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1753/05/30
Massachusetts. General Court
Report of the Massachusetts Bay Assembly
The report orders that improvements be made on lands in the western part of Massachusetts.
GLC03107.04743
1755/06/06
Stevenson, James, fl. 1750-1755
to James Elliot re: pending agreement for the release of prisoners
Stevenson writes to James Elliot, who is at the time confined in prison, and informs him of proceedings between "the two governments" to reach an agreement regarding the exchange of prisoners.
GLC03107.04744
1755/11/17
Ashley, John, fl. 1755-1787
Summons for William White to appear in court
GLC03107.04745
1756/03/11
Seymour, Thomas, fl. 1744-1756
to John Everts re: opinion regarding rights to the oar bed at Salisbury
Thomas Seymour writes to clarify the rights of various owner's, and specifically Mr. Livingston's, to use the oar bed at Salisbury. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04746
1757/02
Military summons
The summons orders Mr. Jonse Wood[?], a training soldier, to report to Capt. Robert Nolle on an appointed date and time.
GLC03107.04747
1757/10/22
Forbs, Elijha, fl. 1757
Deed of ore hill at Salisbury to Jedadiah Moore
GLC03107.04748
14 March 1787
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to Henry Knox
Thanks Knox for his sympathetic letter concerning the death of his son, John George Washington Hancock, who was only nine years old. Discusses his pursuit of health and states traveling was recommended to him during this trying time, "Journeying is...
GLC02437.03491
15 August 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Catherine Littlefield Greene
Having been in New York lately, Knox hoped to have seen her there, but heard she had been in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, returned, and departed for Block Island. Encloses a letter from Lafayette that was sent to President Washington (not included)....
GLC02437.05123
4 May 1793
Gunn, James, 1753-1801
Says that the Indians have committed several murders in Washington County, with two murders committed on the frontier of South Carolina. Reports they refuse to return property or give up the offenders. Mentions the hunters have returned to the towns...
GLC02437.05887
10 June 1793
to James Gunn
Thanks Gunn for his letters of 26 April and 4 May. Says the idea of the "commanding officer" being a speculator is news to him. Hopes Gunn can send some confirmed information. Believes the situation with the Indian agent can be rectified, as...
GLC02437.05898
February 1776
Gridley, Richard, 1711-1796
At the request of General Horatio Gates, Gridley asks Knox to inform General Israel Putnam of the need for repairs on a bridge at Lechmere Point, Massachusetts. Gridley was the army's chief engineer, he was succeeded by Knox in 1775 but retained the...
GLC02437.00251
1 May 1782
to John Hancock
Written on two different sizes of paper: the first is 33.4 x 21.3 cm, the second is 13 x 21 cm. Writes to Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts, to ask that eighteen-year-old Isaac Winslow be allowed to return to land his family owns in Roxbury...
GLC02437.01408
2 September 1782
Written by Major General Knox to Massachusetts Governor Hancock. Says Colonels Putnam and Hull comprise a committee of the Massachusetts Line to request an explanation on the status of payment of half pay pensions to officers. Says they "have no...
GLC02437.01562
24 September 1782
to Isaac Guion
Titled, "Instructions for Capt. Lt. Guion of the 2d regt. of Artillery." Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, "You are with the detatchment under your command to proceed to Albany and relieve Capt....
GLC02437.01627
24 October 1783
to Edward Grant
Informs Grant that the 4th Massachusetts regiment will be quartered several miles away along the river and to provide them with transportation and supplies as they are housed rather far from their post.
GLC02437.02708
14 November 1783
to Grant
Writes in full to a Mr. Grant, "I beg you would come down to this post tomorrow to make some arrangements for supplying some troops who are to march the day after tomorrow towards New York."
GLC02437.02776
Hampton, Richard, 1735-1801
Brigadier General Hampton recommends a Lieutenant McLean to Knox and praises his good qualities. Asks if it would be possible for McLean to be sent to Knox to serve under him. Noted as written in the Philadelphia Barracks.
GLC02437.02777
2 January 1784
to [Edward] Grant
Knox informs Grant that West Point has only enough provisions to last for one week. Orders Grant to immediately obtain supplies. For Grant's response, please refer to GLC02437.02909.
GLC02437.02901
6 January 1784
Knox writes to Grant, "I have received your favor of the 4th instant, and accordingly we shall rely entirely upon you that the garrison [at West Point] are not out of provisions." Notes that Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that provided the troops with...
GLC02437.02921
9 January 1784
Knox writes to Grant, who was in charge of supplying West Point with provisions (refer to GLC02437.02921). Discusses the state of his account with Daniel Parker & Co., a contractor who supplied provisions to the army.
GLC02437.02930
28 January 1785
Knox present his compliments to Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts. Acknowledges the receipt of an unspecified commission. Signed in text as "General Knox."
GLC02437.03088
14 March 1786
Grayson, William, 1736-1790
Writes, "I received a tickett from you just as I was setting out from N York, & had not then time to answer it. I am sorry it is not now in my power to say any thing certainly on the subject matter of it. We yesterday had an audience before the...
GLC02437.03252
11 February 1787
Writes a lengthy letter of condolence on the death of Hancock's child. Explains that only those parents who have suffered that loss can understand how it feels. Expounds upon his understanding of God, death and the afterlife, the human role in the...
GLC02437.03449
18 April 1787
to Marie-Thérèse de Grégoire
Thanks Madame de Grégoire for her letter and wishes he could be in Boston to help her. States that he is unable to assist her at this time because a new Massachusetts legislature is about to be elected and he cannot yet be sure who to contact for her...
GLC02437.03527
31 July 1787
Letter of introduction for John Anstey, who is investigating the "actual Losses sustained by the loyalists during the late revolution." Noted as private.
