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20 December 1792
[Notes]
Later copy. Discusses financial and land dealings involving Henry Knox, William Duer, and William Bingham. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.05747
23 December 1792
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Recommends an acquaintance, Mr. James Henry Laugier de [Tassy?], to fill a position in Knox's department, which requires "a person who understands the different European Languages, a good accountant and well acquainted with mercantile transactions."...
GLC02437.05752
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Lucy Knox
Writes that she is doing much better, since she was suffering from an illness. Her son was ill as well. Mentions that Henry, presumably Henry Jackson Knox, spent some time with her and is now out with his cousins, though he will be back in time for...
GLC02437.05753
28 December 1792
Describes how her son Tom is feeling unwell and discusses his illness. Expresses her wish to see "my Dear Brother and Lucy with the little Flock" though states that she cannot travel at the moment. Continues with news of family and mutual...
GLC02437.05760
31 December 1792
[List of salaries for the Department of War]
Lists the salaries of the members of the War Department for the months of October, November and December. Names include John Stagg Junior, R. J vanden Brock, Constant Freeman, Benjamin Bankson, Philip Audibert [Audebert], Nathan Jones, James B. Smith...
GLC02437.05769
3 January 1793
[Receipt of salaries]
States that the members of the Department of War have received their full salaries. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig, John Stagg Jr. and R. J. Vanden Brock. Date from...
GLC02437.05770
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811
to Henry Knox [in French]
Describes the status and details of the French settlement in Maine. States, "if we should wish that the french settlement shall be on your Lands, think sir! on the situation of france, you Can not doubt that the Emigration, shall be Considerable...
GLC02437.05773
8 January 1793
Apologizes for not replying to Lucy's earlier letters. Updates Lucy about Henry Knox, Lucy's and Henry's son, and his upcoming travel plans. Notes Henry is "disposed to indulge his taste now in a pretty expensive style - and reconciles it with the...
GLC02437.05776
Waldo, Samuel, fl. 1793-1798
Discusses in great detail various land claims against the Muscongus patent in Maine along with Knox's proposal to purchase the land. States both he and Samuel Winslow looked over Knox's proposal and were surprised by the amount of land deducted for...
GLC02437.05777
23 January 1793
Reports that Henry Jackson Knox has returned in perfect health. He was satisfied with his trip to Boston. As Lucy is anxious about his hearing, she reports that "I think it is far better than I have known it." Says his hair is long and thick, but...
GLC02437.05792
January 26, 1793
Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832
Supposes that General Benjamin Lincoln has already arrived in Philadelphia by now. Hopes Lincoln gave a good account of him. Hopes to see his father in 2 1/2 months and to return with him to Philadelphia. Wants a new hat for the rain as his old...
GLC02437.05796
30 January 1793
Has had letters written this week, but has had no opportunity to send them to Boston. Has gotten all his bedding, except the bottom layer. Reports they had a "Civic feast" in Boston. Wonders if there was one in Philadelphia. Place written assumed...
GLC02437.05800
8 February 1793
Tudor, William, 1750-1819
to Henry Jackson
Marked "Copy." This is a William Tudor letter copied in Jackson's hand and sent to Knox. Tudor declares, "The more I reflect on the circumstances which led to the Claim I have upon you the less disposition do I find for relinquishing a Shilling of...
GLC02437.05808
14 February 1793
D'Olier, Jeremiah, 1745-1817
to William Knox
References William's letter to him of 18 September and 24 November 1792. Congratulates him on his safe passage. William seems to have been seeking a consular seat in Dublin, which D'Olier hopes he will get. Writes, "I am induced to conclude your...
GLC02437.05817
16 February 1793
Lindsey, John, fl. 1793
Acknowledges receiving several letters from Knox and apologizes for not responding sooner. Laments that Knox wrote that "nothing final[l]y had taken place in Congress respecting your return here." This is in reference to a diplomatic post William...
GLC02437.05821
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Notes on instructions to commissioners negotiating treaties with the northern and western Indians]
Later copy. A set of notes made in 1848 from the original instructions from Knox to commissioners negotiating a treaty with the Northwestern Indians (see GLC02437.05823). The top of page one is marked "1848" in a different hand. The commissioners...
GLC02437.05822
[Instructions sent to the treaty commissioners regarding negotiations with the northern and western Indians]
Instructions tell commissioners to be knowledgeable of previous treaties with the northern and western Indians, especially the 1789 treaty signed at Fort Harmar. If there are conflicting claims desires them "to be liberal in granting additional...
