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4 October 1789
Tracy, Margaret, fl. 1789
to Henry Knox
Discusses her husband's position as an inspector and Deputy Adjutant General and asks Knox to confirm the opening of a position.
GLC02437.04379
21 August 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Thatcher
Inquiring whether is it better "to bring the action in the right of" Lucy Knox or Henry Knox for the purposes of ejecting an intruder from the Waldo patent. Also explains how he and Lucy came to be in possession of the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09273
9 June 1787
to Samuel Tucker
Discusses the circumstances of an unspecified female who may have been a maid or servant of the Knox family. Writes, "The relation whom you mentioned has been unfortunate but I am persuaded not guilty - [Her] conduct for three years has been more...
GLC02437.03574
29 April 1802
to Mary Turner
Discusses a land deed involving Mary Turner and Hezekeah Trench. Mentions Trench is ready to comply with the terms of the deed and that [George?] Ulmer confirmed this information. Questions how Turner believes she can legally withhold the deed from...
GLC02437.07730
10 January 1782
Smith, Paschal Nelson, ?-1805
Thanks him for his last letter, and adds the congratulations of himself and Mrs. Smith, as well as of Mr. and Mrs. Sears, on the birth of Knox's son. Comments that they are "very happy to hear Mrs. Knox & the young Stranger were so well." Discusses...
GLC02437.01329
16 June 1791
to Samuel Stanhope Smith
Thanks Smith for his letter of 14 June (GLC02437.04994). Says Smith's letter was the first he heard of his son's accident. Is happy he is under Smith's good care. Says "I shall not mention the affair to his mother until he shall write to her...
GLC02437.05002
10 September 1791
Describes the grief of his family over the death of their son. Says "The expressive kindness manifested yesterday, to the remains of our beloved son, by the college under your direction [Princeton], has made a strong and grateful impression on the...
GLC02437.05152
13 September 1791
References Smith's letter of 8 September and thanks him for his kind condolence on the "sudden death of our 2d son." Says his wife "demands every prop that can be given to the wounded spirits of a tender mother." Therefore he has reluctantly...
GLC02437.05155
3 December 1791
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
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
25 January 1788
Lowell, John, 1743-1802
Cosigned by Thomas Russell. Russell and Lowell are apparently trying to collect money owed by Knox, or his late father-in-law, Thomas Flucker, to Captain Henley. The money pertains to a mortgage on land at Charlestown (state not specified). Lowell...
GLC02437.03771
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
21 December 1789
Rutledge, Edward, 1749-1800
to [Catharine Greene]
Rutledge gives the recipient detailed advice regarding a specific debt and estate. Urges the recipient to bring forward her claim and refers to her husband's character. Mentions the Cumberland Island bonds. Adds that General [Henry] Knox and Colonel...
GLC02437.04447
14 January 1791
Ruggles, Samuel, fl. 1787-1791
Writes on behalf of "the widow of Hector McNeill." Thanks Knox for helping her sort out her late husband's business and credit affairs. Says it has saved her the expense and time of having to hire someone to travel to New York to deal with his...
GLC02437.04825
15 August 1794
Discusses the debt owed by their late friend, Nathanael Greene. Mentions Greene had been granted an injunction on the debt prior to his death but is once again going before a judge. Requests Knox to reexamine the evidence on Greene's case. State...
GLC02437.06166
6 March 1777
to Lucy Knox
Expresses his love for her and his sadness at being forced to part again. Mentions his travel plans as well. After months apart the couple was finally able to see each other when Washington sent Knox to Boston to recruit men and examine artillery...
GLC02437.00544
4 March 1777
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
Later copy. Has enclosed a letter for "the heavenly Miss DeBlois," a friend of Lucy's, which he wishes Lucy to pass on to her. Has also sent a trunk of gowns to Lucy's house via Mr. Colburn, intended for Miss DeBlois. Also asks Lucy to report to...
GLC02437.00543
12 March 1777
Arrived last evening after a long trip. The roads past Hartford were so bad that "the Slay" and much of the baggage had to be abandoned. Has heard a report that at Spanktown, modern day Rahway, "our people" killed and wounded five hundred of the...
GLC02437.00549
18 March 1777
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Badly misses Henry and hopes to hear from him, her only comfort being her young baby, Lucy Flucker Knox. Hopes that he cries when thinking of her hardships. Reports that William Knox, who she calls Billy, has set out for Newburg, in order to...
GLC02437.00553
1902
Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930
Little Negro Tea Pickers singing Pickaninny songs for President Roosevelt
A group of children with their backs to the camera, among whom a young girl in a white dress stands out, occupies the foreground. The children face President Roosevelt, who has several other men around him. The President and his associates stand...
GLC06449.32
1904
Universal Photo Art Co.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt entering their carriage at West pavilion.
The President, in a top hat, is already seated in an open carriage, facing proper left. His wife, also formally dressed, joins him.
GLC06449.41
1905
Gov. Gen. Wright, Miss Roosevelt and Secretary Taft, leaving S. S. Manchuria .
The subjects walk down a gangplank in the order listed, against a background of water and boats.
GLC06449.42
1861/09/15
Morris, Wilmor W., fl. 1861-1862
to: "Dear Friend."
A guard "charged on the bush with 4 men expecting to find a man with a cigar in his mouth" but found only a firebug. He has received more of his uniform now. He saw two "female soldiers" passing on the road with "blue velvet wa[i]st and a dark...
GLC06451.038
1863/08/29
Miller, James, fl. 1863
to: Wilmor W. Morris.
Miller is at the "most delightful camp" at a former summer resort. Bernie's headquarters are at the springs and "his kids have their women and they enjoy themselves highly." Samuel Pedan has been sick and is in Washington. He wants to know when...
GLC06451.063
8 January 1777
States that his other recent letter, probably GLC02437.00514, is not full of sentiment because its contents is of public importance and she might wish to show the letter to others. Says that, while there love is public, the full expressions of it...
GLC02437.00516
1862/10/15
Morris, Jesse M., fl. 1862
to: George M. Morris.
Jesse is getting better and his shoulder only hurts occasionally. He thinks "the girls will soon think different after the soldiers" return and if there are not enough, "two or three can take one in partnership." Joseph has not been well and is...
GLC06451.018
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