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17 October 1783
Wengierski, Thomas Cajetan, 1755-1787
to Henry Knox
Thanks Knox (for showing him West Point). Asks Knox for a copy of the map of West Point for a journal he is writing.
GLC02437.02673
20 October 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Cajetan Wengierski
Replies to Wengierski's request for a map of West Point. States that he is unable to provide the map for security reasons, especially since the war with Britain had just ended. See GLC02437.02673 for Wengierski's request.
GLC02437.02692
19 March 1784
to Arnold Wells
Knox negotiates rent with Wells, apparently the owner of the house and farm where Knox and his family are staying. Offers one hundred pounds rent per year: "I am willing to give this sum although from the most favorable calculations I find it shall...
GLC02437.02979
14 December 1784
to James Webber, Addington, and Bicknell
Knox writes to his brother William Knox's friends (presumably in London). Thanks them for caring for William and aiding his recovery (William suffered from mental illness). Praises them, offering his services in the future.
GLC02437.03075
2 July 1785
to James Webber
Dicusses the Birmingham wares, which are in the care of Henry Jackson (refer to GLC02437.03164). Relates that the Consul of Sweden informed him that a bill owed by William Knox, Henry's brother, has been paid. Discusses other financial matters...
GLC02437.03163
7 September 1785
Writes to Mr. James Webber of London on a variety of topics. First, thanks him very much for caring for Knox's brother William when William was ill. Is overjoyed to hear of "his restoration to reason and health," and that he will be returning to...
GLC02437.03186
7 January 1786
Writes to Webber regarding the money he owes Webber for his brother William Knox's medical costs. Has sent with the present letter a bill of exchange worth 185 pounds sterling drawn by Samuel Ogden from a firm in Liverpool. Sent another sum by...
GLC02437.03232
8 June 1786
Mentions the "embarrassments" of Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom, who has recently moved to a house nearby. Discusses the payments being made by debtors such as a Mr. Goodene, as well as the sale of goods. Mentions the health of his brother, William Knox...
GLC02437.03272
6 December 1786
Writes to Webber to discuss a variety of business matters. Explains why he has not written in some time, but thanks him on Mrs. Knox's behalf for advice he wrote to her the previous July. Provides an update on the status of merchandise (such as...
GLC02437.03367
7 June 1787
Informs Webber of Mr. Pritchard's arrival, and promises to render him every assistance. Discusses Samuel Ogden's lack of success in paying William Knox so far, noting that Ogden will be "pressing the persons to whom he has credited the goods." Notes...
GLC02437.03572
22 March 1782
to Lucy Knox
Explains that due to miscommunication with General Sir Henry Clinton, he is being detained in New Jersey. Had set out from Philadelphia toward Elizabeth, New Jersey, to attend a meeting of commissioners, but Clinton sent word to Philadelphia which...
GLC02437.01372
26 July 1777
Written near Morristown, New Jersey. Laments his absence from Lucy. Writes "...had it not been for this cursed war I should have been one of the happi[est] of the human race as it is I am bound by every principle of honor and moral attachment to...
GLC02437.10453
10 November 1786
to William Lewis
Marked "copy." Discusses a financial settlement between Samuel Shaw and Daniel Parker. Writes that a Mr. George Joy, who bears this letter, was commissioned by Mr. Parker to settle his affairs with Mr. Shaw. Discusses signatures on an enclosed...
GLC02437.03331
13 May 1793
to Henry Lee
Discusses the action of March 18 [the Battle of Neerwinden] and French politics and military. Comments that "[u]pon viewing the affairs of France according to the present reforms the most whole cause ever embraced by men, seems to be verging fast to...
GLC02437.10266
22 July 1793
Asks Lewis to review papers that came with the letter in regards to an "estate in the eastern parts of Massachusetts." Wishes with his help to finish up the business with the Waldo patent. Writes that "[i]t is extremely important to me, to complete...
GLC02437.10270
25 September 1781
[Mr. Jones will apply to Mr. Frothingham and receive five hundred Arms & bayonets].
Instructions indicating that a Mr. [Thomas] Jones will collect ordnance and transport it to Williamsburg, Virginia. Closes by saying "This order will be executed instantly." The arms were for a Virginia regiment commanded by Major General Baron...
GLC02437.01190
21 November 1781
Jones, Thomas, fl. 1777-1782
Cannot yet send the stores left in his charge because he has so far been unable to obtain fatigue men to help haul them. He will not be able to take a survey of the stores until he gets to Richmond. Fears he will not be able to remove them this...
