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12 September 1785
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Receipt for goods received from the firm of Broome & Platt]
Copy of GLC02437.03192. Unsigned, but identical to GLC02437.03192 and written in the same hand, that of Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.03193
30 September 1785
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to James Webber
Draft of GLC02437.03204, written in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.03205
9 March 1792
Zeigler, David, 1748-1811
to James Wilkinson
Marked copy; titled "Copy of a letter from Major Zeigler to Lt. Col. Commandt. Wilkinson." Written from Fort Washington, present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Comments on the job the Quartermaster has performed, and justifies his own conduct when working...
GLC02437.05341
16 June 1791
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
to Henry Knox
Marked "private" on address leaf. Peirce references Knox's letters of 8 and 9 June. Says his friends concluded it was best not to offer a petition to the legislature regarding the taxes. Observes Knox's instructions regarding Fowles's land and...
GLC02437.04999
5 September 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Phineas Bruce
Marked "Copy." Asks Bruce to procure information on the soil, timber, and waters within the two purchases in Maine made for William Duer and Knox, each of which contains a million acres. Says expenses and "a consideration for your Service" will be...
GLC02437.05144
18 September 1791
References Knox's letters of 8 and 11 September, which have "overwhelmed me with grief." This is in reference to the death of Knox's son, Marcus. Writes, "that so lovely, promising & amiable boy [sic] should be taken away from his Parents & friends...
GLC02437.05162
15 February 1792
Was disappointed not to have received word from Knox on how to proceed with their canal project. Is waiting to put their plans into action. Discusses a new company, led by a Colonel Worthington, which is being formed to cut a canal in the...
GLC02437.05307
25 March 1792
Has enclosed a letter from Mr. William Hunt recommending Mr. John Patten for an appointment in the federal troops. Jackson is not acquainted with Patten but declares that he seems well-suited to be an officer. Reports that General [William] Hull...
GLC02437.05378
26 March 1792
Willis, Timothy, fl. 1792
to William Hull
Writes to recommend Mr. John Patten for a military appointment. Outlines his qualifications.
GLC02437.05379
1 April 1792
Writes that the letter will be handed to Knox by Captain John Hobby, who may need Knox's help in a redress of grievances against the United States government. Jackson declares that he believes Hobby would be a good candidate for the position of...
GLC02437.05391
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