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17 May 1787
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Discusses their correspondence, his expectation of the birth of a new baby, and their father's health.
GLC02549.32
16 January 1787
Announces the birth of his daughter. Comments on problems he has riding horses. Seal intact.
GLC02549.33
25 January 1788
Mentions "pouring out Libations to Bacchus" and extends an open invitation to have a bottle of champagne with James whenever he decides to visit. Asks him to come to the capital and if he might be of "use to Mr Hastings on the approaching Trial?"...
GLC02549.34
8 February 1788
Dundas, Isabella, 1747-1823
Describes in detail a fire that injured three of their friends. Notes that the newspaper exaggerated the story, "tho' dreadful as it is." Written from Lombard Street in London.
GLC02549.35
10 February 1788
Updates James on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35).
GLC02549.36
12 February 1788
Updates James on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, noting the likelihood of at least one death (see GLC02546.35). Seal intact.
GLC02549.37
14 February 1788
Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, writing in particular of the grim prospect of recovery for Mrs. Gardiner (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.
GLC02549.38
15 February 1788
Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, writing about the grim prospects of several people, particularly Bessy (see GLC02546.35). Explains that she is writing on behalf of her husband who could...
GLC02549.39
16 February 1788
Offers additional updates on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.
GLC02549.40
18 February 1788
Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, informing him of and lamenting the death of Bessy due to her injuries (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.
GLC02549.41
21 February 1788
Offers additional updates on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35). Discusses their treatment and the difficulty of administering care on his wife Isabella, who was already in a weakened state....
GLC02549.42
2 March 1788
Discusses her activities and recovery of their friends in the aftermath of a fire (see GLC02546.35). Offers other local news and thanks James for the kind sentiments in his last letter.
GLC02549.43
24 January 1789
Of his schedule, he writes that for a time he was "going every other days to Windsor, sitting up all Night, hurrying home the next, & struggling to keep my usual business." He does not state exactly what he was doing, but does remark that "I fancy...
GLC02549.44
12 July 1790
Mentions his hope that the upcoming marriage of Lord Graham would give James an occasion to visit. Write's very critically of their brother George's wife, Mona: "Lady I cannot call her, that I should not be surprised at any act of Barbarity She...
GLC02549.45
12 November 1789
Complains that it has been over six months since James last wrote. Congratulates James on positive reviews of his work as a lawyer and urges him to establish his own practice, and offers some financial assistance. Comments on a possible...
GLC02549.46
12 May 1791
Discusses mutual acquaintances, including Mr. Erskine and the Duke of Roxbury, who speak highly of James and are available for recommendations. Expounds on the importance of an active life and remarks that the only people whose lives are "bearable...
GLC02549.47
3 November 1790
Informs James that he received the wine he had asked for but notes that there was an error in the amount. Comments on James's business and health. Reports no new news from George, and George's difficulty gaining a promotion. Notes sending George...
GLC02549.48
28 October 1791
Discusses their correspondence and James's business. Urges James to visit. Discusses the illness and death of Mr. Robertson.
GLC02549.49
27 December 1791
Sends good news about his wife's recovery, the pension received by George Robertson, and his own appointment to Sargent Surgeon by King George III. Describes his meeting with George III and the significance of the appointment. Mentions that the...
GLC02549.50
10 October 1792
to James Dundas [fragment]
Discusses sending his son William to stay with James for his schooling. More than half of the third page has been cut off.
GLC02549.51
26 October 1792
Thanks James for his kind treatment of William Dundas (David's son). Discusses William's education at length.
GLC02549.52
April 11, 1783
Keppel, Augustus, Viscount, 1725-1786
to Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond
Informs Lennox that "His Majesty's ships the Cambridge, Panther, and Medway to be paid off and laid up at Plymouth." Plan to store the guns ordinances in "His Majesty's Magazine." While the order was given on 10 April 1783 the letter was written 11...
GLC01450.556.06
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Notes that he writes on this half sheet because it is Sunday and he cannot purchase more paper. Writes, "the Legislature of this State met in Wednesday last, [re] his Excellencies speech to them, it is highly approved off [sic], all is quiet & every...
GLC02437.03812
20 April 1788
Recently heard news that their mutual friend, James Swan, arrived in France. His wife, Hepzibah Clark Swan, is still in America and hopes James will send for her. Jackson doubts he will be able to, noting "...I am sure his Finances are not...
GLC02437.03852
30 August 1790
Jackson acknowledges that he received a letter from Knox on 22 August 1790. Laments that it was not within his "power" to take care of a debt that Knox asked him to settle in Worcester. Says he heard from a vessel from the West Indies that on 15...
GLC02437.04706
7 September 1790
General Jackson did not receive Knox's letter of 30 August 1790 because he had been out of town. Jackson had met with two men named Jonathan Dow and Ebenezer Eastman interested in purchasing a "Township" from Knox. The land is between "Northern...
GLC02437.04723
12 December 1790
Complains about the increased distance between them but says if they "continue to write on Sundays, we shall hear from each other the middle of every week." Worries Knox's new and unfurnished house might cause illnesses in his family during this time...
GLC02437.04795
19 December 1790
Jackson describe the severe weather and snow that continues to afflict the Boston area. Notes with sadness the news he heard that General Harmar has lost 700 men [fighting Indians] and that "from every quarter an European War appears pretty certain...