GLC02437.01294
22 November 1793
to Thomas Jefferson
Informs Jefferson that "General Stewart declines accepting the appointment of Inspector for the port of Philadelphia and would have done the same with the naval office had it been offered to him. He says that he made the application at the influnce...
GLC02437.10285
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
28 April 1785
to George R. Minot
Thanks him for his kind letter regarding the report on the Muscongus patent. Offers his services to Minot whenever he may need them.
GLC02437.09124
4 July 1782
Loring, Joshua, 1744-1789
Writes that due to Knox's letter of 12 June, he placed Knox's items at auction. He is not yet sure of the proceeds but estimates them at about 140 pounds. Will write by next post with more information. (See GLC02437.01475 for references to this...
GLC02437.01477
22 August 1782
Writes to inform Knox that a "Bill of Exchange for 500 Dollars" from General Benjamin Lincoln came and he paid it. There is now a balance due to Knox of 200 dollars which he can get from Loring whenever he likes.
GLC02437.01533
17 October 1782
Writes that he has received Knox's letter of 10 October. Promises that when the "bill you mention for two hundred dollrs. comes to hand it shall be duly honour'd."
GLC02437.01669
5 February 1783
Informing Knox that his "draft in favr. Wm. Duer Esq, for One hundred & thirthy three dollars, with when presented shall be duty honor'd." "13-8 / On Public Service" written on address leaf. Also stamped "Boston" in red ink.
GLC02437.01893
1700/03/04
Schuyler, Brandt, 1659-1752
to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]
Typed translation available in collateral file. The letter notes that Capt. William Kidd and some other privateers left for England on a man-of-war. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.05345
12 November 1781
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Written by Brigadier General Knox to General Lincoln. Says he was concerned for him, but hopes he is safe at Head of Elk, Maryland. Tells him to "pray take care of the trophies and carry them triumphantly into rome." Reports from Mount...
GLC02437.01288
10 July 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Written from the "War Office." Informs Knox that Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch has begun casting shells for them, and that Captain [William] Stevens "must immediately go there to prove the shells." Tells Knox to provide Stevens with instructions for how...
GLC02437.01481
7 April 1782
Writes to inform Knox of Knox's appointment to Major General, and describes the details of his appointment.
GLC02437.01382
22 July 1783
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "private." References Knox's private letter that was recently sent by the post. Congratulates him on the birth of his son. Believes Congress will not leave Princeton soon. Before he...
GLC02437.02315
1-3 March 1787
Discusses the convention (referring to the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia) and his views of the people's ideas of changes Congress would bring about. "I have not the most distant idea that the people would adopt any...
GLC02437.03476
3 March 1783
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
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
19 February 1783
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Written by General McDougall to Major General Knox. Says that Colonel Brooks has no doubt reached him before this letter, but hopes to give an update to events in Congress since. Says "Nothing has since been done by Congress on the Subject of our...
GLC02437.01933
20 August 1783
Written and signed for Knox by Major Samuel Shaw. Says the bearer of this letter, Mr. Peck, was in a company of artillery artificers under Captain Post. Says that this unit was raised for 2 years and is therefore excluded from any allowance for the...
GLC02437.02404
9 September 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
[Request for provisions]
Request for twenty pounds of beef and one gallon of rum for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02486
14 September 1783
Written by General McDougall to General Knox. Says he will visit with Knox to finalize spending accounts of the officers. Says he has "written to Mr. Gaine in the most perfect secrecy, to print thirteen thousand Copies, of the Commander in Chief's...
GLC02437.02512
24 September 1783
Asks Knox over for a visit to discuss the army. Mentions that if the fireworks will be going off at West Point, he can take part of the company off Knox's hands. Discusses preparations to host a large group of visitors including the Minister of...
GLC02437.02563
19 October 1783
Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that "This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel...
GLC02437.02688
10 November 1783
Discusses an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the...
GLC02437.02764
24 February 1787
Later copy of GLC02437.03466. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a "reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts" who is looking for "employment to give him bread." Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.
GLC02437.03465
27 December 1787
to Charles Lining
Writes that he received, via Dr. Thomas Tudor Tucker, Lining's letter as well as the $192 sum Lining sent. Provided Dr. Tucker with a receipt declaring that this money would pay South Carolina's portion of the money owed to Major L'Enfant for the...
GLC02437.03744
8 June 1789
Little, Daniel, fl. 1789-1801
Discussing building a school on the Waldo patent, a large tract of land belonging to Knox.
GLC02437.09222
26 March 1783
Discusses buttons needed to repair the clothing of the two artillery regiments stationed at West Point. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.
GLC02437.09700
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