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11 February 1776
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
Invites Knox to join him for "Dinner to day at 2 o Clock." The year is not given, but has to be 1776 as Knox was a Colonel then.
GLC02437.00531
2 February 1796-4 May 1796
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
Two parts. First part dated 2 February 1796. Discusses a final settlement with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Also asks after Knox's brother, William. Second part dated 4 May 1796. Asks Knox to help him settle his business with Ogden.
GLC02437.06610
6 October 1793
Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
Says that Knox cannot enter Boston unless his baggage is cleaned with gunpowder smoke. Says Knox's certificate is sufficient for him and his servants to enter the city. Expresses a desire to be as helpful to Knox as possible. Appears to be written...
GLC02437.05940
1 December 1784
Webber, a London merchant and friend of William Knox, responds to a letter from Henry Knox (GLC02437.03068). Expresses happiness at William's recovery from an episode of mental illness. Reports that William will soon sail from London to Boston....
GLC02437.03071
August 1784
Withington, Phillip, fl. 1784
Henry Knox's tax bill.
GLC02437.08567
1 October 1789
ardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798
Sends Knox his compliments and a gift in thanks for the kindness and friendship Knox bestowed on him during his stay in the United States.
GLC02437.04375
17 April 1790
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
Signed in text. Note left for Knox as he was not home when Bourne came to call. States that he wanted to discuss with Knox about "when the foreign arrangments [sic] will take place..." Asks Knox to speak to the President, George Washington, on his...
GLC02437.04585
7 June 1792
Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795
Only recently found out Knox was in town. Has tried to make arrangements to see him but they keep missing each other. Went twice to 59 Maiden Lane, apparently where Knox was staying, to invite him to dinner. Relates that he gave William Knox a...
GLC02437.05491
6 September 1799
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
Davis discusses Knox's lands and possible buyers, particularly about the Duck-pond lands. Much depends on whether the "timber and wood has not been intirely plundered." Davis offers Knox his help if Knox wants to sell his land, but Davis insists he...
GLC02437.07307
30 December 1783
Young, Joseph, 1733-1814
Young, a hospital physician, thanks Knox for orders he recently sent which Young claims saved him from embarrassment. Also thanks Knox "for the Sixty Dollars you sent to supply them with firewood, which was greatly needed ... " Transferred Knox's...
GLC02437.02874
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