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15 December 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
In the hand of John Stagg Jr. Forwards papers relating to a Captain Scott, stating that his"discretion for the object proposed cannot be depended upon." Retained copy.
GLC02437.05737
2 September 1791
to Samuel Breck
Reports that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche are "respectable emigrants from France [and] are desirous of visiting the province of Maine." They are traveling through Boston for this purpose. Asks Breck to offer civilities to them.
GLC02437.05139
9 October 1791
References receiving Breck's letter from his son. Thanks him for his sympathy upon the death of his son Marcus. Says "Language is utterly inadequate to convey any idea of the agony of our souls upon the occasion." References Breck's previous letter...
GLC02437.05189
15 October 1792
to Edward Carrington
Forwards a "printed report of the Secretary of the Treasury" (not included) concerning the petition of Catharine Greene, widow of General Nathanael Greene. Writes that "[i]f there is any thing further necessary either in this Office or the Office of...
GLC02437.05653
3 March 1795
to William Bingham
Discusses finances. Date from docket.
GLC02437.06365
8 November 1799
[Contract]
This agreement says that "the subscriber expecting dayly to receive from Daniel Davis Esq. of Portland, an account of the sales of property in Falmouth hereby pledges himself as soon as he shall receive such account ...that he will transmit to Mrs...
GLC02437.07325
6 December 1785
to Clement Biddle
Writes in response to Biddle's letter of 29 November (see GLC02437.03221). Comments that he feels Congress has done everything in its power to handle the Algerine [pirate] situation, so he does not think it necessary for them to obtain any frigates...
GLC02437.03223
1790/01/31
to Gov. Hancock re: praise for the Republican form of government
"The result of my reflections on republics are, that they are more productive of happiness, and an enlargement of the human mind, than any other sort of Government."
GLC07659
1766/03 ca.
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Considerations continued no. 2
Discussion of the plausibility of a "drawback," or export tariff on goods before they left England so that the final price in the colonies would be slightly higher but a tax would not be added on in the colonies, in an effort to lessen opposition to...
GLC07654.21
4 August 1789
to Andrew Gardner
Has received Gardner's recent letter (see GLC02437.04307). Does not know whether any new lighthouses will be set up, or whether there will be any vacancies for lighthouse-keepers. Writes that if, in the course of business, he is able to help...
GLC02437.04314
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