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2 February 1783
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
to Henry Knox
Request for the pardon of two men under confinement and sentenced to be executed.
GLC02437.01886
16 March 1783
Requests a leave of absence for several men from his company.
GLC02437.02011
19 May 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Baron von Steuben
Discusses enclosed copies of a document [not present] regarding the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and asks von Steuben to forward them to the officers.
GLC02437.02138
24 March 1785
to Charles Stewart
Knox writes to Stewart, Continental Congressman and former Commissary General of Issues of the Continental Army. Requests Stewart's assistance in helping William Hoskins receive pay for his military service. Refer to GLC02437.03112 for Hoskins's...
GLC02437.03117
3 February 1788
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Expresses his regret that Knox has rheumatism. Expects that Massachusetts will adopt the Constitution. Discusses several delegates who advocated its adoption. Mentions [John] Hancock's publication in the [Massachusetts] Centinel 2 February 1788...
GLC02437.03783
17 February 1788
Encloses a letter to be forwarded to General [Arthur] St. Clair. Had assumed he would meet St. Clair in New York and that an Indian treaty would be negotiated by St. Clair in April. Plans to remain in Boston until the meeting of the Ohio Company...
GLC02437.03799
5 November 1783
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
Request to deliver ammunition as soon as possible. Noted as sent via "Public Service."
GLC02437.02757
16 November 1785
Savage, Joseph, 1756-1814
Written from Weston, likely in Massachusetts, near Boston. Thanks Knox for his kind letters. Reports that "Unfortunately for me all the wishes and exertions of my friends in my behalf have proved abortive. Maj.r Perkins has that appointment."...
GLC02437.03217
5 December 1794
to Winthrop Sargent
Discusses Sargent's desire to be present at the next Congressional session, though the request was denied. Discusses the situation with the Indians in the Cincinnati region. States that "the poor Indians I believe are irrecvocably doomed by Fate to...
GLC02437.10314
28 March 1783
to Peter Taulman
Discusses charges brought by Taulman against Deputy Judge Advocate Cogswel and informs Taulman that he will have to consult with General George Washington regarding the situation.
GLC02437.02035
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