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circa 1585-1763
History of the Livingston family from 1421
The manuscript discusses the Livingston family genealogy beginning in 1421.
GLC03107.04826
History of the Livingston family beginning in 1428
GLC03107.04827
Guide to handling money and finances [incomplete with fragmented pages]
The book contains instructions on how to fulfill various financial transactions, such as "Multiplication of Money," "Reduction," and the "Rule of Three." Extensive explanations and examples are given for each lesson.
GLC03107.04828
1898/08/04
Wodell, Silas, fl. 1898
to Henry B. Livingston re: purchase of Livingston papers
Silas Wodell writes that the owner of the Livingston Papers has accepted Henry B. Livingston's offer of $150 to purchase them. He adds: "I was greatly surprised that they would listen to the offer, but I am informed that the owner of the papers has...
GLC03107.04829
21 October 1781
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
to Henry Knox
Communicates General George Washington's order that 100 swords confiscated from enemy forces at the surrender of Yorktown be sent to the regiment of Marquis Laval. Hand was an adjutant general under Washington.
GLC02437.01255
7 June 1782
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Written by Hamilton after he left the Army to Major General Knox. Letter details Hamilton's opinions against retaliation for the execution of American Captain Joshua Huddy at the hand of New York Loyalists (this is reference to the well-known Huddy...
GLC02437.01442
Later copy of letter from Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox in GLC02437.01442, for which a transcript is available. Written by Hamilton after he left the Army to Major General Knox. Letter details Hamilton's opinions against retaliation for the...
GLC02437.01444
24 July 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Alexander Hamilton
Written by Major General Knox to Hamilton who had left the army in March 1782. References Hamilton's letter of 7 July. Discusses retaliation against "a captain of the 57 regmnt" (Captain Charles Asgill), for the murder of Captain Joshua Huddy by...
GLC02437.01498
January 7, 1783
To Edward Hand
Written and signed for Knox by his aide Samuel Shaw to Brigadier General Hand. Says the prisoners of war at West Point are being marched this day to the 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Their names are enclosed. Says Lieutenant Hoit [could be the same...
GLC02437.01807
16 April 1783
Hay, Udney, fl. 1776-1806
About Washington's permission to allow volunteers to rebuild Udney's house after a fire. After Quartermaster Udney Hay's house (the historic "Clinton House") and possessions were destroyed by fire, Washington authorized volunteer officers to rebuild...
GLC02437.02095
17 October 1791
This is a letter requesting information for President George Washington's address to Congress. Hamilton seeks material on the expeditions against the Indians and specifically requests items describing "Every pacific measure" that was tried to produce...
GLC02437.05199
8 October 1794
Writes, "Your exertions in my department during my absence will never be obliterated. I regret my long stay. If things shall be so serious as to require the President [George Washington] to go forward (referring to the Whiskey Rebellion), I hope I...
GLC02437.06221
22 February 1796
Harper, Robert G., 1765-1825
Congratulates Knox on the "happy prospect of our affairs," and relates that Colonel [Timothy] Pickering has told him the Spanish treaty has just arrived. Discusses the peace that now will pervade the world, and speaks proudly of the works of the...
GLC02437.06636
13 July 1803
Haskins, John, 1729-1814
Writes to negotiate a business deal with Knox. Would like to purchase wood planks and have them shipped to Washington, D.C.
GLC02437.07810
23 July 1782
Forman, Aaron, fl. 1782
to Samuel Shaw
Aaron Forman, Assistant Deputy Quarter Master, writes to Shaw to inform him that he has recovered a mare that had been left at Sadler's Tavern. Explains that she was "badly foundered" and he did not think she could be made fit in time for the next...
GLC02437.01497
30 August 1782
Written from "Orderly Office." Writes, "Major Mannand of the Corps of Engineers has this minute applied to me for five men to go to wappings creek for a Batteau, which is to transport the Baggage of the Engineers from the Neighborhood of Fishkill...
