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21 May 1794
Van Berckel, Franco Petrus, fl. 1785-1794
to Henry Knox [in French]
Expresses happiness that his marriage to Madame Bacler de Leval has led to a friendship between him and Knox.
GLC02437.06103
15 December 1803
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Henry Knox's bond to Bussey & Ingalls]
Marked "duplicate." Certifies that Henry Knox is obliged to the firm of Benjamin Bussey & Daniel Ingalls for twelve thousand dollars. Enumerates the terms of the contract, which pertains to the sale of land in Maine. Signed by Knox, as well as...
GLC02437.07836
12 April 1790
Moor, William, ?-1790
[Money order for Henry Knox]
"Please to pay to General Knox or order all my subsistence as it shall become due commencing from the first of Januy. 1790 - & charge to account of ... " Countersigned by Joseph Howell.
GLC02437.04582
16 June 1804
Fletcher, Jonathan, fl. 1804-1806
[Land deed with Henry Knox]
Partially printed. Deed for a plot of land in Maine sold by Fletcher to Henry Knox. Signed by Fletcher and his wife, Priscilla, and by Samuel Gardner and Samuel White as witnesses.
GLC02437.07861
1777
[Henry Knox's asking price for land]
Initialled twice by Knox. This document was sent to James Swan. Will accept a payment of $12,000 and $18,000 loan at 6 percent interest, payable annually, in return for 100,000 acres of land. The land is probably in Maine. Guarantees the land...
GLC02437.08404
17 January 1777
Sundry accounts to General Knox
Date from docket. Apparently a quartermaster's account. Includes a list of named captains under Knox, including A[lexander] Hamilton, and corresponding figures (possibly their pay or money allotted for their use for supplies, etc). A note in Samuel...
GLC02437.10011
22 March 1795
Miranda, Francisco de, 1750-1816
Sends his greetings to Knox and all of his friends in America, including Alexander Hamilton. Refers to America as "notre chere Columbia." Hopes sentiments haven't changed despite the turmoil in France. Transmits two pamphlets (not included).
GLC02437.06374
5 April 1802
[Last will and testament of Henry Knox]
Signed by Knox once in the text and once at the close. Witnessed and signed by Samuel D. Parker, Thomas Welsh, Jr., Henry Cabot, and William Sullivan. Appoints his wife Lucy as sole executor, leaving the management and division of assets to her...
GLC03536
January 1800
[Mortgage from Knox to Henry Jackson]
Knox mortgages 50,000 acres of Waldo Patent land to Henry Jackson as security for the payment of "sundry notes of hand." Pertains to a financial matter concerning James and Hepzibah Swan, John Coffin Jones, and Joseph Russell.
GLC02437.10339
28 January 1793
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811
Letter in French to Henry Knox.
GLC02437.05797
3 January 1793
Describes the status and details of the French settlement in Maine. States, "if we should wish that the french settlement shall be on your Lands, think sir! on the situation of france, you Can not doubt that the Emigration, shall be Considerable...
GLC02437.05773
May 27, 1791
Cox, James, 1751-1834
[receipt for drawing lessons for Knox's children]
Receipt in Knox's hand and signed by Cox. The receipt is for eight pounds one shilling that Knox paid Cox, an English-born drawing master in Philadelphia, for teaching his daughter Lucy and his son Harry "the art of drawing and for colors."
GLC02437.04959
11 November 1783
Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794
In French except for refrain - "Blow the trumpet in Zion." Von Steuben criticizes Aedanus Burke, aka "Cassius," the author of an anti-Society of the Cincinnati pamphlet ("Considerations on the Society or Order of Cincinnati," 1783). Burke, a South...
GLC02437.02769
26 April 1777
Messrs Bowdoin and Read, fl. 1777
[Bill sent to Henry Knox]
Knox bought 2 loaves of sugar with a total weight of 21 pounds, 15 ounces for £2.14.10. Jonathan Davis signed as the agent for Bowdoin and Read, claiming he received payment.
GLC02437.08403
10 May 1788
Knox, William, 1756-1795
[Account between Henry and William Knox]
Includes charges for moving the War Office, the cost of four salmon, lumber, and other expenses.
GLC02437.03867
18 December 1792
to [Heny Knox] [in French]
A duplicate of GLC02437.05741. GLC02437.05741 is a translation. Discusses land deals involving herself, Knox, [Jean-Baptiste] de la Roche, and [William] Duer. States that Mr. de la Roche has gone to the eastern lands to hopefully provide stability...
GLC02437.05742
1780/06/18
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox re: sending Knox to stop NJ from forming its own Army
Sending Knox in an attempt to keep New Jersey from forming a separate army.
GLC02147
5 January 1777 - 11 July 1783
Brigadier General Knox's account of Clothing
Contains accounts for amount of money Knox spent on various items of clothing from 1777-1779. Items include fabric, shoes, coats, shirts, etc. Many of the items listed are for other officers under Knox's command. Annotations made as late as 1783...
GLC02437.00513
7 July 1794
[Henry Knox's account with Mr. Burton]
A detailed listing of Henry Knox's account with Mr. William Burton. Lists amounts billed, paid, and still owing. The account might for Knox's brother, William Knox. Date was added at a later date in pen and pencil. A note at bottom of the letter...
GLC02437.06297
25 August 1789
[Account between Colonel Wadsworth and Henry Knox]
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Account of monies exchanged between Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and Henry Knox between February and August 1789.
GLC02437.04336
3 November 1789
[Certificates as payment for Knox's services]
Lists "certificates given me for my services by J. Peirce Esqr, & which I have in possession this day [3] Novr 1789." Includes the number of each certificate, the dollar amount, and the interest paid.
GLC02437.04403
16 November 1793
Baucel (agent), fl. 1793
Written by Baucel as the agent of Monsieur D'Espremenil, who made a deal with William Duer involving lands in Maine. See GLC02437.05930 and .05937 for background on the situation. This letter is a follow up on previous correspondence.
GLC02437.05976
circa 1793
[in French]
GLC02437.09915
22 January 1781
Gorham, S., fl. 1781
[Balance of Henry's Knox's account]
Account is dated 31 December 1779; Gorham certifies the account 22 January 1781. Pertains to the State of Massachusetts.
GLC02437.00791
11 February 1796
Martinon, Nicholas Francis, fl. 1796
French version of GLC02437.06625.
GLC02437.06626
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