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12 May 1789
Stevens, John, 1749-1838
[Receipt for monies received from Henry Knox]
Notes that John Stevens received from Henry Knox the sum of one hundred dollars "in part of rent of my fathers House in the Broad Way."
GLC02437.04203
20 May 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Certificate for the Baron de Glasbeech]
Certifies that the Baron de Glasbeech served in the Southern Army. Provides information on his rank and the officers under whom he served. Notes that Glasbeech "distinguished himself by his bravery, particularly in the affair of the Cowpens under...
GLC02437.04208
25 June 1789
Resolve on the Petition of the Selectmen of Penobscot
Part of an address, directed toward Henry Knox, is visible on verso. Refers to a petition filed to the General Court by the Selectman of the towns of Penobscot, Sedgwick, and others, which asserts the rights and entitlements of each settler. Goes...
GLC02437.04256
4 August 1788-June 1789
[Receipt]
Receipt detailing a financial interaction between Henry Knox, a Mr. [possibly Michael] Hillegas, and several other parties, including Knox's brother William, John Stagg, and Caleb Swan.
GLC02437.04266
8 July 1789
Receipt for Knox's payment of 125 dollars for rent on Stevens's father's house which Knox occupied. Signed "John Stevens, Junr."
GLC02437.04274
9 July 1789
to Samuel Ogden
Includes letters and information pertaining to Mr. [likely James] Webber, and asks Ogden to provide his information as soon as possible so he can write to Mr. Webber (likely referring to business dealings between Ogden and Webber). Also discusses...
GLC02437.04277
13 July 1789
Denny, R., fl. 1789
[Settled account of Jacob Norris]
Written from "Auditors Office State of Maryland." A Mr. R. Denny of the Auditor's Office certifies that according to his office's books, Lieutenant Jacob Norris settled an account in 1779 in which he "has a credit for sixteen men recruited by him...
GLC02437.04280
[Settled account of John White]
Written from "Auditors Office State of Maryland." A Mr. R. Denny of the Auditor's Office certifies John White settled with Jacob Norris and allotted him 2500 dollars "for his Commutation" in Maryland during the war.
GLC02437.04281
20 July 1789
Fitzsimons, Thomas, 1741-1811
to Henry Knox
Writes that the bearer of this letter, Mr. Hall, also brings a letter from Major [Pierce] Butler (see GLC02437.04296) which recommends Hall for a post in Knox's War Department. FitzSimons would like to add that he believes Hall is well-qualified for...
GLC02437.04297
Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
We the subscribers acknowledge to have received...
Written from the "War Office," likely in New York City. Document acknowledges receipt for one-half of their salaries from the war office, for the months April-June 1789. Signed by John Stagg, William Knox, Caleb Swan, and Ceasar Loyd (Caesar Lloyd...
GLC02437.04298
circa 1 May 1789
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Foundation of some paragraphs published in Fennos paper 2nd May 1789
Writes, "We learn, from good authority, that the President of the United States will see no Company on Sundays. We are also informed that the President, after his inauguration, will assign one or two days in every week for receiving such Foreigners...
GLC02437.04312
4 August 1789
[Account between John Stevens and Henry Knox]
Account of monies exchanged between John Stevens and Henry Knox between December 1788 and May 1789.
GLC02437.04315
5 August 1789
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
No signature, but otherwise a copy of GLC02437.04317.
GLC02437.04318
29 August 1789
Remsen, Henry, 1762-1843
[Certification regarding R.J. Vanden Brock]
Remson and Denning, on behalf of the Auditor of the State of New York, certify that Mr. Vanden Brock has been accurate and responsible, and a capable accountant with irreproachable morals.
GLC02437.04339
13 September 1789
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Thanks him for his recent letter as well as the letters he enclosed. Relates that one of them was from Jackson's sister, and it related news of the death of his 17-year-old niece. Discusses the recent illness of Knox's daughter Julia, but believes...
GLC02437.04357
1 October 1789-5 October 1789
[Note of payment]
Note to the cashier of a bank to "Pay to the honorable Alexander Hamilton or order, two thousand five hundred dollars, being for public service, and which for the present is to be considered as part of the twenty thousand dollars agreed to be loaned...
