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12 March 1804
Dennie, James, fl. 1804
[Account]
Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Thomas Dennie, listed by date. Signed by James Dennie. Most transactions are regarding wine and other alcohol.
GLC02437.08824
5 April - 7 June 1739
Drowne, Shem, fl. 1739
to Samuel Waldo and Shem Drowne
Two letters. The first letter to Samuel Waldo from Shem Drowne discusses the protection of the settlements from Indian attacks and what the government is or is not doing. Dated 5 April, Boston. The second letter is to Shem Drowne from Samuel Waldo...
GLC02437.08896
25 February 1783
Swift, Heman, 1733-1814
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant DeForrest]
Colonel Swift recommends DeForrest, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09658
24 August 1805
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
to David Packard
Appears to be an order concerning $30 and possibly some rum for Henry Knox. Spencer Drake noted on 28 August 1805 the order was shipped in full.
GLC02437.09871
24 January 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Ephraim Fenno
Discusses ammunition that has been stolen out of the magazine at Verplanck's Point and asks for an investigation. Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. See GLC02437.01852 for Washington's request for an investigation.
GLC02437.01853
17 October 1781
Eustis, William, 1753-1825
to Henry Knox
Explains that he is sending a letter to a man named Mr. Storey, using Knox "to cover and convey the enclosed letter," which is described as having great personal importance to Dr. Eustis. Eustis was a surgeon for the Continental Army during the...
GLC02437.01233
22 November 1782
Fenno, Ephraim, fl. 1776-1784
Writes, "The one side of Fort Ver Plank was last Night levelled with the ground, the Effects of the storm would inform you the detachment is too weak for those Repairs Circumstances may require."
GLC02437.01722
20 November 1783
Elliot, Andrew, 1728-1797
Writes he is leaving for England "where it is most probable I shall spend the remainder of my days." Thanks Knox for his friendship and kindness and asks Knox to look out for his daughter, Mrs. Jauncy and his friend, Mr. William Seton, as they are...
GLC02437.02790
3 February 1785
Supports the establishment of an association based on military service, writing "In short there arise so many sources of mutual benefit in an association that I hope for it earnestly." Further details his interest in creating such an association: "...
GLC02437.03091
2 March 1785
to David Fales
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. However, the author mentions Knox in the third person, so it is unclear whether it is Knox writing about himself in the third person, or Knox copied a letter written by another party....
GLC02437.09118
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