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20 February 1776
Fisher, George H., fl. 1776
to Henry Knox
Since his first query received no response (for an unknown reason), writes again to request to serve "in any Station" under Knox.
GLC02437.00253
30 January 1776
Hackett, John, fl. 1776
to Andrew Caldwell
Explains a dispute over the demotion of a steward, Benjamin Davis, of the armed boat Dickenson. Argues that due to a trivial difference with Lieutenant Christie, Davis was unfairly and severely punished by being demoted to serve as a private on...
GLC01450.011.02
30 December 1792
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Forwards a copy of a journal kept by a Mr. Pierpont, one of the surveyors of the Maine lands (journal not included). Comments on the success of an acquaintance's land speculation and continues to discusses similar business.
GLC02437.05761
3 March 1794
Discusses the contractors he has hired to build a house in the spring (most likely the future estate of Henry Knox, Montpelier, in Maine). Expects half of the construction to be completed by the beginning of next month. Asks questions about the...
GLC02437.06053
20 March 1794
Updates Knox on the construction of Knox's house. Reports on the return of Captain Robinson from St. George's [House] (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands) and on Mr. Henry Simpson', the mason, consultation with Captain [Thomas] Vose regarding...
GLC02437.06067
1 January 1791
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, which transmitted a letter from the President of the Society of the Cincinnati of South Carolina (possibly William Moultrie). Relates that the enclosed letter pertains to a resolution of the Society....
GLC02437.09344
1 April 1792
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
Has read and considered Knox's recent letter and is proud that he and the President think highly of his abilities. However, must decline Knox's offer of an appointment, apparently because he feels he would find "committing [his] military character"...
GLC02437.05392
19 November 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jeremiah Wadsworth
Writes of his recent visit to Philadelphia to discuss with Robert Morris a loan that Morris and Wadsworth were planning to make to Congress. Relates the terms he worked out with Morris on Wadsworth's behalf (see GLC02437.03330, in which Wadsworth...
GLC02437.03340
8 September 1787
Requests money to pay the firm of Samuel Ward & Brothers. Notes that the sum can be charged to his account. Includes a note from the firm to pay Mrs. Catharine Greene, the widow of General Nathanael Greene. Page two contains a 15 September 1787 note...
GLC02437.03658
26 July 1792
to Benjamin Walker and William Duer
Asks Walker and Duer to reply to his letter concerning his present situation.
GLC02437.05559
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