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6 January 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Hawes
Discusses orders to supply the military hospitals with enough brimstone (sulfur).
GLC02437.01806
27 January 1783
Harrod, Joseph, fl. 1783
to Henry Knox
Written by Harrod to Major General Knox. Is writing because he knew Knox had a friendship with his deceased "Brother Treat" (possibly Samuel Treat, d. 1777, Harrod's brother-in-law).. Is requesting his assistance in getting Treat's half-pay pension...
GLC02437.01864
29 January 1783
Hawes, William, fl. 1781-1783
Discusses military stores, what is needed, what he has ordered, the condition of new equipment, completion of the magazine and furnace, etc.
GLC02437.01873
4 March 1783
to Joseph Harrod
Discusses the affairs of the late Captain Lieutenant Samuel Treat, and how his heirs would receive the money and estate. Also includes a certificate giving his heirs the right to his possessions. Both the letter and the certificate are written and...
GLC02437.01981
24 March 1783
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
Informing General Knox that he has made a draft of the report concerning current business and enclosed it for Knox's inspection and correction.
GLC02437.02029
17 May 1783
Hay, Udney, fl. 1776-1806
Hay requests that Knox furnish him with volunteer assistants to help rebuild his house after a fire.
GLC02437.02129
31 July 1783
Discusses problems with paying the troops.
GLC02437.02346
14 September 1783
Hawkins, Benjamin, 1754-1816
Written by Confederation Congressman Hawkins to Major General Knox. Encloses a letter for Captain Hopkins from General Robert Howe (not included here). Mentions that there are dispatches from diplomats before Congress. Says "I can only inform you...
GLC02437.02513
16 September 1783
Asks Knox for permission to retain a few of the men who were assigned to help build his house since many of the men are sick and unable to work. Advises the sick be sent to the hospital and wants to know how the remaining men will draw provisions...
GLC02437.02520
18 May 1784
Willard, Joseph, 1738-1804
[Expression of gratitude from the president and fellows of Harvard College]
Willard, President of Harvard College, expresses thanks on behalf of Harvard for Henry Knox's "kind present to this University, of a number of valuable books on folio."
GLC02437.03001
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