GLC02437.01551
1 September 1782
Encloses information from the day's General Orders and asks Knox to pass the information on to the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment who are on fatigue on West Point. Orders say they should probably march on Friday next. Also has orders for the 2nd...
GLC02437.01559
4 September 1782
Written from Camp Verplanks Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. Writes, "As the Commander in Chief proposes reviewing the Line on Saturday next, the relief for Dobb's Ferry and the fatigue at West Point will not march untill Sunday - it is...
GLC02437.01573
5 September 1782
to Edward Hand
Inquires about several corps, guards and fatigue parties to be used in the movement of powder from Fishkill to a temporary magazine at Constitution Island. Includes guards under Major Villefranche and Captain Buchanan.
GLC02437.01577
Written from Camp Verplanks Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. "Public" is written on the upper right side of the address. Writes, "I beg you may be pleased to have the following extract from the Orders of this day published to your Garrison -...
GLC02437.01579
7 September 1782
to William Heath
Writes, "The bearer hereof has in charge one William Campbell, who came to camp as a recruit for the Mass Line. He offered to enlist with the recruiting party [for] this State but was refused by Captain [Andrew] Moodie who has [reported] him to me....
GLC02437.01588
26 September 1782
Hawes, William, fl. 1781-1783
Written by William Hawes, a Captain of Artificers. Mentions that he called on Knox while in Philadelphia, but Knox had already proceeded on to West Point. Reports that the Minister of War [Benjamin Lincoln] has ordered thirty artificers to continue...
GLC02437.01628
6 January 1783
Discusses the transportation of Naval prisoners of war from West Point. States that the 4th Massachusetts regiment is ready to receive the prisoners. Written in the Orderly Office.
GLC02437.01804
to William Hawes
Discusses orders to supply the military hospitals with enough brimstone (sulfur).
GLC02437.01806
27 January 1783
Harrod, Joseph, fl. 1783
Written by Harrod to Major General Knox. Is writing because he knew Knox had a friendship with his deceased "Brother Treat" (possibly Samuel Treat, d. 1777, Harrod's brother-in-law).. Is requesting his assistance in getting Treat's half-pay pension...
GLC02437.01864
29 January 1783
Discusses military stores, what is needed, what he has ordered, the condition of new equipment, completion of the magazine and furnace, etc.
GLC02437.01873
4 March 1783
to Joseph Harrod
Discusses the affairs of the late Captain Lieutenant Samuel Treat, and how his heirs would receive the money and estate. Also includes a certificate giving his heirs the right to his possessions. Both the letter and the certificate are written and...
GLC02437.01981
24 March 1783
Informing General Knox that he has made a draft of the report concerning current business and enclosed it for Knox's inspection and correction.
GLC02437.02029
17 May 1783
Hay requests that Knox furnish him with volunteer assistants to help rebuild his house after a fire.
GLC02437.02129
31 July 1783
Discusses problems with paying the troops.
GLC02437.02346
14 September 1783
Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816
Written by Confederation Congressman Hawkins to Major General Knox. Encloses a letter for Captain Hopkins from General Robert Howe (not included here). Mentions that there are dispatches from diplomats before Congress. Says "I can only inform you...
GLC02437.02513
16 September 1783
Asks Knox for permission to retain a few of the men who were assigned to help build his house since many of the men are sick and unable to work. Advises the sick be sent to the hospital and wants to know how the remaining men will draw provisions...
GLC02437.02520
18 May 1784
Willard, Joseph, 1738-1804
[Expression of gratitude from the president and fellows of Harvard College]
Willard, President of Harvard College, expresses thanks on behalf of Harvard for Henry Knox's "kind present to this University, of a number of valuable books on folio."
GLC02437.03001
13 June 1784
to Samuel Hardy
Knox writes to Hardy, a Congressman and Chairman of the Committee of the States. Reports that he has discharged most of the troops remaining in service besides a small number at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania, and West Point, New York. Discusses...
