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19 October 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jeremiah Wadsworth
Instructs Wadsworth to deliver a sum of money to Knox's brother, William, who is managing War Office business in his absence.
GLC02437.04003
26 October 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
to Henry Knox
Discusses military matters, possibly related to gathering troops to march to Fort Pitt. Remarks, "Lt. Pratt went of [sic] with a heavy Heart he hoped to have seen you- he has been very industrious & indefatigable-" (Pratt was gathering men to march...
GLC02437.04015
28 October 1788
Arranges payment for William Smith, who will supply troops at Springfield [Massachusetts] with rations.
GLC02437.04018
28 November 1789
Encloses five accounts and asks Wadsworth to sign them, noting that his signature is necessary for the accounts' settlement. Asks him to return all warrants that will not be paid before 15 December, as Knox wishes to close his accounts with the...
GLC02437.04422
26 November 1794
Informs Knox he does not believe they will be able to recruit men from Connecticut. Requests to recruit from Vermont as an alternative. Letter is unsigned. The name Wadsworth was added at a later date in red pen. "Free" stamped on address leaf...
GLC02437.06258
19 September 1791
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814
Says "I again take the liberty to enclose to you though I have not yet obtained your leave, but the distance from a beloved son, &, the difficulty of conveyance must plead my appology [sic] if any is necessary when you consider the sensations of a...
GLC02437.05164
27 September 1791
to Mercy Otis Warren
References receiving two letters from Warren "covering letters for your son." Writes that he will receive and forward her letters with pleasure. Assumes her son started out for Fort Washington in the Ohio Territory about 15 September, noting that...
GLC02437.05171
10 February 1781
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of original. Asks Knox to gather materials and help prepare scientific experiments for military purposes planned by Mr. De Granger. With Washington's name at the bottom, signed in another hand. On blue paper. Original Washington signed...
GLC02437.09322
30 March 1782
Later copy advising Knox to speak to his colleague about his association and manner of speaking with another person. Writes that "I have every reason short of positive proof to believe the person here meant, is a Traitor to this Country, that he is...
GLC02437.09324
23 September 1783
Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox, discussing many issues regarding the military and Congress. Among the issues discussed are compensation from Congress for officers who served during the revolution, his affection for these officers, the division...
GLC02437.09325
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