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27 October 1789
Glasbeech, Baron de, fl. 1781-1789
to Henry Knox
Discusses the payment of debts and the possibility of traveling to the Ohio region.
GLC02437.04398
12 January 1790
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Asks for Knox's advice concerning the federal assumption of state debt, specifically the states of Massachusetts, Georgia, and North Carolina. Makes his own suggestions, and asks Knox to share it with Alexander Hamilton and others.
Signer of the U.S...
GLC02437.04470
23 July 1776
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
Discusses plans to have artillery pieces cast in New York and relays information he has gathered in regard to the necessity of small, mobile weapons for fighting in the New York landscape. Also mentions copper held by the New Jersey government and...
GLC02437.00388
15 August 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Catherine Littlefield Greene
Having been in New York lately, Knox hoped to have seen her there, but heard she had been in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, returned, and departed for Block Island. Encloses a letter from Lafayette that was sent to President Washington (not included)....
GLC02437.05123
9 January 1784
to [Edward] Grant
Knox writes to Grant, who was in charge of supplying West Point with provisions (refer to GLC02437.02921). Discusses the state of his account with Daniel Parker & Co., a contractor who supplied provisions to the army.
GLC02437.02930
29 January 1783
Hawes, William, fl. 1781-1783
Discusses military stores, what is needed, what he has ordered, the condition of new equipment, completion of the magazine and furnace, etc.
GLC02437.01873
27 September 1790
to Alexander Hamilton
Knox informs Hamilton that "Mr. Tyler of Deer Island in the Province Maine has shown a statement of his case drawn up by Judge Sewall." Knox wants to check that the business meets Hamilton's approval.
GLC02437.04738
14 March 1799
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
In this very personal letter from Hamilton to Knox, Hamilton says, "My judgment tells, I ought to be silent on a certain subject-but my heart advises otherwise and my heart has always been the Master of my Judgment." He continues, "Believe me, I have...
GLC02437.07244
30 November 1788
"The close of the business relative to the Senators you must ere this have seen in the News papers considering the jumble it wound up very well every thing perfectly quiet and peaceable at present." Transmits a letter for Mr. Morris. Sends his...
GLC02437.04039
1777
Annual Register. History, politics and literature for the year 1776. Vol. 19
Printed by J. Dodsley. Includes first English printing of the Declaration of Independence. Bookplate of L.H. King Harmen.
GLC06876
1814/11/28
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Report of the Joint Committee... for the Library of Mr. Jefferson
Report of members of Congress concerning the library of Thomas Jefferson, which the retired president had offered to the country to replace that destroyed by the British when they burned the capitol in 1814. Jefferson's library became the core of...
GLC06792
1944/07/04
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
to Renee & Frank Stockdale re: thanks for "the many courtesies"
Thanking the Stockdales for "the many courtesies which you two have rendered me and... the Third Army."
GLC06760.01
1944/07/15
to [Renee & Frank Stockdale] re: thanks for letter, secrecy in correspondence
Thanking Renee Stockdale for her letter received, and stating that "owing to the requirements of secrecy," he is "unable to write more."
GLC06760.03
[1944]/10/18
to Renee & Frank Stockdale re: frustration at not being able to fight the enemy
"Just a note... to say that the Third Army is not dead just sleeping.... We are fed up with not fighting."
GLC06760.06
1944/11/07
to Frank Stockdale re: tedium of waiting
Patton complains "this waiting has been tedious, but now we are about tot try to carry the ball some more." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.15
1945/01/26
to Frank Stockdale re: unable to visit
Patton promises to come visit, but must delay because "something happened the other day which means that we will keep on fighting violently." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.16
1945/02/27
to Frank Stockdale re: sending razor blades, looks forward to seeing
Sending extra razor blades (another item rationed) and says he is "looking forward to the times when we can again have our old-time evenings together...."
GLC06760.17
1945/05/18
to Frank Stockdale re: missed visit, business
Patton writes, slightly jocularly, "you nearly saw me yesterday as I was planning a surprise invasion..., then the last minite some things occurred in Germany and I had to come back at once."
GLC06760.18
[1944 ca.]
to Frank & Renee Stockdale re: thanks for last visit
Undated. Thanking the Stockdales for "a very nice time"
GLC06760.21
1875/11/11
Bissell, George E., fl. 1875-1895
to Benson J. Lossing re: Colchester Monument; Saratoga Monument
Writes about descriptions of Colchester Monument for Harper's Bazaar and ideas for Saratoga Monument.
GLC07025.02
1830/08/12
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
to Madame Le Vasseur re: three glorious days in France [in French]
"The great victory of our people...heroism, selflessness, the miracle of these three days are beyond expression." In French.
GLC07618
4 March 1791
to John Doughty
With the approval of President George Washington and the "advice of the Senate," Knox writes to Doughty that he has been appointed "Lieutenant Colonel Commander of an additional regiment, of Infantry...immediately raised." This includes "1 company in...
GLC02437.04869
4 January 1790
Williams, J., fl. 1790
to Samuel Shaw
Forwards a letter (not included) to Shaw regarding information from India. Wishes the information was more agreeable but hopes it is still useful. Asks Shaw to inform his family in Boston, Massachusetts that he has safely arrived and "enjoying the...
GLC02437.04462
15 February 1783
Fenno, Ephraim, fl. 1776-1784
Discusses the circumstance surrounding a stolen barrel of gunpowder and a request for a lock and key in addition to five hundred feet worth of boards to prevent such occurrences from happening again in the future.
