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21 July 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Richard Butler
Discusses the possibility of Butler's reappointment [as superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern district]. Marked private.
GLC02437.03944
26 July 1788
Bancker, Christopher, fl. 1788
to Henry Knox
Bancker solicits a position in the War Office, saying that William Livingston assured him of Knox's promise to let Bancker fill the next vacancy. Writes, "the Late War has Reduced me to the necessity of this application... for it will be a pleasing...
GLC02437.03948
28 July 1788
to Christopher Bancker
Replies to Bancker's request to obtain an open position in the War Office (see GLC02437.03948). Notes that the position, formerly occupied by Mr. [Robert] Pemberton, will not be presently filled. Writes, "If an appointment should hereafter take...
GLC02437.03949
1 August 1788
Broglio, Francois, comte de, fl. 1786-1788
to Henry Knox [in French]
Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati. Appears to have been written from Fort Dauphin in Santo Domingo (Saint Domingue, in the present-day Dominican Republic).
GLC02437.03952
Pratt, John, 1753-1824
[Receipt of funds from Jeremiah Wadsworth]
Pratt, a recruiting officer, verifies receipt of funds from Wadsworth on account of the Recruiting Service.
GLC02437.03953
29 August 1788
to Henry Burbeck
Informs Captain Burbeck, commander at West Point, that Noah Hall, the bearer of this note, hopes to purchase "some of the old unserviceable iron cannon at West Point." Instructs Burbeck to sell Hall fifteen tons of the cannon at fourteen dollars per...
GLC02437.03978
20 October 1788
Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790
Signed in text as "Mr. Bowdoin." Sends his compliments, and asks Knox who will pay the debt owed him by Thomas Flucker's estate (Flucker was Knox's late father-in-law).
GLC02437.04005
23 November 1788
to James Bowdoin
Written in the thrid person and signed in text. Informs Bowdoin that he will depart for New York on 24 November, and offers to transmit letters to Lady Temple. Notes that the "Marquis de Santa Cruz, and Duque de Almodovar are the [Grandees] of Spain...
GLC02437.04033
24 November 1788
Agrees to propose the admission of two Spanish noblemen to the Academy of Arts and Sciences based on Knox's request (GLC02437.04033). Asks Knox to inform him of their titles and "literary character." The Spanish noblemen are the Marquis de Santa...
GLC02437.04034
20 December 1788
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Comments on the United States Constitution in Virginia. Notes that he was banished from the house of delegates, but returned to "one of the most antifederal assemblies that could possibly have been collected from amongst the people. This body met...
GLC02437.04057
1787-1789
[Pay and supplies for army regiments from 1787-1789]
Lists and calculates pay, subsistence and forage costs for various periods between 1787 and 1789.
GLC02437.04066
3 January 1789
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
Has received his letter by General [Henry] Jackson regarding adjustments to Mr. Flucker's Estate. Assumes Jackson has told Knox that the creditors Jackson met with do not seem supportive of Knox's proposals. Rather than sign the proposal by himself...
GLC02437.04070
12 January 1789
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Writes that he had delayed writing in hopes that some more events worth mentioning would occur, but they have not, and he cannot justify delaying any longer. Assumes that their mutual friend [Henry] Jackson has acquainted him with the federal...
GLC02437.04089
27 January 1789
Writes that a committee has convened to "agree upon the necessary provisions for the foreign Department." Would like Knox's honest opinion as to the prospect of Bourne's receiving an appointment after Knox's recommendation. Hopes in the meantime to...
GLC02437.04100
18 February 1789
Relies on their continued friendship to ask for Knox's advice. Recalls his duties in the war, and his attempt to be faithful and enthusiastic. Is now interested in seeking an appointment with the new government, and asks if Knox will recommend him...
GLC02437.04119
31 March 1789
[Certificate for Captain John Bryce]
Certifies that Captain John Bryce served in the Artillery under Knox's command during the war, and that he was a good officer.
