Meet the 2024 History Teachers of the Year!
5 August 1806
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
[Certificate]
Certifies that William Biskey cut wood from a certain lot. Signed by John Gleason and William H. Wiggins.
GLC02437.08850
14 August 1806
Blagge, Samuel, fl. 1805-1806
[Account]
List of transactions between Henry Knox and Samuel Blagge by date, for 29 November.
GLC02437.10402
17 June 1788
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
Received Knox's previous letter on the eve of departure for Fredericksburg, to visit his mother. Doubts acceptance of the United States Constitution by the Virginia Convention for ratification. Accuses Anti-Federalists of creating jealousies and...
GLC02437.09418
1 April 1789
One of Washington's most famous letters, written shortly before going to New York for his inauguration. Washington writes about his apprehensions on assuming the presidency: "my movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied with feelings...
GLC02437.09419
26 December 1791
Transmits a letter from Colonel Nicholas, who Washington describes as an "influential character in Kentucky." Sends Knox the letter without asking Nicholas's permission. Notes that the transmitted letter pertains to the lack of confidence the...
GLC02437.09423
14 June 1793
Marked "private" by George Washington at the top of page one. Addressed to The Secretary of War (Knox). Comments that a ship has arrived from New Orleans, carrying several Ohio residents. Asserts that the United States Government should be...
GLC02437.09427
2 March 1797
Thanks Knox for a letter recently received. Offers condolences to Knox for his recent losses (three of Knox's children died 1796-1797, including his seven year old son named after George Washington). Washington complains of those who lack...
GLC02437.09431
circa 1790
[Drafts of secret articles in a treaty between the United States and the Creek Nation]
A working manuscript that has been corrected by Knox probably intended for George Washington. Consists of several secret articles pertaining to the proposed treaty; in each case, "secret" has been struck. One article grants trading rights in United...
GLC02437.09459
13 February 1783
O'Reily, John, fl. 1783
Captain O'Reily recommends Daniel Barrett for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Date from docket, and written in graphite on recto.
GLC02437.09639
4 March 1783
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Isaac Smith]
Lieutenant Colonel Stevens recommends Smith for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09677
22 March 1783
Wills, E., fl. 1783
Captain Wills recommends Sergeant [Jeremiah] Lord, of the Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written to Knox at West Point. Written in a formal manner with closing respects.Written at Constitution Island
GLC02437.09698
1 May 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Provision return for the superintendent of the masons employed in the engineers department]
Also signed by Joseph Cheeseman, superintendent of Masons;. Contains a note on page two written by Jacob Wight, who confirms receipt of rations. Covers 1-8 May. Possibly created at West Point.
GLC02437.09712
28 August 1806
Bourne, E. A., fl. 1806
[Receipt]
Written on a company's partially printed letterhead. Receipt of payment for china that Knox ordered.
GLC02437.09875
May 1790
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Discusses her family and how she is happy her sons have recovered from their illness. Also mentions sending something from Worcester to Boston. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09928
1785
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Discusses a proposal related to land in Maine and expresses a wish to see him. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09939
circa 1784
Merlet, H., fl. 1783
[List]
Lists of Canadian refugees at [Newbery] who are using provisions. Listed by name and rank.
GLC02437.09965
14 April 1783
Encloses a letter from yesterdays post, and asks Knox his thoughts on the letter's subject. Instructs Knox to obtain General Huntington's thoughts on the subject of the enclosed letter (possibly Jedediah Huntington). Docket states "From Colonel...
GLC02437.09384
17 August 1783
Emphasizes the priority of garrisoning the posts which will soon be ceded to the United States from the British in the "Western Waters," (referring to the Great Lakes region, specifically the posts at Oswego and Niagara, in present-day Western New...
GLC02437.09389
16 October 1783
to Pierre Charles L'Enfant
Grants permission to Major L'Enfant, of the Corps of Engineers, to be absent from his Corps until the first day of May 1784, so L'Enfant may travel to France for "his own private affairs." Includes the original red seal of what appears to be the...
GLC02437.09393
23 October 1783
Writes, "The arrival of the Definitive Treaty and the evacuation of New York- have been so long delayed as to interfere very materially with our arrangements for the Celebration of Peace..." Has decided that the celebration will be deferred until...
GLC02437.09394
1 June 1786
Transmits a letter (not included) and asks Knox's advice regarding the Society of the Cincinnati. Notes that all papers of the Society are in the care of the Society's Secretary General, thus he cannot answer Mr. Jefferson's questions (possibly...
GLC02437.09396
26 August 1790
[Proclamation regarding the violation of treaties made with the Choctaw and Chicksaw tribes]
President Washington warns citizens of the United States against violating certain treaties previously negotiated with Native American tribes. Instructs civil and military officers of the United States to govern themselves according to the treaties...
GLC02437.09397
20 February 1784
General Washington writes to Knox, who had been Chief of the Continental Artillery during the Revolutionary War. Recently visited his "aged Mother," Mary Ball Washington. Thanks Knox for so diligently reporting the state of the garrison and stores...
GLC02437.09404
28 February 1785
Washington encloses letters "under flying Seals" to the Count de Rochambeau and the Marquis de Chastellux "introductory of Mr. Swan." Also includes certificates for Lieutenants Seaver and Henley (no documents included). Discusses suspending a...
GLC02437.09405
26 December 1786
Lamenting Shays' Rebellion, writes "I feel, my dear Genl. Knox, infinitely more than I can express to you, for the disorders which have arisen in these States. Good God! who besides a tory could have foreseen, or a Briton predicted them!" Alludes to...
GLC02437.09409
Showing results 201 - 225