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17 October 1782
Loring, Joshua, 1744-1789
to Henry Knox
Writes that he has received Knox's letter of 10 October. Promises that when the "bill you mention for two hundred dollrs. comes to hand it shall be duly honour'd."
GLC02437.01669
22 October 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Joshua Loring
Orders Loring to pay 77 dollars to the Chevalier de Maudit du Plessis, and to charge it to Knox's account.
GLC02437.01676
14 November 1782
Writes that he has received Knox's letter from 22 October regarding payment to the Chevalier de Maudit du Plessis of seventy-seven dollars, and has made the payment to Mr. Thomas Halsey.
GLC02437.01713
5 February 1783
Informing Knox that his "draft in favr. Wm. Duer Esq, for One hundred & thirthy three dollars, with when presented shall be duty honor'd." "13-8 / On Public Service" written on address leaf. Also stamped "Boston" in red ink.
GLC02437.01893
20 November 1783
Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de la, 1741-1791
to Henry Knox [in French]
Luzerne informs Knox of the arrival in Philadelphia of the engraved cannon for delivery to the Count de Grasse. He thanks Knox, saying that it is especially appreciated as Knox, more than any other, contributed to the victory at Yorktown which had...
GLC02437.02791
19 February 1785
Manteau, fl. 1785
Recently arrived in London. Offers his regards to Mrs. Knox and other acquaintances. In a post script, notes that he has not forgotten the dictionary.
GLC02437.03098
2 November 1785
Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785
Writes, "Accept my thanks, my dear Sir, for the Extract, from the Journals of Congress- It appears to be fully in point- But now I have begun with you I must have your further assistance- Will it not be necessary that a certificate should be obtained...
GLC02437.03210
21 March 1787
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Discusses an inheritance Thomas Flucker left for his daughter, Lucy, Knox's wife, totaling more than 1300 pounds. When this money is received by Longman, he will use it to pay Knox's accounts with Messieurs Wright and Gill.
GLC02437.03496
11 September 1787
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
Discusses the friendship he established with the Chevalier de Longchamps when they were both prisoners of war in 1775. Also refers to his intent to defend Longchamps character in relation to the Chevalier's involvement in the Longchamps-Marbois...
GLC02437.03660
22 December 1788
McClure, David, 1748-1820
Reverend McClure, a childhood friend of Knox, writes a letter of reacquaintance and reminiscence: "I sometimes call to mind those scenes of innocent amusement & play, in which we were mutually engaged when we were boys..." Praises Knox's service to...
GLC02437.04059
19 March 1789
to Abraham Lott
Received his last letter regarding Lott's son. Writes that he will always be happy to help any member of Lott's family, but does not know of any vacant position at present. Will let him know if any position becomes available in which Lott's "sons...
GLC02437.04146
25 March 1789
to John Lowell and Thomas Russell
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Received his recent letter via Mr. [Nathaniel] Gorham. Reports that while he "feel[s] for the situation of the respectable Mr. Henley," he is unable to assist him apart from what he...
GLC02437.04156
8 April 1789
to Thomas Longman
Document is unsigned, but handwriting suggests its author is Henry Knox. No addressee is listed, but previous research determined it to be Thomas Longman (which is corroborated by the content of GLC02437.04169). Discusses an arrangement for Longman...
GLC02437.04170
29 January 1790
Lyman, Daniel, 1756-1830
Forwards a letter from Samuel Shaw (not included) and mentions his desire to be appointed in the "Revenue Establishment for the Port of Newport, when this State should accede to the Union." And also asks Knox for his support for his application.
GLC02437.04485
2 June 1790
Expresses his displeasure on hearing that Longman has yet to receive the money he sent him. Also discusses financial business of the Flucker estate. Some text loss on the third page due to a large portion, including the signature, being clipped.
GLC02437.04623
13 August 1790
Longman mentions Knox's letter to him of 2 June entrusting power of attorney to him allowing him to receive money from Mrs. [Hannah Urquhart] Harwood [Lucy Knox's sister], to pay an outstanding debt. The transaction has been taking longer than...
GLC02437.04690
4 September 1790
to Chevalier de la Luzerne
Writes a letter of introduction on behalf of his brother William Knox to Luzerne. Says the situation in France should concern the people of the United States. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.04716
18 February 1791
Writes that since he did not receive a response to his letter to Knox of 13 August 1790, he has had "several meetings with the holders of Mr. Flucker's Bond and Notes and found that it was impossible to prevent their filing a Bill in Chancery against...
GLC02437.04852
July 5, 1791
References Knox's letter of 6 April. Expresses his regrets on the loss Knox is likely to sustain due to his sister-in-law Mrs. Harwood's poor financial situation. Declares, "You may depend on every exertion in my power to recover as much of it as...
GLC02437.05050
24 November 1791
Discusses business arrangements, such as recovering a sum from Mr. [Richard] Harwood (Knox's brother-in-law), and making a payment to the firm of Wright & Gill (see GLC02437.05245).
GLC02437.05246
1 February 1792
Marked "copy." Received his last letter. Provides a comprehensive update on Knox's accounts with him, including payment of a debt to the firm of Wright & Gill, and a dividend on the Harwood estate (referring to Hannah Harwood, Knox's sister-in-law)...
GLC02437.05304
3 September 1792
Writes concerning the state of the Indian wars. Though he prefers peaceful ways to settle the conflicts, acknowledges that "[p]acific measures which I wished ardently at first, are now probibly [sic] too late. When I wrote you, I knew not that so...
GLC02437.05596
22 October 1792
Responds to a previous letter from Knox (GLC02437.10255) and thanks him for ordering copies of his "Sermons on the Moral law." States that Knox has suggested the only plan for teaching the Native Americans "civilization": "an incorporation of white...
GLC02437.05664
1 August 1793
References Knox's letter of 3 June. Describes the situation of the debt Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood owes Henry. Reports that other creditors in England have also laid claim to part of the debt and they have filed a "Bill in Chancery to prevent...
GLC02437.05910
28 September 1793
Lyman, Cornelius, 1758-?
Encloses recruit returns (not included). Says he enclosed enlistments, vouchers, and accounts and forwarded them to Mr. Howell. He was directed to deliver them to Knox. Heard they were received. Lyman says there was a balance due to him on the...
GLC02437.05933
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