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Goorich, Elizur, fl. 1799-1809
to Stephen Twining re: treaty talks between the United States and France
GLC05754.04
27 January 1782
Hiwell, John, fl. 1788
to Henry Knox
Written by Hiwell as Inspector and Superintendant of Music to ask for more drums and fifes for the musicians. Reminds Knox that the previous summer there were not enough fifes for the musicians to perform their duty, and that the winter season is...
GLC02437.01340
19 September 1784
Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783
Knox's brother-in-law discusses the details of his inherited lands in America: "Your Ideas respecting what shou'd be done with my mothers property will have the greatest weight..." Sends his love to Lucy, Knox's wife.
GLC02437.03050
10 November 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Catharine Greene
Consoles Mrs. Greene on the death of her husband, General Nathanael Greene. Writes that he planned to console her in person, but due to unforeseen circumstances will be unable to do so. Declares that he loved the General very much, as she knows...
GLC02437.03333
11 February 1787
to John Hancock
Writes a lengthy letter of condolence on the death of Hancock's child. Explains that only those parents who have suffered that loss can understand how it feels. Expounds upon his understanding of God, death and the afterlife, the human role in the...
GLC02437.03449
14 March 1792
Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832
Reminds Knox that he promised Knox he would purchase any good quality Madeira wine he could find, from Mr. Stuyvesant or anyone else who had any. Was unable to search immediately upon his return home, as he had family matters to attend to. Has...
GLC02437.05356
2 November 1792
Green, William, fl. 1792
to unknown
Reaffirms his previous offer to secure the payment of $50,000 by three yearly installments. Declares that this arrangement is "unexceptionable." Possibly written to William Duer, as Green adds that he has already written to General Knox on the...
GLC02437.05686
28 December 1788
to Alexander Hamilton
Asks for Hamilton's help if he is traveling to Albany. Is a purchaser, with Hamilton and others, of lands around the St. Lawrence River, the patents for which lands have been taken out of the Land Office in the name of Alexander Macomb. Aside from...
GLC02437.04063
18 February 1787
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Discusses the debate in Massachusetts as to whether to send delegates to the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Writes that "sensible & bold Men shall be chosen for the convention if I can have any influence in the business." The...
GLC02437.03460
16 December 1787
Writes that he is "very anxious to hear from Delaware Pensylvania [sic] & Jersey," in reference to whether those states ratified the constitution. Describes the situation in Massachusetts, "The prospects rather brightens here. There is one hundred...
GLC02437.03727
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