GLC02437.05823
19 February 1793
Fitzhugh, Peregrine, 1758-1811
Tells Knox this letter will relate his "present embarrassed situation." The success of his lottery depends entirely on friends, family, and a "humane public." With a wife and children he must use all means at his disposal to save them. Reports "To...
GLC02437.05825
circa 19 February 1793
[List of subscribers]
List of subscribers from Annapolis, Maryland for a lottery sponsored by Peregrine Fitzhugh. Has 42 names for a total of 396 tickets. See GLC02437.05825 for information on the dire situation Fitzhugh was in.
GLC02437.05826
20 February 1793
to Isaac Winslow, Samuel Winslow, Samuel Waldo, and George Irving
Agrees to pay them $25,000 for their interest in the Waldo Patent lands. Believes the sum exceeds the value of the property. Also will buy the islands. Will pay $12,500 by 1 May and the other half a year later. Hopes to be able to negotiate to...
GLC02437.05828
24 February 1793
References Knox's letter of 16 February. Notes the letter enclosed for Mrs. Flucker was delivered. Asks that the letter enclosed for William Bingham be delivered (not included here). Anxiously awaits hearing that the business with Madame de Leval...
GLC02437.05833
circa 27 February 1793
[Notes regarding claims of officers]
States the two commissioned officers should produce evidence that a claimant was wounded in the service of the United States. Says the evidence needs to include the time and object of the expedition the officer was on as well as the name of the...
GLC02437.05837
17 March 1793
Says she has been very ill as of late and that her mind was "fried from anxiety." Says the weather has been good the past few days and that the roads are probably passable. Wants to get home soon to see her boys. Has heard they are well though....
GLC02437.05853
1 April 1793
[Salaries for the War Office from January-March 1793]
Possibly in the hand of Philip Audibert. This document provides salary information for the War Department from January-March 1793. The 10 employees made $1,762.22. Knox as the Secretary of War made $750 for the quarter. Page 2 was written on 2 April...
GLC02437.05863
7 April 1793
to Lucy Flucker Knox
Apologizes for her silence. Says when she returned home she was not well and that she found Madge lame from her rheumatism. Her home was in a disorder. She was distracted by the need to prepare the house for visitors staying with her during the...
GLC02437.05866
11 April 1793
Initialled by Flucker. Written to the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Reference's Lucy's letter of 2 April, which was delivered by Catherine Greene's son. Is sad that Henry Knox is ill. Expresses her affection for him. Says she is fatigued and...
GLC02437.05868
25 April 1793
to Thomas Vose
Later copy of GLC02437.05877. The letter is in reference to a house he is having built in Maine (Montpelier).
GLC02437.05879
6 May 1793
Knox, Berkley Sidney, fl. 1792-1800
Duplicate of GLC02437.05888, refer to that record for a catalog description. The letter is from a distant relative in Jamaica seeking employment.
GLC02437.05889
Writes to Lucy Knox, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Received no letter from Lucy and fears she is angry. References a letter from Mrs. Kerby from Antigua, and sends it to Lucy for her amusement (see GLC02437.05882). Asks Lucy to send some muslin...
GLC02437.05890
2 July 1793
Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
[Salary list of the War Department from April-June 1793]
Provides a list of payments made to the 10 employees of the War Department for the second quarter of 1793. A total of $1,695.18 was paid out on 2 July. All the employees except Secretary Knox signed the document, saying they received their money....
GLC02437.05902
4 July 1793
Pintard, John M., ?-1811
Believing Knox's stock of Madeira wine to be low, he is sending one pipe of a very choice wine. Tells Knox he can pay the merchants who are delivering it if he likes it.
GLC02437.05903
22 July 1793
to William Lewis
Initialled by Knox. Forwards papers related to the Winslow portion of the Waldo patent. Also encloses the correspondence he has had with Nathan Lane. Sends along Waldo's will, which was proved on 28 October 1785, and Hannah Flucker's letter of...
GLC02437.05906
August 1793
Flucker, Sarah Lyons, fl. 1784-1794
Written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Page two also has an appended note from Henry Jackson Knox, the son of Lucy and Henry. The note is signed by Henry and says "love to all." Sarah writes that the family is well. Was...
