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circa May 1776
Dana, William, 1745-1809
[Account of new recruits made by Captain William Dana]
List thirty five enlisted men. Dana was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00327
3 June 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Certification of payment of troops in Knox's artillery regiment]
Certifies that the men in Captain Edward Burbeck's (formerly Captain John Popkin's) company have been paid through January, 1776. Also notes that some members of Burbeck's previous company have only been paid through January as well.
GLC02437.00330
6 June 1776
Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
to Henry Knox
Writes the evening before sailing to York and responds to Knox's letter sent 3 June 1776. Inquires about the fortifications Knox was constructing to defend New York and again requests materials to learn about artillery works. Asks if Knox can send...
GLC02437.00333
12 June 1776
Schuyler, David, fl. 1776
[Clothing appraisal for Henry Knox's artillery regiment made by three tailors]
Signed by Schuyler and James Glean as witnesses to certify the valuation in May 1776. A note on the bottom by Thomas Moore indicates that Henry Knox gave his quartermaster, Jonathan Pollard, the amount listed and that Pollard paid Moore on 12 June...
GLC02437.00337
13 June 1776
to William Knox
Comments on Benjamin Harrod's unchristian demand to be paid for taking care of Knox's bookstore merchandise while Knox was out of Boston. Explains the arrangements he made with Harrod and how they were being violated. Mentions that his books will...
GLC02437.00341
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