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circa 1783-1815
Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790
Propositions concerning a petition to the legislature for a new County
GLC03107.04404
29 January 1791
Hooper, Stephen, fl. 1791
to Henry Knox
Writes Knox saying others have advised him to submit his name to President George Washington "for an Office in the Excise." Hopes Knox's knowledge of his character and worthiness will help in the endeavor.
GLC02437.04840
10 January 1794
Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800
Saw a letter from Alexander Hamilton to George Washington and the Directors of the Branch Banks "that Genl Schuyler has a credit for 3500 Dollars for the purchase of goods for the use of the Six Nations." Has written to Schuyler, who is unaware of...
GLC02437.06024
29 May 1784
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Informs Knox that he will leave for New York, then West Point, and will make arrangements to travel to Canada (Hull was assigned by Knox to attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in North America).
GLC02437.03008
4 March 1787
Mentions his new appointment in the military. Discusses a dispute involving ranks of soldiers in the state of Massachusetts. Refers to a Congressional resolution appointing him the second officer in the state. Had been under the impression that the...
GLC02437.03481
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