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29 October 1787
[Naturalization certificate]
Later copy. Certifies Barthélémy de Grégoire, and his wife, Marie-Thérèse de Grégoire, as naturalized citizens of the state of Massachusetts, along with their three children.
GLC02437.03685
2 November 1787
Gilbert, William, fl. 1787
[Receipt for stable service]
Receipt of payment from Henry Knox for 19 shillings. Apparently denotes payment of a tax on Mr. Livingston's stable, which Knox is using.
GLC02437.03694
10 November 1787
Joy, George Mills, fl. 18301-864
[Extract]
Discusses an accusation made against Samuel Shaw and the court proceedings. Reports that testimony depicted Shaw as a man of good character. Left before the end of proceedings, but believes that "nothing had then been said which I conceived could...
GLC02437.03697
15 November 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Alexander Fullerton
Thanks him for the statement of the disposition of the jury in a court case involving Samuel Shaw. Discusses the case, which involved business between Samuel Shaw, Mr. Holker, Mr. Lewis, and others. Mentions the possibility of bringing the case to...
GLC02437.03704
22 November 1787
Principles to be fixed, and papers to be arranged preparatory to a settlement of Mr. Fluckers estate
Lists the goals in organizing the papers to reach a settlement regarding Mr. Flucker's estate. Includes items such as determining the value of all of the property and determining all of the debts incurred. Date added later in red.
GLC02437.03711
24 November 1787
Morgan, John, fl. 1787
[Receipt of John Morgan Jr.]
Morgan signs as receiving payment in full from Samuel Osgood and Henry Knox for his debt against Joshua Winslow of Boston. Clerical signature of William Knox as a witness. Body of document and docket appears to be written in the hand of Henry Knox...
GLC02437.03713
25 November 1787
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Forwards Knox a portmanteau and asks him to keep it until he hears from him, "the least said on this subject the better." Marked "private."
GLC02437.03716
28 December 1787
Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818
to Lucy Knox
Informs Lucy that a mutual acquaintance has died. Congratulates Lucy on her new baby boy, saying "Most heartily do I congratulate you on the birth of your son - I wish it was possible for me to do that personally - but I find it is not so I must...
GLC02437.03745
30 December 1789
Pendleton, Nathaniel, 1756-1821
Extract of a letter from Judge Pendleton
A retained file copy in Henry Knox's hand. Complains of living in "a place where corruption prevades [sic] every public department, and rudeness every private society. I confess I cant find words sufficient to express the indignation I feel at our...
GLC02437.03747
25 January 1788
McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791
[Receipt of money paid by Henry Knox]
Countersigned by Henry Jackson as a witness. McNeill acknowledges receipt of a certificate for $2091.54, "the ballance of an Account between the United States & my late husband Hector McNeill." Appears to be written in the hand of Henry Jackson...
GLC02437.03772
GLC02437.03773
27 January 1788
Schuyler, Arent J., 1746-1803
to Nicholas Hoffman
Copy of a letter from Schuyler to Hoffman, written in Henry Knox's hand. First three pages consist of Schuyler's letter; final three pages contain Knox's remarks concerning this letter. Schuyler's original was written at Barbados Neck. He lists...
GLC02437.03775
30 January 1788
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Gorham discusses the progress of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "Wisdom & patience were never more necessary than at the present time- some of our People are so opposed that there seems to be...
GLC02437.03777
5 February 1788
Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792
Estimate for clothing a foot soldier
Copy of Piercy Brett's estimate in GLC02437.03786.
GLC02437.03787
10 February 1788
to Robert R. Livingston
Later copy of GLC02437.03793. A note at the top of page one states, "Recd. from Mr Bancroft Feb 1857." Knox relates details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention: "On Wednesday the 30th ultimo, Mr. Hancock was well enough to take his seat in...
GLC02437.03790
20 July 1799
Davis, Thomas, fl. 1794-1799
[Assessment from Thomas Davis to Henry Knox]
Results of Thomas Davis' assessment of parts of the Waldo patent, awarded lands to Henry Knox. The Massachusetts Legislature had voted to award Knox extra lands within the patent to make up for lands never properly awarded to him, and had...
GLC02437.09268
25 September 1787
Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841
Schedule of requisitions on the several states by the United States Congress assembled
Lists the requisitions and quotas, date, amount paid and balances due by state. Noted as taken from the Register's Office in the Department of the Treasury.
GLC02437.10585
26 September 1887
Belknap, George Eugene, 1832-1903
to George B. Patrick
Written by Belknap as Commandant of the U.S. Navy Yard at Mare Island, California. Tells Patrick his request was forwarded to him and that he will do whatever he can to assist with it. Written on letterhead of the Commandant's Office. Letter is...
GLC03479.54
24 October 1888
Walke, Henry, 1808-1896
to J. W. Weidemeyer
Written by retired Rear Admiral Walke to Weidemeyer as Secretary of Appleton & Co. Encloses a copy of a photograph that Weidemeyer requested. Says it "represents, (as it is generally the case) the beard and mustaches too white, instead of iron-gray."...
GLC03479.56
9 July 1889
Sampson, William Thomas, 1840-1902
to Rice
References Rice's letter of 7 July. Says he spoke to Admiral Greer on behalf of a person named Merrell. Despite that conversation, it seems that Admiral Walker is still inclined to send Merrell. Says the house will not be able to be kept. Says he...
GLC03479.57
13 March 1890
Braine, Daniel Lawrence, 1829-1898
to James Grant Wilson
Written by Rear Admiral Braine to an unknown person (the recipient was a General with the name of James G., but the last name is illegible). Says he accepts with pleasure the invitation to General Howard's lecture at the New York Genealogical and...
GLC03479.59
30 June 1890
Bronson, Williard H., fl. 1889-1890
to the Society of the Army of the Potomac
Written by Lieutenant Commander Bronson as commander of the USS "Petrel" accepting an invitation to the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac to be held on 3 and 4 July. Written on the letterhead of the USS "Petrel."
GLC03479.60
11 June 1891
Erben, Henry, 1832-1909
to Horatio King
Written by Rear Admiral Erben to Colonel King. Says he has the invitation to the reunion of the Army of the Potomac in Buffalo. Regrets he will not be able to attend.
GLC03479.61
29 August 1892
Badger, Oscar Charles, 1823-1899
to the De Grimes Nelson Co.
Written by Commodore Badger to representatives of the Nelson Company. References their letter of 19 August in which they asked Badger for a photograph for an illustrated article they desire to print. Says he is away from home and cannot comply to...
GLC03479.62
3 June 1895
Belden, Samuel, 1837-?
to Horatio C. King
Belden was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. Sends a note to King accepting his invitation to the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac that will be held on 18 and 19 June 1895. Written on Belden's personal stationary that...
GLC03479.63
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