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13 July 1799
Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801
to Henry Knox
Francis writes his uncle Henry Knox to tell him the item of clothes he received on the Constitution noting that "we sail on Monday." Signs as "Fluker."
GLC02437.07286
23 August 1792
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
Thanks Knox for his friendship and care. States that her finances force her to move to a more inexpensive area, but wishes she could afford to continue living near the Knox family. Discusses her own family finances. Invites Knox and his family to...
GLC02437.05589
20 November 1794
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Informs Knox that Mrs. [Lucy?] Flucker's creditors have agreed to accept Knox's offer. Discusses land negotiations. Notes the lowest he was able to get for a particular piece of property was $1700. Marked as private on the address leaf.
GLC02437.06245
25 October 1786
Seymour, Thomas, 1735-1829
Thomas Seymour, the mayor of Hartford, Connecticut, writes to Knox about his late father-in-law Thomas Flucker's estate. Seymour writes that his own late father was the attorney of Thomas Flucker. Explains that he is having trouble collecting the...
GLC02437.03320
7 January 1787
Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814
Writes a heartfelt letter in reply to Knox's condolence letter on the death of her husband, General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.03333). Declares that thinking of the letter he wrote "draws fresh streams of Blood from My heart," but thanks him for...
GLC02437.03406
May 7, 1782
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Letter written by William to his brother Major General Henry Knox. Says he will not ship anything with the capital he has accumulated until the peace is complete. Says his business accounts were messy, but are now settled. Says he wrote to Lucy that...
GLC02437.01412
28 November 1797
Forwards to his uncle Knox some of his bills and thanks him for the books he sent, though he still needs a Greek lexicon. Expresses his concern for his cousin Julia, who has been ill.
GLC02437.07056
26 May 1789
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Writes, "We very much lament the occasion which hurryed you by us with out giving us a call, we hope to hear of the recovery of your Child without injury having happened to so precious a member as its Eye." He and his wife look forward to an...
GLC02437.04221
20 August 1798
Pemberton, Ebenezer, fl. 1747-1810
Updates Knox on Thomas and Francis Flucker's accounts. Notes he has enclosed (not included) their accounts and receipts for the winter term.
GLC02437.09851
February 5, 1788
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Expresses regret that "the important question" Massachusetts is deliberating "stands on such precarious ground" (referring to ratification of the Constitution; Massachusetts ratified 6 February 1788). Predicts that Virginia will choose to ratify...
GLC02437.09416
4 March 1783
Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807
Colonel Nicola writes from General [Horatio] Gates's Quarters. Recommends Sergeant Coombs, of the Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence to see his wife in Weatherfield, Connecticut. Sends his respects to Lucy, Henry's wife.
GLC02437.09675
1 April 1796
Discusses Knox's recent letter. Thanks him for his concern about her children. Comments on possible appointments to the public service of two of their acquaintances. Expresses concern and sympathy with Knox over his son's recent difficulties....
GLC02437.06686
February 25, 1787
Thanks Knox for several letters, which put his mind at ease regarding General Benjamin Lincoln's military operations (Lincoln led the Massachusetts state militia in Shays' Rebellion) and the dignity of Government. Congratulates Knox on the recent...
GLC02437.09411
19 December 1785
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Writes on several topics. Mentions that [Samuel] Shaw will leave soon for New York and that Jackson has delivered to Shaw all of Henry Knox's brother William's luggage. Mentions that Governor [John] Hancock, his wife and family, and several others...
GLC02437.03226
30 April 1792
Wrote to Knox at the end of March, enclosing a deed for land sold in Charlestown, which Knox was to execute. Has not received any letters from Knox and the deed has apparently lapsed. Adds that Mrs. Archibald, who lodged Knox when he was in Boston...
GLC02437.05436
28 September 1778
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Written at Fredericksburgh. Comments, "You appear a little testy that I did not inform you the Enemy were going to Boston. Indeed I never believed it except a combination of unfortunate circumstances should impress an Idea of the kind on their...
GLC02437.00727
25 March 1787
Harwood, Hannah, F.U., fl. 1774-1796
Informs Knox that she sent a box of millinery for her sister Lucy, Knox's wife. Asks him to "speak favorably" about a friend's estate in New Hampshire. Comments on financial and personal business.
GLC02437.03499
21 October 1792
Thanks Knox for letting her know that his wife and children arrived in New York safely. Looks forward to hearing "of your arrival at Philadelphia - again in the full enjoyment of Domestick [sic] Bliss." Discusses the weather and her recent travel...
GLC02437.05660
8 November 1789
Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809
Thanks Knox for his attention to his son when he visited Philadelphia recently. Relates that his son will relocate either to New York or Philadelphia next spring for business. Also thanks Knox for introducing him to Mr. Martin. Breck and his...
GLC02437.05229
18 December 1799
Davis, Daniel, 1762-1835
Davis tells Knox that he paid the sheriff of Lincoln $1500 as Knox requested. Davis says he was deceived by a man named "Truky" with whom he made a contract. Davis says, "I thought I had sold the 65 acres well, considering the title was disputed...
GLC02437.07339
20 May 1792
Comments that he received Knox's letter about the deed. Informs him that Mrs. Knox arrived safely to Dorchester and everyone is well. Thanks him for the information about his brother, and also looks forward to hearing from Knox about the estate and...
GLC02437.05472
February 12, 1786
Writes a friendly letter on a variety of topics. First, mentions that [Samuel] Shaw has set sail for the East and wishes him God's blessing. Hopes that he return safely to his friends and is richly rewarded; hopes that a Mr. S. does not disturb...
GLC02437.03242
3 September 1788
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
Webber, a merchant from London, discusses business with Knox. Commenting on an unpaid debt owed to him by Samuel Ogden, writes, "Respecting Mr Ogden he alone is responsible for any alteration that may have taken place in the paper currency of N...
GLC02437.03981
10 September 1789
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Writes to thank Knox for his replies to his recent letters. Mentions that he and his wife are happy to announce they will be "permanent Citizens[s] of these States," and hopes to be close enough to Knox to renew their friendship. Thanks him for his...
GLC02437.04353
February 8, 1792
Pintard, John M., ?-1811
Received the letters Knox sent to him the previous November. Confirms that he is sending Knox the merchandise he asked for, including wine and a pipe. Has carefully monitored the quality of the items and is confident they will be to Knox's...
GLC02437.05315
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