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15 October 1783
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
to Henry Knox
Request for Knox to register him in order that he may settle his accounts and draw subsistance.
GLC02437.02658
27 January 1783
Harrod, Joseph, fl. 1783
Written by Harrod to Major General Knox. Is writing because he knew Knox had a friendship with his deceased "Brother Treat" (possibly Samuel Treat, d. 1777, Harrod's brother-in-law).. Is requesting his assistance in getting Treat's half-pay pension...
GLC02437.01864
15 October 1787
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox, discussing the Constitution, its level of support and the level of wisdom and foresight possesed by the Constitution's authors. Admits the document may have flaws, but believes it should be accepted, and then...
GLC02437.09316
16 March 1777
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Colonel Crane has been authorized to give twenty pounds as a bounty to those he enlists in the regimental artillery. But Boston is offering a town bounty of fifty pounds for anyone who joins the local army, and this is making recruiting very...
GLC02437.00550
5 June 1783
Sears & Smith, fl. 1775-1785
Forwards a letter from William Knox and expresses the wish to see him in New York. Also asks Henry Knox if he could give "information when the British are to [leave] the City [New York] ... " Sears & Smith refers to the merchant company owned by...
GLC02437.02147
4 January 1790
Williams, J., fl. 1790
Mentions moving his family to settle in America and discusses the revolution in France. Encloses (not included) letters to [Samuel] Shaw that he has left open for Knox to also read. Writes about the French Revolution, it "supports itself to...
GLC02437.04463
16 May 1782
Sears, Isaac, 1730-1786
Written by Sears, who was known for his early and vehement support of the patriots in New York, to Major General Knox. References Knox's letters of 23 January and 1 May. Says his first "orders" are paid and the other will be paid when due. Is happy...
GLC02437.01418
23 January 1791
Writes, "General Harmar's letter of the 23d of November as publish'd in the papers, has relieved the minds of many, and the people are now less severe in the observations on his conduct." Says Captain John Hobby has written him seeking an...
GLC02437.04835
27 May 1791
Swan, James, 1754-1830
Swan says he wrote Knox letters on 27 December 1790 and 23 and 27 January 1791. Mentions new ministers from France arriving in America. Their primary goal is to address the U.S. debt to France. Discusses how they could find 40 million dollars to pay...
GLC02437.04960
18 September 1796
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Has enclosed a letter from his son (may be GLC02437.06818, which is signed, "Joseph Peirce & Son"). Asks Knox to send his reply as safely and quickly as possible. Also discusses his attempts to order a "hay screw" to be made for Knox, per his...
GLC02437.06819
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