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15 May 1785
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Robert Morris
Transmits Morris a letter from Samuel Shaw, who served as Knox's aide during the Revolutionary War. Shaw hopes to gain employment from Morris in an unspecified position.
GLC02437.03146
31 July 1785
Moriarty, John, fl. 1785-1787
to Henry Knox
Discusses the possible purchase of some of Knox's land in present-day Maine, referring to Knox's ownership of two farms and a limeworks. Notes that he could arrange to bring people from Ireland to settle the land. Proposes his method of payment.
GLC02437.03169
25 January 1787
to Gouverneur Morris
Later copy. Writes to update Morris on the status of the fight against the Massachusetts insurgents. First, mentions that Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth is unavoidably detained for a few days. Then, outlines the actions of Generals [William] Shepard...
GLC02437.03424
27 February 1787
to unknown
Describes his current difficulties in business and the amount of money he lost during the last War. Asks for a position within the army that is being raised and sent to the Ohio region.
GLC02437.03472
1 November 1787
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Must decline Knox's offer to participate in a business deal. Explains that the need for him to decide on the matter immediately makes him reluctant to agree. Also argues, "[t]o hold a small Share is not worth our while, to hold a large one, say 1/2...
GLC02437.03692
18 May 1776
to John Adams
Apologizes for responding so late to Adams' letter of 11 November 1775 (see GLC002437.00208). Discusses military books and the difficulty of obtaining them in America, and recommends books useful to different departments in the army. Comments on...
GLC02437.00293
13 May 1776
Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831
[Henry Knox in account with Captain Jotham Drury]
Records cash received from Major John Crane in February and March 1776 and mentions the purchase of clothing. Paper has a large watermark with crown and coat of arms. Drury was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00297
17 May 1776
Burbeck, Edward, 1740-1783
Informs Knox that Lieutenant John Edes plans to leave his post to join the Provincial Service. Edes is on his way to ask Knox for a discharge. Burbeck wants Edes to return to duty and fears the consequences if officers just decide to leave. Also...
GLC02437.00301
11 October 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
[Orders to George Washington to blockade the Hudson River]
Orders to blockade and defend Mount Washington from the enemy without regard to expense. Allows Washington's appointment of a Deputy Commissary of Stores for the Army at New York. Docket not in Hancock's hand.
GLC00372.01
25 February 1776
to William Burbeck
Asks Colonel Burbeck to procure horses and carts, and move some artillery pieces from Prospect Hill in Somerville, Massachusetts, after assessing the road in the daytime. Notes that he would have done this himself if his wife, Lucy Knox, was not...
GLC02437.00254
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