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12 September 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
[Request for goods]
Request for half a bushel of salt for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02497
Request for half a bushel of salt for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by John Rudemucker.
GLC02437.02498
15 September 1783
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
[Provision request]
Order issued by West Point Fortress Major Doughty for 20 pounds of beef to be delivered for the use of the Knox family. Note on verso signed by a Jacob Johnson states the beef was received.
GLC02437.02516
16 September 1783
[Request for provisions]
Request for 21 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family.
GLC02437.02523
17 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds of bread for Henry Knox and his family.
GLC02437.02529
18 September 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Henry Knox. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02535
19 September 1783
Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.
GLC02437.02536
Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.02539
1 October 1783
Brown, Zephaniah, 1739-1810
[Provision return]
Return of provisions for Baron von Steuben's steward. Lists items such as soap, salt and vinegar. Date from docket. Includes a note of receipt on the verso signed by Sergeant Samuel Cranston.
GLC02437.02731
22 September 1783
Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02550
21 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.
GLC02437.02551
23 September 1783
[Provision order]
Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.02558
24 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02562
25 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds of bread and beef each, for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02565
26 September 1783
GLC02437.02568
28 September 1783
GLC02437.02573
29 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds each bread and beef, for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02580
1 September 1783
Sherburne, Benjamin, fl. 1777-1783
Return for Baron von Steuben's sick steward for thirty days' worth of provisions.
GLC02437.02584
5 March 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Eustis
Informs Dr. Eustis that there is an opening for a Chief Military Surgeon. Explains the pay and benefits, and offers him the position. Asks that if he is interested, he comes to Philadelphia as soon as possible. Declares that he has Knox's full...
GLC02437.05334
13 June 1784
to William Hull
Orders Colonel Hull to travel to Canada to ascertain precisely when Great Britain will "deliver up the posts within the teritories [sic] of the United States..." Asks Hull to learn where the British forts are located and how many men are stationed...
GLC02437.03019
23 October 1783
Putnam, Rufus, 1738-1824
to Henry Knox
Discusses his observations concerning the public view of commutation. States that there is still general prejudice against officers especially by "lower class of people" but that the prejudice is abating. Mentions a "Lake Erie Scheme," the prospect...
GLC02437.02703
21 February 1784
to Mrs. Pynchon
Writes he has been informed that Mrs. Pynchon late husband had military stores such as wine, rice, and medicine for use of the Continental troops stationed at Springfield. Asks her to deliver the items to Major [Joseph] Williams, in charge of the...
GLC02437.02962
10 October 1783
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Letter of introduction for four officers, two of which are German, hoping to visit West Point, New York before travelling to Europe.
GLC02437.02632
29 December 1783
to Daniel Parker
Knox, commander of West Point, reports that "about [ninety] men will be stationed in New York probably the greatest part of the Winter." Asks whether Parker, a contractor who furnished supplies for troops, will provide supplies for these men.
GLC02437.02871
25 January 1784
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846
Introduces Colonel De Mirand[a], possibly Francisco de Miranda, "A Spanish Gentleman from Mexico, whom I take the Liberty to Introduce to your notice."
GLC02437.02936
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