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17 March 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Bryant
Discusses settling accounts related to Captain Bryant's pay for 1786. Mentions two incidences where he could not obtain a credit from the treasurer. Written from the War Office.
GLC03432.019
28 May 1790
Notes his receipt of "a return of Ordnance and Stores for the month of April." Discusses his receipt of a letter from a Mr. Cranch, who he supposes "is now completing the business in his line at Springfield, after which he will go to West Point...
GLC03432.020
21 September 1790
Reports on his inspection of the military stores under Captain Bryant's charge at the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts and expresses his approval. Lists items still in need of inspection. Provides instructions for making sure the "four pounders...
GLC03432.021
24 March 1791
Notes his receipt of "the return of Ordnance and military Stores for February." Indicates he sent $240 for Captain Bryant's pay for 1789 and $480 for 1790. Instructs Bryant to maintain the revenues from the sale of damaged ordnance stores "as a...
GLC03432.022
9 April 1791
Directs Captain Bryant to immediately send 152 muskets and bayonets to Chauncy Whittlesey in Middletown, Connecticut. Written from the War Department.
GLC03432.023
18 June 1792
Directs Captain Bryant to "furnish Capt. Flunt, with arms for his recruits: and that you will transport to Middletown, Connecticut, addressed to Captain John Pratt, - Fifty - stand of arms - Let them all be of the 'Charleville' Stamp." Written from...
GLC03432.024
27 September 1791
Notes his receipt of the returns for ordnance and military stores for August 1791. Directs Captain Bryant to send 100 suits of clothing to Chauncy Whittlesey in Middletown, Connecticut, who will, in turn, forward them to New York. Written from the...
GLC03432.025
24 July 1794
Indicates that he is sending monies for the incidental expenses of the ordnance department and Captain Bryant's pay. Asks Bryant to send him a voucher for disbursement estimates and advises him to "expedite the mounting of the Artillery, and...
GLC03432.028
28 July 1794
Marked as a duplicate. Asks Captain Bryant to send Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, twenty five cannons with carriages. Instructs him to send them to Chauncy Whittlesey in Middletown, Connecticut, who would forward them to New York....
GLC03432.029
20 April 1789
[Receipt for thirty dollars from the Board of Treasury for John Adams' reception]
Notes that he received thirty dollars from the Board of Treasury on this day while at the Hiats Tavern, to reimburse him for expenses incurred for the reception festivities for the Vice President of the United States [John Adams].
GLC02437.04185
30 June 1789
[Memorandum]
List of several names, such as "His Excellency the Vice President [John Adams] & Lady," and "Mr. Morris and family," accompanied by a number. Format suggests this might be a list of how many guests each person is bringing to a party or outing.
GLC02437.04264
12 December 1789
[Receipt for warrants received from Jeremiah Wadsworth]
Confirms the receipt of warrants from Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth. Noted as a copy. Signature is struck.
GLC02437.04436
8 June 1790
[Bill of sale to Benjamin Walker]
Bill of sale for a tract of land in New York to Walker. Dated previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.04625
October 1793
to unknown
Relates the concerns of the President, George Washington, regarding the "present hostile state of Europe," and the consequences it may have for the United States. Writes, "It is acknowledged by all who reflect upon the course of human events that a...
GLC02437.09950
11 March 1793
[Note]
Promissory note to pay Samuel Hodgdson $1,390. Signature is struck.
GLC02437.08664
24 November 1798
[Notice]
Announces the dissolution of the partnership between himself and Thomas Vose.
GLC02437.07193
14 August 1798
[Promissory note]
Promise to pay Henry Jackson $2,300. Appears to be written on the back of a scrap piece of paper. Signature is struck.
GLC02437.08743
20 January 1799
Appears to be either a money order or a note for $130 to be paid to Ceasar Lloyd. Note also appears to have been crossed out.
GLC02437.09857
14 April 1795
[Power of attorney]
Copy of a document officially giving Joseph Peirce the power of attorney.
GLC02437.06390
27 May - 18 December 1795
[Copy of receipts]
Lists transactions by date. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.06422
2 November 1795
[Agreement]
Agreement with a Zenas Lathrop regarding the occupation of Brigadier's Island.
GLC02437.06559
1795
[Agreement with George Meade]
Agreement to sell 100,000 acres of land to George Meade for $50,000.
GLC02437.06589
20 October 1795
[Financial note]
Promises to pay Benjamin Lincoln $120 on demand with interest.
GLC02437.08698
23 May 1780
An Opinion delivered 23rd May 1780 to His Excellency General Washington.
Title from docket. Details his opinions and analysis on military strategy and tactics in response to George Washington's questions. First discusses provisions, stating they "are the main savings of an army, and unless they are in perfect order...
GLC02437.00809
24 June 1780
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Congratulates General Lincoln for field fortifications and sends his regrets in not being able to meet with him. Noted as "Directed to Lincoln at Philadelphia."
GLC02437.00812
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