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8 June 1792
Duer, William, 1747-1799
[Account between William Duer and Henry Knox]
Ledger outlines accounts between Duer and Knox from 1791-1792.
GLC02437.05498
6-13 September 1792
[Copies of correspondence]
Copies of correspondences between William Duer, Henry Knox, Royal Flint, and Henry Jackson detailing the progress of their land deals and Duer's financial instability. Also includes details on the land agreements involving Madame de Leval and...
GLC02437.05607
17 October 1781
Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794
to William Knox
Indicates that he has enclosed copies of a vote of thanks from Harvard College to Granville Sharp for a donation to the library that was conveyed through Knox (see GLC02437.01220). Asks that when Knox arrives in France he send thanks to Sharp, who...
GLC02437.01236
7 May 1786
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
to Henry Knox
Writes to inquire about an unsettled account against the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Recently looked over his old account books and found that goods which were taken up by Flucker after Williams's departure (he apparently went...
GLC02437.03265
1 December 1787
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Informs that he has debts in Jersey and is willing to have his pay applied to discharge the debt. Writes about the new constitution and the western territory, "I am much obliged to you for the new constitution & for the plan of Government for the...
GLC02437.03718
21 March 1787
Informs Knox he is extremely busy at the moment and will not be able to return to New York City as expected. Discusses concerns about the men not being paid and feels that if the corps are disbanded for lack of pay, they may never be able to raise...
GLC02437.03497
1795/08/09
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to Comite des Finances [in French]
Appealing to the Committee of Finances, he asks for justice on behalf of Jacques Le Ray. He relates what Le Ray's son, James, has told him about his father. The letter praises both father and son for their staunch defense of "the cause of liberty"...
GLC06683
14 June 1789
Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806
Discusses a petition members of a committee are presenting to him about grievances in Thomaston, Maine, part of the Waldo patent lands. The petition is being presented by a Mr. Brown and a Mr. Thomas. Discusses meetings of the Court (the General...
GLC02437.04239
20 May 1792
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Writes that they all arrived safely in Dorchester and found the house almost ready (Lucy Knox and Sarah Lyons Flucker and their children came to stay with Jackson). They decided to stay there; they only lacked blankets, but Jackson procured them....
GLC02437.05473
2 December 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Bingham
Describes the purchasing of land in Maine. Metions Henry Jackson, Royal Flint, William Duer, Mr. de la Roche and Madame de Leval. Includes accounts and costs. Date added later in pencil.
GLC02437.05721
6 December 1793
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811
Says she placed an order for goods in Havre de Grace, France, but they were sent to Philadelphia instead of Boston. Asks Knox for a loan of $135 to cover this unexpected cost. Place written assumed from content.
GLC02437.05989
16 July 1791
Procter, Thomas, 1739-1806
Passed along to Knox, some time ago, a letter from "a Gentleman resident on the borders of the Spanish Government." Reports that the man is the principal officer of a new settlement on the Mississippi River. Fears he transgressed "the Limits of...
GLC02437.05066
December 1786
to Robert Morris
Writes that he has received the documents finalizing the loan Morris and Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth were preparing to give to the Board of Treasury. He is thrilled the plan worked, and believes the public good will be well served. Has received a...
GLC02437.03403
16 March 1792
Osmont, fl. 1792
Signs in text in third person. Notes he has received letters for Knox from Mr. De La Roche, which he would have liked to present to Knox in person but did not want to disturb him. Would appreciate if Knox would respond immediately. Also sends word...
GLC02437.05359
12 October 1777
Stewart, Walter, 1756-1796
to Horatio Gates
Later copy. Copied 23 May 1860 for Joseph Willard, Esq., by George [H.?] Moore. Stewart, aide-de-camp to General Gates, offers an account of the Battle of Germantown. Mentions Generals Anthony Wayne, John Sullivan, Nathanael Greene, Edward Stevens...
GLC02437.00657
1 April 1792
Declares that he was disappointed not to receive a letter from Knox regarding the canal project. Mentions that many businessmen are asking him when they will allow shares to be purchased in the canal business. Reports that their business associate...
GLC02437.05390
8 April 1792
Encloses a copy of a letter from Mr. [Royal] Flint (not present) regarding their business propositions (relating to land purchases in Maine, which they have been working on). Writes that he had been very nervous about it but now feels he can proceed...
