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August 1793
Dandridge, Bartholomew, 1737-1785
to Henry Knox
Tells Knox that President Washington will be at his Philadelphia house tomorrow at 9. Expects Knox to be there. Wants Knox to notify Attorney General Edmund Randolph.
GLC02437.05918
18 May 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Discusses the appointment of either Mr. [Thomas] Pinckney or [David] Humphreys as the minister to the Republic of France. Mentions Mr. Pinckney might transfer to France as long it is not disagreeable to him. Also notes Mr. Humphreys has not voiced...
GLC02437.06098
6 October 1794
Secretary of War Knox informs the president of his arrival in Philadelphia, and also for permission to join Washington in Carlisle, Pennsylvania "until the painful task upon which you are, shall be settled."
The "painful task" was the suppression of...
GLC02437.06219
21 November 1794
A brief description of lands for sale. Document is unsigned but appears to be in Knox's handwriting.
GLC02437.06247
24 January 1795
Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798
Warns Knox he published some observations in a local newspaper regarding what he perceived as "offensive" passages written in Knox's report to the President (George Washington).
GLC02437.06322
2 September 1795
Discusses public reaction to Jay's Treaty, which had just been ratified candidates to fill the vacant position of U.S. Attorney General, the arrival in the U.S. of Lafayette's son, who had just escaped from Revolutionary France, mutual friends, and...
GLC02437.06510
21 February 1796
Writes to recommend several people to serve as American Commissioners to Great Britain, including a Mr. [Christopher] Gore, a Mr. [Theophilus] Parsons, and Judge [James] Sullivan, the Attorney-General of Massachusetts, "in pursuance of the late...
GLC02437.06633
14 April 1796
Declines the appointment as a commissioner to negotiate the boundary between Maine and Canada (part of Jay's Treaty). Cites his preoccupation with the construction work being done on his home, as well as the conflict of interest he faces due to his...
GLC02437.06704
20 August 1793
Anderson, John, 1726-1796
Titles the document "The Memorial." Writes discussing inventions. States "[t]hat he has invented a Bronze Guns Metal, which has the advantage of Common Iron Guns, and of Common Brass Guns, without their imperfections. That he has invented a Carriage...
GLC02437.10273
14 December 1793
Writes concerning a "return of the Ordnance Arms and Military stores in possession of the United States." States that many of these stores accumulated in several areas as a result of the revolution and wishes to find better permanent housing for...
GLC02437.10288
23 February 1793
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Reports that Madame de Leval is very desirous of having a time fixed for an interview on the subject of her proposal. Believes that Sunday, 24 February, is a day of leisure for Knox, and suggests that they meet with her then. Tells Knox to name the...
GLC02437.05831
4 March 1793
Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801
Writes him in consequence of a letter he received from their mutual friend Colonel [Benjamin] Hichborn. Hichborn reported that Colonel William Smith "would have occasion for some agent this way to Purchas some Quantity of provision &c &c and it...
GLC02437.05842
24 March 1793
Chew, Benjamin, 1722-1810
Called on Knox that evening but was told he was indisposed with an illness. Was going to ask for a reference for "a young Man who has for some time lived in the Capacity of Servant with you of the Name Philip Louvre." The servant showed up at his...
GLC02437.05859
12 April 1793
Bridge, Edmund, 1739-1826
to Henry Jackson
This letter appears to have been forwarded by Jackson to Henry Knox, as Knox's handwriting is on the docket. This was written by Bridge as the Sheriff of Lincoln County in the District of Maine who was trying to sell some of the Waldo Patent to pay...
GLC02437.05870
4 May 1793
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Reports to Knox that the bank stock is at par, "but I will take Care to provide as you desire."
GLC02437.05886
13 June 1793
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Sent three of the maps by post as Knox directed. Each map costs 20 shillings or $2.50, for a total of $7.50. Encloses the account with receipts (not included). Reports "The City of New York is in a state of anarchy every night since the arrival of...
GLC02437.05900
27 July 1793
[Knox acknowledges receipt of bank notes from William Bingham]
Marked "Copy." Mentions receiving $17,000 in bank notes from William Bingham, "which notes I promise to take up when due they being solely for my accommodation."
GLC02437.05909
24 August 1793
Barnes, John, fl. 1793-1811
Written by Barnes as a clerk in the War Department. Encloses Knox's three months pay. Would like to have it "adjusted by the 1st of next Mo[nth], it would be very Accceptable indeed; as I have a large paymt to make good that day."
GLC02437.05914
24 September 1793
Audebert, Philip, fl. 1788-1796
Written during the yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia. Tells Knox that his children and domestics are in good health. Also says "nothing material has accured [sic] since you left us, as to the disorder in the City." Sends along an enclosed...
GLC02437.05927
27 September 1793
References a letter he sent to Knox on 24 September (see GLC02437.05928). Encloses a duplicate with this note (not included). Says "I find your progress is retarded, I now enclose you sundry letters, some of which came to hand last evening, which I...
GLC02437.05932
28 September 1793
Bissell, Daniel, 1754-1824
A weekly report of the recruits at Middletown under the command of Ensign Daniel Bissell
Reports that there are 8 privates and 1 sergeant on duty at Middletown, Rhode Island.
GLC02437.05934
1 October 1793
to William Bingham and William Duer
Pages one-three contain a letter to William Bingham. Page 4 has a letter to William Duer. There is only one signature, at the end of the Duer letter. Describes his trip to Elizabethtown. Tells Bingham that Mr. Baucel, the agent to Monsieur D...
GLC02437.05937
16 November 1793
Baucel (agent), fl. 1793
to Henry Knox [in French]
Written by Baucel as the agent of Monsieur D'Espremenil, who made a deal with William Duer involving lands in Maine. See GLC02437.05930 and .05937 for background on the situation. This letter is a follow up on previous correspondence.
GLC02437.05976
23 December 1793
Henley, David, 1749-1823
[Voucher for Henley's pay as a clerk in War Department]
Asks James Henry Langier, a clerk in the War Department, to give his pay to Burgess Allison. He is asking for pay for his services as clerk in the War Department from 1-5 July. The total is $7. It is signed at the bottom by Allison stating he...
GLC02437.06004
6 January 1794
Says that Mr. Samuel C. Morris is applying for the appointment of Supervisor of the Excise of the counties of Berks, Northumberland, and Northampton in Pennsylvania. Gives a good recommendation for Morris, saying he served with distinction during...
GLC02437.06021
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