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28 September 1783
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that "the people above, who trade to nyork, complain of being stopt at your post," and asks if some of the Connecticut troops are headed out tomorrow.
GLC02437.02576
30 September 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Discusses the lack of funds for supplies and the large expenses incurred due to lack of stores. Plans to apply for more aid to see if "I cannot obtain the same compensation as those who have gone before me. Certainly I have expended as...
GLC02437.02592
29 October 1783
Discusses a dispute regarding two officers of the artillery, Majors Perkins and Bauman, concerning the differences in rank within the artillery as compared to that of the general army.
GLC02437.02723
16 November 1783
Mentions that his guard has left with Brigadier Jackson's regiment, and "requests that General Knox will order a Corporal and eight Men to his [McDougall's] quarters, six of them to be acquainted with rowing."
GLC02437.02783
16 August 1784
Later copy. Expresses disappointment that General Lincoln will not be ready to sail as soon as Knox anticipated. Adds that commissioners are waiting for them at Halifax, Nova Scotia. About the urgent voyage, writes "We ought to determine upon the...
GLC02437.03042
August 1784
Later copy. Writes, "You must probably have been informed of being chosen with Mr Partridge and myself to examine the encroachments of the british on the eastern line of this State, and to endeavor to form some compromise with the Penobscot Indians...
GLC02437.03047
21 January 1787
Writes that he is fully impressed with how busy Lincoln is (Lincoln was preparing to lead a regiment to face off against the Shays insurgents), but hopes that he would not mind giving him news of the battles in Massachusetts when possible. Writes,...
GLC02437.03419
9 February 1787
Later copy. Written from the "War Office," likely in New York City. Writes that the bearer, Major [William] North, "will inform you of an intended disposition of some of the federal troops for the protection of the stores of the United States at...
GLC02437.03446
4 March 1787
Later copy. Discusses a meeting in Philadelphia, and writes "You will have found that Congress have recommended a convention to meet in Philadelphia in May. I hope and pray that you may be at it, either on the part of the State or the Cincinnati."
GLC02437.03483
13 June 1788
Reports that he forwarded a letter from Lincoln to John Jacob Faesch. Discusses the Constitution, noting that no state has thus far rejected it except for Rhode Island. Writes, "Thank Heaven America has a proposition for a government which in case...
GLC02437.03892
25 January 1789
to David McClure
Received his recent letter (GLC02437.04059). Remarks about remembering the joyful times they had playing together as children: "Our juvenile sports and the joyful sensations they excited are fresh in my mind; and what to me renders the remembrance...
GLC02437.04098
10 April 1789
Lithgow, William Jr., 1750-1796
Written from Hallowell, County of Lincoln, in Maine. Writes that Knox was kind enough last winter to take an order for a pair of epaulets for him and send them on to Boston. Asks politely whether Knox could forward them to him without...
GLC02437.04173
5 June 1789
Unsigned. Writes that he feels for Lincoln's situation, but is "persuaded that your expectations from the new state of things will be disappointed." (See GLC02437.04226, in which Lincoln asks Knox for help finding a job with the new government.)
GLC02437.04232
26 July 1789
Received General Lincoln's recent letter. Writes that "Mr. Lowells character has been placed before the President" but he does not know whether a "personal application" would be worthwhile; believes it would depend on Mr. Lowell's opinion. Adds...
GLC02437.04306
4 August 1789
Later copy. Letter reads, "Although I do not conceive the office of Collector to the Port of Boston adequate to the merits of my friend, yet as it is the best thing that can be offered at present, I sincerely congratulate you on the appointment."
GLC02437.04316
31 January 1790
Signed, "HK." Discusses his interest in training the militia and asks Lincoln for his opinion on the subject. Writes "[t]ell me Sincerely your own opinion, my dear Friend, is the project of the Militia herewith enclosed an utopian plan? If I am not...
GLC02437.04489
19 April 1791
Later copy. Secretary of War Knox reports that he "was happy to have had the opportunity of complying with your wishes relative to young Mr. [William] Balch." Knox mentions some vacant land that "seems mortgaged."
GLC02437.04918
8 May 1791
Later copy. Knox reports that he has received from Lincoln his letter of 27 April 1791 and sent the enclosures on to a Mr. Lear via his servant Caesar. Knox says he will be happy to offer Dr. [William] Eustis "something worthy of his acceptance."
GLC02437.04942
12 January 1792
Later copy. Asks Lincoln whether he might be able to employ the son of Knox's friend, Mr. [Joseph] Peirce. Declares that if he is able to, Knox "should consider it the same mark of your friendship as given to my own son."
GLC02437.05289
3 February 1793
to Levi Lincoln
Knox signs with his initials. Knox writes to Lincoln, teacher of his son, Henry Jackson Knox. Is pleased to hear that Levi approves of his son's progress. Has received double pleasure because he knows of Lincoln's character. Tells Lincoln that...
GLC02437.05802
9 July 1795
Discusses land and writes a character recommendation to Knox for an acquaintance. Noted as written in Georgetown, most likely Georgetown, D.C.
GLC02437.06463
3 April 1796
Lincoln, Levi, 1749-1820
Mentions that there is a proposal to build a canal from Providence to Worcester. Declares that no survey has, as yet, been made, but individuals who are familiar with the area believe that there should be no difficulty constructing the canal....
GLC02437.06690
22 April 1796
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. The docket, also in Knox's hand, says that a copy of this draft was never sent to Lincoln, but a later version, dated 9 May, was sent, and no copy was retained of that. Writes that he...
GLC02437.06712
27 April 1796
Writes that he has been unable to repay money he owes to Lincoln due to family obligations, until now. However, he asks whether he might have one more week to repay it.
