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2 June 1787
Colt, Peter, 1744-1824
to Henry Knox
Transmits statements of monies received (not included) on an account related to Colonel Humphrey's regiment. Asks Knox to direct him as to how to close the account.
GLC02437.03561
19 March 1792
Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831
Asks that he and Mrs. Knox welcome into their acquaintance Captain Hale and Captain [Nizry] of Quebec, who are part of His Royal Highness Prince Edward's suite.
GLC02437.05365
16 December 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Requests Knox gives Colonel Clayborn his permission in writing to change the dimensions of timber used for building a frigate. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.06274
27 August 1783
Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804
Informs Knox of the status of his instructions in moving artillery munitions around to various forts in New York including Fort Schuyler, Fort Rensselaer, and Fort Dayton.
GLC02437.02428
16 June 1791
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
Livingston tells Knox that he is enclosing "the Collectors receipt for the Taxes assessed on the House you occupied last year" (not included). Stamped "FREE" on verso.
GLC02437.05000
15 November 1791
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Provides some information on the recent voyage of Madame de Leval and Monsieur de la Roche. Plans to visit Philadelphia soon to provide Knox with more information.
GLC02437.05239
24 May 1773
Emerson, Bulkeley, 1732-1801
Informs Knox that he received an order of magazines and will deliver them. His daughter will bring the payment, for which he requests a receipt. Emerson was a bookseller.
GLC02437.00066
5 August 1781
Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781
Encloses a return (not included) for "drums & fife wanting in [his] Detachment." Date inferred from GLC02437.01119. File copy in Knox's hand of letter received from Scammell.
GLC02437.01118
8 October 1790
Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814
Mrs. Greene is losing her estate because of her late husband General Nathanael Greene's debts. She tells Knox that, "I am upon the point of sailing to Charleston to consult with Mr. Rutledge about your plan, and that of others - to relieve or rather...
GLC02437.04746
20 March 1792
Duer, Catharine Alexander, fl. 1792
Catharine Alexander Duer, also known as Lady Kitty Duer, wife of William Duer, writes that she and her husband have sent the bearer, their old servant Henry, to Philadelphia so he could check on his petition to Congress. Hopes Knox will extend his...
GLC02437.05366
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