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1791/02/02
DeLameter, Cornelius, fl. 1790-1791
Receipt of wheat from Zackriah Teler for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston
GLC03107.04717
Receipt of wheat from Hendrick Jonson for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston
GLC03107.04718
1791/03/01
Receipt of wheat from Hendrick Boush for rent due Walter, Robert, John, & Henry Livingston
GLC03107.04719
5 August 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Marinus Willett
Marked "Private." Says that George Washington has showed him Willett's letter of 31 July. Knows that Willett was interested in a government position, but understands that he turned down an offer for the sheriff's office for the city and county of...
GLC02437.05104
1 November 1792
Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
to Henry Knox
Forwards a keg of "Ohio Water Fish" to Knox that has been "soaked well for twenty Hours, they will not be unpalatable - " Also informs Knox that he replied to his earlier letter. Noted as written at Fort Washington, which was in Cincinnati, Ohio.
GLC02437.05684
circa 1804-1854
Thatcher, Lucy Flucker Knox, 1776-1854
to Charles Davies
Letter is possibly a copy. Relays an anecdote she heard about her father, titled "Anecdote of [George] Washington." "Washington always kept this useful & scientific officer near his own person; he not only honored him with confidence, but with...
GLC02437.09898
26 October 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Return of Military Stores in the Magazine at Williamsburg.
Contemporary copy of GLC02437.01267. Lists quanties of ordnance. Compiled shortly after the siege of Yorktown. Jones was a Deputy Field Commissary of Military Stores under the command of Colonel Edward Carrington.
GLC02437.01266
4 January 1782
[Copy of a letter from Captain Jones adjutant to the Commissioner of War]
Writes, "Copy of a letter from Captain Jones adjutant to the Commissioner of War - We have eleven Boats at Westham at present unmanned. There are twelve Canoes under the direction of Nathaniel Anderson properly equiped. I have a sum of Specie...
GLC02437.01324
25 October 1782
to Isaac Winslow
Draft in Samuel Shaw's hand. Writes, "I am sorry to acquaint you, that the endeavors of your friends to obtain permission for your return to Boston have proved ineffectual. Some late acts of Congress and of the Legislature of Massachusetts, render...
GLC02437.01681
15 October 1783
Haywood, Benjamin, fl. 1754-1806
to Abraham Williams
Writes to inform Williams that he will remain as an agent for the late 6th Massachusetts Regiment. To Captain A. Williams, Fort Major.
GLC02437.02659
23 January 1784
Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819
When Williams recently arrived at Springfield, he found the arsenal unoccupied by troops. Reports on the present situation at Springfield. Discusses the plan for the issue of rations. Complains that the allowance of firewood "is very insufficient...
GLC02437.02935
21 February 1784
to Joseph Williams
Discusses provisions, medicine, and wood on hand at Springfield, where Williams is stationed. Refers to an enclosed order to Mrs. Pynchon (refer to GLC02437.02962) in which Knox requests that she turn over medicine and stores in her possession to...
GLC02437.02963
29 May 1786
to Otho Holland Williams
Writes, "I would be much obliged to you to forward me the papers, proceedings, and records of the general Society of the Cincinnati." Has had frequent applications from Europe for membership. Reminds him that the information should be kept secure....
GLC02437.03269
11 December 1860
Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1835-?
to J. Willard
Parsons, perhaps a descendant of General Samuel Holden Parsons (1737-1789), writes to Mr. Willard: "Herewith I send a copy of the correspondence between General Knox and General Parsons which you desired. I have compared the copy carefully with the...
GLC02437.03305
14 October 1786
Had wanted to see Williams in order to talk about "the business" (likely referring to Shays' Rebellion). Writes he is relying on Williams to protect the military stores "in every event, for which you shall be amply compensated." Asks him to...
GLC02437.03312
16 October 1786
Wrote last to Major Williams while at Springfield regarding the protection of military stores. Has heard that in the absence of General Sheppard [probably William Shepard], a Colonel Chapin will be in command. Asks Williams to talk to Colonel...
