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28 December 1783
to unknown
Conveys information from Governor George Clinton of New York about enabling officers of the New York Levies to retire from service.
GLC02437.10575
14 October 1799
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
to Henry Knox
Letter perhaps from Tobias Lear, who wishes to "vend at the City of Washington, Alexandria and their neighbourhood-a very large quantity of lime and lumber as such prices as to nett a handsome profit...and thereby enable the purchase of flour for...
GLC02437.07316
15 June 1782
Van Rensselaer, Philip, 1747-1798
Writes, "I am requested by Col. Reid Commanding Officer of this Department to inform you that great part of the Continental Troops in this Quarter are Distitute of Cartridge Boxes, would therefore desire you to order at least 200 to this place....
GLC02437.01453
11 September 1782
Villefranche, Jean-Louis-Ambroise de Genton, chevalier de, 1747-1784
Writes, "A Capt. [possibly Jonathan] Lawrence of the Corps of Sappers is so unwell in sick quarters as to make it necessary for his servant (who is now in Camp) to be with him - beg therefore that your permission may be granted to send him off...
GLC02437.01599
16 September 1782
Writes, "the quarter master general has told me a few days since, that he could not furnish me with any Masons; untill the 20th of the present instant ; it also seems to me that he is not able to supply with lime and other essential articles, to...
GLC02437.01616
21 September 1782
Writes, "I herewith Transmit your honor a Return - agreeable to your request, hope and Doubt not but Will meet your approbation." Van Rensselaer signs as public storekeeper.
GLC02437.01622
1 December 1783
Upham, Joshua, 1741-1808
Expresses his regret on having to leave New York as he is leaving behind many friends, both Loyalists and Patriots, including Knox. Asks for and expects Knox's protection and attention for and to his friends and their families who remained in the...
GLC02437.02814
16 December 1783
Vose, Elijah, ?-1822
Recommends a fellow officer for discharge. Marked "granted" on address leaf.
GLC02437.02834
2 November 1785
Van Berckel, Franco Petrus, fl. 1790
Writes, "In answer to Your Letter of this day I have the honour of informing You, that the person, who has applied to You, having served me for the time of about two Years, has been always remarkable for his good behaviour and sobriety, and can be...
GLC02437.03211
26 November 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to James Mitchell Varnum
Reports that Captain James Lees, who served under Varnum in "the gallant defence of [Mud] Island on the delaware," asked Knox to request from Varnum a certificate of Lees' eye injury. Knox asks Varnum to draft and sign a statement related to Lees'...
GLC02437.03351
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