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18 November 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Hichborn
Knox encloses a sum requested by Colonel Benjamin Hichborn and comments on how repayment should be made.
GLC02437.04032
11 January 1789
Discusses a variety of business matters, largely focusing on the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Mentions their ability to get references, as well as legal judgments pertaining to their case. Refers to a letter from Mr. [likely Isaac] Winslow...
GLC02437.04087
23 April 1789
Hazen, Charlotte, fl. 1789
to Henry Knox
The wife of General Moses Hazen, Charlotte (she signs it "Charlot"), writes, "Mr Hazen I am informed has requested to see you about some business, I suppose from circumstances it is to consult you on the propriety of either going to Lake Champlain...
GLC02437.04187
13 February 1789
to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood
Long letter with great detail on financial issues over properties inherited by Knox's wife and her family. The arguments revolve around difficulties with Samuel Waldo's estate. Includes a few calculations regarding family finance. Knox also...
GLC02437.09216
8 February 1787
Higginson, Stephen, 1743-1828
to [Henry Knox]
Informs Knox that he (Higginson) spoke to Congress, including "Mr. Maddison," about forming a special convention to revise the Articles of Confederation. Discusses the need to draft a new document for the basis of government as the "Confederation is...
GLC02437.10209
11 May 1784
Hall, Lyman, 1724-1790
to Susa Street
Regrets he was not there for his mother's last illness and thanks Street for the care given to her. Is himself elderly and advises against his friends and relatives coming to Georgia, as "they may sicken soon & die." If he envies anyone, "it is him...
GLC05243
1783/06/26
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Charles Dumas re: attempts at patience during Treaty of Paris negotiations
"There is a species of witchcraft [that] governs in England that keeps them from knowing their own minds- and a similar malignant spirit reigns in America and prevents us from getting any intelligence from there... It is now 6 months that I have been...
GLC06931
1786/02/16
Supplement to the Daily Advertiser...
Contains report of Congressional Committee establishing a system of revenue. Trimmed. Docketed on p. 1 "Report of Congress, Feb 1786"
GLC06955
1787/02/16
Act to punish rebels and their supporters in Shays's Rebellion
Oblong broadside. "An act, describing the disqualifications to which persons shall be subjected, who have been, or may be guilty of treason, or giving aid or support to the present rebellion, and to whom pardon may be extended." Signed in type by...
GLC06980
1788
The Constitution of the Pennsylvania Society for ... the Abolition of Slavery
Rest of title: "and the relief of free Negroes, unlawfully held in bondage, begun in the year 1774 and enlarged... To which are added the Acts of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania for the gradual abolition of slavery." First edition, printed by...
GLC06836
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