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5 February 1788
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing the vote on whether to adopt the Constitution in Massachusetts and Virginia. Copy made 8 February 1854.
GLC02437.09339
19 November 1790
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing an expedition against the Wabash Indians. Expresses disappointment in General [Josiah] Harmer. Expected little from Harmer, after hearing he was a drunkard. Instructs Knox to present other...
GLC02437.09343
24 September 1792
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, thanking Knox for information he previously sent within his private letters. Mentions Mr. Hammond, Mr. Penn, and Andrew Hamilton. Asks how Pennsylvania State officers, including Mr. Morris (possibly...
GLC02437.09347
2 March 1797
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, thanking Knox for a letter recently received. Offer condolences to Knox for his recent losses (several of Knox's children died 1796-1797, including his seven year old son named after George Washington)...
GLC02437.09350
30 March 1788
Relates that he received a letter from Knox, and that Mr. Madison informed him Knox had recovered from a "severe indisposition." Discusses ratification of the Constitution at state conventions, commenting that New Hampshire's behavior has baffled...
GLC02437.09417
4 May 1785
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
Webber reports on the condition of Henry's brother, William, who suffered from mental illness. Writes, "Tis with great pleasure I can inform you that Mr W Knox is abundantly more compos'd and steady now, than he was, generally is recollected, but at...
GLC02437.03138
7 September 1785
Duplicate of GLC02437.03188.
GLC02437.03189
7 February 1787
Discusses financial arrangements and is happy to hear that Knox has received part of the monies owed him. Writes, however, that "[a]s Mr. Soderstam and Goodeve has not yet paid, must request you to take every step, which you may judge most prudent...
GLC02437.03445
19 November 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jeremiah Wadsworth
Writes of his recent visit to Philadelphia to discuss with Robert Morris a loan that Morris and Wadsworth were planning to make to Congress. Relates the terms he worked out with Morris on Wadsworth's behalf (see GLC02437.03330, in which Wadsworth...
GLC02437.03340
8 April 1787
to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth
Thanks Wadsworth for a salmon he sent. In reference to Wadsworth's request for clothing and shoes for the troops, tells him to acquire it and he will be paid out of the warrants he already received (see GLC02437.03509 for Wadsworth's letter). Reports...
GLC02437.03513
5 May 1787
[Notice of payment sent to Jeremiah Wadsworth]
Knox's warrant to Wadsworth to pay $3000 to Captain Joseph Wilcox "paymaster to the quota of troops raised by the state of Connecticut agreeably to the resolve of Congress of the 20th of October 1786...being the amount of an order of the board of...
GLC02437.03543
9 June 1787
Asks Wadsworth to please pay $498 to Major William North. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.03575
8 April 1792
to Benjamin Walker [incomplete]
Two parts. First part dated 8 April. Mentions an "embarrased situation of Madme de la Val. The agreement with her might be certainly carried into full effect by some means or other." Mentions William Duer and himself having authorized a purchase...
GLC02437.10247
11 June 1784
[Copy of instructions to the commander of West Point]
Provides detailed instructions for the commander of West Point following the Congressional order to reduce the number of troops at that garrison to one company of 55 men. Notes that "the great principle upon which this company is retained is the...
GLC02437.03012
12 December 1785
to unknown [incomplete]
Writes that after he received the addressee's letter, he wrote to his friend General [Henry] Jackson for advice. Relates the advice Jackson provided, which pertains to land and finances.
GLC02437.09143
29 September 1788
to George Ulmer
Most of the document is in Henry Knox's handwriting. Noted as a copy. Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow request Ulmer gather information on lands near Belfast, Maine. Provides instructions to Ulmer regarding land settlements and...
GLC02437.09195
31 August 1795
to unknown
Discusses financial business.
GLC02437.09989
20 April 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Discusses a financial matter involving warrants and a sheriff, of whom Wadsworth writes, "I find the sherif will fight hard and tho no body justifies him-" Notes that the sheriff received ill treatment in the office of Mr. Milligan. Plans to travel...
GLC02437.03851
26 March 1786
Writes to Knox as Secretary of the War Office to discuss the accusations against Major [John Plasgrave] Wyllys, Colonel Wadsworth's former assistant. Reports that Wyllys's friends received the news from Wyllys's brother-in-law, and are in great...
GLC02437.03253
3 December 1786
Writes that he received Knox's letter along with the letter from the Board of Treasury. Has written them back, and also written to Mr. [Robert] Morris to tell him he will come to New York to complete the paperwork if Mr. Morris approves of the terms...
GLC02437.03363
28 March 1787
Expresses his unhappiness over not yet receiving the warrants he needs to pay the balance for rations at Springfield, Massachusetts. These warrants were likely related to raising troops to quell Shays' Rebellion. Wadsworth writes, "the troops may...
GLC02437.03504
11 April 1787
States "I do not wish to have anything to do with the Clothing of the Troops, but if you send me another warrant of one or two thousand dollars I can probably get the money & it will be when in my hands ready for your order - " Also informs Knox...
GLC02437.03517
3 June 1787
Discusses a financial matter related to Mrs. [Catharine] Greene. Comments extensively on the Constitutional Convention: "I am persuaded the Convention will do nothing very decisive but they may give us a lead our General Assembly will finish this...
GLC02437.03565
23 September 1787
Informs Knox that they have not been able to obtain a cow yet that will produce enough milk for the whole winter but hopes to soon. Says when they do purchase a cow she will need to be driven in a herd of cattle as opposed to being sent by water....
GLC02437.03667
12 December 1787
Discusses a cow and calf he sent Knox and gives advice on how to feed them. Mentions falling off his horse. Comments on the anti-federalists, "Our antifederals are busy but will be distanced - tho aided by your deeds in NY & Pensa from whence they...
GLC02437.03723
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