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1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Regarding finances] [incomplete ?]
Discusses financial business relating to William Bingham. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09966
circa 1781
No 4 ordnance & stores received during the year 1781
List of ordnance stores received for the year. Lists items by date.
GLC02437.09968
circa 1775-1783
[Return]
List of 34 named soldiers. Docketed as "Those of the men to be under Capt Buchanan."
GLC02437.09975
circa April 1782
Claypoole, David C., fl. 1757-1849
For the information of Persons transacting Business with the Bank of North-America...
Details rules and regulation for those who want to do business with the Bank of North America. Includes business hours, and rules regarding payment, savings and bank notes and bills. Noted as printed in Philadelphia by David C. Claypoole.
GLC02437.09980
circa 1791
[Estimate]
Estimates concerning a canal, regarding its measurements. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09981
5 August 1797
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Informs Knox that he wishes to return to America soon, but has decided to stay in India, after consulting with his wife.
GLC02437.09991
30 September 1797
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Informs Knox that he's happy to hear that Knox and his various projects are doing well. Discusses business relating to land and finances. Noted as written in Lansdowne, state unknown.
GLC02437.09992
October 1781
[Map of Yorktown, Virginia]
Drawn map of Yorktown, Virginia. Shows roads, rivers, and other land markings, but not fortifications. With Cornwallis autograph note written across the front: "you will deliver the town immediately." Likely created by the British right before the...
GLC02437.10669
1774/09/17
Suffolk Resolves, fl. 1774
The Suffolk resolves: Proceedings of the ...
Printed by John Holt. The first printing in New York of the Suffolk Resolves. Evans 13701
GLC02438
1774 ca.
To the inhabitants... re: calling for appointing delegates from NY to Congress
Printed by John Holt. Evans 13660. only 2 copies recorded
GLC02439
1774/07/05
Advertisement re: NY delegate nominations for first Continental Congress
GLC02440
1775/09/21-1775/11/15
Morgan, George, 1743-1810
Minutes and Agreements of the Indiana Company
A "true copy of the minutes" made by George Morgan re: various minutes and agreements pertaining to the Indiana company, which speculated in land along the Ohio river. In an 1768 treaty Indians had ceded a large tract of land to the "unfortunate...
GLC02441
1776
New York, Legislature
In Provincial Congress [calling for election of revolutionary government]
Possibly printed by John Holt. Evans 14934.
GLC02442
1787
Varnum, James M., fl. 1787
The case of Trevett against Weeden: On Information and Complaint,....
Evans 20825, Kress B1355, Sabin 98638. The legal case tested the powers of the Articles of Confederation to the right of Trial by Jury.
GLC02443
19 November 1788
Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Masachusetts set of resolutions to create separate districts within Massachusetts with representatives from each district. States the common dates for election of representatives and establishes that elected representatives must then...
GLC02444
1794
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Speech in the House of... re: promotion of commerce
Printed at Greenleaf's press. Evans 27258.
GLC02445
1800
Proceedings of the Virginia Assembly... re: division of power, constitution
Also concerning constitutional rights and the Alien and Sedition Acts. Evans 38460
GLC02446
3 September 1782
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
Writes regarding the release of a prisoner. Informing Knox that "As Mr. Corne was ignorant of the regulations respecting Flags, when he came out, he may be permitted to return with the other Prisoners." Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by...
GLC02437.09377
5 September 1782
Wondering if armourers and materials can be sent from West Point to Washington's camp to repair damaged heavy Arms. Washington's forces lack the men, forges, and supplies to repair these Arms. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw...
GLC02437.09378
12 September 1782
Will soon inform Knox "whether the field pieces or royal Howitzers, will be most acceptable to Count de Rochambeau." Also tells Knox that a certain inscription should be in Latin and says Captain Doughty is "appointed fort Major of West point & its...
GLC02437.09379
1782/09/17
Consents to stopping work on the magazine and instead having the men work on the barracks. "I shall inform the Secretary at War, who seemed to have the completion of the Magazine much at heart, of the reasons which have hindered us from proceeding."...
GLC02437.09380
25 February 1783
Orders Knox to inquire about the repeated theft of artillery stores at Kings Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters."
GLC02437.09381
24 March 1783
Requests a non-commissioned officer to expedite messages back and forth between Head Quarters and Dobbs Ferry. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.09382
27 March 1783
Enclosing a summary of documents recently sent to him by the Marquis de Lafayette. Also notes that a Congressman has assured him that the army is in fine shape. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.09383
14 April 1783
Encloses a letter from yesterdays post, and asks Knox his thoughts on the letter's subject. Instructs Knox to obtain General Huntington's thoughts on the subject of the enclosed letter (possibly Jedediah Huntington). Docket states "From Colonel...
GLC02437.09384
21 April 1783
Due to an announcement of the cessation of hostilities (between the United States and Great Britain) Washington instructs Knox to permit any citizens of New York or the United States to pass and repass his post (West Point) with vessels, boats, or...
GLC02437.09385
14 May 1783
Washington writes to Knox, commander at West Point. Supports Knox's approval of officers' court martial of rioters. Writes, "I am loth at this time to consent to the absence of Officers from their Corps,- wanting their influence as much as possible...
GLC02437.09386
8 June 1783
Washington answers a question from Knox. States that under a resolution of Congress of 23 April 1783, musicians are not entitled to take firearms home with them on furlough or disbandment. Notes that they should be allowed to take their drums &...