GLC02437.05406
Writes that when he arrived in Boston, Madame de Leval was waiting to see him to discuss the removal of settlers from a particular township in Maine, according to their agreement. She requires them to be removed so that she can begin making her...
GLC02437.05471
3 June 1792
Asks Knox about his upcoming visit to New York. Discusses his poor financial situation, particularly that he is having difficulty paying off debts. Updates Knox on their joint business ventures. Mentions their project to have Madame de Leval...
GLC02437.05487
2 September 1792
Agrees with Knox on the necessity of having a survey done on the land, but states that it will be difficult to find trustworthy men to conduct the survey. Reports that Madame de Leval has not yet arrived, so he does not yet know what the Committee...
GLC02437.05595
7 May 1775
Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800
to Cyrus Griffin
Marked as a copy (refer to GLC04377.02). Discusses previous correspondence from Griffin, who was managing Ball's business affairs in England. Discusses the sale of estates in England, paying off Campbell & Blackburn, and other financial...
GLC04377.03
26 June 1791
to Henry Jackson
References Jackson's letter of 19 June (GLC02437.05012) which contained the proposals of the committee for the sale of 2 million acres east of the Penobscot River. Says that without maps he cannot give a precise opinion upon the proposed boundaries...
GLC02437.05029
25 June 1783
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Written by Colonel Humphreys as Washington's aide-de-camp to Major General Knox. Says General Washington desires him to have as much of the hard bread, which was delivered into Eldermen's store, issued to the detachment as they can carry. Asks that...
GLC02437.02182
25 June 1787
Writes in full, "It appears by the Resolution of Congress, authorizing the Board of Treasury to enter into a Contract for a Copper Coinage, that a person is to be appointed to superintend the business on the part of the Public. Captn Throop, whose...
GLC02437.03590
16 December 1784
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Lafayette reports to Knox that he will be leaving the United States from New York. Regrets that his situation renders him unable to see Knox in Boston before leaving. Expresses happiness on the birth of Knox's child. Has heard that Knox will...
GLC02437.03078
9 March 1848
Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880
Orders No. 23
Signed by L. Thomas. Docket reads "Genl. Orders No. 23." Proceedings from a court of inquiry of Captain Justus McKinstry regarding a contract for blankets made with C.P. Garcia, a local Mexican businessman, and subsequent contracts given solely to...
GLC00911.73
3 February 1787
Valiniere, Pierre Huet de la, 1732-1806
[Translation of a French letter from Pierre Huet de la Valiniere, Vicar General to Charles Thomson]
Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Original letter written from "Kaskaskias in the Illinois." Writes that he left New York to go west in May 1786 and has received very few provisions from Congress. Has enclosed a...
GLC02437.03440
05 September 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Written at 11:30 PM. Sylvia wrote this letter while sitting in the sun. Talks about the "swell crop" from her Victory Garden. Is angry at Sid who asked to borrow a ration stamp for gasoline. She gave him a "B" stamp, because it will be unlikely she...
GLC09414.0103
4 June 1943
Written at 3:15 PM on a History Sheet from City of New York Department of Welfare. Sylvia claims it is very hot weather. Went to buy food for the luncheon tomorrow. Wishes she could go to the beach instead of the lunch, but will raise needed money...
GLC09414.0056
15 March 1943
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond promises Estelle that he is not having sex with his "women". Instead, he just practices old jokes, eats and dances with them. Sidney continues to describe his journey down South and the types of homes and scenes that he has passed.
GLC09120.201
6 September 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe is glad that Joe seems to be getting better, and that Sylvia received the money orders for her birthday. He says that he and Jack went to the movies last night.
GLC09414.1190
16 February 1944
Moe is overwhelmed by the number of letters he has to answer. He tells Sylvia she must keep better hours so she can get up on time. He tells her some English colloquialisms that he has learned and says he will write to Hilda Selm whom Sylvia heard is...
GLC09414.0988
2 November 1793
to Lucy Flucker Knox
Signed and initialed by Knox. Tells Lucy their baby girl and the rest of the family is in good health just outside Philadelphia. Reports "The disorder seems to have vanished by Magic and the great Storm of rain which took place the day before...