GLC02437.03018
9 August 1784
Knox informs Hardy, Chairman of the Congressional Committee of the States, that William Hull's mission to Canada failed. Hull had attempted to ascertain when Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, intends to withdraw British troops...
GLC02437.03039
20 June 1785
to Thomas Halsey
Knox requests that Halsey secure transportation on a ship from Providence, Rhode Island to New York City for his family and some furniture. Anticipates that Halsey can secure their passage on either Captain Godfrey's or Captain Laton's ship.
GLC02437.03157
3 July 1786
Harmar, Josiah, 1753-1813
Written from Fort Pitt, the location of present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Discusses his arrival at the fort the month before, and describes which officers and companies are there, or are on their way. Includes returns of personnel and stores...
GLC02437.03280
26 July 1786
to John Haskins
Marked "copy" in docket. Discusses the "pitiable case" of Haskins's son-in-law, Mr. John Inman, who has been imprisoned for debt and has become "deprived of his reason." Upon hearing about the case, Knox took a physician to evaluate him and then...
GLC02437.03287
30 July 1786
Thanks Knox for his attention to his son-in-law Mr. John Inman (see GLC02437.03287) and for "delivering [him] from Prison & perhaps Death." Inman arrived last night and was escorted home by General [John] Crane, and is "now under the care of an able...
GLC02437.03288
28 December 1788
Asks for Hamilton's help if he is traveling to Albany. Is a purchaser, with Hamilton and others, of lands around the St. Lawrence River, the patents for which lands have been taken out of the Land Office in the name of Alexander Macomb. Aside from...
GLC02437.04063
8 January 1790
Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796
Discusses issues with the Waldo patent and mentions the Winslow family. Also sends along news of her own family, a daughter and husband Richard. Appears to be Knox's sister-in-law.
GLC02437.04464
29 April 1790
to Richard Harrison
Discusses Harrison's account with the Commission of Army Accounts. Says he has enclosed (not included) him a copy of his accounts which shows that his claim has been settled.
GLC02437.04592
3 September 1790
to Josiah Harmar
Writing privately, but with the president's knowledge, Knox warns Harmar that reports are circulating regarding his drinking, and that he must refrain from over indulging in "a convivial glass." Tells Harmar that Harmar's current expedition is highly...
GLC02437.04712
27 September 1790
Knox informs Hamilton that "Mr. Tyler of Deer Island in the Province Maine has shown a statement of his case drawn up by Judge Sewall." Knox wants to check that the business meets Hamilton's approval.
GLC02437.04738
22 June 1791
Hart, Christopher, fl. 1791
[Agreement to deliver 12 tons of hay to Henry Knox's stable]
Agreement signed by Hart with his mark. The document is in the hand of the witness, Reiner John Van den Brock, who also signed it. States that Hart is to supply Knox's stable with 12 tons of hay from the date of this document to 1 April 1792. Hay...
GLC02437.05019
17 November 1794
Recommends Major Jay Craig to run a commissary. Notes Craig will handle all the disputes between Great Britain and the United States. Letter is marked as private.
GLC02437.06244
28 November 1795
Hastings, Jonathan, 1738-1804
Asks for assistance to help with his current situation.
GLC02437.06574
8 May 1798
Hatch, Walter, fl. 1798
Informs Knox that they have been designing some sort of boat, called a packet, but are now in need of cash to finish.
GLC02437.07125
10 September 1798
D'Happart, fl. 1798
to Messrs. Rocheteau
Asks the Messrs. Rocheteau to help promote Henry Knox's endeavors.
GLC02437.07170
4 December 1798
Hatch, Nathaniel, fl. 1798
Hatch expects that Knox will keep his word to let Hatch have "that pice of Land...being your part of the Eight hundred ackers Lying in Falmouth." Hatch would like to hear from Knox about "orders to take Care of the said Land."
GLC02437.07202
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