GLC02437.06723
30 October 1798
Informs Lincoln that he has sold a brig.
GLC02437.07183
5 January 1799
This document seems to be the last page of a few sentences of a longer letter that has been separated.
GLC02437.07222
23 February 1799
MacDonogh, Thomas, fl. 1798-1799
An invitation to Henry Knox, his wife, and daughter to attend dinner from Mr. and Mrs. MacDonogh. Notes on the docket that seem unrelated to the invitation that mention Noah Humphrey, Beza Ripley, and Amos Saunderson in the context of business...
GLC02437.07236
25 December 1799
Knox discusses with Lincoln matters concerning their business affairs. He tells Lincoln that Henry Jackson is having a difficult time advancing anything, and he asks Lincoln that he not bring any action against Jackson, "as it will have a most...
GLC02437.07344
9 February 1800
Knox tells Lincoln that he has "paid on Gorhams execution 2000 Dollars, independent of the Sheriffs fees." Knox appropriated an additional $1800 to be raised and paid to Lincoln. Knox says it would not have been difficult for Lincoln's friends "to...
GLC02437.07365
06 May 1800
Knox talks about Lincoln's remittance. The letter seems to be missing preceding pages and is written on tissue-like paper with faded ink.
GLC02437.07401
21 October 1804
Writes that due to the demands of a variety of parties, he will be making a payment to a Mr. Preble which should not trouble Lincoln's plans. Discusses other financial arrangements he plans to make.
GLC02437.07888
17 March 1783
Knox requests ordnance supplies for West Point from Lincoln, Secretary at War. Requests fifty pounds of twine and thirty gallons of "spirits of wine of the best quality." Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.
GLC02437.09693
8 February 1783
Contemporary copy. Report of the Committee of the Army at Philadelphia. Discusses issues of commutation of half pay in the army and mentions how various states voted on this matter.
GLC02437.10515
20 May 1782
Explains his recommendations and opinions on key issues regarding the "ensuing campaign" in and around New York. Relates that upon asking General George Washington when to be prepared to march his troops, General Washington claimed to be out of touch...
GLC02437.01426
31 July 1782
Writes to Lincoln, the Secretary at War, to ask his opinion on various subjects surrounding artillery stores for future campaigns. Various topics include shells being cast for French howitzers by Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, preparation of shot and...
GLC02437.01510
28 August 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Written from the War Office. Mentions that he received Knox's letter of the 19th regarding the French shells and Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, and asked Mr. Faesch whether he would cast the French shells under his present contract. Mr. Faesch said a new...
GLC02437.01546
12 March 1783
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Knox says he wrote Lincoln on 3 March. Says the officers were unhappy after hearing about the failure of General McDougall's mission. Says "That impatience is almost heightened into dispair...
GLC02437.02000
23 December 1781
Later copy. Duplicate of GLC02437.01309. Writes to respond to General Benjamin Lincoln's request of his opinon on where to store 4,000 barrels of public powder now in Boston. Declares that West Point is so important that they should do everything...
GLC02437.01308
31 December 1781
Mentions that among the stores taken from the enemy at the battle of Yorktown are "a number of copper hoops that had been attached to the casks of powder consumed during the siege, which according to the customs of War invariably appertain to the...
GLC02437.01312
6 January 1782
Marked "copy." Writes in response to receiving from Lincoln a proposal by Colonel Timothy Pickering to send the artificers from the Park of Artillery to General Nathanael Greene's Southern Army. Writes that this proposal was made "without a...
GLC02437.01326
22 January 1782
Discusses the deficiency of supplies in the ordnance. Comments on the amount of horses necessary for the wagons in the field. Also discusses the supplies necessary for the ordnance, including cannon, howitzers, and ammunition, and the amount of...
GLC02437.01337
30 April 1782
Writes to General Lincoln, the Secretary at War, to inform him of the recent acquisition of ordnance from the enemy, obtained with the help of France. Explains that the articles obtained are in bad repair but are in high demand, so recommends a Mr...
GLC02437.01399
7 May 1782
Discusses the importance of establishing laboratories for artillery stores in the field. Comments on the work being performed by officers and enlisted men, as well as the pay scale they receive.
GLC02437.01413
16 May 1782
Writes again about problems he is having with laboratories and the Commissary, Mr. [Richard] Frothingham. Emphasizes the need for some payment, especially for the officers: "a little money now would be of much more service than a great deal in...
GLC02437.01419
3 July 1782
Later copy. Marked "Private." Letter from Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Reports that the Massachusetts line has determined to apply to the state for its backpay. Says "It would be useless to detail the reasons why such a settlement...
GLC02437.01473
17 July 1782
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Marked both "Private" and "Copy." Mentions writing to Lincoln on 13 July, which acknowledged Lincoln's letter of 29 June. Was in the hope of being able to remit to him the money that was sent...
GLC02437.01489
7 August 1782
Discusses changes in the number and arrangement of field commissaries, quartermasters, and conductors. Comments on the usefulness of the Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at West Point, especially regarding distribution of artillery materials...
GLC02437.01518
10 August 1782
Marked "Private." Written by Lincoln as Secretary of War to Major General Knox. Says Congress has appointed a committee to create a catalog of books they need for themselves and various departments. Wants to know what he thinks will be the fall out...
GLC02437.01522
19 August 1782
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. References 2 private letters from 7 and 10 August. Says he cannot furnish him estimates. Says he read over his last public letter (which was on the issue of soldiers pensions at half pay) to...
GLC02437.01532
26 August 1782
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "Private." References Knox's private letter of last Saturday evening sent by Frothingham. Asked him to reread his public letter of 31 July because "fearing from the warmth of...
GLC02437.01540
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