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19 November 1780
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Welcomes his brother William home and makes plans to have him come for a visit. Also discusses the transportation of goods back home from overseas.
GLC02437.00859
26 August 1776 - 28 November 1780
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Resolutions of Congress, making provision or allowance to wounded, supernumerary or other officers of the American Army, under various contingencies
Assorted resolutions providing for the livelihood of wounded soldiers, such as receiving a pension throughout his life upon losing a limb. Noted that this copy was written by Shaw.
GLC02437.00860
1 December 1780
Bills of Lading of Sundries Shipped, for Account of the UStates addressed to the Commercial Committee shipped by John Schweighauser, on board the Ship Gov. Livingston - at anchor in the Loire the 6th March 1779.
Lists bills of lading for various supplies, mainly weaponry from 2 February to 1 December 1780.
GLC02437.00861
2 December 1780
Discusses setting up military headquarters at New Windsor. Notes which state troops are where, difficult conditions (troops "panicked with hunger") and that the army is forced to rely upon nature to provide material for shelter, clothing and...
GLC02437.00862
31 December 1780
Certificate given to Capt. Jer. Freeman
In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by him for Knox. Certificate verifying Jeremiah Freeman's service in the Continental Army as a Captain Lieutenant and that he has yet to receive "from any state whatever, the provision of pay, clothing, or allowance...
GLC02437.00863
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