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25 December 1783
Allen, William, fl. 1783-1809
[Return]
Return for military stores. Countersigned by a D. Hunn, the first name is illegible aside from the first letter.
GLC02437.10573
1 November 1787
Langmyer, Charles, fl. 1787
[Receipt payment]
Lists the quarterly payment from 1 August until 1 November and includes items such as books and educational fees. Notes the receipt of payment for teaching one of Knox's daughters for the semester.
GLC02437.03691
11 January 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Edward H. Robbins
Docket declares that the letter is addressed to both Edward Robbins and Benjamin Hichborn, but the address listed on the bottom of the letter only mentions Robbins. Contains similar content to GLC02437.04088, a letter to Hichborn. Has learned that...
GLC02437.04088
20 June 1791
to Jacob Hull
Written by Knox, who refers to himself in the third person throughout. Knox states that he is exempt from the local taxes of Philadelphia the same as any member of Congress. Says this was the case in New York. Says he would only have to pay taxes...
GLC02437.05016
17 October 1783
to Timothy Pickering
Discusses the issue of providing firewood for various forts along the Hudson, specifically Stony and Verplanck's Point. Asks if it is possible for those two places to obtain their own wood from the surrounding areas. Retained copy prepared for Knox...
GLC02437.02663
11 March 1786
to David Ramsay
Written in the third person and signed in text: "Genl Knox presents his compliments to the honorable Mr Ramsay, and submits to his inspection a plan for the general arrangement of the militia." Asks Mr. Ramsay for any suggestions to the plan to help...
GLC02437.03246
12 March 1786
Ramsay, David, 1749-1815
to Henry Knox
In response to Knox's plan for the militia (see GLC02437.03246), Ramsay believes "it is excellent in theory," but has two major reservations: first, is unsure whether the government is prepared to devote time and expense to such a plan, and second...
GLC02437.03249
16 January 1794
Murray, Alexander, fl. 1754-1821
Note tells Knox he won the lottery with ticket number 3514 and his prize will be "3000 Acres of Land in Kentucky Bourbon Country, valued @ 3/6 the Deed of which Genl Knox will please to write to Major Perigrine Fitzhugh for."
GLC02437.06027
29 October 1787
to Samuel Ogden
Informs Ogden about a business plan he is working on with Gouverneur Morris and a firm and Britain (see GLC02437.03686 for further information). Writes, "I have now written to Mr Morris informing him of the [propositions] of the company in England...
GLC02437.03687
29 May 1789
Writes to send his good wishes to Mrs. Ogden, who has taken ill again. Encourages them to come for treatment to the Newark/New York City region and stay at the Knox home in New York. Discusses a recent business letter he received from Mr. [possibly...
GLC02437.04224
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