GLC02437.04160
22 March 1800
to David Cobb
Knox offers effusive praise for the late George Washington. He speaks of the gratitude all the people of the United States owe Washington. Knox responds to Cobb's complaints of ill spirits and advises him to be active and trust that his body knows...
GLC02437.07384
21 January 1800
Bridge, Edmund, 1739-1826
Bridge received Knox's letter of December 28, 1799. Bridge tells Knox he can safely send Bridge the money Knox needs to, and that either Bridge or his "deputy" David Fales will take it.
GLC02437.07358
18 February 1800
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Mrs. Beaumez writes to Knox about her sons Francis and Thomas and where their military orders might send them. She hoped they could be both sent to England, but she has heard that Thomas should be with the American convoy and Francis sent to India....
GLC02437.07370
3 March 1800
Brimmer, Martin, 1742-1804
Brimmer sends within a letter to Knox "described Tracts of Land...claimed by Mrs. Hannah Waterhouse, (widow of S. Waterhouse Esqr.) as sole heiress of her father Job Lewis-her situation in Life is such as calls for the assistance of all her friends."
GLC02437.07372
10 March 1800
Adams, John, 1735-1826
President Adams received Knox's letter of February 27. Adams expresses his concern that after recommending Knox's son, Henry, for a commission in the US Navy, the Senate did not approve. He tells Knox that there is little else he can do. Adams says,...
GLC02437.07375
20 November 1800
to James Barron
Knox's son has been under the command of Captain Barron as a lieutenant. Knox informs Barron that despite a recommendation from John Adams, "the Senate had declined to approve the nomination of the President of the United States of him as a...
GLC02437.07380
01 April 1800
[Account of bricks delivered]
Account log of bricks delivered. Includes recipients, dates, and quantities.
GLC02437.07389
19 April 1800
Anderson, Samuel, fl. 1800
[Quit claim deed]
Partially printed agreement in which Samuel Anderson sells to Henry Knox "a certain Tract of land lying in Warren." John Gleason signed as a witness.
GLC02437.07394
29 April 1800
Archbald, Anna, fl. 1800
Archbald tells Knox she is waiting for Mr. Peirce who said "he would discharge the note with pleasure if you had mention it."
GLC02437.07397
06 May 1800
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Biddle tells Knox that he "got the Certificate for the Bank share passed through as soon as I could after the full time allowed by the regulations at the bank had Expired and should have transferred it but your power to me for the purpose has been...
GLC02437.07402
28 May 1800
Bogs, David, fl. 1800
[Quit Claim Deed]
David Bogs releases to Henry Knox "a Certain tract of land lying near the Great Falls of St. Georges River in Warren and near the Mills...." Josiah Reed and John Gleason sign as witnesses. Partially printed document.
GLC02437.07413
Burwell, Lewis, 1745-1800
to Henry Jackson Knox
Burwell writes Henry Jackson Knox and invites him to visit him in Richmond when Henry Jackson Knox can spare leave time from his ship in Norfolk. Mentions that he has two nephews in the Navy who may also travel with Henry Jackson Knox to visit...
GLC02437.07414
Burwell tells Knox he received his letter through "Mr. Pope," who did not call on Burwell when he was first in town because he said he was in a rush. Mr. Pope informs Burwell that Knox's son "is on board of one our Frigates in Hampton Road" but has...
GLC02437.07415
Ames, Joel, fl. 1800
Ames requests a loan of "fifty or 1 hundred dollars." Ames asks that Knox leave his answer with Henry Jackson.
GLC02437.07417
08 June 1800
[to Alden Bradford]
Knox tells Bradford that Knox's daughter just wrote Bradford a reply, seemingly to accept Bradford's invitation for her to stay with them. Knox says "I think it not improbable that my Daughter might incline to defer her visit until the Supreme Court...
