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26 December 1792
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830
to Henry Knox
Recommends an acquaintance, Mr. [James Henry] Langier, to Knox who wants to move to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and asks Knox to assist him, if possible.
GLC02437.05757
27 April 1787
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing the Society of the Cincinnati, and "the light in which it is viewed in France." Copy made 3 February 1854.
GLC02437.09336
5 March 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Walker
Suggests that in the interest of the public good that he and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton should work with [William] Duer of New York "who is interested in the contract for supplying the troops [on the Frontiers]." Express his...
GLC02437.04870
6 November 1784
to James Webber
Thanks Webber, a London merchant, for his kind treatment of his brother William, who suffered from mental illness. About William, writes "I was flattered with the hope, that 'ere this he would have emerged from his unhappy despondency, and have...
GLC02437.03068
20 April 1789
Weedon, George, 1734-1793
Introduces Mr. John Mortimer, the bearer of the letter. Explains that Mortimer is a member of a respectable family that lives near Weedon, and he is taking a tour as far as Boston before returning to go into business, particularly exports and...
GLC02437.04184
27 April 1791
Wendell, John, 1731-1808
Tells Knox that Wendell's son is visiting from Boston. Asks him to find out the value of the "Lands at Muscongus" as Knox is a "proprietor in the same Tracts of Land." Wendell does not know the value, as he is from upstate New York. Asks Knox what he...
GLC02437.04929
2 October 1776-14 October 1776
Keyes, Nathaniel, fl. 1776
[Clothing receipts]
Four receipts for coats, white swanskin (a kind of material) and shoes, signed by Keyes, Thomas Frothingham, John Oliver, Joseph Eayres and Nathaniel Bowen. (All served under Henry Knox.) Notes supplies received at Mount Washington from Isaiah...
GLC02437.00467
8 October 1776
Anspach, Peter, fl. 1775-1783
[Receipt for 450 pounds/1,500 dollars and an account for clothing for Colonel Thomas Mifflin]
Delivered for Henry Knox by Samuel Treat. Composed at Mount Washington.
GLC02437.00471
26 December 1776
Dana, William, 1745-1809
An Account of Clothing drawn out of the Continental Store in December 1775 for the recruits of the year 1776 for Coll Knox's Regt
Lists dates and value of clothing drawn out. Signed by Dana as an Artillery Captain. Docket reads: "Drawn out of the Stores by Lt Wm Stevens."
GLC02437.00496
25 June 1776
Royse, Thomas, fl. 1776
[Record of military clothing supplies]
Lists supplies and their cost from May and June received by Royse from Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00346
26 June 1776
Foster, Thomas Waite, fl. 1769-1776
[Captain Thomas Waite Foster's account for January, including December and April]
Invoice concerns pay, blanket money, and mentions recruitment. Foster was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00347
2 September 1776
Parry, Edward, fl. 1776
to William Knox
Discusses plans to purchase books and other business. Mentions that the Army was in 3 divisions and describes the location of each division.
GLC02437.00434
22 April 1813
McGlassin, G., fl. 1813
to unknown
Written onboard the ship Madison prior to the attack against York, New Canada (now Toronto).
GLC08215
8 October 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Request for gunner quadrant]
Note requesting a gunner's quadrant for Captain Joseph Savage's 2nd artillery regiment. Another note on the bottom dated 15 October indicates that Savage received one. Savage's regiment was then involved in the siege of Yorktown.
GLC02437.01215
circa 1776-1830
Collection of items related to Colonel Thomas Marshall [Decimalized .01- .03]
GLC01450.005
1952/05/19
Warner, Albert, 1883-1967
to John H. Hilldring
Warner thanks Hilldring for all his help and asks what he thinks about the western zones reaching Berlin.
GLC06196.022
1940-1945
French "L'Union Fait Le Force" medal.
GLC06196.205
circa 4 August 1781
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
[Return of military stores]
Return of military stores, possibly related to GLC02437.01115. Signed by Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores. Lists lead aprons, powder horns, sheep skins, wine, and other supplies and stores. Date, written in pencil at the top of pages...
GLC02437.01116
28 August 1783
Peirce, Isaac, 1722-1811
Thanks Knox for helping his son. Complains about a Major [William?] Perkins and his rude behavior. States whenever he tries speaking with Mr. Perkins all he gets is "old damd scoundel and Coars useage as I have not been used to..." Also discusses...
GLC02437.02429
10 May 1788
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Discusses money due on Mr. Webber's goods and the depreciation of currency (possibly referring to James Webber, a London merchant). Writes, "The political State of this Country I hope and trust is very much altering as to monied transactions, so...
GLC02437.03868
20 March 1791
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Writes Knox about his son receiving "an appointment in the 2d Regiment of the Federal Troops." Informs him that his son cannot accept the appointment due to his present commitment, but they are both grateful for the opportunity. Mentions issues...
GLC02437.04880
9 April 1791
Peirce tells Knox that in his last letter, he forgot ask about other documents he might have. There is a question regarding Thomas Flucker's estate and "whether the Estate should be held responsible for quieting the settlers that were in possession...
GLC02437.04911
7 June 1784
Sumner, Job, 1754-1789
Asks Knox for "a speedy determination of our Ranks" as rank will determine his subsistence and pay. Hopes he is entitled to "the allowance of major" unless Congress revokes his commission.
GLC02437.03010
October 23, 1783
Discusses a Congressional meeting that may determine whether Knox should be granted an allowance for Major General of a separate division. Since they did not have enough representatives from the states, the decision has been postponed and is causing...
GLC02437.02702
17 June 1790
Sherburne, Henry, 1748-1824
Discusses appointments made by the President to various positions. Asks Knox "reason of my being totally neglected; perhaps it might have been from Misrepresentation made to the President." Informs Knox that Rhode Island's senators will be arriving...
GLC02437.04629
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