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17 October 1783
Wengierski, Thomas Cajetan, 1755-1787
to Henry Knox
Thanks Knox (for showing him West Point). Asks Knox for a copy of the map of West Point for a journal he is writing.
GLC02437.02673
18 October 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Report regarding Lieutenant Wells as the new commander at New Windsor, New York]
Reports that a Lieutenant Wells, "commanding the detachment at Newburgh, will return to this post with his party, excepting a Corporal and Six men, who he will order to New Windsor to take charge of the public wood at that place." Retained copy...
GLC02437.02681
20 October 1783
to Thomas Cajetan Wengierski
Replies to Wengierski's request for a map of West Point. States that he is unable to provide the map for security reasons, especially since the war with Britain had just ended. See GLC02437.02673 for Wengierski's request.
GLC02437.02692
19 March 1784
to Arnold Wells
Knox negotiates rent with Wells, apparently the owner of the house and farm where Knox and his family are staying. Offers one hundred pounds rent per year: "I am willing to give this sum although from the most favorable calculations I find it shall...
GLC02437.02979
6 November 1784
to James Webber
Thanks Webber, a London merchant, for his kind treatment of his brother William, who suffered from mental illness. About William, writes "I was flattered with the hope, that 'ere this he would have emerged from his unhappy despondency, and have...
GLC02437.03068
14 December 1784
to James Webber, Addington, and Bicknell
Knox writes to his brother William Knox's friends (presumably in London). Thanks them for caring for William and aiding his recovery (William suffered from mental illness). Praises them, offering his services in the future.
GLC02437.03075
5 May 1785
Expresses his gratitude for the care Webber has taken to assist his brother William, who suffered from mental illness. Mentions a box of books, sent from London by Sharp, that were damaged in transit. Writes, "I am not well acquainted with the...
GLC02437.03139
6 June 1785
Knox writes to Webber, a London merchant and close friend of his brother, William Knox. Urges Webber to arrange for William's passage to America, possibly on Captain Coffin's ship or the next vessel that will accept him. Discusses business...
GLC02437.03151
2 July 1785
Dicusses the Birmingham wares, which are in the care of Henry Jackson (refer to GLC02437.03164). Relates that the Consul of Sweden informed him that a bill owed by William Knox, Henry's brother, has been paid. Discusses other financial matters...
GLC02437.03163
3 August 1785
Writes to Webber, a caretaker and friend of Knox's brother William in England, regarding William's illness. Comments that he is very happy to hear William is doing well and that his prospects for recovery are positive. Discusses the likelihood that...
GLC02437.03171
7 September 1785
Writes to Mr. James Webber of London on a variety of topics. First, thanks him very much for caring for Knox's brother William when William was ill. Is overjoyed to hear of "his restoration to reason and health," and that he will be returning to...
GLC02437.03186
30 September 1785
Duplicate of GLC02437.03205. Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Recounts all the dealings between Knox, Webber, Samuel Shaw, and the firm of Broome & Platt. Broome & Platt owe money to Webber, who is in England, and Knox and...
GLC02437.03204
7 January 1786
Writes to Webber regarding the money he owes Webber for his brother William Knox's medical costs. Has sent with the present letter a bill of exchange worth 185 pounds sterling drawn by Samuel Ogden from a firm in Liverpool. Sent another sum by...
GLC02437.03232
5 March 1786
Writes that he is happy Webber approves of the negotiations he conducted with the firm of Broome & Platt, and brings him up to date on the status of their negotiations. Declares that Mr [Samuel] Ogden has sold a lot of Webber's goods but had to sell...
GLC02437.03245
8 June 1786
Mentions the "embarrassments" of Mr. [Richard] Soderstrom, who has recently moved to a house nearby. Discusses the payments being made by debtors such as a Mr. Goodene, as well as the sale of goods. Mentions the health of his brother, William Knox...
GLC02437.03272
6 December 1786
Writes to Webber to discuss a variety of business matters. Explains why he has not written in some time, but thanks him on Mrs. Knox's behalf for advice he wrote to her the previous July. Provides an update on the status of merchandise (such as...