GLC02437.09387
10 June 1783
Responds to a letter sent by Knox enclosing instructions issued by the Secretary at War (Benjamin Lincoln) regarding the construction of an arsenal and magazines at West Point. Calls the plan "an eligible one." Relates that as soon as he is...
GLC02437.09388
17 August 1783
Emphasizes the priority of garrisoning the posts which will soon be ceded to the United States from the British in the "Western Waters," (referring to the Great Lakes region, specifically the posts at Oswego and Niagara, in present-day Western New...
GLC02437.09389
26 September 1783
Encloses resolves of Congress. Instructs Knox to publish the resolves for the army. Expresses great pleasure in Congress's commendation of General [Robert] Howe and his detachment (for their role in suppressing the Philadelphia mutiny of 1783)....
GLC02437.09390
28 September 1783
General Washington discusses supplying troops with clothing during the winter. Instructs Knox to call for returns of such articles as will be necessary, and to forward him a return as soon as possible.
GLC02437.09391
8 October 1783
Reports receiving a letter from Knox, delivered by Captain Shaw (possibly Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp). Informs Knox, commanding at West Point, he has been impatiently waiting for Congress to decide the number of troops to be stationed at West...
GLC02437.09392
16 October 1783
to Pierre Charles L'Enfant
Grants permission to Major L'Enfant, of the Corps of Engineers, to be absent from his Corps until the first day of May 1784, so L'Enfant may travel to France for "his own private affairs." Includes the original red seal of what appears to be the...
GLC02437.09393
23 October 1783
Writes, "The arrival of the Definitive Treaty and the evacuation of New York- have been so long delayed as to interfere very materially with our arrangements for the Celebration of Peace..." Has decided that the celebration will be deferred until...
GLC02437.09394
2 November 1783
Notes that a previous reply he had written to Knox was stolen from the post office, along with other copies of letters sent to Colonel Varick (Richard Varick was Washington's recording secretary). Discusses military specifics regarding the soldiers...
GLC02437.09395
1 June 1786
Transmits a letter (not included) and asks Knox's advice regarding the Society of the Cincinnati. Notes that all papers of the Society are in the care of the Society's Secretary General, thus he cannot answer Mr. Jefferson's questions (possibly...
GLC02437.09396
26 August 1790
[Proclamation regarding the violation of treaties made with the Choctaw and Chicksaw tribes]
President Washington warns citizens of the United States against violating certain treaties previously negotiated with Native American tribes. Instructs civil and military officers of the United States to govern themselves according to the treaties...
GLC02437.09397
29 August 1789
Countersigned by Henry Knox. Instructs Knox regarding his conduct (notes that the principles imparted are to remain secret). Indicates that the Government of the United States are determined that their administration of Indian Affairs shall be...
GLC02437.09398
5 September 1781
Transmits a box and map (not included), asking Knox to commit them to a person in whom he can confide. Notes that Knox should go by water to Christiana (possibly Delaware). Gives his compliments to Knox's wife, Lucy, hoping that she will spend some...
GLC02437.09399
30 March 1782
General Washington discusses a "character" (possibly Loyalist Henry Van Schaack) present with Knox in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Instructs Knox to guard his colleague (possibly Gouverneur Morris) against freely discussing matters with this person...
GLC02437.09400
23 September 1783
Expresses gratitude for Knox's praise of Washington in the context of Congress's resolution "That an equestrian statue of General Washington, be erected at the place where the residence of Congress shall be established," passed on 7 August 1783 (and...
GLC02437.09401
Mentions the return of General Benjamin Lincoln. Hopes the transition to a peacetime military establishment will commence without further delay. Does not think Congress intends to abolish the Office of Secretary at War (which Lincoln held from 1781...
GLC02437.09402
Marked "Duplicate" at the top by George Washington. Mentions the return of General Benjamin Lincoln. Hopes the transition to a peacetime military establishment will commence without further delay. Does not think Congress intends to abolish the...
GLC02437.09403
20 February 1784
General Washington writes to Knox, who had been Chief of the Continental Artillery during the Revolutionary War. Recently visited his "aged Mother," Mary Ball Washington. Thanks Knox for so diligently reporting the state of the garrison and stores...
GLC02437.09404
28 February 1785
Washington encloses letters "under flying Seals" to the Count de Rochambeau and the Marquis de Chastellux "introductory of Mr. Swan." Also includes certificates for Lieutenants Seaver and Henley (no documents included). Discusses suspending a...
GLC02437.09405
5 January 1785
Complains of applications, letters of compliment, and enquiries which occupy his time and deprive him of exercise. Plans to hire someone to deal with the drudgery of this troublesome correspondence. Assures Knox that his letters are valued, as...
GLC02437.09406
18 June 1785
Congratulates Knox on his appointment (on March 8, 1785) to the post of Secretary at War. Encloses a certificate of service for Major Sergeant (not included). Hopes to receive limestone for use in construction. Discusses the Virginia Assembly's...
GLC02437.09407
11 December 1785
Discusses trade between Indians and the British stationed on the American side of the territorial line (in the Northwest Territory). Reports criticism of the Society of the Cincinnati, including a pamphlet, Considerations sur l'ordre de Cincinnatus...
GLC02437.09408
26 December 1786
Lamenting Shays' Rebellion, writes "I feel, my dear Genl. Knox, infinitely more than I can express to you, for the disorders which have arisen in these States. Good God! who besides a tory could have foreseen, or a Briton predicted them!" Alludes to...
GLC02437.09409
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