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18 September 1792
Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800
to Henry Knox
Forwards a copy of a document concerning William Duer. Informs Knox that he must present his case before the Supreme Court or the district judge.
GLC02437.05617
19 March 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Abraham Lott
Received his last letter regarding Lott's son. Writes that he will always be happy to help any member of Lott's family, but does not know of any vacant position at present. Will let him know if any position becomes available in which Lott's "sons...
GLC02437.04146
27 August 1793
Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826
Lincoln appears to be an official at the academy where Henry Jackson Knox attends. Suspects that his letters of 20 June and 27 July did not reach Knox. Proceeds to give Knox an update on his son. Says the boy improved after being placed under the...
GLC02437.05915
4 February 1791
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
Writes that "the Collector of Taxes has twice called on me for rates that have been due for some time." Directed him to speak to Mr. [Nicholas] Hoffman since he did not have an order from Knox to discharge them.
GLC02437.04849
28 September 1783
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Informs Knox that "the people above, who trade to nyork, complain of being stopt at your post," and asks if some of the Connecticut troops are headed out tomorrow.
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7 September 1785
to Doctor Monro
Writes a note thanking Doctor Monro of London for treating his brother William Knox's insanity. Is happy to hear of William's recovery and is very glad Doctor Monro's excellent reputation in America proved to be accurate in his successful treatment...
GLC02437.03187
11 December 1788
to Thomas Lambert Moore
Knox requests that Moore send their son Henry home due to an outbreak of measles at Hempstead. Notes that two of his children "are emerging from the distemper, and two others must inevitably take it..."
GLC02437.04049
17 May 1776
Burbeck, Edward, 1740-1783
Informs Knox that Lieutenant John Edes plans to leave his post to join the Provincial Service. Edes is on his way to ask Knox for a discharge. Burbeck wants Edes to return to duty and fears the consequences if officers just decide to leave. Also...
GLC02437.00301
18 May 1776
Cheever, Ezekiel, 1741-1826
[Invoice for money distributed for ordnance and pay in Knox's artillery regiment]
Cheever was commissary of artillery for Knox's regiment.
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20 May 1776
Whiteman, Henry, fl. 1776
to Jonathan Pollard
Receipt for equipment. Whiteman was a member of the Dutchess County Militia of New York. Pollard was the quartermaster in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00305
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