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9 July 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Colonel Howard
Knox, Secretary of War, reports that he will attend the committee at the War Office scheduled to meet 10 July 1788.
GLC02437.03931
Howard, John Eager, 1752-1827
to Henry Knox
Writes that the "Committee appointed to inquire fully into the proceedings of the War Department intend meeting at the War office tomorrow morning at 9 oclock, if convenient for you to attend." Signed by Howard, Chairman of the Committee. Docketed...
GLC02437.04273
26 January 1790
Howell, Joseph, 1750-1798
Discusses the account of Colonel [John] Crane, stating that "[t]he principal objection to a close of the accounts of Colo. Crane arises on the expenditure of the monies recieved [sic] by him in the year 1777 for the recruiting service." Includes a...
GLC02437.04482
10 October 1790
to Robert Howe
Knox acknowledges receipt of Howe's "elegant present of a cloak and Helmet, from the iles in the pacific Ocean."
GLC02437.04747
14 February 1791
to William Hull
Discusses a petition to put [Henry Jackson and Hull] on the federal pension list. Writes, "You will be sensible upon reflection, that the movements of all regular governments must be governed by General principles, were it otherwise disorder and...
GLC02437.04855
20 June 1791
to Jacob Hull
Written by Knox, who refers to himself in the third person throughout. Knox states that he is exempt from the local taxes of Philadelphia the same as any member of Congress. Says this was the case in New York. Says he would only have to pay taxes...
GLC02437.05016
July 1791
Encloses a copy of an "oration" (not present) given by Robert Porter before the Society of the Cincinnati in Pennsylvania. Date added later in pencil.
GLC02437.05283
6 May 1792
Marked as "Private." Briefly discusses General Brook's appointment and whether he will accept or decline.
GLC02437.05450
30 November 1794
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Informs Knox he sails for London in two days. Requests Knox to notify Knox's friends in London of his visit. Mentions not being opposed to public employment in Europe and states, "should any of your friends have any private negotiations in that...
GLC02437.06263
16 January 1795
Howe, Benjamin, fl. 1795
Writes a long and sincere farewell to Knox. Congratulates Knox on his retirement and thanks him for his long, laborious, and faithful service.
GLC02437.06309
25 July 1795
to Job and Josiah Ingraham
Informs the Ingrahams that he is aware that they have been moving a mark, most likely a boundary marker, around and now asks that they refrain from doing so. Lower left side is ripped, resulting in text loss.
GLC02437.06471
3 September 1795
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Writes that he will help Knox in settling his business with George Meade and advises Knox to proceed with caution in his business dealings.
GLC02437.06516
29 October 1795
to unknown
Asks for an accurate survey of a town, and requests that it be separated into lots to enable everyone to see the exact boundaries of each individual claim. Continues with a list of the recipient's duties and Knox's expectations of him. Signed by...
GLC02437.06553
30 October 1795
Informs Knox that he has received the letter he sent and discusses Knox's and his own relationship with George Meade.
GLC02437.06555
5 November 1795
Discusses Knox's business dealings with George Meade and states that he has tried negotiating with him [Meade] for a while, without success.
GLC02437.06563
12 November 1795
to Samuel Hodgdon
States that he is looking forward to the next post as he is hoping Hodgdon will have some conclusive information regarding the business dealings with George Meade. Mentions that Knox's son is staying with his uncle in Dedham, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.06569
20 November 1795
Writes that he is "likely to close your business with the most unruly and troublesome man living - " most likely referring to George Meade. Also discusses finances regarding land.
GLC02437.06572
9 December 1797
Ingraham, Joseph, 1762-1800
Asks Knox to sponsor him as he is applying for a position as first lieutenant on board the frigate, the USS Constitution.
GLC02437.07062
15 May 1798
Maryland congressman Howard discusses the impending conflict between America and France and public reaction to the XYZ Affair. Free frank signed by Howard.
GLC02437.07128
13 July 1783
to [William] Hull
Knox vouches for Isaac Wilkins, who delivers this letter to Colonel [William] Hull. Wilkins hopes to move from Long Island to Westchester, New York. Notes that during the course of the war, Wilkins conduct has been "fine," and his character...
GLC02437.10119
21 August 1783
to [Robert] Howe
Possibly written to General Robert Howe. Asks Howe, commanding detachments of the Continental Army at Philadelphia, to inform him of any political news. Writes: "We have nothing here but the same dull round of the rise & setting sun. No objects to...
GLC02437.10128
1673/12/12
Pynchon, John, 1626-1703
to Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re: reimbursement for expenses
John Pynchon writes to thank Gerrit van Slichtenhorst for reimbursing him for expenses incurred from apprehending "those villainous murderers." The letter seems to allude to damages from an attack by Indians.
GLC03107.04865
1674/06/29
to Andries Dreyer & Gerrit van Slichtenhorst re:trade and accounts
GLC03107.04866
1676/09/08
Van, Ipendam, fl. 1676
Arrangements for a legal proceeding
The notary public, Adrian van [?]lpendam, recorded the arrangements for a legal proceeding between Nicolas van Renselaer on the one part, and Jacob Leisler and Jacob Milborne on the other part.
GLC03107.04867
1678/04/13
Sydenham, William, fl. 1678
Defense plea in the court at Albany
The defendant, William Sydenham, denies Johannes de Peyster's charge that he unlawfully sold and profited from de Peyster's beaver furs.
GLC03107.04868
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