GLC02437.04373
October 1789
Form of check 36
Appears to be a copy of GLC02437.04373. Note to the cashier of a bank to "Pay to the honorable Alexander Hamilton or order, two thousand five hundred dollars, being for public service, and which for the present is to be considered as part of the...
GLC02437.04376
6 October 1789
Meals, John, fl. 1789
Account of goods left in the hands of John Meals at Augusta in Goergia, by the late commissioners of the United States for treating with the southern Indians
Lists goods and supplies by account number. Includes items such as rum, kettles, calico, linen, etc.
GLC02437.04380
8 October 1789
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Discusses the hurricane season and other extreme weather conditions in Antigua, such as a lengthy drought which caused cattle to die from want of drink. Speaks briefly about the natural features of the island that she does like. Explains her hope...
GLC02437.04381
1783-1815
Havering, Caroline, fl. 1923
to unknown
Discusses the benefits and tribulations of friendship, mentioning two specific friends, Amelia and Matilda. A continuation of this letter is contained on the verso of GLC02437.04401. Address and docket are from GLC02437.04401.
GLC02437.04402
8 November 1789
Swan, Caleb, 1758-1809
List of vouchers wanting to the accounts of the Secretary of War for 1788
Lists vouchers by department, date and includes the dollar amount. Relates to Jeremiah Wadsworth's private account with the Secretary of War (Knox). Swan signs a note on versi regarding the account information.
GLC02437.04409
September 1801 circa
[Petition for proection of his lands from the government of Massachusetts]
Pettition requesting that the Masschusetts government protect his lands against hostile squatters who live nearby, and who have repeatly attacked his surveyors and threatened violence to his lands. States that the government has promised protection...
GLC02437.09278
22 September 1801
[Report on the insurgents in the Waldo Patent]
Reports on the plans and whereabouts of the insurgents on the Waldo patent who have attacked and threatened Henry Knox's surveyors. The report was written for the surveyors, in order to help them avoid attack. A number of names are written on the...
GLC02437.09279
25 May 1803
[Petition for land settlement by Massachusetts legislature]
Request by Knox and a group of settlers on his land, asking the Massachusetts legislature to decide a dispute over land. The document was intended to be signed by Knox and the settlers, but is not.
GLC02437.09283
9 October 1805
[History of recent ownership of the Waldo Patent]
Statement detailing the history of how Knox came to be in possesion of the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09284
[Note on history of inheritance of the Waldo patent]
A note regarding the history of the inheritance of the Waldo patent. The note, probably written after the Knox collection was collected, appears to be written by one historian to another. It quotes a letter by Mr. Thatcher to Ruel Williams...
GLC02437.09287
[Petition regarding settlers on Waldo patent]
Requests that the state legislature help decide issues about claims on the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09289
[Names of original owners of the Waldo patent]
List of names of those originally owning land in the Waldo patent, how much land they owned, and who now owns that land.
GLC02437.09290
[Estimate of land on the Waldo patent belonging to the Winslow family]
Details the amount of land held in the Waldo patent by the Winslow family, and notes the transactions that led to this total.
GLC02437.09291
September 1797
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
[List of properties in Waldo patent owner by Thomas Flucker]
List of the lots within the Waldo patent belonging to Thomas Flucker. Also contains details on other lots within the patent, and their ownership. Several notes written a few years later have been added in the margins regarding these properties.
GLC02437.09292
28 December 1773
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
[to Henry Knox]
Rivington, a journalist and bookseller, writes to an unspecified recipient (possibly Henry Knox). Writes, "I would long ago have sent you the Irish Editions you wanted but on examining found I had no quantity to make up a parcell [sic]... I now...
GLC02437.09999
23 August 1776
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
to William Knox
Knox writes to her brother-in-law: "we are now upon the eve of something decisive- the enemy have landed a number of men some say six thousand upon long island- we have a report to day- that- they have been ambushed and greatly weakened- but so far...
GLC02437.10005
11 August 1864
Lafferty, Samuel, fl. 1840-1908
to Joseph M. Maitland
Addresses letter "Friend Joe." Writes from a camp outside Uniontown. Says he didn't think he would live, "...but I am getting tolerably stout again, but not stout enough to stand much exposure." Remarks he didn't think he would be leaving the...
GLC03523.10.132
15 August 1864
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to Bell Wharton
Letter is not signed, but based on content it is likely written by Joseph Maitland. Expresses great pleasure at receiving her letter. Reports on the food in camp: coffee, sour bread, strong pork, rice and beans once in awhile. "We have an old nigger...