GLC02437.03313
25 November 1786
Discusses a recent letter from Williams. Writes that the recent acts of government will help contain the insurgents (referring to Shays' Rebellion, which happened in Springfield, Massachusetts in late September 1786).
GLC02437.03347
22 February 1787
Willcox, Joseph, fl. 1775-1787
[Receipt for weapons and ammunition]
Receipt for muskets, flint, cartridges, etc. for David Humphreys' regiment.
GLC02437.03464
11 April 1787
to Jeremiah Wadsworth
Writes to Colonel Wadsworth to inform him of the lack of provisions at Springfield. Emphasize the need for the soldiers to be paid as they are now dependent on their credit. Believes this problem should take precedence over recruiting efforts.
GLC02437.03520
24 May 1787
[Receipt of payment]
Receipt for $3,000. "Drawn by the Board of Treasury on Will Imlay Esqr receiver of Continental Taxes for the State of Connecticut in account of pay due to the Troops of the Quota of Connecticutt." The troops were raised to quell Shays's Rebellion.
GLC02437.03552
26 September 1790
Williams, Otho Holland, 1749-1794
Explains that he did not see Knox's letter of 21 July 1790 until now because Williams had been in Sweet Springs, Virginia on account of his health. He mentions an unexpected excerpt "from Col. Harmar's letter" that Knox sent. Williams says that...
GLC02437.04737
27 May 1791
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Written by Williams to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's letter of 18 May, which returned Colonel Bradford's letter. Sends his answer to Knox (not present) and asks him to pass it along to Bradford. Is not surprised recruitment is slow in...
GLC02437.04961
22 June 1791
Williams says the information on "military movements" he is enclosing (not included) was given to him by General Wood who received it from a Mr. [Crous]. The Virginia Attorney General has letters that back up Crous's information. Says that Crous...
GLC02437.05018
7 August 1791
References Knox's letter of 24 June, which found him "in these back woods near the top of the Alleghany mountains." Tells Knox "I have long thought, with you, that your talents and disposition were not of a kind to be a very able manager in...
GLC02437.05111
14 September 1791
Writes to send an extract of a letter from Kentucky, which is on the other side of this letter (not included - the reverse of this letter is blank). Adds, "I leave this letter to its fate, & from the frequent passing of people from these fountains of...
GLC02437.05156
12 April 1792
to Marinus Willet
Writes to officially appoint Willet Brigadier General of the army. Lists the other members of the General Staff, including A[nthony] Wayne, D. Morgan, John Brooks, and James Wilkinson. Wishes him the best of luck. Very similar to GLC02437.05409.
GLC02437.05410
18 April 1792
Writes that he regrets Willett's decision not to accept an appointment as Brigadier General. Mentions that the President has read Willett's letter regarding his negative views on the Indian War. Seems to comment on many of the points Willett made...
GLC02437.05420
3 May 1792
Marked "private." Discusses Brigadier General Morgan's appointment in the Army as second in command. Says it is rumored that he will decline the appointment. Believes if this occurs the President would support Williams being nominated as his...
GLC02437.05445
6 May 1792
Thanks him for his letter, and is flattered to learn that Knox believes the President thinks highly of him. However, does not think he can accept a command in the army at this time. Cites his ill health and his desire to remain with his family....
GLC02437.05451
13 May 1792
Marked "private." Received several of his letters. Writes that he did respond to a particular letter written earlier from Knox. Is very sincere in his apology for refusing his military appointment. Adds that he is furthermore not tempted to...
GLC02437.05462
18 September 1793
Reports on the situation at Yorktown. Says a wagon load of clothing arrived for troops stationed there. The wagon driver and his assistant died of yellow fever and the townspeople decided to burn the clothing. Mentions meeting a party of troops...
GLC02437.05926
5 October 1793
Reports that he just came from Knox's house in Philadelphia and that everything is well. Says the servants are prudent for locking the gate to prevent anyone "from coming unawares." Says "I think you may be perfectly easy as to danger, the malady...
GLC02437.05939
20 October 1793
[Instructions concerning purchase of land from the Winslows]
Gives detailed instructions to John Steele Tyler and Ebenezer Vesey to deal with squatters on his Waldo Patent lands. Provides information on legal settlers.
