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27 January 1780
Bell, John, 1745-1831
[Books bought of John Bell]
Bought a copy of Halley's Astronomical Tables, a copy of the court calender, a copy of the list of the army, and a lead pencil. Total came to £1.3.
GLC02437.08527
12 September 1778
Brimmer, Martin, 1742-1804
[Receipt]
Lists transactions of William Knox.
GLC02437.10387
circa 1771
Battelle, Ebenezer, fl. 1771
[Booklist]
A long list of books that Henry Knox purchased possibly from Eben Battelle. Date was added later in pencil. Henry Knox signed he received the books.
GLC02437.10612
circa 1782
Carr, James, fl. 1775-1783
[Return]
Return for a New Hampshire battalion commanded by James Carr. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. The year 1782 was noted on the docket at later date in pencil.
GLC02437.10613
circa 1750-1820
[Table of stock]
Table showing the relative value of American stock. Categories include marked value of stock, deferred, various indents, and reference.
GLC02437.10614
21 December 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Writes, "The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to...
GLC02437.03385
14 January 1788
Knox updates Washington on various state conventions meeting to decide on ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "The new Constitution has hitherto been as well received as could have been expected considering the various existing...
GLC02437.03762
14 February 1788
Reports on Massachusetts' adoption of the Constitution of the United States. Writes, "It may with great truth be asserted that no subject was ever more candidly debated- Many of the minority express their determination, of inculcating the principle...
GLC02437.03797
11 March 1788
Grasse, Alexandre-Francois Auguste, Marquis de, 1765-1845
to George Washington [in French]
Extract from a letter (in French) from Augustus de Grasse to George Washington to be presented before the Society of the Cincinnati, regarding Augustus's father, Admiral Francois De Grasse. The younger de Grasse asks Washington's permission to wear...
GLC02437.03820
13 December 1786
Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801
to Henry Knox
Bruce, apparently a merchant, writes to Knox to discuss a contract for supplying the troops in the Boston area. Has been working with General [Henry] Jackson and Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn, providing them with necessary supplies. Includes terms...
GLC02437.03374
14 December 1786
Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790
to William Shepard
Thanks him for the intelligence provided by his last two letters. Says that the last of the letters was received by "your confidential Friend Major Shepard," and he has talked with him extensively about the matters contained therein. Writes that...
GLC02437.03378
15 December 1786
to James Bowdoin
Writes, "Major [Winthrop] Sargent will have the honor to deliver your Excellency this letter. Although his dispositions are military, yet he finds himself constrained on consideration of his former rank to decline the appointment to a company of...
GLC02437.03380
26 December 1786
to Stephen Bruce
Written from the War Office, likely located in New York City in this period (also see GLC02437.03393 for a letter written on the same date from Knox in New York City). Explains that the Treasury Board has been, for some time, making plans for paying...
GLC02437.03392
1786-1789
Prices of clothing, and quantity allowed the troops of the United States
Lists rations of clothing for troops in three different years, and the prices charged by the contracted merchant supplying the clothing. The list for 1786 includes prices from Turnbull, Marmie & Co., the list for 1788 includes prices from Royal...
GLC02437.03400
1786
[List of officers appointed under General Henry Jackson]
Date added later in pencil. List of officers appointed under General Henry Jackson. Officers are sorted by rank, and include Majors William Hull, William North, and E. [possibly Elnathan] Haskell, as well as William Eustis as Surgeon.
GLC02437.03404
7 January 1787
Thanks him for his kind letter. Declares that before he received it, he "had been inform'd of the negociations taking place between the board of Treasury, and [Messrs Robert] Morris & [Jeremiah] Wadsworth for the whole supplies of the Troops, and...
GLC02437.03408
24-25 January 1787
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Marked "copy" on docket. Describes in some detail the confrontations between his troops and the insurgents in Massachusetts, led by Daniel Shays. Reports that General [William] Shepard, who is also leading troops, is in a precarious position which it...
GLC02437.03422
27 January 1787
Written from Brookfield, likely in Massachusetts. Marked "copy." Relates how he led his troops to the aid of General Shepard. "Writes, Gen'l Sheppard expects hourly an attack by the whole force of the Insurgents:- Shays marched with the party...
