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6 March 1797
Murray, Judith Sargent, 1751-1820
to Henry Knox
Forwards Knox a proposal (probably for her 1798 work "The Gleaner") and asks him to join President and Mrs. Washington in subscribing to it.
GLC02437.06924
21 December 1791
Morse, Jedediah, 1761-1826
Is making preparations for the second edition of his American Geography textbook. Would like to make this edition as accurate as possible, so would like to obtain from Knox any new geographical information. Also asks him to review several passages...
GLC02437.05268
28 August 1792
Mentions a previous request he made to Knox for materials to supplement his book on the geography of the United States. Reminds Knox that at the time of the request, Knox responded that he had materials that might be useful, but was extremely busy...
GLC02437.05590
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Judith Sargent Murray
Written in the third person and signed in the text. Thanks Murray for her attentions and finds himself flattered by her compliments. States that he will sign the subscription paper. Date from docket.
GLC02437.06925
17 September 1783
Paine, Thomas, 1725-1802
Sends his respects to Knox. through a Mr. Darby , a former pupil of his from England.
GLC02437.02526
4 May 1788
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Forwards a subscription to Knox from Reverend Freeman (not included). Reports that General Benjamin Lincoln has the majority of votes (for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts). Comments on a recent visit he paid to James and Mercy Otis Warren in...
GLC02437.03865
30 August 1789
Reports that "Cousin Isaac" (likely Isaac Winslow) has departed for "Georges River" (possibly St. George River in Maine, near the Waldo patent lands). Writes, "General [Benjamin] Lincoln appointment as one of the Commissioners to Treat with the...
GLC02437.04342
27 July 1787
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Writes to Knox about his last trip to Portsmouth and Boston. Says he was present and "highly delighted" with most of the "Academic Excercises" held at the University of Cambridge [Harvard], including one by a young Mr. [John Quincy] Adams, who...
GLC02437.03624
22 August 1781
Knox, William, 1756-1795
References Henry's letter of 8 August 1781. Updates Henry on news he has heard. Says the French fleet was to have left Newport the day before to connect up with the Compte De Grasse, who is supposed to be nearing the continent with more French ships...
GLC02437.01153
12 November 1792
to Henry Jackson Knox
Hopes his son is well and happy. Explains that it is very difficult to send the books that he had requested by post and to "apply to your uncle [Henry] Jackson for elegant extracts in prose, and verse the last edition - "
GLC02437.05699
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