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17 January 1795
Duer, William, 1747-1799
to Henry Knox
Appears to discuss a business transaction involving Knox. Notes he will send his acknowledgement on both sums [of money?]. Wishes him good health and contentment.
GLC02437.06310
15 September 1795
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Sends Knox a number of items including pitch, tar, cider, and others. Describes unrest in the city where there has been a mob patrolling the streets.
GLC02437.06524
25 November 1787
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Forwards Knox a portmanteau and asks him to keep it until he hears from him, "the least said on this subject the better." Marked "private."
GLC02437.03716
8 October 1803
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Writes to Knox about a financial arrangement between the bearer, a Mr. Mathias [Storer], a Mr. William Lermond, and Vose. Brief receipt signed by Storer on verso.
GLC02437.07829
15 July 1796
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Relates his concerns that supplies Knox has recently purchased and had shipped to Ducktrap are not being adequately cared for and may get lost.
GLC02437.06786
14 November 1797
Asks Knox for assistance with other business ventures to help support his family as he is unable to do so with his present situation.
GLC02437.07048
06 September 1800
Ulmer tells Knox that one of the wounded surveyors is staying with him, and that man knows someone who knows who fired the shots.
GLC02437.07458
2 December 1789
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
Discusses business and asks Knox to talk with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle an account.
GLC02437.04423
23 September 1796
Signed by "Joseph Peirce & Son." Contains three notes. The first informs Knox what goods are being shipped to him on board Captain Keller's vessel. The second asks Knox to tell the Duc de Liancourt that letters of his were sent. The third tells...
GLC02437.06823
16 March 1792
Osmont, fl. 1792
Signs in text in third person. Notes he has received letters for Knox from Mr. De La Roche, which he would have liked to present to Knox in person but did not want to disturb him. Would appreciate if Knox would respond immediately. Also sends word...
GLC02437.05359
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