GLC02437.04801
9 January 1791
Expresses his joy on finally hearing from Knox: "a Lover never received a Letter from his Mistress with half the pleasure that I received yours of the 28th [of December]." Talks about Knox's wallpaper and the trial of Knox's "Coachman." Jackson's...
GLC02437.04820
22 December 1787
Discusses a mutual, unnamed friend, stating "we are much deranged at our friend's delay, as we are in expectation every moment of some one taking the alarm , & persuing [sic] him - " States that the friend must have departed on a vessel to somewhere...
GLC02437.03733
15 February 1789
Received his last letter, which contained an enclosure from Mr. [James] Swan. Is very happy to see from his letter that Knox has recovered from his illness, and thanks God for it. Also feels that Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry has chosen well to go into...
GLC02437.04116
16 April 1783
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Requests that Knox attend a meeting at Head Quarters with General Washington and that Washington would like Knox's advice as to "at what time & in what manner it is best to announce this Intelligence to the Army - and what measures are necessary to...
GLC02437.02094
12 February 1786
Writes a friendly letter on a variety of topics. First, mentions that [Samuel] Shaw has set sail for the East and wishes him God's blessing. Hopes that he return safely to his friends and is richly rewarded; hopes that a Mr. S. does not disturb...
GLC02437.03242
28 September 1786
Writes that it gives everyone pleasure to hear Mrs. Knox is "well a Bed - I please myself the Child will do well altho appearances may at present be against it." Discusses the brief arrival in town of a Major [possibly Richard] Platt and mentions his...
GLC02437.03303
27 July 1787
Writes to Knox about his last trip to Portsmouth and Boston. Says he was present and "highly delighted" with most of the "Academic Excercises" held at the University of Cambridge [Harvard], including one by a young Mr. [John Quincy] Adams, who...
GLC02437.03624
21 May 1791
Written by Humphreys as the American Minister to Portugal to Knox as Secretary of War. Humphreys writes a letter of introduction for the Chevalier de Freire, who will be a Portuguese diplomat to America. Describes the minister as a man "of infinite...
GLC02437.04954
27 June 1794
Introduces a Captain Heysell to Knox. Informs Knox that Haysell is a commander of a Danish ship and is interested in purchasing American ships for the Danish merchant service. Comments, "I shall be happy to learn that he shall have been...
GLC02437.06126
25 June 1783
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Written by William to his brother Major General Henry Knox. Mentions he wrote a letter from Bristol, England about two weeks previous. Says he consigned 108 pounds worth of jewelry to Sears and Smith, to be delivered to his order. Says another...
GLC02437.02181
8 April 1783
Written by William Knox to his brother Major General Knox. Makes several witty references to the length of time between their communications. Mentions the peace and says "most people here particular those in commerce are happy at it, those who are...
GLC02437.02073
13 June 1783
Discusses business in Europe and his hopes of expanding trade. Mentions the cost of labour in America as compared to that in Europe.
GLC02437.02160
15 July 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Rufus King
Discusses politics in France, and how American statesmen are being influenced by the structure of government in France. Writes, "The conduct of France in establishing provincial assemblies, is seized with great eagerness by the advocates for the...
GLC02437.03605
10 July 1792
Knox, Berkley Sidney, fl. 1792-1800
to George [Henry] Knox
Mentions that he is an acquaintance of his brother William, whom he met in Dublin, Ireland. Asks Knox for a recommendation to "any of your American Merchants that wishes for a West Indian Corrispondant [sic]." States, "the produce of any article sent...
GLC02437.05533
18 April 1785
Discusses the proper time to sell goods recently arrived from London that were consigned to Henry Knox. Relates that Granville Sharp sent a box of books intended for Knox, Harvard College, Rhode Island College, and George Washington. The books were...
GLC02437.03128
25 April 1785
Mentions letters (pertaining to business affairs) that recently arrived by ship for Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War. Reports news of Knox's brother William, who suffered from mental illness: "By Mr. Webbers letters you will observe the...
GLC02437.03132
15 August 1785
Colonel Henry Jackson writes to his close friend General Henry Knox on a variety of topics. Writes "I have been Lasey it is true, but cool weather is coming on & I shall be more attentive in future." Discusses the sale of some hardware goods Knox had...
GLC02437.03179
27 May 1787
Encloses a bill of exchange (not present). Notes that their mutual friend, Samuel Breck, requests Knox to put the bill on board a ship bound for France. The bill will pay for Breck's son's educational expences in France.
GLC02437.03555
12 August 1791
Jackson, William, 1759-1828
Signed in text in the third person by President George Washington's secretary William Jackson. Says he is writing by the President's command to transmit a letter (see GLC02437.04963) addressed to the President from Behague, Governor of the French...
GLC02437.05115
5 November 1786
Dejean, Phillipe, fl. 1736-1809
Written by Captain Dejean, agent for the French Navy. Writes that he has enclosed a letter from the Marquis de Lafayette. Hopes that the letter from the Marquis, as well as Knox's prior knowledge, will testify to his good character. Relates that...
GLC02437.03327
12 October 1791
De Jaudenes y Nebot, Josef, 1764-?
In reply to Knox's letter of that morning (see GLC02437.05193), De Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar have enclosed the certificates on the same terms as he mentioned (certificates not included). They are happy to offer any service that is...
GLC02437.05192
to Josef de Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar
As they were so kind as to previously give certificates for safe passage of American ships to Spanish ports, he is emboldened to ask another request of the same nature. Requests permission for the vessel "Jefferson," captained by Josiah Roberts, to...
GLC02437.05193
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