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14 October 1783
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
to Henry Knox
Introduces to Knox Doctor Micalies, Surgeon General of the Hessian Troops, son of Chevalier Micalies (Michaelis), who wants to visit West Point.
GLC02437.02653
2 July 1785
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Smith, Son & Smith
Informs Smith, Son, & Smith, a merchant firm (possibly from Birmingham, England) that the wares they consigned to him have arrived. Notes that the goods are in the care of Henry Jackson, who will keep them until they can be sold without incurring a...
GLC02437.03164
21 October 1791
Found Knox's letter of 3 October waiting for him upon his return from Boston. Gave William Duer a message for Knox. Since that message was written things have changed with the arrival of a minister from Great Britain [George Hammond]. Tells Knox,...
GLC02437.05204
28 October 1791
to William Stephens Smith
Mentions the "subject" of Smith's last letter and praises its virtues. Promises always to advance Smith's interests "in any degree."
GLC02437.05213
3 December 1791
Has tried to acquire the items Knox asked for, but has been unable to as yet. Relates how he is about to depart for Europe, unhappily, to settle family accounts and protect his family from misfortune. Describes arrangements he is making to prepare...
GLC02437.05251
13 November 1793
Says "Citizen Genet is disposed to leave me in the lurch, relative to the accoutrements provided for his nation, indeed if he was to take them, I know not how he is to pay for them he has offered me Bills on France, but they will not answer." Asks...
GLC02437.05972
28 August 1787
to Thomas Russell
Discusses the character of Mr. [Thomas] Randall and Samuel Shaw and their past experience in China; possibly having to do with trade. Notes he cannot speak with respect to the plans but can speak with great confidence about the men's character....
GLC02437.03647
23 November 1789
to Edward Rutledge
Approves of the "disinterested kindness" Rutledge has shown to Catharine Littlefield Green. Discusses a loan in detail, noting that it might best be obtained in Europe from men with "independent and unembarrassed fortunes." Discusses the propriety of...
GLC02437.04420
11 May 1794-18 May 1794
Introduces Mr. William Meredith, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Russell. Explains who Meredith is and briefly discusses politics. There is a crossed out section on verso about nominees for a diplomatic position to France. Date of 11 May added...
GLC02437.06094
16 June 1815
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to James Maury Esq.
"...what is incomprehensible to me is that the Marquis of Wellesly...says that 'the aggression which led to war was from the US, not from England.' is there a person in the world who, knowing the circumstances, thinks this? the acts which produced...
GLC09077
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