GLC03523.10.133
16 August 1864
Moore, S.R., fl. 1863-1864
Writes to Joseph from camp near the Tallahatchie River. Complains of being nearly shirtless and plans to take some Rebel's wardrobe when he gets a chance. Requests Joseph sends some stamps and promises to repay him. Reports a forage party of five men...
GLC03523.10.134
4 October 1864
Writes to Bell from camp near Memphis. Complains the weather has been wet for a week. Says he has a headache and a sore throat. Reports he was in the city today clerking for a court-martial and is now detailed for that job as long as his regiment is...
GLC03523.10.135
7 October 1864
Writes to Bell from the "Rooms of General Court Martial" in Memphis. Reports he likes his new job clerking and his room is very nice with a good bed, a coal grate, and gas lighting. Says his work is from nine o'clock in the morning until noon with...
GLC03523.10.136
13 October 1864
Writes to Bell from the "Rooms of General Court Martial" in Memphis. Claims it's a night for lovers; with dry weather and a shining moon. Informs her there is a "Tin Pan Alley" and shooting gallery in the basement of his building. Reports Union...
GLC03523.10.137
17 October 1864
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
Joseph M. Maitland
Addresses letter "My Dear Bro." Says he is sending him a box with ten dollars, a hat, a pair of cuff gloves, a necktie, three pairs of socks and two shirts. Reports he is done seeding except for the potato patch. Mentions he will use a steam thresher...
GLC03523.10.138
22 October 1864
Writes from Camp Reynolds in Pennsylvania. States his company is getting so small they may consolidate with another company in the regiment. Hopes they will winter in Camp Reynolds. Expresses concern about small pox in his hometown. Mentions a letter...
GLC03523.10.139
23 October 1864
Maitland, Ann, 1813-?
Reports Grier is not feeling well and is very tired from all the field work he's doing. Informs him they all went to church and heard a good sermon. Says Bell looks well and will begin teaching soon. States the potato crop is the best ever with...
GLC03523.10.140
31 October 1864
Explains his delay in writing to him because of the comment in his last letter home that "you thought no one with a spank of loyalty in them could support General McClellan..." Responds "I think as much of my country as anyone." Reports the crops...
GLC03523.10.141
14 November 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
Remarks that city folks "live too high" compared to soldiers. Writes that he was given three pounds of butter by another soldier which will last him for a while. He will soon know if the company will stay in Nashville through the winter. Reports...
GLC07460.060
20 November 1863
to his sister and family
Comments on the rainy weather and muddy conditions. Reports that the troops were reviewed by General R.S. Granger. He writes that the men put their best appearance on for the general and made a very good impression. Wheeler remarks that he's glad...
GLC07460.061
27 November 1863
Writes that some of the men returning from the front were exposed to small pox on the train. Those who were not vaccinated have been taken to the hospital and given vaccinations. He writes that a tent was built to house all the men that came down...
GLC07460.062
3 Decemeber [1863]
Writes that there has been a small pox outbreak in Nashville and a hospital has been set up for Wheeler's company. Reassures his family that he is not at risk because his vaccine is still good. Reports that the major of the 13th [Illinois] and...
GLC07460.063
December 11, 1863
Reports that one of the soldiers, [Zod] Howe, almost died from small pox and another man is thought to have come down with it. Remarks that the men in camp seem very nonchalant about the small pox outbreak. He writes that the hospital building and...
GLC07460.064
12 August 1790
to Thomas Jefferson
Secretary of War Knox informs Secretary of State Jefferson that President Washington wants to ratify the treaty with the Creeks the following day at noon.
GLC02437.04688
6 November 1790
Hardin, John, 1753-1792
to Joseph Harrance
Discusses the conduct of his militia and Major [James] Paul, about whom he "cannot say too much in his favour for his Distinguished behavior as a valuable officer." Notes Major Paul from Uniontown, Pennsylvania formed a battalion of volunteers to...
GLC02437.04771
circa 1790
[Proceedings before the treaty with the Creek Nation]
Details the upstanding behavior of President George Washington in the treaty negotiations with the Creek Nation. Relates the past arrangements and relationships between the Creeks in Savannah, Georgia and the United States. Date listed in pencil at...
GLC02437.04786
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