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3 June 1787
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Writes a letter of introduction for a Mr. Judah Hayes and asks Knox to befriend him, as it is Hayes' first visit to New York and he does not know anyone.
GLC02437.03562
11 November 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to James Jarvis
Describes some land that he owns in Maine, including the timber grown there and the climate. Informs Jarvis that if he knows of "Gentlemen of adequate capitals disposed to purchase ..." to let them know that they can buy any amount from him, from...
GLC02437.03700
9 February 1785
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Says he is so recently arrived in Versailles and has little news to report. Wants to let Knox know he is well though. Encloses a "Half official letter to Mr. Jay" (possibly GLC02437.03095). Says it is not be printed.
GLC02437.03096
1782/08/24
Barber, Henry, fl. 1782
Newport Mercury
Some of the articles discuss the conflict between Great Britain and America.
GLC03107.05302
6 February 1776
Harrison, Robert H., 1745-1790
Informs Knox that William Cowley has been granted permission for a military discharge by George Washington. Asks Knox to issue the discharge and have Captain Burbeck pay his wages. Harrison was then a secretary to George Washington.
GLC02437.00248
1 February 1776
Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806
Concerns a complaint by the quartermaster in the regiment of Colonel Prescott, possibly William Prescott, against a member of the regiment of artillery. Discusses a potential garrison court martial and its legality. Gates was then George Washington...
GLC02437.00246
6 January 1776-30 March 1776
[An account of Cash Receiv'd for my Comp'y at Sundry times]
Lists amounts received and days received for Colonel William Burbeck and Colonel Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00239
12 December 1775-16 January 1776
[Account of cash paid the officers under Henry Knox's command]
Lists officers, the amount of cash allotted to them, and the date allotted. Written from Knox's headquarters to Lieutenant Colonel of the Artillery William Burbeck and signed by him.
GLC02437.00243
1812-1814
[List of Clothing left at Salem by the detachment of artillery when ordered to march to Portland, Maine]
Notes that "this Cloaths was to be Sent to the Detachment but have not come." Contains a chart enumerating articles of clothing associated with various companies.
GLC01450.720.04
1778/11/06
Duffield, John, fl. 1778
[Receipt for tea]
Duffield attests to receiving 837 British pounds worth of tea from Robert Campbell.
GLC08696.01
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