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25 January 1784
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846
to Henry Knox
Introduces Colonel De Mirand[a], possibly Francisco de Miranda, "A Spanish Gentleman from Mexico, whom I take the Liberty to Introduce to your notice."
GLC02437.02936
8 March 1785
Partridge, George, 1740-1828
Partridge, a Continental Congressman, discusses Knox's appointment as Secretary at War: "This Congress made choice of you to be their Secretary in the War Department, but it is rather doubtful with some of your friends whither [sic] you will accept...
GLC02437.03104
4 June 1787
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Recently returned from traveling, where he was apparently acting as an agent for Mr. Webber (possibly James Webber, the British merchant). Attempted to collect money from Webber to pay Knox. Expresses embarrassment that Webber didn't pay Knox sooner...
GLC02437.03569
30 July 1787
Parsons, Samuel H., 1737-1789
Asks Knox whether or not there is a post established near the Pittsburgh area since he will be travelling there soon. Mentions that their "State Society" (likely referring to the Society of Cincinnati) have made provisions to pay their portion of the...
GLC02437.03627
9 January 1788
Parsons reports Connecticut's adoption of the United States Constitution: "Huzza for good Times the Vote is this Moment taken. Yeas 128 Nays 40 on the Question of adopting the new Constitution." Written at seven o'clock Thursday evening. Location...
GLC02437.03755
27 May 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Parker & Duer
Knox, Commander at West Point, writes to business partners William Duer and Daniel Parker: "A very considerable part of the Garrison, upwards of two hundred, are at this time sick with the measles and there are more to have them,- In this situation...
GLC02437.09744
20 February 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
Patten, Captain of a company of artificers, requests to receive the same pay as officers of the artillery. Complains that the men belonging to his company are from different states, "and have had their depreciation [in pay] made up to them from the...
GLC02437.10095
24 August 1797
[Policy of assurance]
Signed by various underwriters. A policy of assurance for Henry Knox. Insures various amounts of money for cargos shipped between Thomastown [Thomaston, Maine?] to Bermuda. The vessel is insured for risk of "capture & condemnation" only, cargo is...
GLC02437.10600
20 May 1777
to William Knox
To his brother, writes, "It is so long a time since I've had the pleasure of a Line from you that did I not hear it from others I should suppose that you had paid Natures last tribute..."
GLC02437.00595
22 May 1777
French, Samuel, fl. 1777-1779
[Receipt between Samuel Treat and Colonel Flowers]
"Received... of Samuel Treat one thousand dollars for which he gave Col Flowers a Receipt." Signed by French as Major and Commissary of Military Stores. Text in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.00598
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