GLC02437.03367
22 December 1786
Weissenfels, Frederick, 1738-1806
Writes that when he last saw Knox, "at the Door of my present unhappy confinement," he asked for his intercession, and Knox told him that when the time arrived that he needed Knox's help, he should remind him. Believes the time is now, and that Knox...
GLC02437.03388
7 June 1787
Informs Webber of Mr. Pritchard's arrival, and promises to render him every assistance. Discusses Samuel Ogden's lack of success in paying William Knox so far, noting that Ogden will be "pressing the persons to whom he has credited the goods." Notes...
GLC02437.03572
2 July 1788
Apparently, Knox is trying to collect money owed to Webber for the sale of goods Webber consigned with various Americans. Discusses financial matters. Knox's brother, William, thinks Webber may have some of his money (Webber looked after William...
GLC02437.03923
14 February 1789
Received his last letter. Mentions that he is chagrined at the delays of Samuel Ogden in making payments. Understands how awkward this makes Webber's situation, and hopes it will be rectified soon.
GLC02437.04113
21 February 1789
Has received from Mr. [Samuel] Ogden a financial document amounting to 250 pounds sterling, which he encloses. The document was drawn by Thomas Compson on his brother Joseph Compson, who lives in Worcestershire, England. Has enclosed accompanying...
GLC02437.04123
20 December 1800
Witherspoon, John, fl. 1800-1801
Informs Knox they had a storm that caused considerable damage. Notes the tides had never been so high and several building were damaged. Inquires if he should stay on the island past next spring or not. Notes he would like to work part of the time...
GLC02437.07495
May 1786
A Sketch of a defense of General Washingtons System of the Campaign of 1776, at New York and its Vicinity
Sweeping account of the early events of the American Revolution intended to defend the strategy George Washington took when the British drove the Americans from New York in 1776. Draft copy with many editorial alterations. Title from docket, which...
GLC02437.00460
Hazard, Jonathan, fl. 1786
[Rhode Island currency].
Cosigned by Samuel Allen and Elijah Cobb. Three Pound note; also listed as sixty shillings. Part of an issue of £100,000 in legal tender bills of credit equal to lawful silver money. Issued pursuant to acts of May, June and August of 1786 for the...
GLC01980.05.02
20 December 1783
Revolutionary War poems
to George, Prince of Wales
British hand-colored, printed rebus poems. "On Peace" shows the Goddess of Peace along with the lines: "While gentle peace alike invites/All ranks to share in her delights...".
GLC08255.02
12 January 1785
Washington, George, 1732-1799
[Mount Vernon account page].
Account page from Mount Vernon listing monies paid to George Washington by Lewis Lamart, one of his rent collectors.
GLC08228
05 August 1786
[Receipt for slave-catching services].
Receipt made out to James Rumsey for payment received by Daniel Neale for pursuit of "Runaway Servants" (most likely slaves). Endorsed by George Washington and George Rumsey on verso.
GLC08254
September 1785
Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814
[Indictment of Joseph Harris as a counterfeiter]
Countersigned by Nathan Rowley. Charging Harris with defrauding and injuring the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in May 1785 by making 800 pieces of counterfeit money in mixed metals. Paine was Attorney General of Massachusetts 1777-1796.
GLC08206
[Collection of 2 printed rebus poems]. Decimalized.
GLC08255
1783-1815
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
[Check written out to Robert Fulton].
$500 check from Robert Livingston to Robert Fulton, possibly for steamboat work. Countersigned by Robert Fulton.
GLC08280
British hand-colored, printed rebus poem. "On War" depicts a miniature battle scene along with the lines: "How furious is the Battles rage/When foes with fire and swords engage...".
GLC08255.01
31 May 1784
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
to Count Vergennes
Regardless of current discussions, notes that powers of consuls have been agreed to with Rayneval and are awaiting signatures.
GLC08336
May 1, 1807
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
Disposition of property, money and slaves for a local estate.
"Your sales under the circumstances I have stated with convey a good title. It will only be necessary to levy an executive on the slaves & get them."
