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28 April 1779
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to William Maxwell
Confirming death sentence against Major Daniel Platt, commuting another, [in reaction court martial 12 soldiers who deserted and planned to join the British].
GLC08135
July 1781
Moodie, Andrew, ?-1787
to Henry Knox
Written at Fort Herkimer. Expresses concern that the departure of Colonel [Philip van] Cortlandt's regiment left the Fort's artillery and stores in a vulnerable state: "...we are no protection to the Inhabitants & in Case the Enemy should make an...
GLC02437.01107
6 August 1781
Barras, Paul, vicomte de, 1755-1829
[Certificate of pay] [In French]
Certificate to pay Mr. De Valnais, possibly Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul in America. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William...
GLC02437.01121
19 August 1781
Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox....
GLC02437.01142
circa 2 July 1779
Elegiac lines, inscrib'd to Mrs Knox, occasioned by the death of her infant daughter, who deceas'd near Pluckemin N. Jersey July 2 1779
Signed "JBC." "This little Cherub like some blooming flower/ The soft Exotic of an happier clime/ Shrunk from the dawn of beauteous Childhood Hour/ And, drooping sought It's native realms sublime..."
GLC02437.10473
28 January 1782
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Discusses the Excise Act and the response of New England Towns and ports. Mentions problems with currency and payments, and argues, "Our Legislative & Executive Bodies seem to be by far too large for so young a State - they swallow up an immense Sum...
GLC02437.01342
22 October 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lord Stirling [William Alexander]
Thanks Lord Stirling for the wagons and buildings he sent for use "in the public service." Does not expect to require any more supplies from Albany, and says that the materials which have already arrived are in excellent order. Believes that...
GLC02437.01677
19 November 1782
Mentions that he has received stores which were sent by Captain Leonard's company, including a brass mortar. Also discusses the prospects for the peace treaty currently in negotiations, as well as the way it is being considered in the newspapers.
GLC02437.01712
20 October 1782
to William Smallwood
Informs General Smallwood that Frederick [Egen?], the bearer of this note, has broken his arm and has been discharged by General George Washington. Requests that Smallwood help Egen obtain the certificates he needs regarding pay. Expresses...
GLC02437.10051
19 August 1782
Shepard, William, 1737-1817
Shepard, Colonel of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, informs Knox that a board of officers (one from each regiment) will meet at Major General [William] Heath's headquarters the following Wednesday at 10 am. The officers will discuss "the several...
GLC02437.10039
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