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11 November 1797
Smith, Paschal Nelson, ?-1805
to Henry Knox
Discusses finances in regards to Knox's son's expenses.
GLC02437.07045
September 1790
Cook, David, fl. 1751-1823
Captain David Cook turns to Knox to help him "advance [his] commutation." The recent "resolve of Congress" prohibits Cook from getting his friends to help him. Cook tells Knox that the problem is that "they say the Commutation amounts to more, then...
GLC02437.04740
23 July 1781
Price, William, ?-1790
Lieutenant Price reports on items he has repaired and made since Knox's last letter. Discusses harnesses, mortars, and other items. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.01075
6 December 1793
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Asks for a copy of the account they had between them when Knox was still in the book business. Believes Knox can help him get £247.10.0 for 275 pounds of Hyson Tea that was delivered in 1774. Notes he was in London at the time and has since lost...
GLC02437.05987
27 December 1789
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Discusses issues with the eastern lands and the need for Knox to act quickly. Mentions that the price of state paper has gone up since Jackson last wrote to Knox and that "Continental Certificates" are going backwards. Says he will not purchase any...
GLC02437.04452
1 December 1774
Tells Knox that he has sent loyalist pamphlets to his friend Mr. Bates, the "Burser of the Swan man of war" which will set sail for Boston on 2 December 1774. Explains that he did not send them directly to Knox because Knox's friends "on the patriot...
GLC02437.00188
16 December 1793
Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818
Claims to have communicated sensitive information to Knox and that he should let President Washington know (specifics not provided). Tells Knox of a master shipbuilder in this city (likely Philadelphia), and that Congress and the president need to...
GLC02437.05997
19 April 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Discusses various business matters, such as negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring, and Knox's acquiring a new agent to represent Knox on a new land purchase.
GLC02437.06710
3 September 1795
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Writes that he will help Knox in settling his business with George Meade and advises Knox to proceed with caution in his business dealings.
GLC02437.06516
5 November 1788
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Discusses military preparations for John Pratt's march to Fort Pitt. Notes that Pratt passed through New York on his way to New Brunswick, where he will depart with troops to Fort Pitt. John Stagg, assisting William in the War Office, gave Pratt a...
GLC02437.04026
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