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13 February 1792
Duer, William, 1747-1799
[Note]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Promissory note to pay Henry Knox $3,000.
GLC02437.08651
17 January 1795
[Receipt]
Receipt of Henry Knox for $350.
GLC02437.08687
6 March 1759
to Samuel Waldo
Discusses financial business and inquires about the settling lands. Signed with an illegible signature.
GLC02437.08994
13 August 1800
Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
to Henry Knox
Mentions he was gratified that Miss [Lucy] Knox (Henry Knox's daughter) had a nice visit with them. Discusses the upcoming presidential election. Says he hopes the "Essex Jesuits" are unable to raise General [Charles Cotesworth?] [Pinckney] to the...
GLC02437.09866
circa 1771-1774
Account of Sales at Grean leafs Auctions
List of account sales for Henry Knox. Includes paper, books, and a trunk. Title taken from docket. Circa date based on other similar documents in the collection.
GLC02437.09916
circa 1783
Kirby, Ephraim, ?-1804
[Testimony of Ephraim Kirby]
Testifies concerning the accusation against Lieutenant Wheaton for illegally turning over his command to Sergeant Pratt, a subordinate officer. States that Mr. Pratt, in "compliance with the Baron's [Steuben] wishes he would acknowledge that he...
GLC02437.10198
16 January 1790
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
Writes to request that Knox present some papers to the President on his behalf and apologizes for the inconvenience. Wishes to "remove any unfavorable impressions if such should have been made...as it contains my sincere sentiments." States in the...
GLC02437.10223
27 August 1791
[Statement concerning the Scioto Company in Ohio]
Discusses the problem with the Scotia company, the uncertainty of the emigrants who thought they had bought land, and the possibility of obtaining actual acreage versus merely a land option. Divided into eleven parts. Sewn binding.
GLC02437.10236
12 July 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to J. Bruce
Discusses vacating his house in preparation for moving back to Boston, Massachusetts. Goes on to write about his route. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold by J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.
GLC02437.10306
1 July 1792
[Contract]
Contract regarding the purchase of land by William Duer and Royal Flint from Samuel Philips, Leonard Jarvis and John Read. Authorizes the sale of the lands in Maine and grants Duer and Flint all of the rightful legal claims to it. Noted that Henrys...
GLC02437.10724
1818/11/20
Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823
to Walter Patterson re: difficulty living in New York
H[enry] L[ivingston] describes the problems a friend has had maintaining a job and a place to live in New York, and advises Walter to prevent his mother and sister from going to New York for the winter. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04532
1818/11/23
to Walter Patterson re: preparing food storage
Henry Livingston discusses his plans to kill and salt beef and pork for storage. Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.04533
1819/05/07
Mackenzie, R., fl. 1819
to Mr. Patterson re: request for better behavior.
The letter asks Mr. Patterson if he would "act in a more becoming manner."
GLC03107.04534
1821/04/18
Holly, Orville L., fl. 1821
to Walter Patterson re: support in a senatorial election
Orville L. Holley discusses the recent senatorial nominations, and partisan conflicts involving Clintonians and Bucktails. He assures Walter of support in the upcoming election, and notes that he has taken steps to gather support for Walter in other...
GLC03107.04535
Bay, Thomas, fl. 1821
to Walter Patterson re: reassurance for the upcoming election
Thomas Bay writes that Walter has nothing to fear for the upcoming election, and assures him of his support. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04536
1821/06/05
to Walter Patterson re: grief caused by illness [fragment]
Half of the letter is missing due to damage.
GLC03107.04537
1821/12/27
Calkin, J., fl. 1821
to Walter Patterson re: iron and timber business
J. Ca[tkin] writes of the state of business at Ancram, and his hopes for the timber and iron business. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04538
1822/02/08
Paddock, Judah, fl. 1822
to Walter Patterson re: a new surveyor for Hudson
Paddock writes of various people looking to become surveyor for Hudson County. He notes that he would like to act as deputy to that position, but feels he is too old, and his health to poor to take on the responsibility. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04539
1822/11/17
Dickinsen, J.D., fl. 1822
to Walter Patterson re: arrangements for an upcoming voyage
Dickinsen informs Walter of the various destinations of an upcoming voyage out of New York. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04540
1823/02/09
Storm, S., fl. 1823
to Walter Patterson re: controversy concerning judges
Storm speculates that the Governor's renomination of a certain judge Woodworth will cause a great controversy in the South. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04541
circa 1815-1860
Patterson, Daniel, fl. 1803-1818
to Walter Patterson re: [fragment]
GLC03107.04542
GLC03107.04543
1793/12/10
A.C., fl. 1793
to W[alter] Patterson re: poor state of lumber trade
Due to the war, the author notes that the lumber trade has suffered greatly. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04544
1806/08/08
Supreme Court
Bill from the Supreme Court
The document is a bill for the Supreme Court case of James Jackson and Catherine Patterson against Joseph Duel. The presiding attorney was W. Patterson.
