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1785
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
Discusses a proposal related to land in Maine and expresses a wish to see him. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09939
circa 1784
Merlet, H., fl. 1783
[List]
Lists of Canadian refugees at [Newbery] who are using provisions. Listed by name and rank.
GLC02437.09965
1787
Varnum, James M., fl. 1787
The case of Trevett against Weeden: On Information and Complaint,....
Evans 20825, Kress B1355, Sabin 98638. The legal case tested the powers of the Articles of Confederation to the right of Trial by Jury.
GLC02443
19 November 1788
Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Masachusetts set of resolutions to create separate districts within Massachusetts with representatives from each district. States the common dates for election of representatives and establishes that elected representatives must then...
GLC02444
25 February 1783
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Orders Knox to inquire about the repeated theft of artillery stores at Kings Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters."
GLC02437.09381
24 March 1783
Requests a non-commissioned officer to expedite messages back and forth between Head Quarters and Dobbs Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.09382
27 March 1783
Enclosing a summary of documents recently sent to him by the Marquis de Lafayette. Also notes that a Congressman has assured him that the army is in fine shape. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.09383
14 April 1783
Encloses a letter from yesterdays post, and asks Knox his thoughts on the letter's subject. Instructs Knox to obtain General Huntington's thoughts on the subject of the enclosed letter (possibly Jedediah Huntington). Docket states "From Colonel...
GLC02437.09384
21 April 1783
Due to an announcement of the cessation of hostilities (between the United States and Great Britain) Washington instructs Knox to permit any citizens of New York or the United States to pass and repass his post (West Point) with vessels, boats, or...
GLC02437.09385
14 May 1783
Washington writes to Knox, commander at West Point. Supports Knox's approval of officers' court martial of rioters. Writes, "I am loth at this time to consent to the absence of Officers from their Corps,- wanting their influence as much as possible...
GLC02437.09386
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