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24 June 1788
Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841
[Warrants drawn by the commissioners of the Board of Treasury in favor of Henry Knox, Secretary at War]
Includes warrants from 1 January 1787 - 24 June 1788. Location inferred.
GLC02437.03912
28 June 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Order to pay Captain John Bryant]
Signed by Knox as Secretary at War. Includes the copied signature of Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth. On verso, Bryant signs a note authorizing that his pay be given to Samuel Henley. Henley signs, noting receipt of the sum.
GLC02437.03915
9 July 1788
Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796
[Receipt of a warrant in favor of Captain David Zeigler]
Audebert, possibly a clerk at the war office, notes the warrant was for one month's pay of Zeigler's company.
GLC02437.03930
14 July 1788
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
to Henry Knox
Submits an account of rations. Marked as private on address leaf. Writes, "We are fondly hoping that Congress will determine to form the new Government at this place, in which Case I expect we shall have the pleasure of your & Mrs. Knox's Company-"
GLC02437.03935
21 July 1788
[Receipt for a warrant from Henry Knox payable to Ezra Hill]
Possibly signed by Audebert as clerk at the War Office.
GLC02437.03939
to Clement Biddle
Thanks Biddle for offering to procure him a house in Philadelphia in case Congress moves to that city. Plans to leave in a few days for "the eastward," and promises to pay [Captain] Zeigler's account when he returns.
GLC02437.03942
to Richard Butler
Discusses the possibility of Butler's reappointment [as superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern district]. Marked private.
GLC02437.03944
26 July 1788
Bancker, Christopher, fl. 1788
Bancker solicits a position in the War Office, saying that William Livingston assured him of Knox's promise to let Bancker fill the next vacancy. Writes, "the Late War has Reduced me to the necessity of this application... for it will be a pleasing...
GLC02437.03948
28 July 1788
to Christopher Bancker
Replies to Bancker's request to obtain an open position in the War Office (see GLC02437.03948). Notes that the position, formerly occupied by Mr. [Robert] Pemberton, will not be presently filled. Writes, "If an appointment should hereafter take...
GLC02437.03949
1 August 1788
Broglio, Francois, comte de, fl. 1786-1788
to Henry Knox [in French]
Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati. Appears to have been written from Fort Dauphin in Santo Domingo (Saint Domingue, in the present-day Dominican Republic).
GLC02437.03952
Pratt, John, 1753-1824
[Receipt of funds from Jeremiah Wadsworth]
Pratt, a recruiting officer, verifies receipt of funds from Wadsworth on account of the Recruiting Service.
GLC02437.03953
29 August 1788
to Henry Burbeck
Informs Captain Burbeck, commander at West Point, that Noah Hall, the bearer of this note, hopes to purchase "some of the old unserviceable iron cannon at West Point." Instructs Burbeck to sell Hall fifteen tons of the cannon at fourteen dollars per...
GLC02437.03978
20 October 1788
Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790
Signed in text as "Mr. Bowdoin." Sends his compliments, and asks Knox who will pay the debt owed him by Thomas Flucker's estate (Flucker was Knox's late father-in-law).
GLC02437.04005
25 August 1789
[Henry Knox's account with Jeremiah Wadsworth]
Includes account information from April- November 1788. Account information is not written by Knox, however Knox dockets, noting "...this is a copy, signed by me to Colonel Wadsworth this 25 of August 1789." Relates to military expenses.
GLC02437.04024
23 November 1788
to James Bowdoin
Written in the thrid person and signed in text. Informs Bowdoin that he will depart for New York on 24 November, and offers to transmit letters to Lady Temple. Notes that the "Marquis de Santa Cruz, and Duque de Almodovar are the [Grandees] of Spain...
GLC02437.04033
24 November 1788
Agrees to propose the admission of two Spanish noblemen to the Academy of Arts and Sciences based on Knox's request (GLC02437.04033). Asks Knox to inform him of their titles and "literary character." The Spanish noblemen are the Marquis de Santa...
GLC02437.04034
20 December 1788
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Comments on the United States Constitution in Virginia. Notes that he was banished from the house of delegates, but returned to "one of the most antifederal assemblies that could possibly have been collected from amongst the people. This body met...
