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7 March 1802
Gabrial, Alexis, fl. 1802
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox he is leaving for Baltimore, Maryland tomorrow. Says he would be happy to be of service to Knox and speaks highly of Mrs. Lucy Knox and their daughter Lucy Knox.
GLC02437.07721
1 July 1789
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Writes from "Powhatan via Richmond," most likely in Virginia. Writes that he has, in fact, decided not to travel to New York City in pursuit of a government appointment. Adds, "I did expect that many would collect there in quest of appointments...
GLC02437.04267
20 September 1785
Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818
Writes, "I am urged by the Officers of an Artillery Company in this Town, to sollicit you for a Couple of light field Pieces for their use, of which they promise to take the best care and be responsible for their good Condition & safe return whenever...
GLC02437.03198
13 August 1785
Savage, Joseph, 1756-1814
Captain John Savage writes to ask for Knox's recommendation for a job. Savage explains that Colonel William Burbeck has recently died, and the berth is unoccupied. Plenty of people are applying for the position, including Savage, so he hopes that...
GLC02437.03177
25 August 1806
Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819
Discusses the possibility of Strong being a candidate for reelection as Governor of Massachusetts, even though he did not expect to run again. Mentions his electability in Maine, and references General [David] Cobb. Sends his regards to Knox's...
GLC02437.08038
5 January 1785
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Complains of applications, letters of compliment, and enquiries which occupy his time and deprive him of exercise. Plans to hire someone to deal with the drudgery of this troublesome correspondence. Assures Knox that his letters are valued, as...
GLC02437.09406
15 November 1791
Huntington, Ann, fl. 1791
Mrs. Ann Huntington, wife of General Jedediah Huntington, writes in support of her friend Anna Welch's petition (see GLC02437.05238). Discusses her virtues and her unfortunate circumstances, and encourages Knox to defend her petition in Congress....
GLC02437.05240
29 April 1796
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
Writes to express condolences at the deaths in Knox's family (likely Augusta Henrietta and Marcus Bingham- see GLC02437.06724). Adds that his wife (Knox's sister-in-law Sarah Lyons Flucker Beaumez) is so overcome with grief that she is presently...
GLC02437.06726
1 January 1792
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Discusses financial arrangements with a Mr. Delafield and a Mr. [William Stephens] Smith. Relates that two ships have recently arrived from London, but he was surprised not to receive any letters from Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Discusses his inability to...
GLC02437.05284
June 5, 1795
Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Responds to an earlier query from Knox regarding a preacher. Notes he does not know of any young preachers in Knox's area. Sends his respects to Mrs. [Lucy] and Miss [Lucy] Knox.
GLC02437.09909
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