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8 January 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Provision return for masons covering eight days]
Also signed by Joseph Cheesman, Superintendent [of Masons;]. A note written on verso, signed by [?] Hayden, confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.10078
4 August 1781
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Return of ordnance & part of the military stores on hand at Philadelphia Augt. 4, 1781
Consists of a return of artillery ammunition and supplies on hand at Philadelphia and of "Muskets &c delivered for the use of the undermention'd states & Troops" from 1 January to 4 August 1781. Signed by Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military...
GLC02437.01115
30 September 1781
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
[Receipt for Ordnance for the siege of Yorktown].
Colonel Carrington, on behalf of QMG Colonel Thomas Pickering, acknowledges the receipt of four horses from General Henry Knox which were furnished by Governor of Maryland Thomas S. Lee. The Continental Army began invading Yorktown on 28 September...
GLC02437.01201
4 December 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Clinton
Writes on behalf of a Mr. Parker who is "sollicitous [sic] to open an account in this City for the sale of merchandise." Introduces him to Governor Clinton and gives a character recommendation. Body of letter in the hand of Knox. Signed for Knox in...
GLC02437.02817
27 January 1783
[Return of rations issued to thirty-one prisoners]
Covers five days. Includes information for some regiments from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, and New York. Signed by Shaw as aide-de-camp to General Henry Knox, commander at West Point. Also signed by Captain Richard Douglass. Sergeant...
GLC02437.10085
18 March 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Return of plank wanted for carriages]
Clerically signed for Henry Knox by Patten. Lists planks by number of carriages with estimates by plank length.
GLC02437.02015
1 April 1783
Guion, Isaac, fl. 1776-1823
[Return of ordance and stores in the Northern Department]
Includes returns from posts along the Mohawk River including Fort Rensselaer, Fort Herkimer, Fort Dayton, and from Albany and Schenectady. Guion signed as Captain Lieutenant, 2nd Regiment Artillery.
GLC02437.10518
30 May 1789
to James Bowdoin
Writes to discuss a recent letter he received via a Dr. Bayley regarding political reforms in Europe.
GLC02437.04225
20 June 1789
Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1774-1791
to Henry Knox
Mentions that his friend Captain Josiah Roberts asked him whether Mr. [Samuel] Shaw has a captain for his ship yet for his next voyage. Allen promised to write and ask, as well as to recommend Roberts for the post, declaring that he himself took a...
GLC02437.04250
27 September 1789
to Sylvanus Bourne
Received his recent letter. Did not reply because he expected to see Bourne in New York. Discusses appointments to the position of Marshal, and provides advice about Bourne's political career. Briefly comments on the Waldo patent lands.
GLC02437.04368
15 March 1790
to Daniel Parker
Discusses in detail his financial business related to the Empress of China, the ship he took on his first trip to China. The owners refused to pay him and [Thomas] Randall. Says not only did the owners refuse to pay them upwards of $3000 but that...
GLC02437.04571
26 June 1790
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Writes on behalf of John Ewing, Jr., who wishes for a government position. Asks Knox for his help and patronage.
GLC02437.04637
20 December 1790
to Henry Jackson
Writes that he is concerned he has not received any letter from Miss Breck in awhile. Asks that if Jackson has any he send them on. Invites Jackson over Tuesday evening.
GLC02437.04802
5 July 1791
Says the enclosed letter (not included) is from Miss Breck to Knox's daughter. Will write more in a day or two as the post is leaving immediately. Gratefully acknowledges Lucy Knox's kindness to his daughter.
GLC02437.05051
2 May 1792
Foster, Theodore, 1752-1828
The three authors write to recommend a Mr. William Mumford, the bearer of the letter, for a clerkship. He had been long in their employ, and they believe he would be successful at the job.
GLC02437.05441
circa 16 July 1792
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
[Journal entry on the survey for a canal]
Describes his journey to surrounding land to connect a canal with the upper part of the Connecticut River. Signed in text at top of first page. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.05726. See GLC02437.05578 for a shorter version of this manuscript sent...
GLC02437.05542
12 January 1793
to William Bingham
Discusses the quality of some land and other parties interested in the land. Notes, Colonel Tebiger, who ascended the Kennebec in 1775, has given him a map and claims the land along the Dead River is in excellent condition.
GLC02437.05780
1783-1815
[Document on the French Navy] [in French]
Document on the French fleet.
GLC02437.08442
15 January 1788
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
[Account information between Henry Knox and Sebastian Bauman]
Covers 25 May 1787 - 5 January 1788, including payment for goods such as Jamaica spirit, cinnamon, and porter, among others. Bauman signs, noting receipt of £20.25 from Henry Knox.
GLC02437.03753
14 May 1785
Brenton, S. Cooke, fl. 1785
Relates that he was able to safely deliver a packet from Knox to Mrs. Greene (possibly Catherine Littlefield Greene, wife of Nathanael Greene). Sends his regards to Major Sargent, possibly Winthrop Sargent. Plans to travel to Martinico (Martinique)...
GLC02437.03145
13-19 March 1780
Receipt
Receipt of Henry Knox's payments to various merchants for goods such as foodstuffs, bearskins, clothing, etc.
GLC02437.08533
1777
[Invoice of medicine for the artillery]
Lists medicines such as calomel, opium, camphor, oxmel seillit, and many others.
GLC02437.09545
1775-1776
[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]
Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.
GLC02437.10654
June 1776
[Payroll of Captain Sebastian Bauman's company in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Lists names of men. Covers 1 June 1776 to 30 June 1776.
GLC02437.10664
6 May 1783
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Victualing return for one army prisoner
Under the return, lists the names Asa [Andrews?] and Richard Douglass (possibly quartermaster and captain respectively; text is faded). Doughty signs by order of General Knox. Contains a note on page two written by [P.?] Austen, noting receipt of...
GLC02437.09710
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