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18 November 1791
Bowes, John Hancock, fl. 1791
to Henry Knox
Thanks Knox for the help he provided to his mother, Rebecca Bowes (see also GLC02437.05212). Stamped as "free" above address.
GLC02437.05244
28 November 1791
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Bond from Shaw and Randall]
Docket identifies document as a copy. Date added later in pencil. Shaw, on behalf of himself and Thomas Randall, his business partner, declares that their firm is bound to George Bell's firm in Ostend, Flanders (he spells it "Ostende;" in present...
GLC02437.05247
[Agreement between Shaw and Randall, and George Bell & Company]
Docket identifies document as a copy. Date, title and location added in a different hand. Agreement outlines a business transaction between the firm of [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall, and George Bell & Company of Ostend, Flanders (he spells it...
GLC02437.05248
20 November 1791
Bell, George, fl. 1791-1795
[Memorandum of monies disbursed to Samuel Shaw by George Bell]
Ledger page outlines financial transactions between Samuel Shaw and George Bell (see GLC02437.05247 and GLC02437.05248 for related information).
GLC02437.05249
3 December 1791
Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
[Estimate for a canal built between Barnstable and Buzzard's Bay]
Includes measurements and expenses for the construction of a canal between Barnstable Bay and Buzzard's Bay constructed by surveyor John Hills.
GLC02437.05252
17 December 1791
Memorandum apparently addressed to S[amuel] Shaw. Discusses financial transactions, particularly sales and interest on merchandise (alludes to merchandise being sold by Bell on Shaw's behalf; see GLC02437.05247, GLC02437.05248 and GLC02437.05249 for...
GLC02437.05260
24 December 1791
Burnham, John, 1749-1843
Requesting acceptance of his resignation from public office. Briefly explains his motivations for resigning.
GLC02437.05272
26 December 1791
to John Stagg
Received his recent letter. Is ready to proceed, but is waiting for the "honorable Secretary" (Henry Knox, the Secretary of War) to accept his resignation. His request has not yet been sent in, so asks Stagg to forward it to Knox. (See GLC02437...
GLC02437.05275
27 December 1791
Howell, Joseph, 1750-1798
[Certificate for Major John Burnham]
Certifies that Major John Burnham has settled his accounts with regards to his pay, subsistence, and monies given to him for recruitment purposes. Declares that Burnham's accounts are now balanced.
GLC02437.05277
14 January 1791
to Samuel Shaw
Marked "true copy." Writes that per their discussions and correspondence regarding Shaw's trip to China, he agrees to receive "what Consignments you may be pleased to put under my care." Provides the details of the arrangement, including the value...
GLC02437.05291
19 January 1792
Barton, Benjamin, fl. 1792
to Samuel Ogden
Lists his location as "Niagara," in Western New York, as he refers to Indians from Geneseo, also in Western New York. Discusses his receipt of reports regarding General [Arthur] St. Clair's defeat at the hands of Indians. Comments on his...
GLC02437.05294
5 February 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Elias Boudinot
Discusses a letter Boudinot sent exculpating the attributed author of a piece that evidently critcized Knox. Declares that he does not remember seeing or hearing anything about the story to which Boudinot alludes. States that as a public official he...
GLC02437.05309
26 March 1792
to Aaron Burr
Marked confidential. Writes on behalf of the President and himself to encourage Burr to use his influence to make someone (name is illegible) accept a higher post in the army.
GLC02437.05380
4 April 1792
Philips, Crammond, & Co., fl. 1790-1800
to George Bell
Marked an extract of a letter from Philips, Cramond & Co. to George Bell. Samuel Shaw's name is written in place of an address. Declares that the bond they received from Shaw was satisfactory, but he seems to have misunderstood certain terms related...
GLC02437.05396
5 April 1792
Andrews, Joseph Gardner, fl. 1768-1792
Marked "copy." Asks for Knox's help based on his intimate connection with Andrews's father (not named). His father does not want to abuse his friendship with Knox so is reluctant to ask. Andrews would like an appointment as Surgeon's mate and...
GLC02437.05399
6 April 1792-2 May 1792
[Letters by Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall to William Kellock, George Bell and John Buchannan]
Includes several letters written by Shaw. In the first letter, to Kellock, written on 6 April, Shaw thanks Kellock for his help while Shaw was delayed on board a ship and at sea for several weeks longer than expected. Due to the delay he may not be...
GLC02437.05403
12 April 1792
to John Brooks
Writes to officially appoint Brooks Brigadier General of the army. Lists the other members of the General Staff, including A[nthony] Wayne, D. Morgan, M. Willit, and James Wilkinson. Wishes him the best of luck.
GLC02437.05409
13 April 1792
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Writes to introduce into Knox's acquaintance several men from Martinique who have lately been residing in Boston. They will be visiting Philadelphia, and Breck asks Knox to make them feel welcome. He and his wife and children send their love to Mrs...
GLC02437.05414
24 April 1792
Brooks, John, 1752-1825
Thanks Knox for his letter announcing the arrangement of the new general officers of the army. Does not feel he can provide an official opinion until he has more information about the ranks and pay scales associated with the positions, so he writes...
GLC02437.05427
1 May 1792
Writes that the Consul of France has asked Breck to enclose a letter for Knox to forward (not present). The Consul is apparently afraid that the letter will be miscarried, so asks if the addressee (a Mr. De Rome) could send his reply via Knox....
GLC02437.05440
2 May 1792
Foster, Theodore, 1752-1828
The three authors write to recommend a Mr. William Mumford, the bearer of the letter, for a clerkship. He had been long in their employ, and they believe he would be successful at the job.
GLC02437.05441
3 May 1792
Marked "private." Received his recent letter, and apologizes that his business difficulties have prevented him from answering his questions. Comments on several issues Brooks brought up in his letter regarding new appointments of military officers...
GLC02437.05442
Chambers, Joseph G., fl. 1792
The letter, in its entirety, reads: "The place we thought of is Mr Hamiltons Seat as I understand. A grove of Cedar Trees and some Statues behind it about a Mile Northwest from the City. I thought proper to mention it farther to prevent Mistakes....
GLC02437.05443
4 May 1792
Tells Knox about a demonstration of guns that he is planning. Asks Knox to order him several more guns and supplies and asks Knox about an appropriate time to stage the demonstration. Written from "Sign of the Lamb Market Street."
GLC02437.05446
24 April 1792-19 May 1792
Duer, William, 1747-1799
[Receipt of funds from Henry Knox, partially in French]
Document includes an extract of a letter from Mr. [William] Duer written in French on 24 April. Also includes a receipt from Henry Knox of fifty dollars, dated 19 May. Lastly, letter includes a section in French apparently signed by a Mr. Bancel....
GLC02437.05469
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