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19 October 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jeremiah Wadsworth
Instructs Wadsworth to deliver a sum of money to Knox's brother, William, who is managing War Office business in his absence.
GLC02437.04003
August 1798
[Land deed to Jonathan Pendleton]
Partially printed document attesting that Knox sold land withing the Waldo patent to Pendleton for two dollars an acre. The amount of land has been left blank however. Docketed in pencil.
GLC02437.10648
9 January 1784
to George Washington
Knox reports that he has made all the necessary arrangements to leave West Point "and in a few [hours]... shall set out for Boston. The public interest has been my actuating principle in the cause of this business and I flatter myself will meet your...
GLC02437.02931
23 August 1799
to Joseph Peirce
Knox writes, "I have the goodness to deliver Mr. John Davis the deed of relinquishment to the State of other lands, and receive from him the deed of Mr. Thomas Davis to me in behalf of the State." Knox also sends his wife's signature on a paper...
GLC02437.07300
17 October 1783
to Timothy Pickering
Discusses the issue of providing firewood for various forts along the Hudson, specifically Stony and Verplanck's Point. Asks if it is possible for those two places to obtain their own wood from the surrounding areas. Retained copy prepared for Knox...
GLC02437.02663
28 December 1798
to Samuel Nicholson
Knox writes Nicholson regarding "the circumstance of Mr. Russel and Mr. Amory" who left his ship (the Constitution) because they did not receive commissions. Knox has told them to return and be obedient, but also suggests to Nicholson that once they...
GLC02437.07215
31 December 1792
to James Iredell
Written in the third person and signed in text by Knox. Informs Judge Iredell that he received the note he sent. Knox is sorry his business took up so much of his time that he couldn't enjoy the Judge's company. Looks forward to the Judge visiting...
GLC02437.05763
4 September 1790
to Stephen Sayre
Knox tells Sayre despite several letters sent to him, he still has not heard from Sayre. Says he presented Sayre's plan to the president. The magnitude of the plan was such that the president could not give an explicit answer. Talks about the...
GLC02437.04715
9 June 1787
to Samuel Tucker
Discusses the circumstances of an unspecified female who may have been a maid or servant of the Knox family. Writes, "The relation whom you mentioned has been unfortunate but I am persuaded not guilty - [Her] conduct for three years has been more...
GLC02437.03574
2 July 1781
Knox writes to Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General. Discusses the transport of lead, pistols, and other items to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Refers to shot, shells, and other ordnance gathered at various posts (New Windsor and Fishkill, New...
GLC02437.01004
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