GLC02437.07425
10 June 1800
Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Bradford writes Knox that when Knox's daughter is ready, Bradford will travel to Thomaston to accompany her to Wiscasset where he lives. Mentions "Mr. Forsyth's" plans to travel there as well. Bradford says "the court is the second Tuesday in July...
GLC02437.07427
18 June 1800
Bradford talks about Mr. Forsyth coming to see him and wishes for Knox to pass on the word Forsyth. Bradford says his wife would like to visit the Knoxes and asks if Knox's daughter will be visiting Bradford.
GLC02437.07429
July 1800
Cheever, Abijah, 1760-1843
Receipt
Receipt from Cheever indicating that he received of Henry Knox "two Notes with the corresponding mortgages" of Benjamin Packard and Jonathan Huskell. The agreement was made "between Henry Knox and Abijah Cheever dated at Thomaston the 26th day of...
GLC02437.07436
08 August 1800
to Colonel Avery
Knox tells Avery that he should be receiving "five tons of seasoned oak timber" from Captain Hatevil Libbey "commanding the Schooner Jenny." Avery should pay the $35 freight fee. Knox will ship out more lime and lumber "in about a week or ten days...
GLC02437.07440
13 August 1800
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Bingham discusses in great detail contract issues with Knox that also concern Bingham. Mentions how outraged he is that Knox's surveyors on the Waldo Patent were attacked. Bingham thinks that it is good that Knox is going to be a member of the...
GLC02437.07443
3 October 1800
Bradford, William, 1729-1808
Bradford laments having missed Knox in Rhode Island in August and waited on Knox in Boston to discuss the Muscongus lands. Bradford reminds Knox that Bradford's grandfather first initiated payment for those lands, and Bradford's father and himself...
GLC02437.07466
Barron, James, 1769-1851
Captain Barron informs Knox that he will monitor Thomas Flucker and believes that Knox's "advice (admonition) had the desired affect."
GLC02437.07485
Knox thanks Captain Barron for taking Thomas Flucker on as a midshipman. Knox hopes Flucker behaves, but if he does not, Barron should feel free to admonish Flucker.
GLC02437.07486
circa 1784-1820
Bond, F., fl. 1784-1820
to Lucy Knox
Explains that a Miss Bond will be unable to keep her engagement with Mrs. Lucy Knox, but that Miss F. Bond is happy to accept Mrs. Knox's invitation.
GLC02437.08085
circa 1784-1806
[Petition]
Petition before the legislature regarding land in Maine.
GLC02437.08106
February 10, 1789
Asks Knox to dine with him at two o'clock. Year unknown. Noted as written at Beacon Street, which is most likely Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.08118
circa 1783-1806
[Fragment]
Discusses certificates and payments.
GLC02437.08242
circa 1788-1806
to Belfast proprietors
Discusses land surveys and deeds.
GLC02437.08251
circa October 1794
Barnard, Thomas, fl. 1790
Bill for various items including 35 chests of arms, ammunition and accoutrements. Date inferred from similar document in the National Archives (cited by the Papers of the War Dept. project).
GLC02437.08317
circa 1789-1795
[Expenses for recruiting]
Written in Knox's hand. List of expenses for the recruiting service. Goods and services include clothing, transportation, bounties, rations, medicine and pay to recruiters. Tens of thousands of dollars was allocated and spent. Page 4 has a...
GLC02437.08413
[Overview of army payments]
Mentions that pay is current up to 31 March, although no year is given. Pay was noted as $55,000. Some other expenses include: $55,000 toward bounties, $35,000 to the Quartermaster's Department, $4,000 to the Hospital Department, and $22,000 to the...
GLC02437.08419
1783-1815
[Memorandum on a copper mine]
Lists costs associated with a copper mine. Includes £6,000 is capital. If 100 tons of ore are extracted at £80 per ton, Knox excepts an annual profit of £2,720. In Knox's hand.
GLC02437.08433
[Document on the French Navy] [in French]
Document on the French fleet.
GLC02437.08442
21 December 1786
to George Washington
Writes, "The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to...
GLC02437.03385
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