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10 March 1774
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
[Invoice]
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including government, sermons, law and others. Date from docket.
GLC02437.10380
23 September 1783
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox, discussing many issues regarding the military and Congress. Among the issues discussed are compensation from Congress for officers who served during the revolution, his affection for these officers, the division...
GLC02437.09325
26 December 1786
Later copy of a letter written by Washington to Knox, discussing the "disorders which have arisen in these States." Discusses the variosu hardships and difficulties facing the young nation, and requests Knox's thoughts on the subject. Worries about...
GLC02437.09332
15 December 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Ward
Writes that he has received Ward's letter from last month. Thanks him for the information respecting the military stores. Relates that when he came into office, the stores were under the charge of Mr. [John] Stagg in Providence. Has always...
GLC02437.03381
30 May 1787
to Mercy Otis Warren
Replies to her letter from 2 May (GLC02437.03539). Discusses a financial matter involving Winslow Warren (Warren's son), Mr. Hawkins, Knox's brother William, and Mr. Breck. Apologizes for not being able to fully comply with her request from 2 May due...
GLC02437.03558
26 August 1786
to the Warren Selectmen
Signed by Knox and Isaac Winslow Jr., though both signatures, as well as the letter's content, are in Knox's hand. Document serves as an agreement between Winslow and Knox on the one part (as legal heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo), and the...
GLC02437.09154
15 August 1776
to Lucy Knox
Expresses thanks for their ability to communicate while separated and is looking forward to their future together. Philosophically expresses hopes that reason and religion will someday dictate man's actions. Writes that he "will make a very family...
GLC02437.00419
circa July 1776
Heath, William, 1737-1814
After receiving an inquiry from the Continental Congress, General Heath asks Knox how many of the canons brought to Massachusetts from Fort Ticonderoga (for the Siege of Boston) were brought from Cambridge to New York, and how many belong to New...
GLC02437.00405
20 October 1776
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Discusses their correspondence and speculates that not all their letters reach each other. Discusses the recent British victories in taking Long Island and New York. Had hoped the victories would induce the British into an ill-planned and...
GLC02437.00476
15 February 1862
Simpson, R.H., fl. 1862
The confederate states. [Vol. 4, no. 9 (February 15, 1862)]
An editorial concerning Senator John Moore's bill for cotton planters' relief. Correspondence with the Attorney General. Printed on yellow necessity paper.
GLC06208.05
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