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5 January 1791
Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801
to Henry Knox
Bruce asks Secretary of War Knox for "some appointment under the general Government." He suggests a role in the new militia. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.04819
11 January 1791
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
Details of the disbursement of the estate of Thomas Flucker. Knox received "the sum of ninety two pounds eleven shilling, 28 pence." "258. dollars 3/7" noted on the verso.
GLC02437.04822
15 January 1791
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Sends an enclosed petition on behalf of "Mr. Hall, a distiller in this Town." States he cannot attest to it as he is not familiar with the subject. Thanks Knox and his wife for their attention to his daughter.
GLC02437.04827
2 February 1791
Bayley, Richard, 1745-1801
Thanks Knox and his wife for their kindness and friendship, particularly toward his daughter, "my sweet Beth" (Elizabeth Bayley Seton). Writes, "I have often whisper'd to myself that I would rather be a door keeper in your House; even at Philadelphia...
GLC02437.04847
20 February 1791
Informs Knox of the actions of "Mr. Waterman Thomas" in "our House of Representatives," which are unfavorable to Knox. Thomas "has made several motions in the House with intentions to procure other terms for the letters on your patent than were...
GLC02437.04864
6 March 1791
Informs Knox that "the joint committee on the subject of your Lands has not met, and the session is so far advanced as to prevent any thing being done about them, this circumstance is favourable to your interest." Notes Henry Jackson will give Knox...
GLC02437.04872
22 March 1791
Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1774-1791
Writes Knox on behalf of Mr. William Balch who wants to join the army. Wants Knox to "recommend him as an Ensign - he is a Young Gentleman well qualified for an Officer."
GLC02437.04887
11 April 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Memorandum
Memorandum of a meeting of Vice President John Adams, Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, and Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Knox's resulting discussion with Lieutenant Colonel [George] Beckwith about...
GLC02437.04915
2 May 1791
[Regimental request for the Society of Cincinnati] [in French]
Request of the French regiment of de Cuzenne for crosses of the Society of Cincinnati.
GLC02437.04937
13 May 1791
On behalf of himself and his wife, Breck thanks the Knoxes for offering their Philadelphia house to use as the Breck home, but they cannot accept the invitation. The Codmans, with whom the Brecks are traveling, insist that the party stay together...
GLC02437.04947
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