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24 September 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Isaac Winslow
Discusses the boundaries of the Waldo patent lands, as well as the geographical features of the lands.
GLC02437.09157
23 January 1787
to Isaac Winslow, Jr.
Marked "copy." Considers the viability of selling off lands to pay taxes the General Court has assessed on the Muscongus patent lands. Discusses other options to obtain the funds necessary to pay the taxes, such as asking the ten proprietors to pay...
GLC02437.09162
28 January 1787
to Isaac Winslow, Sr.
Has received from a Mr. Sullivan certain bonds (not present) relating to the Flucker estate. Writes that he told Mr. Sullivan he could not sign the bonds until he asked Winslow questions as to their history, particularly how the bonds originally came...
GLC02437.09163
3 April 1783
Bushnell, David, 1740-1826
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for David Davenport]
Captain David Bushnell recommends Davenport for a leave of absence until 15 April. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.
GLC02437.09704
3 January 1784
to Congress
Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Knox gives a report on the state of West Point soon before his intended departure for Boston. Notes the dissolution of several companies/corps. Gives status of hospital, cannon, ammunition and supplies...
GLC02437.02903
12 June 1784
[Orders regarding the Act of Congress to reduce the infantry]
Discusses arrangements made in light of the Congressional resolve to discharge most of the Continental troops. Writes, "General Knox cannot take leave of this remnant of the Continental Army without expressing his ardent wishes for their future...
GLC02437.03016
25 July 1786
Crane, John, 1744-1805
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox if he will help him request a settlement of his accounts. So far he has been unsuccessful, and the Paymaster General's office, headed by Mr. [John] Pierce, has not been authorized by Congress to perform the necessary actions.
GLC02437.03284
22 September 1783
Darby, John, fl. 1783
Thanks Knox for his kindness and attention. Asks to be made useful in London, England perhaps in relation to Knox's "farming scheme" which Darby states "may enable me to have the pleasure of convincing you of my Sincerity."
GLC02437.02555
6 May 1785
to Mr. Wilson
Encloses Catharine Macaulay's proposals regarding a subscription for her history (possibly referring to her book, A History of England from the Accession of James I to the Elevation of the House of Hanover). Writes, "If you could induce any...
GLC02437.03140
27 December 1787
Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835
Discusses the ratification convention for the United States Constitution, and the chances of it being accepted. Writes, "I have been waiting the event of our Elections here of Delegates for the Convention, which have men more in favor of the...
GLC02437.03742
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