GLC02437.01926
1 November 1792
Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
Forwards a keg of "Ohio Water Fish" to Knox that has been "soaked well for twenty Hours, they will not be unpalatable - " Also informs Knox that he replied to his earlier letter. Noted as written at Fort Washington, which was in Cincinnati, Ohio.
GLC02437.05684
22 September 1783
Darby, John, fl. 1783
Thanks Knox for his kindness and attention. Asks to be made useful in London, England perhaps in relation to Knox's "farming scheme" which Darby states "may enable me to have the pleasure of convincing you of my Sincerity."
GLC02437.02555
18 October 1793
Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835
Sends instructions for Knox's attorneys to deliver and receive deeds for lands in Maine. This involves squatters on his land. "Free" stamped and handwritten on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.05947
1815
Collection of two items related to the Massachusetts legislature [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC06417
1775/06/24
New York Journal. Supplement. "Last Night arrived an Express..."
Reprints an eyewitness account of the battle of Bunker Hill. Printed by John Holt.
GLC06744
1775/09/17
Montague, John, fl. 1775
to unknown re: ship construction in Philadelphia
Signed "Sandwich." Montague was Earl of Sandwich.
GLC06746.02
11 March 1792
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Relates that the General Court passed an act allowing them to build their canal, and that Harry [Henry Jackson] will be bringing him a copy of the act, which should meet with Knox's approbation. Declares that it is up to Knox to determine what...
GLC02437.05347
May 27, 1791
Cox, James, 1751-1834
[receipt for drawing lessons for Knox's children]
Receipt in Knox's hand and signed by Cox. The receipt is for eight pounds one shilling that Knox paid Cox, an English-born drawing master in Philadelphia, for teaching his daughter Lucy and his son Harry "the art of drawing and for colors."
GLC02437.04959
7 February 1786
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Discusses transactions relating to the Falmouth lands, a tract of land belonging to Henry Knox's wife's family; they belonged to the estate of Brigadier-General Samuel Waldo, Lucy Knox's grandfather. Samuel Winslow describes negotiations between...
GLC02437.03240
28 June 1789
Received his last letter, which "excites in me the most grateful sensations." Did not know of any person who had a "superior Claim upon Government" office in the region than he did. Thought that all Congressional appointments would be made...
GLC02437.04259
2 November 1788
to Samuel Winslow
Marked as a copy. Discusses financial matters. Instructs Winslow to pay back taxes on Flucker estate lands "in the manner precisely pointed out by the law." Gives Winslow detailed instructions as to how to carry out the transaction.
GLC02437.04022
18 October 1783
United States. Congress
[Proclamation to dissolve the army]
Signed secretarially for Elias Boudinot and Charles Thomson. Congress's resolution to dissolve Continental Army. This resolve was originally enclosed with a letter from George Washington to Henry Knox dated 23 October 1783, GLC02437.09394. Penned in...
GLC02437.02676
24 January 1787
Cooper, Samuel, 1757-1840
Written from "New Burgh," likely Newburgh, New York. Docket reads, "Mr. Saml Cooper- Wants an appointment what I cannot give him." Thanks him for his recent letters, as well as for his good opinion and willingness to help him. Writes that he is...
GLC02437.03423
September 1790
Cook, David, fl. 1751-1823
Captain David Cook turns to Knox to help him "advance [his] commutation." The recent "resolve of Congress" prohibits Cook from getting his friends to help him. Cook tells Knox that the problem is that "they say the Commutation amounts to more, then...
GLC02437.04740
3 April 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
[Privateer commission for the schooner "Adventure" of Exeter, New Hampshire].
President of the First Continental Congress John Hancock signed this privateer commission authorizing Commander of the Adventure James Johnson to capture British vessels and cargo.
GLC05659
7 May 1945
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
[Mimeographed victory message]
Mimeograph message to Combined and British Chiefs of Staff marked urgent, "The mission of the Allied forces was fulfilled at 0241, local time, May 7th, 1945." On stationary from SHAEF Forward Staff Message Control.
GLC05622.01
May 8, 1945
Mimeograph re: details of German surrender ceremony to Montgomery
Mimeograph.
GLC05622.03
1776/11/15
Phillips, William, 1731-1781
To: John Schank.
Phillips' reaction to a truce at Fort Ticonderoga
GLC07928
1815/02/13
Treaty of Ghent
Announcing the Treaty of Ghent. This broadside contains the news from both New York and London that peace between the United States and Great Britain had been signed..
GLC07929
3 December 1786
to John Hobby
Received Hobby's last letter but has been unable to respond until now due to being out of town. Discusses payment of taxes on the lands belonging to the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law, which are now in Knox's possession. Requests...
GLC02437.03364
12 March 1790
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Responds to Knox's letter from 9 March. Discusses payment of the Invalids and asks for an appointment to the post of paymaster for that group.
GLC02437.04544
23 March 1794
to Nicholas Hoffman
Requests Mr. Nicholas Hoffman purchase various types of fruit trees and provides detailed instructions on how to carefully transport them by boat. The letter has a drawing of a hand with a pointing index finger.
GLC02437.06068
28 March 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Permission for John Thornton]
Allows Thornton to pass with his wife and child to the quarters of the [4th?] artillery regiment stationed at Newton, Pennsylvania.
GLC02437.09550
October 1783
[Abstract of rations for West Point]
Lists men by regiment with rations issued.
GLC02437.02742
1775-1776
[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]
Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.
GLC02437.10655
GLC02437.10656
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