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25 May 1773
Harrod, Benjamin, 1741-1793
to Henry Knox
Humbly asks Knox for a loan of five or six dollars. Indicates that he will explain the circumstances that brought him to ask in a personal meeting.
GLC02437.00067
2 June 1773
Brown, Christopher, fl. 1772-1774
Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. The new publications Knox purchased are listed at the top of the letter. Longman was a London bookseller.
GLC02437.00070
12 August 1773
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Two letters on a single page. The first part is a copy of Longman's 16 June 1773 letter (see GLC02437.00075), which discusses the settling of a bill, an order for books, and the delay caused by a Captain Lyde, who would not be sailing when he told...
GLC02437.00074
2 July 1773
Graves, John S., fl. 1863
Orders religious books and a wig powder machine for a friend. Graves was the minister of King's Church, later St. John's Church, in Providence, Rhode Island from 1755 to 1776.
GLC02437.00081
20 July 1773
Williams, Nehemiah, 1749-1796
Places an order for religious books, providing money in advance and relying on Knox's honor to offer a fair price. Williams was a graduate of Harvard University and a Reverend. Books ordered include: Cruden's "Concordance," Dr Dodd's "common place...
GLC02437.00084
27 July 1773
Murray, John, 1742-1793
Expresses some displeasure with Knox's service, but since Murray was able to correct the problem, he has decided to place a new order for books. Also asks where he can reach the Reverend David M'Clure, who was then returning from missionary work...
GLC02437.00088
3 September 1773
Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. A note attached to the bottom indicates that the cargo was received on board the Beaver, under Captain [Jethro] Coffin. Longman was a London...
GLC02437.00090
18 October 1773
Russell, Joseph D., fl. 1773
Requests a copy of Hume's "History of England."
GLC02437.00093
8 July 1779
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Makes financial plans before embarking for Holland on a business venture. Encloses an inventory of "the stock on hand, which amounts nearly to as much sterling as it did upon my taking it after returning from the Army ... " Informs Knox he has only...
GLC02437.00773
26 July 1779
Greene, Joseph, 1712-1790
to [William Knox]
Recipient inferred based on content. Gives detailed instructions regarding bills and a shipment of tobacco. Notes, "any Commission business you may send this way, if agreable [sic] to you shall be done on our joint Acco ... " In a post script...
GLC02437.00777
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