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4 March 1798
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that he is preparing for transporting logs down the river and writes about the general status of the lumber and logs in general.
GLC02437.07097
12 July 1789
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Writes that he is sorry to "hear of the situation of your poor little fellow Washington, but as I did not hear from you last evening, I please myself he is better, which I pray god may be the case..." Sends news of their mutual friend Shaw, who is...
GLC02437.10222
1 September 1783
Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818
Written by Major Gibbs to Major General Knox. Says he wrote Knox a letter on 27 August from Brunswick and since then his regiment has been reduced by sickness. Reports he left 60 men in Brunswick and more have become sick since marching from there...
GLC02437.02457
9 March 1793
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Notes since receiving Knox's reply (no date given) he has been trying to negotiate a loan "upon the strength of my Expectations; not having yet been able to accomplish my purpose." Reports that Henry Jackson encouraged him to make a draft upon Knox...
GLC02437.05846
10 April 1789
Lithgow, William Jr., 1750-1796
Written from Hallowell, County of Lincoln, in Maine. Writes that Knox was kind enough last winter to take an order for a pair of epaulets for him and send them on to Boston. Asks politely whether Knox could forward them to him without...
GLC02437.04173
23 April 1796
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
Writes that he received Knox's previous letters. Believes Knox is sincere in his desire to help him, but wishes he could say the same for Mr. Bingham, who continues to refuse to help him. Describes the course of action he plans to take to solve his...
GLC02437.06718
22 November 1794
Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814
Discusses a legal matter involving her late husband, Nathanael Greene, and a Mr. Burnett. Notes if ruled unfavorably by the court, her children will be "without protection or scarcely a friend". Requests Knox's assistance with her troubles. Asks if...
GLC02437.06248
18 January 1781
Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813
to Henry Knox.
Informs Knox that the Board of War has created a new position, the Deputy Field Commissary of Military Stores for the Southern Army. The Board wishes him to let a Mr. Thomas Jones know that they have appointed him to the position and to have Knox...
GLC02437.00872
1 January 1794
Harwood, Richard, fl. 1791-1794
Makes inquiries about the value of the estate in the District of Maine. Heard its value has gone up considerably and that timber is being shipped as far away as Virginia. Believes Knox made a good profit on the lands and wants to know what Knox...
GLC02437.06017
2 April 1787
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Relates reasons for not wanting to attend the Constitutional Convention, including the possibility that all states might not attend (rendering representation partial). Notes that if all Delegates attend with the power to address and cure the defects...
GLC02437.09412
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