GLC02437.05952
12 January 1795
Williams, John George, fl. 1795
Wrote this letter to "commit to paper my views for an Establishment in the Province of Maine." Wants to settle in America and set up a mercantile settlment. Wants to supply the inhabitants of Maine and believes such a settlement will draw more...
GLC02437.06026
2 April 1794
Thanks Knox for their prior conversation and offers his assistance. Informs Knox he disagrees with the amount Knox wants to pay him for his services. Believes his past experience as a public servant and his current situation justifies a higher...
GLC02437.06072
6 October 1795
Mardin, William, fl. 1795
Writes on behalf of James Davidson stating that "Mr. Davidson's absence at Baltimore makes it impossible to comply with the contents of your Letter 'till his return which will be in about Ten days as we have not at present the quantity of clear...
GLC02437.06534
13 June 1796
Willing & Francis, fl. 1775-1797
Written by the firm of Willing & Francis. Reports that a shipment of wine has arrived for Knox, and the firm will store it carefully and await his instructions for disposition of it.
GLC02437.06773
28 January 1797
Discusses sending wine from Madeira.
GLC02437.06907
20 July 1798
to Henry Knox to the hand of Henry Jackson
Offer his congratulations on an appointment to the army and discusses other business. Noted as written at Mount Pleasant, state unknown.
GLC02437.07159
11 September 1798
Expresses his wish to better serve his country as he feels his current position in the military does not allow him to do so. Asks for Knox's advice before he attempts to try for a higher position.
GLC02437.07171
11 November 1798
Discusses Knox's declination of an army commission, and his own views on service. Knox had declined a commission in the army raised during the quasi-war when he learned that Alexander Hamilton would outrank him. Noted as written at Mount Pleasant.
GLC02437.07189
24 January 1799
Williams tells Knox that many people are disappointed that Knox has chosen not to join the army. Williams worries that Knox's absence will hurt his own career: "As it is I fear my military career will be bounded by a Lieutenacy in a volunteer Corps...
GLC02437.07228
10 March 1799
to Daniel Davis
Knox tells Davis that if Samuel Winslow cannot attend to the business Knox assigned him, Davis should take it on himself. Knox hopes to be at St. Georges by the 10th or 15th of April.
GLC02437.07243
29 May 1800
Williams writes Knox about his son Henry Jackson Knox and hopes that his son intends to return to his ship. Williams comments on the changes in the administration "which I think forebodes a settlement of some sort or other with France." Williams...
GLC02437.07418
07 June 1800
to Davenport and Tucker
Knox received Davenport and Tucker's letter of May 29. Knox will send their order of plank. Knox will send more oak , "amounting probably to two deckloads of a large schooner or upwards" as soon as a vessel is available.
GLC02437.07424
05 September 1800
Williams discusses Knox's business affairs and debts. Williams explains to Knox that he would decline a military commission from President Adams, meaning no disrespect. Williams says, "In serious truth I had rather have a civil than a military...
GLC02437.07457
February 14, 1801
Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830
Appears to discuss the lime business. Says he is waiting to hear from Albany regarding funding from the government.
GLC02437.07716
July 1804
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
[Copy of receipt]
Apparently written in Knox's hand. Receipt for a purchase of land from Knox by a Mr. David [Tricky]. Also discusses financial transactions with Isaac Parker. Signed by Daniel Davis, attorney for Knox (however, the signature is written in Knox's...
GLC02437.07874
31 August 1805
Willis, Jireh, fl. 1805
Discusses financial judgments against a Reverend Chealy, as well as libelous statements made against him by a Jeremiah Mayhew. Writes to emphasize his knowledge of Chealy's good character.
GLC02437.07969
19 May 1779-12 June 1779
Davis & Benson, Company, fl. 1779
[William Knox's account with Davis & Benson]
Knox purchased sugar, 165 gallons of molasses, and 16 gallons of rum. The total came to £1413.10.3. There was a previous balance of £86.9.9, for a total balance of £1500.
GLC02437.08488
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