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25 November 1787
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Forwards Knox a portmanteau and asks him to keep it until he hears from him, "the least said on this subject the better." Marked "private."
GLC02437.03716
28 December 1787
Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818
to Lucy Knox
Informs Lucy that a mutual acquaintance has died. Congratulates Lucy on her new baby boy, saying "Most heartily do I congratulate you on the birth of your son - I wish it was possible for me to do that personally - but I find it is not so I must...
GLC02437.03745
30 December 1789
Pendleton, Nathaniel, 1756-1821
Extract of a letter from Judge Pendleton
A retained file copy in Henry Knox's hand. Complains of living in "a place where corruption prevades [sic] every public department, and rudeness every private society. I confess I cant find words sufficient to express the indignation I feel at our...
GLC02437.03747
25 January 1788
McNeill, Mary, fl. 1787-1791
[Receipt of money paid by Henry Knox]
Countersigned by Henry Jackson as a witness. McNeill acknowledges receipt of a certificate for $2091.54, "the ballance of an Account between the United States & my late husband Hector McNeill." Appears to be written in the hand of Henry Jackson...
GLC02437.03772
GLC02437.03773
27 January 1788
Schuyler, Arent J., 1746-1803
to Nicholas Hoffman
Copy of a letter from Schuyler to Hoffman, written in Henry Knox's hand. First three pages consist of Schuyler's letter; final three pages contain Knox's remarks concerning this letter. Schuyler's original was written at Barbados Neck. He lists...
GLC02437.03775
30 January 1788
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Gorham discusses the progress of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "Wisdom & patience were never more necessary than at the present time- some of our People are so opposed that there seems to be...
GLC02437.03777
5 February 1788
Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792
Estimate for clothing a foot soldier
Copy of Piercy Brett's estimate in GLC02437.03786.
GLC02437.03787
10 February 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Robert R. Livingston
Later copy of GLC02437.03793. A note at the top of page one states, "Recd. from Mr Bancroft Feb 1857." Knox relates details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention: "On Wednesday the 30th ultimo, Mr. Hancock was well enough to take his seat in...
GLC02437.03790
20 July 1799
Davis, Thomas, fl. 1794-1799
[Assessment from Thomas Davis to Henry Knox]
Results of Thomas Davis' assessment of parts of the Waldo patent, awarded lands to Henry Knox. The Massachusetts Legislature had voted to award Knox extra lands within the patent to make up for lands never properly awarded to him, and had...
GLC02437.09268
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