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1814/03/06
Wilson, John, 1777-1848
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses his efforts to obtain a presidential appointment to an unspecified post for Hobart.
GLC06313.04.033
20 September 1775
Pemberton, Robert, ?-1788
to Henry Knox
Copy of an extract from general orders pertaining to applications for commissions in the Continental Army. Explains that before anyone obtains a commission from the Army of the United Colonies, they must first obtain one from the colony they will...
GLC02437.00202
27 September 1775
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Docket is written in another hand. Attempts to facilitate the sale of a stallion. Briefly mentions that two deserters will have to face the lash.
GLC02437.00205
11 November 1775
Adams, John, 1735-1826
In response to Knox seeking a commission as colonel, Adams writes that he is "rejoiced to learn that you have at last determined to take a more important share than you have done hitherto in the conduct of our military matters." Explains that he has...
GLC02437.00208
12 December 1775
to George Palmer
Asks Captain Palmer to obtain forty sleds for transporting artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the oxen or horses needed to pull them. Asserts that he will assist in any way possible. Requests an immediate response....
GLC02437.00218
21 February 1821
Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851
Informs Hobart that the words "North Halmouth" has been removed from Robert Dunham's contract and that the post office there is now operational. Written from the General Post Office.
GLC06313.04.115
20 April 1774
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Sends Knox pamphlets which he believes Knox does not have and will be of interest to his customers. Mentions that he has printed a letter to John Hancock in Rivington's New-York Gazetteer and would provide the opportunity for any of Hancock's...
GLC02437.00138
30 April 1774
Bell, Robert, fl. 1732-1784
Indicates that he has sent Knox publications to sell and asks him to place an advertisement. A post script gives additional information about some of the publications. Bell was a Philadelphia bookseller.
GLC02437.00142
13 May 1774
Cary, J., fl. 1774
Discusses advertising in newspapers in regard to business arrangements with Knox.
GLC02437.00145
16 May 1774
Clarke, Joseph, fl. 1773-1774
Regrets that Knox has not responded to his letter concerning the binding of a pamphlet (see GLC02437.00144). Places magazine orders.
GLC02437.00148
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