GLC02437.04057
1787-1789
[Pay and supplies for army regiments from 1787-1789]
Lists and calculates pay, subsistence and forage costs for various periods between 1787 and 1789.
GLC02437.04066
3 January 1789
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
Has received his letter by General [Henry] Jackson regarding adjustments to Mr. Flucker's Estate. Assumes Jackson has told Knox that the creditors Jackson met with do not seem supportive of Knox's proposals. Rather than sign the proposal by himself...
GLC02437.04070
12 January 1789
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Writes that he had delayed writing in hopes that some more events worth mentioning would occur, but they have not, and he cannot justify delaying any longer. Assumes that their mutual friend [Henry] Jackson has acquainted him with the federal...
GLC02437.04089
27 January 1789
Writes that a committee has convened to "agree upon the necessary provisions for the foreign Department." Would like Knox's honest opinion as to the prospect of Bourne's receiving an appointment after Knox's recommendation. Hopes in the meantime to...
GLC02437.04100
18 February 1789
Relies on their continued friendship to ask for Knox's advice. Recalls his duties in the war, and his attempt to be faithful and enthusiastic. Is now interested in seeking an appointment with the new government, and asks if Knox will recommend him...
GLC02437.04119
31 March 1789
[Certificate for Captain John Bryce]
Certifies that Captain John Bryce served in the Artillery under Knox's command during the war, and that he was a good officer.
GLC02437.04160
1 April 1789
Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801
[Permit to occupy land]
David Fales, under authority of Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, and Isaac Winslow, gives permission to William Burton "to occupy and improve a Lot of Land of fifty acres" (likely on the Waldo patent lands). Burton has agreed to pay Knox, Winslow and...
GLC02437.04162
4 April 1789
Thanks him for his recent letter. Writes, "Your suggestion as to the advantages to be derived from a personal attendance at the metropolis, is constantly found in the experience of Mankind & I am satisfied that such a step would give me a better...
GLC02437.04167
1 May 1789
to William Bingham
Introduces the bearer, Harrison Gray Otis, of Boston. Writes that he is a young gentleman of merit, and Knox is happy to recommend him. Adds that he will gladly be of service to any of Bingham's friends coming to New York. Sends his respects to Mrs...
GLC02437.04190
11 May 1789
Barrett, Samuel, 1739-1798
Asks Knox to help him find a job in the new government. Declares that he has a "numerous young Family to support" and has lost all his land by misfortune. Wants to be able to provide food, clothing and education for his children. Would either like...
GLC02437.04200
Visited Knox's house several times, but Knox was not home, thus Bourne decided to write this letter. Asks, on behalf of his mother, whether Knox could repay 250 dollars of the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker's debt, right away, as there is a great need for...
GLC02437.04201
to Sylvanus Bourne
Response to GLC02437.04201. Writes that he is sorry he wasn't available when Bourne tried to visit in person. Adds that he would be happy to send him the money owed Bourne from Mr. [Thomas] Flucker's estate, but he has not yet received any money...
GLC02437.04202
20 May 1789
Wrote Knox recently and thought he might be able to visit "the metropolis," but now believes he must "decline the trip." Would prefer not to leave while his arrangements are still so tentative, and asks that Knox provide him with useful information...
GLC02437.04209
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Writes to remind him of a letter he wrote to Knox previously, asking Knox to help him financially (perhaps by finding him a job). Argues that he was left impoverished because he spent so much time in "pursuit for the honor of my Country." Adds that...
GLC02437.04213
21 May 1789
Burke, Aedanus, 1743-1802
Mentions that he has tried unsuccessfully to "raise a subscription for the unfortunate Baron," likely the Baron de Glasbeech. Writes that there is nothing more he can do, except to send good wishes, and that he is "much mortified by it." A pencil...
GLC02437.04214
24 May 1789
to Samuel Barrett
Received his last letter (GLC02437.04200). Declares that Barrett's education and reputation entitle him to request a position in the new government, but that all nominations are made by the President. Encourages him to submit a letter of...
