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13 August 1785
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Reverend Doctor Provost
Writes to ask the Reverend Doctor Provost over for a drink the next afternoon "and to baptise our child."
GLC02437.03178
11 March 1786
to David Ramsay
Written in the third person and signed in text: "Genl Knox presents his compliments to the honorable Mr Ramsay, and submits to his inspection a plan for the general arrangement of the militia." Asks Mr. Ramsay for any suggestions to the plan to help...
GLC02437.03246
12 March 1786
Ramsay, David, 1749-1815
to Henry Knox
In response to Knox's plan for the militia (see GLC02437.03246), Ramsay believes "it is excellent in theory," but has two major reservations: first, is unsure whether the government is prepared to devote time and expense to such a plan, and second...
GLC02437.03249
2 May 1788
to William Price
Knox writes to Price at West Point. States, "Independent of the public objects I shall wish to converse with you on the subject of objects to the Eastward- I should wish to form some system in that quarter what would promote our mutual interests. I...
GLC02437.03863
6 August 1789
Procter, Thomas, 1739-1806
Declares that he has not written to Knox in a long time. Writes that he served under Knox in the Artillery and believes Knox has a good opinion of him, so he would like to request an appointment under Knox in the Ordnance Department. Believes he...
GLC02437.04319
21 November 1789
Discusses Ramsay's idea of publishing the names of all the officers in the Continental Army in the appendix of Ramsay's history. Although originally pleased with Ramsay's idea, Knox is now against the idea. "Upon examining the list I found it...
GLC02437.04778
20 October 1794
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Informs Knox he received his letter regarding the commission from Carolina. Encloses a deed (not included) and needs Knox to have it signed by a federal judge. Discusses his wife's failing health. Congratulates Knox and Mrs. [Lucy] Knox on their...
GLC02437.06226
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