GLC02437.03425
28 January 1787
Marked "copy." Written from "Head Quarters Springfield." Reports on Shay and his supporters' situation. Relates that he and a number of other regiments arrived in Springfield the day before. Writes, "On my arrival I found, that Shays had taken...
GLC02437.03427
January 1787
[Account of military supplies]
A financial account including monies owed to individuals, such as Jeremiah Wadsworth, as well as monies paid for military supplies, such as axes and shells. Numerical calculations on verso.
GLC02437.03436
[Acknowledgment of legal counsel in case of James Swan v. John Campbell]
Note about a New York Supreme Court case pitting James Swan against John Campbell. Acknowledges Balthazar DeHaert as Swan's attorney, defending him against John Campbell's charge of trespass. See GLC02437.03690 for related information.
GLC02437.03437
31 March 1787
[Certificate for Catherine Gardiner]
"This is to certify that in the year one thousand seven hundred, and seventy five the subscriber received by order of the provincial Congress of Massachusetts Bay certain articles of household furniture then late the property of Henry Barnes Esq - of...
GLC02437.03507
12 March 1790
[Notes on Treasury Department travelling expenses]
Notes on payment of officers' travelling expenses: "Treasury department when removed in 1785 from Philadelphia to New York any charges including travelling expenses." Refers to an ordinance on the subject from 7 May 1787. Verso includes a note that...
GLC02437.03545
May 1787
[Payments made to the Society of the Cincinnati]
Lists payments made to the Society of the Cincinnati by the state societies "in consequence of the requisition of the General meeting" in May 1787. Includes an additional docket dated in 1791 listing individuals to whom "an eagle" was sold (a...
GLC02437.03560
6 June 1787
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
[Receipt of payment]
Received from Henry Knox, "the sum of twenty one pound Eleven shilling and nine pence, in full."
GLC02437.03570
25 June 1787
Canary, Dennis, fl. 1787
to William Knox
Asks William to write on his behalf to his brother, Henry Knox, for help with a land dispute. The tract of land in question is currently his but his ownership is being questioned by a widow, Mrs. Sarah Robinson, who argues her husband had some claim...
GLC02437.03591
14 July 1787
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Briefly discusses events concerning mutual friends. Emphasizes his support for the idea of a stronger federal government. States, "I fully agree with you in the necessity of a National Government & hope that a system, in some measure resembling ours...
GLC02437.03604
25 July 1787
to Francois, Comte de Broglio
Addresses the application de Broglio sent on behalf of his friend, the Baron de Valletiere, for Valletiere's membership into the Society of the Cincinnati. Informs de Broglio that the decision for membership will not be decided until the next general...
GLC02437.03617
to François Claude Amour, Marquis de Bouillé
Discusses the Marquis' acceptance as a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. Also reports that he has transmitted the news to the Count D'Estaing, already a senior officer in the Society.
GLC02437.03618
27 July 1787
to Nathaniel Appleton
Informs Appleton he has applied to Congress to appoint Appleton's son as consul to the Isle of France. Says that Congress has not yet developed a system which allows them to make such appointments, however, if a system was ever developed Knox...
GLC02437.03625
31 July 1787
Anstey, John, fl. 1787-1788
Signed in text. "Mr Anstey presents his Compliments to General Knox begs leave to return him many thanks for the honor of his notice and friendly attentions - "
GLC02437.03629
to Samuel Breck
Recommends John Anstey to Breck and other friends. Notes Anstey was assigned to "ascertain the losses of the loyalists during the late revolution."
GLC02437.03630
3 August - 10 November 1787
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Letters from Thomas Jefferson, John Jay, and Benjamin Franklin]
Copies of three letters to Thomas Barclay. First one from Thomas Jefferson, written in Paris, dated 3 August. Presents Barclay with a tribute for his work as "Consul General for that Country [France] and Minister to the Court of Morocco, also as...
GLC02437.03633
18 August 1787
to Dr. Bard
Signed in text. Thanks Dr. Bard for his services on a "recent melancholy event" (possibly referring to the recent death of Knox's youngest child) and sends him an enclosed document (not available).
