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22 January 1781
Gorham, S. (fl. 1781)
[Balance of Henry's Knox's account]
Account is dated 31 December 1779; Gorham certifies the account 22 January 1781. Pertains to the State of Massachusetts.
GLC02437.00791
circa June 1779
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to William Knox
Possibly written from Middlebrook (present-day Bound Brook, New Jersey). Henry previously wrote to Mr. [Joseph?] Peirce discussing how a clause in the Confiscation Act would affect his debt. Remarks, "I have received no answer from him and confess...
GLC02437.00792
21 January 1780
Hopkinson, Francis (1737-1791)
[Certificate concerning a loan]
Countersigned by Joseph Clarke, Commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office in the State of Rhode Island. States, "At thirty days sight of the second bill, first, third and fourth not paid, pay to Benjamin Williams or order, twelve dollars, in sixty...
GLC02437.00799
16 May 1780
Beal, Cato (fl. 1780)
[Receipt of money paid]
Receipt of money paid for the services of a servant (likely a black servant) of General Henry Knox. Witnessed by Nabby Crocker and signed with Cato Beal's mark. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00808
28 July 1780
Kennedy, J. (fl. 1780)
to Charles Cox
Kennedy hopes that the despite the current situation between England and America, they can remain allies. Also states that perhaps England and America will be "exemplars" to the rest of the world of less despotic political systems.
GLC02437.00831
12 November 1780
Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829)
to John Hancock
Signed for Knox by Shaw. Henry Knox's retained copy. Congratulates Hancock on becoming the Governor of Massachusetts and brings the suffering of the Massachusetts soldiers to Hancock's attention. The text is in the hand of Henry Knox, but the...
GLC02437.00853
circa 12 November 1780
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
Draft of GLC02437.00853. Congratulates Hancock on becoming the Governor of Massachusetts and brings the suffering of the Massachusetts soldiers to Hancock's attention. Noted that "Instead of the foregoing-the one drafted by Col. Pickering was sent...
GLC02437.00854
circa November 1780
To The Honorable The Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled
Draft. States their support for the new Massachusetts Constitution. Offers suggestions and opinions on better governing practices, particularly in regards to military service. Suggests that "the number of men required from each State be...
GLC02437.00855
A draft to the Legislature of the State of Massachusetts
Title from docket, which is in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Requests better treatment of men in the military service and for their families. Content comprises Pickering's redrafting of those that have been struck form GLC02437.00855.
GLC02437.00856
26 August 1776 - 28 November 1780
Resolutions of Congress, making provision or allowance to wounded, supernumerary or other officers of the American Army, under various contingencies
Assorted resolutions providing for the livelihood of wounded soldiers, such as receiving a pension throughout his life upon losing a limb. Noted that this copy was written by Shaw.
GLC02437.00860
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