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26 March 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Discusses buttons needed to repair the clothing of the two artillery regiments stationed at West Point. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.
GLC02437.09700
7 July 1797
to the Duke de Liancourt
Writes to correct the Duke's misconception of Knox's attitude toward the French and France as a country.
GLC02437.07000
14 May 1799
[Mortgage agreement]
Agreement between Henry Knox and John Peck for mortgage of Knox's land. Henry Jackson is also stipulated to guarantee "the said John Peck, his heirs and assigns...the aforesaid note and mortgage." Docket notes "cancelled."
GLC02437.07266
5 September 1790
to James Webber
Tells Webber that William Knox will inform him of his debt "in [Samuel] Ogden's hands." Says he has confidence in "the goodness of the debt."
GLC02437.04719
10 September 1785
to Broome & Platt
Discusses the details of his financial arrangements with the firm of Broome & Platt. Explains that he appreciates the candor with which they explained their financial distress to Samuel Shaw, Knox's representative at their meeting. Does have...
GLC02437.03191
circa 1789-1794
Cash in the indian department
Lists amounts owed by several departments, including what the Secretary of the Treasury and Surveyor's department owes. Title taken from docket. Circa date is based on Knox's time as Secretary of War as well as the content of the letter.
GLC02437.08232
28 January 1790
to John Hancock
Encloses (not included) his report on the subject of a "republican national militia." Discusses his thoughts concerning a "republican national militia..." Believes republic governments are the sort of governments that will be "more productive of...
GLC02437.04484
5 September 1787
Informs Hancock that his brother, William Knox, will present him with Mrs. McEwens accounts during Hancock's stay in McEwen's house. Asks Hancock to pay the amount to her.
GLC02437.03655
24 April 1783
to Timothy Pickering
In response to an earlier letter from Pickering (see GLC02437.02112), Knox suggests they jointly apply for extra pay for the barge crew rather than extra clothing.
GLC02437.02114
5 November 1783
[Orders regarding transport for cannons]
Orders for a Sergeant Searl to transport two cannons and carriages to Princeton, New Jersey. Noted as a copy. Docket in the hand of John Lillie, Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.02758
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