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19 August 1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Rynier
Knox talks about his cattle and lots of land, as well as his money troubles which make it difficult for him to pay his bills. He can only send Rynier ten dollars.
GLC02437.07298
25 August 1943
Knox, Paul S., fl. 1943
[Order to Report for Induction]
One document signed by Paul S. Knox ordering Leonard Eugene Graeff to report for induction to the military on September 8, 1943.
GLC09611.597
12 January 1800
to Joseph Peirce
Knox writes to Peirce that "Mr. Sullivan will guard us from injury" against those filing suits against them. Knox has shipped out planks that will "amount to more than 200 dollars nett." Knox gives Peirce instructions on how to receive and pay out...
GLC02437.07353
3 September 1783
to George Washington
Knox, Commander at West Point, confirms receipt of a letter from Washington in which Washington ordered "a suspension of the troops and stores destined to the Western posts." Reports that there are French refugees in the vicinity of West Point under...
GLC02437.10132
11 March 1783
Sends his regrets to General George Washington as he was unable to make a meeting at Head Quarters due to the the large amount of ice in the river. Discusses the "extraodinary notification and address forwarded to Colonel Crane" (the first of the...
GLC02437.01995
22 December 1799
Introduces Rufus Davenport, a Boston merchant, to Washington. Writes that he, "like myriads of others, cannot die in peace, nor live with satisfaction, until they see you, who has done so much for them and for their Country!" Briefly discusses news...
GLC05544
24 December 1786
to Nathaniel Gorham
Responds to a previous letter by Gorham. Writes a long letter discussing the proposal to use the arms and stores in Springfield, Massachusetts against the Shays' rebels. Declares that he has not received word from the Governor [probably James...
GLC02437.03391
4 January 1783
To the United States in Congress assembled, the address and petition of the officers of their Army, most humbly sheweth,
Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Last page contains text written in another hand. Appears to be a draft of Knox's petition to Congress on behalf of the Massachusetts officers, regarding their grievances. Similar to GLC02437.10074. Closes with...
GLC02437.10077
2 September 1791
to Henry Jackson
Initialed by Knox. Reports that Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche have made a provisional agreement with William Duer and himself "for some of the lands at the Province of maine." States they want to see the land and asks that Jackson go with...
GLC02437.05138
17 December 1775
to Alexander McDougall
Docket is written in Knox's hand. Asks Colonel McDougall to use his influence to have the listed shells sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts, immediately. In a post script, asks that McDougall inform George Washington if he cannot obtain the listed...
GLC02437.00220
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