GLC02437.03636
22 August 1787
Blodget, William, 1754-1809
Asks Knox for help in obtaining commutation. Says he also sent a letter to the President of Congress and asks for Knox's influence with him. Says he is "loth" to ask for help but varying circumstances has left him to rely on his friends. Along...
GLC02437.03643
23 August 1787
to Joseph Barrell
Hopes Barrell has a successful voyage to China. Asks Barrell to consign his vessel or vessels in Canton (Guangzhou) to Messrs [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall. Writes, "one or the other of those adventurous Americans will be there - and more...
GLC02437.03644
27 August 1787
Expenses of cutting wood at Penobscot
Lists the conjectured expenses for cutting wood at Penobscot, which include paying for labor and transport. Written at Brigadiers Island, present day Sears Island, Maine.
GLC02437.03645
2 September 1787
Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804
Thanks Knox for his good wishes "respecting the Enterprize I am engaged in for the Northwest Coaste of America & China..." Knox had recommended Samuel Shaw to assist Barrell's venture in China (see GLC02437.03644). Stamped "Boston" on the address...
GLC02437.03652
16 September 1787
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Informs Knox that Major Reading Howell is making a map of Pennsylvania from a number of actual surveys. Notes that during the War a number of surveys were made by the Geographer of the Army and his deputies of different parts of the state and copies...
GLC02437.03665
15 October 1787
Broome, Samuel, 1735-1810
Asks Knox if he would give James Jarvis a personal assessment of Broome's character and situation in life. Comments there have been reports to his [Broome's] prejudice and that his name can only be cleared by a statement coming from a gentleman.
GLC02437.03673
2 November 1787
to the Society of the Cincinnati
A circular letter to the state societies requesting payment for the balance due to Major L'Enfant (fo Society eagle medals). Spaces for an individual state's name are left blank.
GLC02437.03693
19 November 1787
Discusses "Mrs. Flucker's Claim upon the British Government," and informs Knox that he most likely has all of the necessary documents to support the claim, but states that he is willing to help when he returns to New York City. Docketed by Knox,...
GLC02437.03706
17 December 1787
Blanchard, Joseph, 1753-1833
Asks Knox if he is "Interested in any Estate which came to Mr. Flucker by his last Wife towit Brigadere [sic] Waldo's daughter," and advises him that if he is "it may be worth your while to take some care about it - I am Acquainted with it and may be...
GLC02437.03730
25 December 1787
Discusses business concerning a firm in London, England, who "refused to accede to our proposals of resigning our property to our Creditors ... " and asks Knox to "write these Gentlemen by first packet, in our favor as far as you can consistently...
GLC02437.03739
30 December 1787
to Mr. Bayley
Asks Mr. Bayley to meet with him that evening "prepared for the proposed operation" (which is unspecified) if Mr. Bayley finds it convenient.
GLC02437.03748
December 1787
Supplies for recruits and disbursment
Lists supplies given and the amounts paid to various troops. Includes items such as shoes, fish, clothing, etc. Addressed to Jeremiah Wadsworth.
GLC02437.03750
15 January 1788
[Account information between Henry Knox and Sebastian Bauman]
Covers 25 May 1787 - 5 January 1788, including payment for goods such as Jamaica spirit, cinnamon, and porter, among others. Bauman signs, noting receipt of £20.25 from Henry Knox.
GLC02437.03753
12 January 1788
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Carrington reports, "I have as yet passed through no more of this state than what is called the Northern Neck- there I find the opponents of the Constitution pretty numerous and vociferous." Mentions that [Richard Henry] Lee "has in great measure...
GLC02437.03758
20 January 1788
to Egbert Benson
Knox reports on the proceedings of the Massachusetts Constitutional ratification convention. Notes that there are "150 decidedly for the constitution, about 120 decidedly against it- and about 50 or 60 who appear to determine to hear all that can be...
GLC02437.03766
to Sylvanus Bourne
Responds to a letter from Bourne related to a sum owed to the heirs of Balthazar Bayard from the estate of Thomas Flucker, Knox's father-in-law who passed away in 1783. Notes that settlement of the estate depends on settlement of the Lincoln Patent...
GLC02437.03768
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