GLC02437.05917
16 September 1793
Initialled by Sarah Lyons Flucker. This is written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. References Lucy's letter of 28 August. Sarah is concerned for the health of the Knox family because of the yellow fever outbreak. Tells her "Do...
GLC02437.05924
24 September 1793
Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796
Copy of GLC02437.05927. Marked "Duplicate." See that record for a full description.
GLC02437.05928
30 September 1793-2 October 1793
[Salary payments for employees of the War Department]
Provides a breakdown of the War Department's salaries for the third quarter of 1793. Includes the salaries for Henry Knox, John Stagg, Philip Audebert, Nathan Jones, James Laugier, Jacob Hoffman, William Burton, and Frederick Sprig. The total amount...
GLC02437.05936
29 January 1782
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
Return of the men commissioned officers and privates of my company that are absent belonging to the State of Connecticut
Lists names, occupation, term of time in service, state and town where the officers and privates are from, and deserters. Lists men from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
GLC02437.10499
26 April 1782
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Monthly return of the 2nd regt of artillery commanded by Colonel John Lamb with the alterations since last return
Lists captains from companies in Lamb's regiment. Notes numbers of those present and fit for duty, indicates numbers of commissioned, staff, and non-commissioned officers, and cites total strength of each company. Verso notes absentees and persons...
GLC02437.10500
6 December 1792
Notes regarding various financial business, including a bond.
GLC02437.10592
1792
Pierpont, Joseph, fl. 1792
[Map of land]
Map of the land by the Penobscot River. Water is drawn with blue watercolor ink. Shows the division of land into different plots.
GLC02437.10593
31 July 1792
[Contract]
Serves as a receipt of sale for 2 million acres of land in Maine, from Henry Jackson and Royal Flint to Henry Knox and William Greene. States that Jackson and Flint had clear title, having originally purchased the land from Samuel Philips, Leonard...
GLC02437.10725
3 January 1865
Lafferty, Samuel, fl. 1840-1908
to Joseph M. Maitland
Writes from Camp Reynolds outside Pittsburgh. Says his health is good. Comments on his "last" holidays in the army: "...we had a splendid dinner...given to us by the U.S. Christian Commission..." Reports that New Years Eve was the most lonesome day...
GLC03523.10.153
13 January 1865
Maitland, Ann, 1813-?
Reports the sleighing is very good. Updates him on all the weddings. Says Grier is "pretty good at minding what I say indeed much more than I ever expected." Comments the prayer meetings are well attended. Expresses sorrow for "the neuralgia in his...
GLC03523.10.154
24 January 1865
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
Reports that "[t]he Baptists have their meeting in full blast at present with good success." Says they have established a "mourner's bench" with rules for conversion similar to those of their church. Lists the names of people who were baptised...
GLC03523.10.155
Expresses deep sorrow that one year ago "Your Dear Father lay suffering 'nigh onto death." Complains that due to all the parties and suppers this season she is often left home alone, but adds that "Grier says he is going to do better and stay at home...
GLC03523.10.156
4 February 1865
Mast, Isaac W., 1828-?
Writes to his cousin from camp near Louisville. Expects to go down the Tennessee River very soon but has been detained due to ice in the river. Informs him that six companies left yesterday. Comments his brother Joseph "has a great deal to say about...
GLC03523.10.157
10 February 1865
Expresses relief he is still in Memphis. Reports his regiment is suffering, with little to no food. Says the Baptist meeting is over and they "immersed" seventeen people. Comments she witnessed the immersion and "...became disgusted and went home...
GLC03523.10.158
12 February 1865
Taylor, Simeon, 1839-?
Addresses letter "Dear Friend," and asks forgiveness for his delay in writing. Informs he "...got a representative in the army to carry a musket in my place..." Says the township still needs twelve men for the draft and "...they are generally...
GLC03523.10.159
16 February 1865
Coleman, Henry, fl. 1865
Addresses letter "Dear Friend Joseph." Reports on the growth of his pets. Informs Joseph that Joseph's brother Grier has four nice sheep. Says a neighbor died of consumption. Letter appears to be written by a very young boy.
GLC03523.10.160
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to Bell Wharton
Addresses letter "My own Dear Bell," and asks her why she hasn't written to him. Says he is expecting orders to go down the river any day with his Division. Informs Bell that the draft took place yesterday. Speculates that if the quota wasn't met at...
GLC03523.10.161
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