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9 July 1795
Lithgow, William Jr., 1750-1796
to Henry Knox
Discusses land and writes a character recommendation to Knox for an acquaintance. Noted as written in Georgetown, most likely Georgetown, D.C.
GLC02437.06463
24 October 1791
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Encloses an open letter to Mr. McConnell, agreeable to Knox's request in a letter of 19 October. Has calculated the amount due to him by Wililam Knox (it is broken down on page 2 - the total amount is $916) and wants the money by 16 November. If he...
GLC02437.05209
6 March 1791
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Informs Knox that "the joint committee on the subject of your Lands has not met, and the session is so far advanced as to prevent any thing being done about them, this circumstance is favourable to your interest." Notes Henry Jackson will give Knox...
GLC02437.04872
12 September 1805
Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843
Writes that since Knox has declined to be a candidate for state Congress in the next election, many reputable men in his district are supporting a Mr. Orchard Cook. Provides some of his qualifications, including that he is a Federalist, and asks...
GLC02437.07971
11 September 1781
Gist, Mordecai, 1742-1792
Response to Knox's letter (GLC02437.01179). Reports that Mr. Thorp has arrived and describes the ordnance he will receive. Also comments on how Major Sebastian Bauman is responding to Knox's recent directives (see GLC02437.01178). The Continental...
GLC02437.01181
05 September 1800
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
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
circa 14 March 1785
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Informs Knox he sent him and [Alexander?] Hamilton a salmon to share. Date taken from docket.
GLC02437.09818
27 May 1791
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
10 February 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
References Knox's letter of 2 February. Says that William Bingham will inform Knox of the difficulties in closing the business. Reports that Mr. Sodostrom will deliver Bingham a book on the lottery townships, which Knox should copy. Says the...
GLC02437.05811
15 February 1794
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Marked private. Washington as President to Knox as Secretary of War. John Jay, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and Rufus King, a Senator from New York, wrote a newspaper article they uncharacteristically signed with their own names decrying the...
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