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15 March 1790
Pike, William, fl. 1789-1790
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox to aid him in obtaining a position of as a revenue officer.
GLC02437.04548
20 December 1790
Post, Anthony, fl. 1780-1790
Major Post talks about the valuables from Knox's New York City home being transported to Philadelphia. Some things were damaged despite Post's efforts. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.04804
7 April 1791
Platt, Richard, 1755-1830
Platt tells Secretary of Knox that he has sent him a box "containing a good large Salmon."
GLC02437.04908
7 June 1791
Pintard, John M., ?-1811
Written by Pintard as the U.S. Consul in Madeira to Knox as Secretary of War. Note of introduction for Mr. John Halsey. Says he is a worthy gentleman and "a warm advocate for the cause of America."
GLC02437.04979
October 1791
Pope, John, 1749-1802
Refers to his travels from Richmond, Virginia through Kentucky, Louisiana, and the two Floridas "under the governance of" Alexander McGillivray. Says he cannot return home without monetary help from Knox. Chooses to ask Knox because of "the...
GLC02437.05216
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