GLC02437.04219
30 May 1789
Writes to discuss a recent letter he received via a Dr. Bayley regarding political reforms in Europe.
GLC02437.04225
16 June 1789
to Edward Carrington
Has received his last two letters, but did not write back because he hoped to see Carrington in person. Was also waiting for some government issues to be resolved so he could properly answer Carrington's queries. Has learned Carrington did not yet...
GLC02437.04243
20 June 1789
Declares that he received Knox's last letter, and would like to ask him to forward to the President a copy of a letter from Governor [John] Hancock, which he transcribes on the bottom half of the page. Hancock's letter recommends Barrett for a job...
GLC02437.04249
Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1774-1791
Mentions that his friend Captain Josiah Roberts asked him whether Mr. [Samuel] Shaw has a captain for his ship yet for his next voyage. Allen promised to write and ask, as well as to recommend Roberts for the post, declaring that he himself took a...
GLC02437.04250
25 June 1789
Bryant, John, 1742-1816
Writes to ask if Knox might help his brother, Lieutenant David Mason. Mason is in New York in a desperate situation, and Bryant has no money at present to help him. Asks if Knox might lend Mason fifteen dollars to book passage to Boston or...
GLC02437.04255
29 June 1789
Discusses the establishment of a judicial branch for the United States, and his appointment as a justice in Philadelphia. Mentions that his accounts are in order. Has applied to the President for the position of "Marshall of the federal Court for...
GLC02437.04261
1 July 1789
Writes from "Powhatan via Richmond," most likely in Virginia. Writes that he has, in fact, decided not to travel to New York City in pursuit of a government appointment. Adds, "I did expect that many would collect there in quest of appointments...
GLC02437.04267
3 July 1789
to John Bryant
In a secretarial hand and unsigned, but author is likely Henry Knox. Letter is probably a reply to GLC02437.04255, from Bryant to Knox. Writes that he would be happy to advance Bryant's brother-in-law Mr. Mason the sum Bryant requested, but he...
GLC02437.04269
4 July 1789
[Minutes for the Society of the Cincinnati meeting of 4 July 1789]
Docket suggests that this copy of the minutes was created by a Thomas Jainson on 25 January 1836. Minutes for an annual meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati held 4 July 1789 at the Bunch of Grapes Tavern in Boston, Massachusetts. Topics...
GLC02437.04270
14 July 1789
Received his recent letters with their enclosures, and delivered the enclosures to the President. Writes that the President's recent illness has limited his ability to consider candidates for public office, but agrees that Barrett's documents will...
GLC02437.04283
15 July 1789
Discusses Bourne's request to borrow money. Due to the debts owed on the Flucker estate, he cannot advance money to him from the estate, but he would be willing to loan him fifty dollars.
GLC02437.04288
16 July 1789
to Samuel Breck
Writes that this letter will be handed to Breck by Mr. John Henry, who works for the American Theatre. Since Pennsylvania has repealed laws against dramatic performance, Mr. Henry wants to expand his theatre into that state. Contends that the...
GLC02437.04292
20 July 1789
Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822
Writes to recommend a friend, Mr. Hall, for a clerk's position under Knox in the War Department. Describes Mr. Hall's past military service as well as his misfortunes in civilian life, and describes him as old but honorable and of great ability....
GLC02437.04296
22 July 1789
Received his recent letter and is "happy to hear that your Child is out of danger." Writes that he must again bother Knox on the subject of judicial appointments. Mentions that he wrote to the President on the subject about three weeks ago about...
GLC02437.04299
23 July 1789
to Pierce Butler
Received his favor via Captain Hall (see GLC02437.04296). Would like very much to be able to help Captain Hall, but he already employs many clerks and does not have any vacancies at present.
GLC02437.04303
3 August 1789
Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801
Has not, until now, solicited Knox regarding employment because of his awareness that many of Knox's friends must have already asked. Writes that he believes Knox will soon be reappointed to his position and hopes he will be able to continue to...
GLC02437.04313
8 August 1789
Left some of his books and other items in New York during his last visit. Asks if he could trouble Knox to forward them privately to Boston. Describes some of the items. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family. "Free" stamped on address...
GLC02437.04322
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