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31 July 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Hancock
Letter of introduction for John Anstey, who is investigating the "actual Losses sustained by the loyalists during the late revolution." Noted as private.
GLC02437.03631
29 November 1794
to Alexander Hamilton
Writes, "Among other reasons for wishing your return is Mrs. Hamiltons earnest desire. It seems that she has had, or has been in danger of a miscarriage, which has much alarmed her. But Doctor Khan by whom she is attended with Doctor [Heplious]...
GLC02437.06261
7 August 1781
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
to Henry Knox
Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Knox. Says if reports of New York's investment are true then "you must be the hero of the day. Me thinks I hear the cannon roar while I am writing..." Hopes...
GLC02437.01124
circa 1792
Green, William, fl. 1792
Discusses financial dealings involving Knox and "Mr. D" (William Duer). Mentions he will begin making payments to the Committee within a month in exchange for "residuary advantages."
GLC02437.09903
7 June 1782
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Written by Hamilton after he left the Army to Major General Knox. Letter details Hamilton's opinions against retaliation for the execution of American Captain Joshua Huddy at the hand of New York Loyalists (this is reference to the well-known Huddy...
GLC02437.01442
24 July 1782
Written by Major General Knox to Hamilton who had left the army in March 1782. References Hamilton's letter of 7 July. Discusses retaliation against "a captain of the 57 regmnt" (Captain Charles Asgill), for the murder of Captain Joshua Huddy by...
GLC02437.01498
January 7, 1783
To Edward Hand
Written and signed for Knox by his aide Samuel Shaw to Brigadier General Hand. Says the prisoners of war at West Point are being marched this day to the 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Their names are enclosed. Says Lieutenant Hoit [could be the same...
GLC02437.01807
16 April 1783
Hay, Udney, fl. 1776-1806
About Washington's permission to allow volunteers to rebuild Udney's house after a fire. After Quartermaster Udney Hay's house (the historic "Clinton House") and possessions were destroyed by fire, Washington authorized volunteer officers to rebuild...
GLC02437.02095
4 September 1782
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
Written from Camp Verplanks Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. Writes, "As the Commander in Chief proposes reviewing the Line on Saturday next, the relief for Dobb's Ferry and the fatigue at West Point will not march untill Sunday - it is...
GLC02437.01573
5 September 1782
to Edward Hand
Inquires about several corps, guards and fatigue parties to be used in the movement of powder from Fishkill to a temporary magazine at Constitution Island. Includes guards under Major Villefranche and Captain Buchanan.
GLC02437.01577
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