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22 January 1792
Savage, Edward, 1761-1817
to Henry Knox
Per Knox's request, he has sent Knox prints of the portrait he painted of Knox. Hopes they will meet with Knox and his wife's approval.
GLC02437.05295
31 July 1791
Tatham, William, 1752-1819
References Knox's letter of 22 July. Wanted to write by a return post but could not perform the analysis with Colonel Carrington's papers in time. This analysis is enclosed (see GLC02437.05093.02). This refers to "A Topographical Analysis of the...
GLC02437.05093.01
3 August 1791
Notes he enclosed by his last letter a Virginia sheet of his intended publication "Analysis of the United States" (see GLC02437.05093.02). Reports that the Clerk of the Federal Court thought it proper to suspend his certificate for copyright. Says...
GLC02437.05098
8 February 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Tatham [incomplete]
Discusses a proof sheet for Tatham's publication, "An Analysis of the State of Virginia." Comments on the contents of it, and suggests some edits.
GLC02437.05313
25 June 1792
Tousard, Louis de, 1749-1817
Tousard signs in text. Sends Knox a picture of the late Colonel Duplessis (not present) which had been commissioned by the Spanish ambassador to France, le Comte de Fernand Nuñez. Writes, "I hope that the picture of an unfortunate and brave...
GLC02437.05516
20 June 1783
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
The brother of George Washington's secretary Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., and the celebrated painter of the Battle of Bunker Hill and The Declaration of Independence, expresses his regret on failing to meet the three years service required to join the...
GLC02437.02171
15 June 1798
John Trumbull, the noted painter and former secretary to Washington, writes in detail, to Knox about new developments in artillery that might prove helpful in the impending war against France. Noted as written at 72 Welbeck Street in London, England...
GLC02437.07148
5 July 1783
to John Trumbull
Written by Major General Knox to celebrated American artist Colonel John Trumbull. References Trumbull's letter of 20 June, which was delivered by his brother. Is glad he approves of the Society of the Cincinnati, and says he will be proposed for...
GLC02437.02240
9 July 1787
to Samuel Smith
Informs Smith that a friend from France wishes his nephew to study at Princeton College. Wonders if the youth could study for a year or two, focusing on English language and mathematics. Asks the cost of tuition for such a course of study, as well as...
GLC02437.03599
17 March 1799
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Smith tells Knox that Smith has "consented once more to, enter into the tented field." Smith reminds Knox of a book he gave Knox of portraits of European soldiers. Smith asks that Knox give it "to the President." (Smith is President John Adams's...
GLC02437.07245
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