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10 June 1803
Saltonstall, Nathaniel, 1746-1815
to Henry Knox
Saltonstall claims that he has deeds proving a sizeable portion of the Waldo Patent belongs to him.
GLC02437.09281
27 August 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Sears & Smith
Replies to a previous letter and asks Sears and Smith to hold onto some items that his brother William had sent him via the firm. Discusses the British evacuating New York. Says New York will probably be evacuated by 20 October but not much earlier...
GLC02437.02427
5 November 1783
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
Request to deliver ammunition as soon as possible. Noted as sent via "Public Service."
GLC02437.02757
16 November 1785
Savage, Joseph, 1756-1814
Written from Weston, likely in Massachusetts, near Boston. Thanks Knox for his kind letters. Reports that "Unfortunately for me all the wishes and exertions of my friends in my behalf have proved abortive. Maj.r Perkins has that appointment."...
GLC02437.03217
5 December 1794
to Winthrop Sargent
Discusses Sargent's desire to be present at the next Congressional session, though the request was denied. Discusses the situation with the Indians in the Cincinnati region. States that "the poor Indians I believe are irrecvocably doomed by Fate to...
GLC02437.10314
28 March 1783
to Peter Taulman
Discusses charges brought by Taulman against Deputy Judge Advocate Cogswel and informs Taulman that he will have to consult with General George Washington regarding the situation.
GLC02437.02035
25 October 1784
Teissier, Lewis, fl. 1784
Writes, "I beg leave to sincerely congratulate you on the total recovery of my worthy Friend your Brother Mr. Wm. Knox from the disagreeable state of despondency he was in for a few months & of which with his other Friends who like myself live in...
GLC02437.03061
5 February 1785
Tracy, Nathaniel, 1751-1796
Tracy discusses the "unfortunate situation" of Knox's brother, William, who is in London. Assures Knox that William "is in an exceeding good Family, where he is treated with great tenderness, & is attended by one of the first Phisicians [sic] in...
GLC02437.03094
25 November 1787
to Silas Talbot
Discusses the circumstances of Talbot's sons who are now in France. States they have been well received by the intendant of Normandy and that Count Montmorin, acting as Minister of Marine since the resignation of the Marquis de Castries, has placed...
GLC02437.03714
19 May 1783
Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809
Jonathan Trumbull Jr., as Washington's secretary, requests that Knox and General Huntington attend a dinner with General Washington the next day and then select the best ground for the celebration of peace. Noted as written at Head Quarters.
GLC02437.02127
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