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18 July 1796
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
to Henry Knox
Discusses his plans to move Knox's furniture into a house Knox is renting in Boston. Also mentions business transactions, including rental payments.
GLC02437.06787
20 October 1776
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Discusses their correspondence and speculates that not all their letters reach each other. Discusses the recent British victories in taking Long Island and New York. Had hoped the victories would induce the British into an ill-planned and...
GLC02437.00476
22 August 1788
William, managing the office of Secretary of War in Henry's absence, discusses the people in Boston and their opinion of him and Henry. Mentions the flourishing state of trade in [Boston]. Plans to take a restful two day vacation to the country....
GLC02437.03973
3 February 1779
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Is in Philadelphia to suggest new ordnance regulations to a [Congressional?] committee. Of the military, writes, "We are in great want of Lead- The board of War have desir'd me to write to Boston to inquire which quantity can be gotten there and at...
GLC02437.00748
29 January 1803
Dutton, Samuel E., fl. 1803-1805
Written from Hallowell, possibly in Maine. Would have visited Knox in Boston if weather permitted; however, due to the snow, he is happy to send Knox a letter. Cannot write a long letter because he is short on paper. Reports on dairies in a region...
GLC02437.07784
20 June 1776
Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814
Asks Knox for a response to a separate letter. Informs Knox that "Congress has ordered some Iron field pieces to be cast." Wishes to know the "state of our furnace at N York," so he can decide if the cannon should be cast there. Also wishes Knox...
GLC02437.00506
February 1799
Boyd, John P., fl. 1799
Cryptic letter to Knox outlining the Colonel Boyd's military resume in the West Indies. Perhaps seeking a position from Knox.
GLC02437.07238
18 March 1788
Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799
Thanks Knox for offering his condolences upon the recent death of Faesch's wife. Encloses letters for Knox to forward.
GLC02437.03824
3 October 1806
Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826
Writes that he recently encountered Knox's friend General Elliot, and Elliot informed him he had not yet written Knox about a financial transaction. Marston is currently writing to Knox to fill him in on the details, on Elliot's behalf.
GLC02437.08040
18 September 1799
Rynier, John, fl. 1797-1802
Rynier informs Knox he has been bequeathed some land in Europe and must terminate his five-year contract with Knox. Rynier needs Knox's help tying up a case against him in Boston regard "cloathing" and needs "one hundred dollars."
GLC02437.07308
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