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25 June 1787
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Henry Knox
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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