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4 July 1793
Pintard, John M., ?-1811
to Henry Knox
Believing Knox's stock of Madeira wine to be low, he is sending one pipe of a very choice wine. Tells Knox he can pay the merchants who are delivering it if he likes it.
GLC02437.05903
21 March 1789
Sherman, Isaac, fl. 1789
Would like to solicit an appointment in the new government, and therefore in preparation would like to serve in a public office in Knox's department. Asks whether Knox might hire him for a short time.
GLC02437.04147
14 May 1788
Turnbull, William, 1751-1822
Asks Knox to give him information related to a 1777 purchase of goods. Notes that the goods were sent to Knox's address and were not charged in Livingston & Turnbull's accounts against the United States.
GLC02437.03872
circa 1770-1806
Rogers, Daniel Denison, 1751-1825
Forwards a document (not included) to Knox.
GLC02437.08112
28 April 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Informs Knox the contractors and Masons; set the house in its current spot instead of moving it as Knox had requested. Discusses the letter he sent to Mr. [Thomas] Vose regarding supplies. Notes he informed Vose to purchase supplies from suppliers...
GLC02437.06087
30 October 1788
Knox, William, 1756-1795
William, managing the War Office in Henry's absence, discusses military business. Comments on transporting clothing in preparation for a march to Fort Pitt. Transmits news from Generals Josiah Harmar and Arthur St. Clair. Reports on St. Clair's...
GLC02437.04020
10 June 1778
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Reports that British Commissioners William Eden, First Baron Auckland, Frederick Howard, Earl of Carlisle, and Governor George Johnstone are meeting in Philadelphia to discuss conciliation with America. Declares, "Any offers they may make but of...
GLC02437.00709
18 February 1773
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Indicates that he received Thomas Boylston's bill on Champion & Dickason for two hundred pounds sterling and an order for books. Expresses satisfaction with Knox's rebuttal of earlier accusations about underselling that Longman had heard from Knox's...
GLC02437.00034
12 February 1783
Informs Knox that he will be passing through Knox's garrison with his own regiment and asks for Knox's advice concerning traveling down a river. Also tells Knox that "Col. Frank Barber of the Jersey Line was yesterday afternoon Kille'd [sic] dead on...
GLC02437.01913
24 January 1799
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Bingham acknowledges receipt of Knox's letter of 30 December 1798. Bingham sees that Knox has "not as yet made a final arrangement with the Holders of your Notes, - but which I hope will be speedily terminated." Bingham is pleased to know that...
GLC02437.07227
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