GLC02437.05958
29 December 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his mother about his Christmas and that he received a care package. Describes his daily activities. Adds that for the first time in his life he has gained weight. Writes that he has not heard from Harold and inquires as to his well-being...
GLC07810.039
22 February 1792
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Reports that as soon as he arrived, he gave paperwork to Mr. Harrison regarding the agreement with Madame de Leval. Explains that Mr. [William] Duer has been planning to leave for New Jersey but keeps delaying the trip. Upon learning this, he asked...
GLC02437.05324
10 February 1787
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Has had two conferences with Mr. [Robert] Morris, and writes that Morris is discouraged with the status of public affairs. Had understood that the "monied men" of Massachusetts would be providing funding as well, but they have not. New York has...
GLC02437.03448
15 April 1787
Discusses the allocation of money from the Treasury warrants. Believes the troops "at all hazards" need to be paid. Wants the next warrant to be used to pay the officers or "they...will consider themselves as greatly injured & will give weight to the...
GLC02437.03522
9 July 1789
to Mercy Otis Warren
Has received her recent letter. Declares that he would love to help members of her family, but that the President handles all appointments, so suggests that Major H[enry] Warren (likely her son; see GLC02437.04245) contact the President directly....
GLC02437.04276
7 September 1785
to James Webber
Writes to Mr. James Webber of London on a variety of topics. First, thanks him very much for caring for Knox's brother William when William was ill. Is overjoyed to hear of "his restoration to reason and health," and that he will be returning to...
GLC02437.03186
20 October 1784
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Knox's brother writes, "I can only inform you I am happy to have recover'd from my late situation on point of health and spirits the want of which I have very unpleasantly experienced for many months," referring to his mental illness. Relates that...
GLC02437.03059
27 May 1779
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Comments on "the present grandees of our once respected town" (Boston). Criticizes the "mushroom gentry" rising in Boston, referring to those of recently established wealth, such as merchants. Notes that the honest man is scarcely noticed, "unless...
GLC02437.00764
26 June 1783
to John Paterson
Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Informs General Paterson that Knox has sent him three hundred pairs of shoes for his troops. Writes that other companies have been instructed to follow Paterson as soon as they arrive...
GLC02437.02191
17 December 1786
Shepard, William, 1737-1817
Has enclosed a copy of a letter (refer to GLC02437.03378) he received from Governor [James] Bowdoin. "I would beg you to keep it to yourself, as I do the original. This does not mention it, but Major Shepard informs me that his Excellency wished me...
GLC02437.03382
30 December 1786
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Delivered to the governor a note that Knox wrote in his favor. Would like very much to be in the army, but if there is no possibility of that, will "in good Earnest set about making my arrangements for evacuating altogether this Country in Favor of...
GLC02437.03394
17 December 1787
Forwards letters regarding the Ohio Company accounts. Writes that he has heard General Armstrong resigned from his position as a judge of the Federal Territories. Asks that if this is true, Knox put in a good word for "my friend Mr [Manasseh]...
GLC02437.03729
5 March 1945
Moe went to the movies with Jack, and ran into four ladies from the party. As a result he used his pocket dictionary (French-English) that evening. They shared oranges, wine and pie with the women. He also went to visit his friend in the hospital...
GLC09414.1343
30 March 1945
Moe says he saw a good movie, and went over to the beer hall with Jack to see what it was like. Instead of beer, they had ice cream and cakes. He also says he is glad Sylvia's father is doing better.
GLC09414.1367
9 May 1945
Moe describes the parade he was in and the parties he went to in the nearby town after the V.E. Day speech given by Churchill. He also mentions that Esther S.'s boyfriend continues to be a source of amusement for him.
GLC09414.1401
23 May 1921
Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951
to my dear mother
He encloses a letter from General MacArthur which he says is not encouraging. He got hold of a copy of a letter by William Dawes Jr. in 1774. He read an account of Harriet Beecher Stowe and her involuntary drunk.
GLC02679.52
25 August 1917
to my dear caro
He writes that he can tell Henry he can sign the Auditorium Lease Guaranty. He is in good health and likes the army food. He had to leave Webster in London to have a tooth fixed.
GLC02679.04
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