GLC08340
23 February 1785
United States. Congress
Text of the Twelfth Amendment
GLC08355
14 August 1788
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Discusses a financial matter involving [William] Duer, [possibly Joseph] Peirce, [Richard] Platt, and Henry Jackson. Encloses a letter (not present) from the Marquis de Lafayette to St. John (possibly Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur). The letter was...
GLC02437.03961
16 November 1788
Discusses routine War Office affairs and preparations for John Pratt's march to Fort Pitt. Comments on Ebenezer Hazard's assurances that a contract would be renewed to guarantee regular postal service. Forwarded some letters from Henry to Winthrop...
GLC02437.04030
20 October 1784
Knox's brother writes, "I can only inform you I am happy to have recover'd from my late situation on point of health and spirits the want of which I have very unpleasantly experienced for many months," referring to his mental illness. Relates that...
GLC02437.03059
3 November 1784
William Knox writes to his brother. Relates his plans to sail for the United States, noting that his desire to be with family outweighs the unappealing prospect of making the voyage during winter. Expresses his disappointment at receiving only one...
GLC02437.03067
14 June 1787
Relates that Henry Jackson had shipped some goods on behalf of Knox, but was unable to procure a bill of lading. Notes, "...upon the whole I think the step we have taken not an improper step in having those articles brought to this city, as they were...
GLC02437.03579
18 June 1787
Writes to Knox about family and friends, including the illness of a daughter of Henry's. Discusses rent owed by Henry on his lodgings (see GLC02437.03583). Briefly mentions the "convention," the Constitutional Convention then taking place in...
GLC02437.03585
25 June 1787
Informs Knox on the health of his children, particularly his daughter Caroline, who is teething.
GLC02437.03589
26 June 1787
Informs Knox of his children's health, particularly Caroline, who "is so much better as to give us no concern respecting her health." Forwards a letter for Mrs. [Euphemia] Ogden, and ends with a line in French, while signing his name "Guillaume," the...
GLC02437.03592
28 June 1787
Confirms Knox's travel plans, mentioning a stop with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden, and declaring he imagines Knox will return by Saturday evening. Discusses mail Knox has received, particularly a letter from James White, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs...
GLC02437.03594
29 June 1787
Forwards letters and tells Knox about the people he has been seeing lately. Also mentions that "[s]ome members inform me that a Congress of Seven States will be formed an Wednesday or Thursday next week," which could refer to the Congressional...
GLC02437.03596
11 September 1787
Discusses his trip to Boston, where he met with Mrs. Hancock but Governor Hancock was ill and so he did not see him. Mentions visiting other acquaintances in Boston, including Mrs. Waldo and Mrs. Butler. Writes: "Last night or rather this morning a...
GLC02437.03659
16 September 1787
Discusses acquaintances he has been seeing while in Boston, including his visit with Mrs. Butler. Mentions the Governor (John Hancock) continues to be ill but that he hopes to see him tomorrow. Comments his old friend Mr. [Smith] continues to live...
GLC02437.03664
1 June 1788
Henry's brother, William, discusses a delicate situation in which Knox's friend, Henry Jackson, invested nearly 10,000 dollars worth of Knox's notes without his permission. Knox sent William to Boston in an attempt to reclaim the notes. William...
GLC02437.03884
4 August 1788
Knox's brother, William, writes, "You will undoubtedly be surprised to hear that this day Seven States in Congress were decided upon Baltimore in Maryland as the place of the future residence of the Government of the United States, it has surprised...
GLC02437.03955
5 August 1788
Reports that the future location of Congress is "still open to final decision," as the resolve to situate the seat of government at Baltimore was not final. Discusses military matters related to [John] Stagg's departure for West Point (see GLC02437...
GLC02437.03956
7 August 1788
Discusses the details of New York being chosen as the site for Congress. Mentions the opinions of [James] Madison, [Henry] Lee, and [William] Few. Reports that this decision is still not final, as some states are not yet voting. Discusses military...
GLC02437.03957
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