GLC02437.03631
5 September 1787
Informs Hancock that his brother, William Knox, will present him with Mrs. McEwens accounts during Hancock's stay in McEwen's house. Asks Hancock to pay the amount to her.
GLC02437.03655
21 August 1788
to Samuel Hall
Knox writes to Hall, administrator of the estate of the late Daniel Fowle of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Knox attempts to settle a financial matter related to the estate of his late father-in-law, Thomas Flucker.
GLC02437.03972
2 May 1789
Was very happy to receive his last letter, written 25 April 1789, delivered by Captain Beals and Mr. Woodward. Notes that he will "cheerfully render them every attention and service in my power." Expresses his "sincere pleasure" that Hancock's health...
GLC02437.04192
22 May 1789
Signed in text. Knox writes in the third person, noting that he is sorry to have been away from home when Mr. Grant came for a visit, but has sprained his leg and cannot venture out today to repay the visit. He therefore invites Mr. Grant to come to...
GLC02437.04216
4 July 1789
Gray, Lewis, fl. 1789
Gray writes from the Custom House in Hull, England. Asks Knox to forward on an enclosed letter (not present) to Henry Jackson who he believes is still in Boston. In a postscripts, states that he has also forwarded some local newspapers to Knox.
GLC02437.04271
9 August 1789
to John Habersham
Signature has been clipped, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Apparently discusses the possible misfiling of an application from Habersham.
GLC02437.04323
29 August 1789
Habersham, John, 1754-1799
Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter, which informed him that he was appointed Collector at Savannah. Thanks Knox for the "favorable manner in which, I am informed, you spoke of me to the President of the United States." Will always testify...
GLC02437.04341
28 January 1790
Encloses (not included) his report on the subject of a "republican national militia." Discusses his thoughts concerning a "republican national militia..." Believes republic governments are the sort of governments that will be "more productive of...
GLC02437.04484
10 May 1790
Greaton, Richard H., 1765-1815
Asks Knox for an appointment in the Army. Says he last served under Colonel Henry Jackson's commission and that he has always been fond of the military. Written from Roxbury, likely present day Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.04600
4 April 1791
Informs Hancock that he has complied with his wishes and has "enclosed to your [Hancock] protection the appointment of Mr. Balch." The letter is marked "private."
GLC02437.04899
10 April 1791
Massachusetts Governor John Hancock informs Knox that he has sent Knox via Caleb Hopkins on the Brig Maria, a box of "the very best Winter Isle Shoales Table Fish, which I have preserved in the best manner, & which I will venture to assert if dress'd...
GLC02437.04913
28 April 1791
Thanks Governor John Hancock for the fish he sent.
GLC02437.04934
27 May 1791
to Catharine Greene
Written by Secretary of War Knox to Catharine Greene, General Nathanael Greene's widow. Expresses chagrin at their lack of communication. Feels bad for not sending along the packages he now encloses for three months (not present). Wishes to know...
GLC02437.04962
14 March 1792
Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832
Reminds Knox that he promised Knox he would purchase any good quality Madeira wine he could find, from Mr. Stuyvesant or anyone else who had any. Was unable to search immediately upon his return home, as he had family matters to attend to. Has...
GLC02437.05356
18 September 1792
Green, William, fl. 1792
Discusses papers he has copied and transcribed for Knox dealing with William Duer, with his opinions on each point.
GLC02437.05619
26 September 1792
Discusses land deals, financial matters, and legalities on various types of loans. Informs Knox that merchants are not required to provide securities on their credits and if Knox were to look into the matter himself he would find this true....
GLC02437.05628
25 October 1792
Discusses Knox's current business with William Duer. States that reassignment is essential to their security, and hopes Knox will allow his brother William, or another person in New York, to sign for him in order to speed the matter along.
GLC02437.05666
28 October 1792
Encloses a release (not included). Asks for his signature for a document related to his business with William Duer. Sends a draft of a reassignment for Knox to browse. Further discusses the business related to Duer, urging Knox to hurry so that...
GLC02437.05670
1 November 1792
to [Henry Knox]
Discusses their financial agreement in great detail. Provides a list of stipulations that will dictate his involvement in the agreement. On page five, includes information copied from a paper given to him by William Duer related to the financial...
GLC02437.05685
2 November 1792
to unknown
Reaffirms his previous offer to secure the payment of $50,000 by three yearly installments. Declares that this arrangement is "unexceptionable." Possibly written to William Duer, as Green adds that he has already written to General Knox on the...
GLC02437.05686
4 November 1792
Discusses their financial agreement involving William Duer. Includes information copied from a note written by Duer (for a full copy of the note, refer to GLC02437.05687). Hopes that since Knox cannot travel to Green's location, he will appoint...
GLC02437.05688
26 April 1793
Georgia Senator Gunn writes to Knox to inform him of problems with the Indians in the Southeast. References a previous conversation they had where Knox pledged two companies of troops would arrive in Georgia by April. Says "The death of General...
GLC02437.05880
Says he returned from a tour of St. Mary's on 24 May. Describes the situation in Georgia after Alexander McGillivray's death. Says James Seagrove, the U.S. Indian agent amongst the Creeks, has done all he can to prevent war. Reports that Panton's...
GLC02437.05899
2 June 1794
Discusses Indian affairs in Georgia and recommends troops. Writes, "I again suggest the Policy of collecting all the Troops acting under Federal Authority and forming a camp in a situation which will hold the Indians in check." Recommends the...
GLC02437.06111
30 August 1794
to William Griffin
Working draft to GLC02437.06190. Discusses the terms on his newly purchased island (Brigadiers Island, now Sears Island, Maine). Notes all the inhabitants, except for a gentleman named Benjamin Carver, have agreed to leave the island within a year's...
GLC02437.06189
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