the gun's carriage." He sends Knox the list of needed supplies and measurements, as well as further instructions as to the designs and...
GLC02437.07309
16 October 1799
Tousard is awaiting timber and lime and hopes that Knox has not forgotten the orders. He has word from the Secretary of the War to ask Jonathan Jackson for bricks.
GLC02437.07318
26 January 1800
to Louis de Tousard
Knox writes that he had hoped to hear from Tousard regarding "further supply of Lime." Knox says that "hitherto I have done nothing with Jonathan Jackson, Esq." The paper of this document is very thin and the writing very faded.
GLC02437.07360
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