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1791/02/03
DeLameter, Cornelius, fl. 1790-1791
Receipt of wheat from Elishe Smith for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston
GLC03107.04715
Receipt of wheat from George Nyfir for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston
GLC03107.04716
1791/02/02
Receipt of wheat from Zackriah Teler for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston
GLC03107.04717
Receipt of wheat from Hendrick Jonson for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston
GLC03107.04718
1791/03/01
Receipt of wheat from Hendrick Boush for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston
GLC03107.04719
5 August 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Marinus Willett
Marked "Private." Says that George Washington has showed him Willett's letter of 31 July. Knows that Willett was interested in a government position, but understands that he turned down an offer for the sheriff's office for the city and county of...
GLC02437.05104
1 November 1792
Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
to Henry Knox
Forwards a keg of "Ohio Water Fish" to Knox that has been "soaked well for twenty Hours, they will not be unpalatable - " Also informs Knox that he replied to his earlier letter. Noted as written at Fort Washington, which was in Cincinnati, Ohio.
GLC02437.05684
circa 1804-1854
Thatcher, Lucy Flucker Knox, 1776-1854
to Charles Davies
Letter is possibly a copy. Relays an anecdote she heard about her father, titled "Anecdote of [George] Washington." "Washington always kept this useful & scientific officer near his own person; he not only honored him with confidence, but with...
GLC02437.09898
26 October 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Return of Military Stores in the Magazine at Williamsburg.
Contemporary copy of GLC02437.01267. Lists quanties of ordnance. Compiled shortly after the siege of Yorktown. Jones was a Deputy Field Commissary of Military Stores under the command of Colonel Edward Carrington.
GLC02437.01266
4 January 1782
[Copy of a letter from Captain Jones adjutant to the Commissioner of War]
Writes, "Copy of a letter from Captain Jones adjutant to the Commissioner of War - We have eleven Boats at Westham at present unmanned. There are twelve Canoes under the direction of Nathaniel Anderson properly equiped. I have a sum of Specie...
GLC02437.01324
25 October 1782
to Isaac Winslow
Draft in Samuel Shaw's hand. Writes, "I am sorry to acquaint you, that the endeavors of your friends to obtain permission for your return to Boston have proved ineffectual. Some late acts of Congress and of the Legislature of Massachusetts, render...
GLC02437.01681
15 October 1783
Haywood, Benjamin, fl. 1754-1806
to Abraham Williams
Writes to inform Williams that he will remain as an agent for the late 6th Massachusetts Regiment. To Captain A. Williams, Fort Major.
GLC02437.02659
23 January 1784
Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819
When Williams recently arrived at Springfield, he found the arsenal unoccupied by troops. Reports on the present situation at Springfield. Discusses the plan for the issue of rations. Complains that the allowance of firewood "is very insufficient...
GLC02437.02935
21 February 1784
to Joseph Williams
Discusses provisions, medicine, and wood on hand at Springfield, where Williams is stationed. Refers to an enclosed order to Mrs. Pynchon (refer to GLC02437.02962) in which Knox requests that she turn over medicine and stores in her possession to...
GLC02437.02963
29 May 1786
to Otho Holland Williams
Writes, "I would be much obliged to you to forward me the papers, proceedings, and records of the general Society of the Cincinnati." Has had frequent applications from Europe for membership. Reminds him that the information should be kept secure....
GLC02437.03269
11 December 1860
Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1835-?
to J. Willard
Parsons, perhaps a descendant of General Samuel Holden Parsons (1737-1789), writes to Mr. Willard: "Herewith I send a copy of the correspondence between General Knox and General Parsons which you desired. I have compared the copy carefully with the...
GLC02437.03305
14 October 1786
Had wanted to see Williams in order to talk about "the business" (likely referring to Shays' Rebellion). Writes he is relying on Williams to protect the military stores "in every event, for which you shall be amply compensated." Asks him to...
GLC02437.03312
16 October 1786
Wrote last to Major Williams while at Springfield regarding the protection of military stores. Has heard that in the absence of General Sheppard [probably William Shepard], a Colonel Chapin will be in command. Asks Williams to talk to Colonel...
GLC02437.03313
25 November 1786
Discusses a recent letter from Williams. Writes that the recent acts of government will help contain the insurgents (referring to Shays' Rebellion, which happened in Springfield, Massachusetts in late September 1786).
GLC02437.03347
22 February 1787
Willcox, Joseph, fl. 1775-1787
[Receipt for weapons and ammunition]
Receipt for muskets, flint, cartridges, etc. for David Humphreys' regiment.
GLC02437.03464
11 April 1787
to Jeremiah Wadsworth
Writes to Colonel Wadsworth to inform him of the lack of provisions at Springfield. Emphasize the need for the soldiers to be paid as they are now dependent on their credit. Believes this problem should take precedence over recruiting efforts.
GLC02437.03520
24 May 1787
[Receipt of payment]
Receipt for $3,000. "Drawn by the Board of Treasury on Will Imlay Esqr receiver of Continental Taxes for the State of Connecticut in account of pay due to the Troops of the Quota of Connecticutt." The troops were raised to quell Shays's Rebellion.
GLC02437.03552
26 September 1790
Williams, Otho Holland, 1749-1794
Explains that he did not see Knox's letter of 21 July 1790 until now because Williams had been in Sweet Springs, Virginia on account of his health. He mentions an unexpected excerpt "from Col. Harmar's letter" that Knox sent. Williams says that...
GLC02437.04737
27 May 1791
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Written by Williams to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's letter of 18 May, which returned Colonel Bradford's letter. Sends his answer to Knox (not present) and asks him to pass it along to Bradford. Is not surprised recruitment is slow in...
GLC02437.04961
22 June 1791
Williams says the information on "military movements" he is enclosing (not included) was given to him by General Wood who received it from a Mr. [Crous]. The Virginia Attorney General has letters that back up Crous's information. Says that Crous...
GLC02437.05018
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