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12 September 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
[Request for goods]
Request for half a bushel of salt for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02497
Request for half a bushel of salt for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by John Rudemucker.
GLC02437.02498
15 September 1783
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
[Provision request]
Order issued by West Point Fortress Major Doughty for 20 pounds of beef to be delivered for the use of the Knox family. Note on verso signed by a Jacob Johnson states the beef was received.
GLC02437.02516
16 September 1783
[Request for provisions]
Request for 21 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family.
GLC02437.02523
17 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds of bread for Henry Knox and his family.
GLC02437.02529
18 September 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Henry Knox. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02535
19 September 1783
Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.
GLC02437.02536
Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.02539
1 October 1783
Brown, Zephaniah, 1739-1810
[Provision return]
Return of provisions for Baron von Steuben's steward. Lists items such as soap, salt and vinegar. Date from docket. Includes a note of receipt on the verso signed by Sergeant Samuel Cranston.
GLC02437.02731
22 September 1783
Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02550
21 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.
GLC02437.02551
23 September 1783
[Provision order]
Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.02558
24 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02562
25 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds of bread and beef each, for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02565
26 September 1783
GLC02437.02568
28 September 1783
GLC02437.02573
29 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds each bread and beef, for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02580
1 September 1783
Sherburne, Benjamin, fl. 1777-1783
Return for Baron von Steuben's sick steward for thirty days' worth of provisions.
GLC02437.02584
10 July 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
References Knox's letter of 4 July. Is glad that Knox feels the two of them "succeeded well." Reports to Knox about issues with the Massachusetts legislative committee that recently sold them two million acres of land. Reports they have all of...
GLC02437.05058
31 July 1791
References Knox's joint letter with William Duer of 26 July. Is happy he was able to anticipate their desires by concluding the deal on Thursday (this was for the purchase of half of Mount Desert and various islands off the coast of Maine). Goes on...
GLC02437.05094
9 August 1791
References receiving Knox's letter of 3 August. Says "the five townships next the patent shall be attend'd to." Thinks the committee will meet on 15 August to receive the $5,000. Will then bring up the purchase of the other million acres then....
GLC02437.05113
14 August 1791
References Knox's letter of 8 August. Says the Eastern committee will be together tomorrow or the next day. Notes he will attend to the other million acres and a conditional agreement respecting the four townships. Reports "the Winslows will never...
GLC02437.05120
21 August 1791
References Knox's letters of 12 and 15 August. Comments he will be mortified if "our transfers did not arrive in season to avail yourself of the highest going price." Notes he could have sold them to be delivered in a few days, which was the usual...
GLC02437.05130
5 March 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Eustis
Informs Dr. Eustis that there is an opening for a Chief Military Surgeon. Explains the pay and benefits, and offers him the position. Asks that if he is interested, he comes to Philadelphia as soon as possible. Declares that he has Knox's full...
GLC02437.05334
14 June 1788
Moore, Thomas Lambert, 1758-1799
to Lucy Knox
Updates Lucy on the progress of her son, Henry. Writes, "Master Henry's advances in the Latin are such as I hope will please you sufficiently... His mind appears strong, and his judgment solid- his ideas are lively and his memory sufficiently...
GLC02437.03893
22 February 1789
to Edward H. Robbins
Thanks him for his last letter. Reports that he has only received a statement from Robbins about the "present situation of the reference." Robbins's plan appears "highly judicious." Believes it would be an injustice to accommodate an obsolete...
GLC02437.04125
21 July 1791
to Thomas Randall
References Randall's letter of 18 July (GLC02437.05070). Thanks him for the congratulations. Mentions that Lucy and the baby are well and that his wife has ridden several times. Will be happy to accept the drafts that Randall proposed to send....
GLC02437.05077
19 November 1792
to Madame de Leval and Jean-Baptiste de la Roche
Informs de Leval and de la Roche that a new company will probably be formed to deal with their business.
GLC02437.05706
13 June 1784
to William Hull
Orders Colonel Hull to travel to Canada to ascertain precisely when Great Britain will "deliver up the posts within the teritories [sic] of the United States..." Asks Hull to learn where the British forts are located and how many men are stationed...
