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16 April 1805
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Pertains to peach and cherry trees]
Describes in detail the planting of peach and cherry trees, possibly on his estate.
GLC02437.07932
1 December 1798
[Estimate of probable expenses at St George]
List of expenses from "1 Decr 97 to 1 Decr 98" at the "winter establishment at Montpelier." The list includes "the Gleason family" among the expenses as well as the staff and the cost of the mills.
GLC02437.07217
10 May 1794
to unknown
Discusses money and materials in constructing the house and states that he is "extremely anxious that it should be completed in the course of the year, although my heart fears that I shall not be able to go there this summer." Mentions the new corps...
GLC02437.10299
1792
Memoir on the militia of Massachusetts
Manuscript speech discussing the issue of whether or not to have a standing army. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08170
October 1786
[Notes]
Docketed as "some minutes respecting the terms of the proposed loan to the U.S - for [illegible] the troops to be raised by virtues of the resolve of Congress of the 20th October 1786." The loan is for $500,000. (The troops were being raised to...
GLC02437.08214
16 June 1783
to Marquis de Lafayette
References "several" letters he received from Lafayette. Says his brother William is indebted to Lafayette for all the kindness shown to him. William asked that it be acknowledged. Goes on to say "America is infinitely indebted to you for your...
GLC02437.02166
21 December 1786
to William North
Writes in full, "I have been attempting my dear Sir, to accomplish your pay since I received yours of the 18th. The board of treasury are disposed to exert themselves in this instance but I am persuaded that their powers are short of their...
GLC02437.03384
19 July 1791
to Samuel Ogden
References Ogden's letter of 15 July. Is happy he is going to visit and claims "The weather is charming for the purpose." Says the bargain in Massachusetts has been completed for 2 million by Royal Flint and Henry Jackson at 10 cents. Will go to...
GLC02437.05074
circa 1786
[Note regarding a duel between Samuel Blachley Webb and William Livingston]
Fragment. Relates, "a negotiation in the newspapers will most probably terminate the affair... The affair originates about Miss Wyckham."
GLC02437.00682
3 January- 29 December 1778
Ordnance & stores received during the year 1778
Lists items such as cartridge, muskets, bayonets, and drum shell, among others. Marked "No. 1" at the top of page one.
GLC02437.00684
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