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15 June 1797
Swan, Sally W., fl. 1797
to Julia Knox
Expresses her worries at not hearing any reply to the letters she wrote her and that she misses her.
GLC02437.06986
26 July 1797
Sends her condolences about a still-born baby, possibly a sibling of Julia's and tries to comfort her.
GLC02437.07007
20 March 1786
Robbins, Edward Hutchinson, 1758-1837
to Henry Knox
Has enclosed a copy of the bond between the heirs of the Waldo patent and the ten proprietors (not present). Discusses delays in processing the paperwork and executing the bond. Comments on a variety of other matters related to the patent.
GLC02437.09144
13 February 1792
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Has enclosed ten thousand dollars in United States bank notes (not present). Itemizes the notes he has enclosed, listing the amount of each and its recipient. Explains what debts the notes pay off. Provides news on their friend [Samuel] Shaw, who...
GLC02437.05319
7 March 1792
Writes, "Mr. [Matthew] McConnell has discounted for me the note you was so obliging as to accept & remitted me the money - I think there is no probability of a charter being granted for another New Bank in New York - it is a pity this rage for...
GLC02437.05335
28 March 1774
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Requests the address of John Manning, surgeon & apothecary. Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America in 1760. He published Rivington's New-York Gazetteer.
GLC02437.00131
6 January 1789
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Contemporary copy of GLC02437.04075.
GLC02437.04076
2 November 1785
Van Berckel, Franco Petrus, fl. 1790
Writes, "In answer to Your Letter of this day I have the honour of informing You, that the person, who has applied to You, having served me for the time of about two Years, has been always remarkable for his good behaviour and sobriety, and can be...
GLC02437.03211
Written from Canton, present-day Guangzhou, China. Writes, "I love you too much to trouble you with a long tale of my disappointments. Randall has not yet arrived, nor do I know any thing of him since the 5 March at Madeira. Advantages which I had...
GLC02437.04075
20 May 1782
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Written by Major General Greene to Major General Knox. Is happy to hear about Knox's promotion. Thought that he might be able to work with Knox on the coming campaign, but says the circumstances have been changed by British Admiral George Brydges...
GLC02437.01424
4 December 1782
Osgood, Samuel, 1748-1813
Written by Osgood as a Continental Congressmen from Massachusetts to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 2 November. After reading it says he "began to repent that I had wrote you with Respect to the System for the Adjutant Genl...
GLC02437.01730
24 October 1782
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 8 October. Consoles Knox on the death of his boy. Says "Alas Deaths Shafts fly thick. no less than five of my little ones have fallen by his relentless hand." Mentions a small box...
GLC02437.01678
12 February 1783
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Written by General McDougall, but signed anonymously as "Brutus" to Major General Knox. McDougall reports that he seems to be making progress in lobbying Congress for funding for half-pay pensions for the officers. Says that since the Committee of...
GLC02437.01912
1 July 1783
Howes, Lott, fl. 1783
Written by Sargent Howes to Major General Knox. This is a follow up letter to events referenced in a petitions at GLC02437.02219. References Lt. Col. Popkin's letter to Knox of 19 June. Says he saw "many things Repugnant to Real fact" in it. This...
GLC02437.02220
26 October 1782
Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807
Written by Colonel Nicola, commander of the Invalid Regiment, to Major General Knox. Says he has been in conversations with others about the necessity of keeping a standing army in America after the peace. Has concerns that "some in authority as...
GLC02437.01683
26 August 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Marked "Private." References Knox's private letter of last Saturday evening sent by Frothingham. Asked him to reread his public letter of 31 July because "fearing from the warmth of...
GLC02437.01540
February 7, 1778
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts, writes from York, where the Continental Congress was convening. Dismisses rumors of a possible plot to undermine Washington's authority, but...
GLC00619
19 September 1782
Written from "War Office." Writes, "I have Sent for the German Armourers and will forward - them to you with the necessary Tools - If I can obtain any considerable number I think we had better send to Mr. [possibly Richard] Cranch who is now...
GLC02437.01619
6 January 1784
Haskell, Elnathan, 1755-1825
Major Haskell and Captain J. Bliss report that they assessed the clothing stores, as ordered, and rejected a number of hats.
GLC02437.02922
7 February 1784
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Bauman, in charge of the artillery at West Point, complains of "a most cingular circumstance that is agitated against the honor of my command and disparagement of the corps of Artillery." Gives numerous reasons for his disagreement with Lieutenant...
GLC02437.02947
4 July 1790
Brett, Piercy, fl. 1788-1792
Discusses politics in regards to the possible war with Spain. Writes, "Our political situation at present is so enveloped in clouds of doubt and uncertainty, that the keenest and clearest eyes can see nothing through them ... we have as formidable a...
GLC02437.04643
7 August 1792
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Discusses the situation of the family of the late General Nathanael Greene and believes that "[i]t is time a Bill was finally passed by a considerable majority for pecuniary restitution to the family;" Also writes concerning the status of the...
GLC02437.05571
26 March 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Discusses financial transactions, including a negotiation with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring. Mentions certain "Engagements" which will become payable in a month. Comments on sale or mortgage of lands. Provides a detailed account of several...
GLC02437.06675
7 November 1799
Beaumez, M. de (Bon-Albert Briois), 1759-1809
Beaumez relates his troubles for "being borne in France," as the government general in Calcutta wants him to return to America. Beaumez talks about the dangers he faces should he be captured by a French ship. He says that his reputation has allowed...
GLC02437.07323
30 May 1796
Free frank stamped and signed by Mr. William Bingham. Discusses negotiations with Mr. [possibly Alexander] Baring and mentions related commerce in England.
GLC02437.06755
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