GLC02437.03019
23 October 1783
Putnam, Rufus, 1738-1824
Discusses his observations concerning the public view of commutation. States that there is still general prejudice against officers especially by "lower class of people" but that the prejudice is abating. Mentions a "Lake Erie Scheme," the prospect...
GLC02437.02703
21 February 1784
to Mrs. Pynchon
Writes he has been informed that Mrs. Pynchon late husband had military stores such as wine, rice, and medicine for use of the Continental troops stationed at Springfield. Asks her to deliver the items to Major [Joseph] Williams, in charge of the...
GLC02437.02962
16 December 1791
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Discusses payment of a bill owed by Knox's brother William. Paid the bill and encloses the receipt. Reports that he has heard that Mr. [Samuel] Shaw had recently passed the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa on a ship en route to Europe. Guesses...
GLC02437.05258
10 October 1783
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Letter of introduction for four officers, two of which are German, hoping to visit West Point, New York before travelling to Europe.
GLC02437.02632
29 December 1783
to Daniel Parker
Knox, commander of West Point, reports that "about [ninety] men will be stationed in New York probably the greatest part of the Winter." Asks whether Parker, a contractor who furnished supplies for troops, will provide supplies for these men.
GLC02437.02871
25 January 1784
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846
Introduces Colonel De Mirand[a], possibly Francisco de Miranda, "A Spanish Gentleman from Mexico, whom I take the Liberty to Introduce to your notice."
GLC02437.02936
21 March 1784
Knox negotiates with Parker, of Daniel Parker & Co., a firm that supplied Continental troops with provisions. Hopes Parker will continue to furnish supplies to troops, although Congress has not informed Parker or Knox of a contract renewal. Refers...
GLC02437.02980
25 April 1792
Writes that he and General [David] Cobb arrived in New York yesterday. Received Knox's letter via Colonel [Sebastian] Bauman, and would like to assure Knox that he believes Mr. [Royal] Flint will stick to their plan and make deals that are in their...
GLC02437.05429
5 June 1792
Refers to an earlier letter he sent to Knox in which he discussed payment on one of their contracts. Urges Knox's "immediate compliance," because a lady (likely Madame de Leval) spoke with some "evilminded" persons who may try to overturn their...
GLC02437.05489
1 July 1792
States that he has not received one farthing, and the money he had on hand "is more than all anticipated in the first payment to De Gregoire, expences of that survey & supplies to madame Laval..." Has written them for a further advance. Cautions...
GLC02437.05525
5 August 1792
Informs Knox that he has not been able to obtain the deed of land from Mr. Barthélémy de Grégoire, who has run off with the money they already paid. Provides updated information on that land deal, and his attempts to satisfy their creditors....
GLC02437.05568
9 September 1792
Informs Knox that Madam de Leval has yet to arrive and he is "at a loss" to determine "where she is or what after." Notes if she does not "arrive soon it will be too late to make an establishment this fall that will give strength and consequence to...
GLC02437.05603
[Order for beef for Knox family]
Order written by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to General Knox, telling West Point Commissary Bell to deliver 20 pounds of beef for the Knox family. Docket signed by a Jacob Mason stating that the beef was received.
GLC02437.02460
14 September 1783
[Order for bread for the Knox family]
Order issued by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to Major General Knox, for 12 pounds of bread to be delivered to the Knox family. Note on verso signed by a Jacob Johnson states that the bread was received.
GLC02437.02511
Request for one barrel of flour and twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox. Docket signed received by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02533
20 September 1783
Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Knox. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02543
Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.
GLC02437.02549
Request for four gallons of vinegar for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02557
4 May 1788
Forwards a subscription to Knox from Reverend Freeman (not included). Reports that General Benjamin Lincoln has the majority of votes (for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts). Comments on a recent visit he paid to James and Mercy Otis Warren in...
GLC02437.03865
7 March 1789
Writes that he received Knox's last letter: "I rejoice with you & your family in the prospect of your being so soon well & a perfect cure effected." After reading his letter, showed it to Ben [Hichborn], who declared he has written to Knox about...
GLC02437.04138
25 September 1786
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Colonel David Humphreys, who has been elected to the Connecticut Legislature, writes to Knox about his opinions about the state militia. Wants to obtain a copy of the report he wrote for Congress on the subject. Would like his opinions in order to...
GLC02437.03302
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