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24 April 1763
Bollan, William, fl. 1750-1763
to Samuel Waldo et. al.
Copy of GLC02437.09014.
GLC02437.09015
16 February 1766
Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799
to Thomas Flucker
Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion...
GLC02437.09033
22 December 1930
Lindsey, Ben B., 1869-1943
to Benetta
GLC003769.159.31
1781
Necker, Jacques, 1732-1804
[Excerpt from "Le compte rendu au roi"] [in French]
Excerpt from French finance minister Necker's 1781 report, to the king, of the royal finances. Entirely in the hand of Henry Knox's aide-de-camp Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.09896
26 November 1782
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
to John Bryant
Notifies Bryant he has not received any returns for the stores under Bryant's control. Informs Bryant a standing order from the Secretary at War (Benjamin Lincoln) requires all persons in charge of any stores to send monthly returns. Orders Bryant...
GLC03432.037
July 11 1780
Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814
[Gov and people vs. Henry Laughton]
As Massachusetts Attorney General, authorizes the seizure of properties belonging to an absentee Tory, Henry Laughton, "late of Boston."
GLC09293
18 November 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Thomas Sim Lee
Declares he intended to return to Annapolis but was unable due to circumstances outside of his control. Delivered to Colonel Carrington the horses Governor Lee provided, for use in the Southern States, but one died before they reached Alexandria....
GLC02437.01290
11 September 1781
to Thomas S. Lee
Informs the Maryland governor of the need for 30,000 feet of wooden planks for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. Has asked General Mordecai Gist to obtain the supplies. Also mentions eight tons of powder that need to be forwarded "to the points of...
GLC02437.10025
21 November 1781
Jones, Thomas, fl. 1777-1782
to Henry Knox
Cannot yet send the stores left in his charge because he has so far been unable to obtain fatigue men to help haul them. He will not be able to take a survey of the stores until he gets to Richmond. Fears he will not be able to remove them this...
GLC02437.01294
8 October 1782
to John Lowell
Recounts the story of young Isaac Winslow, who had been taken to Canada at age 11 by his loyalist father, upon the outbreak of hostilities. His parents are now dead, and his other family is in Boston. He wants to be in service to his country. Knox...
GLC02437.01650
12 November 1781
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Written by Brigadier General Knox to General Lincoln. Says he was concerned for him, but hopes he is safe at Head of Elk, Maryland. Tells him to "pray take care of the trophies and carry them triumphantly into rome." Reports from Mount...
GLC02437.01288
10 July 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Written from the "War Office." Informs Knox that Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch has begun casting shells for them, and that Captain [William] Stevens "must immediately go there to prove the shells." Tells Knox to provide Stevens with instructions for how...
GLC02437.01481
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
13 July 1782
Marked "copy." Writes, "The bearer of this is a Mr. [Burnet] who is connected with some person who contracted in 1779 for [Cartridge] boxes. I do not remember exactly the circumstances, but generally that Mr. Ruddock was directed by the board of...
GLC02437.01485
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
9 September 1782
Marked "private." Writes that Congress has recently repeated its "solution respecting the additional allowance to the commanding officer at west point." Does not think there is any chance Congress will help them. Suggests Knox talk to his "good...
GLC02437.01592
3 December 1782
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 25 November. Says he has suffered anxiety over his long silence and lack of acknowledgement of his letters. Says he told Congress in strong terms of the distress...
GLC02437.01729
28 March 1776
Cooke, Nicholas, 1717-1782
to George Washington
On behalf of the General Assembly of Rhode Island, Governor Cooke requests artillery pieces for the defense of the colony, as well as the return of artillery lent to the Continental Army in Cambridge for the seige of Boston. The British evacuated...
GLC02437.00260
5 April 1776
to James Warren
Relays information from George Washington that the Massachusetts Provincial Congress had promised Washington 300 teams (of pack animals) to carry artillery and stores to New York, but only 40 have been delivered. Asks Warren to use his influence...
GLC02437.00268
May 1776
The United Colonies to Henry Knox commander of the Regiment of Artillery
Duplicate of GLC02437.00325. Lists costs to the colonies for pay and supplies for Knox's entire regiment.
GLC02437.00324
Duplicate of GLC02437.00324. Lists costs to the colonies for pay and supplies for Knox's entire regiment.
GLC02437.00325
Duplicate of GLC02437.00324 and GLC02437.00325. Lists costs to the colonies for pay and supplies for Knox's entire regiment. Draft copy.
GLC02437.00326
10 September 1777, 29 December 1777
Gibson, John, 1729-1782
[Interest on Loan Office Certificates]
Clerical copy made by Charles Thomson, Secretary. Resolution of Congress stating that the interest accrued after the date of this document on Loan Office Certificates already issued or issued before 1 March 1778, shall be paid annually at the...
GLC01450.008.03
25 January 1781
Powell, Jeremiah, 1714-1789
[Resolution of the Court allowing delegates to draw money]
Signed and approved by John Hancock as a true copy by John Avery. Appropriating 3000 pounds out of the new emission of money for the Treasurer of Massachusetts for use by the delegates of the state at Congress. Imposes a limit of 600 pounds for any...
GLC01450.020.11
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