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31 July 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Hancock
Letter of introduction for John Anstey, who is investigating the "actual Losses sustained by the loyalists during the late revolution." Noted as private.
GLC02437.03631
4 September 1782
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
to Henry Knox
Written from Camp Verplanks Point, present-day Verplanck, New York. Writes, "As the Commander in Chief proposes reviewing the Line on Saturday next, the relief for Dobb's Ferry and the fatigue at West Point will not march untill Sunday - it is...
GLC02437.01573
6 May 1781
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
to Thomas Sumter
Writes to General Sumter about Lord Cornwallis's movements, concluding that he is "rather inclined to think that he will leave everything here and move northward." Discusses the arrival of some supplies. Comments "I fully agree with you that...
GLC07103
1778/03/05
Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806
to George Clinton re: complaints about a French officer; fortifying Hudson
Responding to complaints about a French officer Col. Louis la Radiere, the engineer engaged in works for the Hudson Highland defenses. "We could wish to avoid offence to any foreigners...we would treat them with all possible respect: but we must not...
GLC07128
[1775]/11/13
Montgomery, Richard, fl. 1775-1778
to Robert R. Livingston re: his victory at Montreal, need for support
Written on the day he succeeded in taking Montreal: "I have courted fortune and found her kind." Now planning his attack on Quebec, he requests support from Livingston and the Continental Congress: "It will be absolutely necessary to throw a...
GLC07136
1781/06/02
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Gov. William Greene re: procuring cannon from Rhode Island for campaign
Getting cannon for use in the New York campaign against the British: "The importance persuaded, induce the state of Rhode Island to comply with this request, especially when it shall be considered that our non success may be attributed to the...
GLC07183
1782/11/13
To: Henry Knox.
Protecting the Hudson, adjusting the system of signals (including rockets) guards in New York.
GLC07965
24 January 1783
to Ephraim Fenno
Discusses ammunition that has been stolen out of the magazine at Verplanck's Point and asks for an investigation. Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. See GLC02437.01852 for Washington's request for an investigation.
GLC02437.01853
25 March 1783
Cochran, John, 1730-1807
to John Lillie
Discusses a shipment of sulfur sent by General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.02031
178[4]/03/27
to Nathanael Greene re: supporting the Society of Cincinnati
The Society is designed to counter the "Temper of the New England States," and prepare it for the "decision of the weighty matters which may be brought on." (Small losses affecting text at center right fold.)
GLC07278
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