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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
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