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2 August 1792
Bell, George, fl. 1791-1795
to Samuel Shaw
Discusses the sale of goods on Knox's behalf, as well as his attempts to acquire money owed to Knox.
GLC02437.05566
22 September 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Rebecca Bowes
Responds to Mrs. Bowes request for money, stating that he himself is on a tight budget, but still forwards her a note to draw $50.
GLC02437.05624
24 March 1793
Chew, Benjamin, 1722-1810
to Henry Knox
Called on Knox that evening but was told he was indisposed with an illness. Was going to ask for a reference for "a young Man who has for some time lived in the Capacity of Servant with you of the Name Philip Louvre." The servant showed up at his...
GLC02437.05859
24-25 January 1787
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
to James Bowdoin
Marked "copy" on docket. Describes in some detail the confrontations between his troops and the insurgents in Massachusetts, led by Daniel Shays. Reports that General [William] Shepard, who is also leading troops, is in a precarious position which it...
GLC02437.03422
12 January 1788
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Carrington reports, "I have as yet passed through no more of this state than what is called the Northern Neck- there I find the opponents of the Constitution pretty numerous and vociferous." Mentions that [Richard Henry] Lee "has in great measure...
GLC02437.03758
16 April 1788
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
Replies to Knox's letter from 14 April (GLC02437.03838). Says there is no prospect of any warrants being paid at the Pennsylvania Treasury. Further discusses pay warrants related to soldiers' compensation and rations. Marked "private" on the...
GLC02437.03841
9 June 1785
Bryant, John, 1742-1816
Captain Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Springfield Armory, encloses a plan of the buildings belonging to the United States at the Springfield Armory. Discusses construction and repairs taking place there. See GLC02437.08362 for...
GLC02437.03152
25 June 1786
to Thomas Theodore Bliss
Secretarially written and signed. Addressee listed as "Captain Bliss," may be Captain Thomas Theodore Bliss. Writes to make arrangements to send Bliss's daughter Betsey back to him. Betsey has apparently been staying with Knox and his family...
GLC02437.03278
1 April 1776
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
[Roll of enlisted men in Captain [Sebastian] Bauman's artillery company for the Continental Service ordered to be raised in the colony of New York by the Provincial Congress]
Lists the names of men, date of enlistment, and place of birth.
GLC02437.10661
16 March 1778
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
[Partially printed document authorizing the forcible capture of British vessels]
This document serves as a form by which Continental Congress authorizes the seizure of British ships and crew members in a warlike manner. Originally signed by Hancock during his term as President of the Congress (24 May 1775- 31 October 1777)....
GLC00231
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