GLC03107.04545
1807/03/19
Loyseau, S.M., fl. 1807
to W.D. Patterson re: [in French]
GLC03107.04546
1807/01/30
Barnet, fl. 1807
to W.D. Patterson re: request to forward mail
GLC03107.04547
1808/01/15
Griffith, Robert E., fl. 1808-1815
to William D. Patterson re: business arrangements
The letter is preceded by a copy of another letter by Robert E. Griffith, dated 15 January 1808. The letter discusses current tensions with England, and expresses hope that recent negotiations have proved successful. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04548
1808/10/25
P&B Buttron & Co.
to W[illiam] D. Patterson re: cancellation of an insurance policy
P&B Buttron & Co. write that they cancelled an insurance policy for and unfilled shipment of wheat from Nantes to London, and offer their services for the future. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04549
1815/04/23
to William D. Patterson re: news of family and shipping
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04550
1816/04/02
Fletcher, William, fl. 1816
to William D. Patterson re: decision to give up trade
Fletcher writes that he is going to give up trade, as it only causes him a loss of profit. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04551
1818/06/19
Fletcher, Daniel, fl. 1818
to William D. Patterson re: decision to go to New Orleans
Fletcher writes that he has decided to go to New Orleans to try to procure a job in a counting house, and wonders if he could make the voyage on William's ship. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04552
1801/02/16
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813
to Philip S. Schuyler re: appointment to justice of the peace
Robert R. Livingston writes that he has just received news that Philip has been appointed to the position of justice of the peace. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04553
1785/07/17
Livingston, Robert C., fl. 1785-1792
to John Swift re: family news
Robert writes that he has named his new son after John Swift, and also that his wife will accept an invitation to visit.
GLC03107.04554
3 February 1783
Discusses supplies and mentions a visit.
GLC02437.01887
21 February 1783
to William Duer
Discusses the poor quality beef provisions supplied lately by contractors.
GLC02437.01940
30 June 1783
Wheaton, Joseph, 1755-1828
[Letter to officers defending himself against accusations]
Written by Lieutenant Wheaton of the Rhode Island Battalion. Long letter describing his service in the army and denouncing the accusations made in "envy" against him. Says he has been in the army close to eight years and has not seen his family. Says...
GLC02437.02204
8 July 1783
Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831
Writes concerning settling an account with Captain Knowles, the paymaster who wrote Knox that Drury was in debt to Knowles.
GLC02437.02253
7 August 1783
Pratt, William, fl. 1779-1783
to Joseph Wheaton
Expresses his objection to improper orders.
GLC02437.02365
circa September 1783
[Testimony and observations of Lieutenant Pratt]
Lieutenant William Pratt's testimony for the trial of Lieutenant Wheaton. Accuses Wheaton of shirking his duty and of arresting him without due cause. According to Pratt, despite being the commanding officer, Wheaton had tried to pass command to...
GLC02437.02597
13 October 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Discusses changing the men rowing the scows (small boats) daily. Mentions hired men working on other boats (pettiaugers and schooners) and their pay. Asks for boatbuilders to do repairs.
GLC02437.02645
24 October 1783
[Report regarding orders previously given]
Explanation of orders given as he only had a limited number of officers to command.
GLC02437.02706
circa December 1783
to [Joseph] Wheaton
To Lieutenant Wheaton, possibly Joseph Wheaton. Pratt informs Wheaton "I neither conceive that I have the honor to Command the first Compy nor do I think it my duty to sign any return of it, or to give any General directions respecting it- while an...
GLC02437.02880
22 December 1786
Writes that Knox's "note becomes due this day" but the man from the Bank has not "called with it, prevented I suppose by the weather- of course I can not send it to you till Monday- I now send you one hundred and Seventy seven Dollars in Bank Paper."...
GLC02437.03386
28 March 1787
Discusses an $800 note that is now in the bank and what needs to be done in relation to it.
GLC02437.03503
1 November 1789
to William Knox
Sends Knox an account of his due bill for $150. Docket notes that this document relates to salary.
GLC02437.04404
17 December 1789
Informs Knox that Mr. Flint (possibly Royal Flint) will be delivering money to him "towards the Reimbursement of the Two thousand and Five hundred dollars; lent for the Presidents household." Further discusses the transaction.
GLC02437.04442
2 January 1790
Wishes Duer a happy new year and relays information he heard from Major [Winthrop] Sargent. Sargent reports that the bearer, from the Ohio area,indicates trouble with a military provisions agreement. Knox informs Duer to take immediate measures to...
GLC02437.04459
29 January 1790
A short note informing Duer that he has received the note for the $2,000. Docketed in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.04486
30 March 1790
Informs Duer that he has endorsed a note for $990. Also reminds Duer that he has two other notes for about the same amount, and asks that Duer return them to Knox soon.
GLC02437.04566
13 May 1790
Asks Knox to lend him money and forwards him a receipt.
GLC02437.04603
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