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1782/11/13
Washington, George, 1732-1799
To: Henry Knox.
Protecting the Hudson, adjusting the system of signals (including rockets) guards in New York.
GLC07965
12 February 1784
Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819
to Henry Knox
Major Williams reports he has applied to Dr. Waldo of Springfield to attend sick men under Williams's care. Waldo requests that an order be created for the procurement of provisions in the hands of "Widow Pincher." Encloses a provision return...
GLC02437.02952
circa 20 November 1799-1806
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
Discusses a payment and sales. Year of creation unknown. Most likely written in Portland, Maine.
GLC02437.09914
24 October 1781
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Discusses the difficulty of completing work without artificers in the south. Requests that a few carpenters and smiths be sent to their aid.
GLC02437.01258
14 April 1793
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Encloses a paper which his clerk omitted to previously send along (not included). Reports "I cannot well conceive what Mr. [William] Lewis means by saying that, the Vouchers I sent will not be admitted as Evidence - The Originals must be undoubtedly...
GLC02437.05871
1793
Discusses titles for land and related financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09982
1 December 1787
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Informs that he has debts in Jersey and is willing to have his pay applied to discharge the debt. Writes about the new constitution and the western territory, "I am much obliged to you for the new constitution & for the plan of Government for the...
GLC02437.03718
30 October 1784
Encloses the monthly military returns for October. Doughty gives a detailed report on matters at West Point and the surrounding areas. Discusses stores, arrangements to be made for winter, and other topics.
GLC02437.03065
2 July 1789
Writes to introduce the bearers, Dr. Allison and Ensign Suydam, who are traveling to New York.
GLC02437.04268
5 May 1790
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Describes an incident that took place between England and Spain and the possibility of the two countries going to war. Says yesterday this country was "surprised by a hot press, which like an explosion swept between 3 & 4000 seamen, and to day we...
GLC02437.04594
6 September 1782
Eustis, William, 1753-1825
Location listed as "Hospital Hut." Writes, "An officer from below has been here yesterday and taken away the guard & fatigue men - the consequence is, the sentry is removed from the spring which has been so low for a day or two past that we were...
GLC02437.01585
3 February 1785
Supports the establishment of an association based on military service, writing "In short there arise so many sources of mutual benefit in an association that I hope for it earnestly." Further details his interest in creating such an association: "...
GLC02437.03091
12 July 1787
Fenner, Robert, fl. 1787
Outlines his endeavors, as Treasurer of North Carolina's chapter of the Society of the Cincinnati, to obtain funds to "discharge Majr L'Enfant." Reports that the society members agreed wholeheartedly but adds that he has had some trouble acquiring...
GLC02437.03603
22 January 1799
Elliott, Simon, 1762-1832
Elliot says that he is compelled to "abandon all Idea of accepting my late appointment." Elliot cannot find anyone to take over his business, so it would be "highly imprudent." Elliot says that "nothing could warrant it but the actual Invasion of...
GLC02437.07226
23 January 1784
When Williams recently arrived at Springfield, he found the arsenal unoccupied by troops. Reports on the present situation at Springfield. Discusses the plan for the issue of rations. Complains that the allowance of firewood "is very insufficient...
GLC02437.02935
22 June 1791
Williams says the information on "military movements" he is enclosing (not included) was given to him by General Wood who received it from a Mr. [Crous]. The Virginia Attorney General has letters that back up Crous's information. Says that Crous...
GLC02437.05018
February 14, 1801
Willett, Marinus, 1740-1830
Appears to discuss the lime business. Says he is waiting to hear from Albany regarding funding from the government.
GLC02437.07716
1791
Williamson, Charles, fl. 1791
Discusses business relating to land on Lake Ontario and mentions that he is expecting to have some of his boats seized by the British. Expresses his opinion that a post on Lake Ontario would be beneficial. Date previously inferred, written in...
GLC02437.09949
27 December 1787
Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835
Discusses the ratification convention for the United States Constitution, and the chances of it being accepted. Writes, "I have been waiting the event of our Elections here of Delegates for the Convention, which have men more in favor of the...
GLC02437.03742
24 August 1798
Discusses possibly settling on the Waldo Patent.
GLC02437.07166
21 July 1787
Provides his opinion on the legal haggling over the boundaries of the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the legal authority of the courts to be involved in the disputes.
GLC02437.09167
12 October 1781
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Encloses a return of ordnance and stores. Reports that nothing will be done in the fall toward building the magazine at Fort Clinton or Fort Putnam because of all the work needed to prepare for winter. The artificers have been building a workshop at...
GLC02437.01221
10 August 1782
Cogswell, Thomas, 1746-1810
Writes, "This day I ordered off three hundred and fifty oxen for to move the Park, I expect they will be this night thirty miles on their way. Col. Pickering Quarter Master General has also assured me that he will furnish eighty seven horses, that...
GLC02437.01523
30 August 1795
Cobb, David, 1748-1830
Discusses land business concerning several towns as well as surveys.
GLC02437.06506
10 October 1795
Describes some of the measures he is pursuing to help sell Maine land.
GLC02437.06535
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