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26 July 1798
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to James McHenry
Recommends an acquaintance who wants to be a lieutenant in the infantry to McHenry, the Secretary of War.
GLC02437.07160
22 May 1802
to Joseph Martin
Discusses land deals in Hampden and Bangor, Maine. Mentions the number of settlers in the townships and the amount of their claims. Appears to be asking for legal assistance regarding land. A copy of a note dated 29 December 1801 is on the last page...
GLC02437.07533
30 September 1788
to Richard Martin
Asks Martin not to sell Musketo Island, Maine or to allow the removal of any of its resources such as the wood and improvements. Written from "Herring Gu[t?]" which is possibly in Maine.
GLC02437.09197
14 April 1796
Discusses McHenry's recent appointment to Secretary of War. Comments that McHenry accepted the postition from a patriotic sense of duty. Also appears to also discuss an injured officer from the war and the pay the officer should receive. Letter is...
GLC02437.09831
30 September 1783
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Discusses the lack of funds for supplies and the large expenses incurred due to lack of stores. Plans to apply for more aid to see if "I cannot obtain the same compensation as those who have gone before me. Certainly I have expended as...
GLC02437.02592
29 October 1783
Discusses a dispute regarding two officers of the artillery, Majors Perkins and Bauman, concerning the differences in rank within the artillery as compared to that of the general army.
GLC02437.02723
10 November 1783
Discusses an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the...
GLC02437.02764
24 February 1787
Later copy of GLC02437.03466. Writes a recommendation to Lincoln for Mr. Payson, a "reputable inhabitant of Massachusetts" who is looking for "employment to give him bread." Notes he has no openings at present and is referring him to Lincoln.
GLC02437.03465
4 March 1787
Later copy. Discusses a meeting in Philadelphia, and writes "You will have found that Congress have recommended a convention to meet in Philadelphia in May. I hope and pray that you may be at it, either on the part of the State or the Cincinnati."
GLC02437.03483
4 August 1789
Later copy. Letter reads, "Although I do not conceive the office of Collector to the Port of Boston adequate to the merits of my friend, yet as it is the best thing that can be offered at present, I sincerely congratulate you on the appointment."
GLC02437.04316
27 April 1796
Writes that he has been unable to repay money he owes to Lincoln due to family obligations, until now. However, he asks whether he might have one more week to repay it.
GLC02437.06723
30 October 1798
Informs Lincoln that he has sold a brig.
GLC02437.07183
5 January 1799
This document seems to be the last page of a few sentences of a longer letter that has been separated.
GLC02437.07222
21 October 1804
Writes that due to the demands of a variety of parties, he will be making a payment to a Mr. Preble which should not trouble Lincoln's plans. Discusses other financial arrangements he plans to make.
GLC02437.07888
1 October 1792
to David McClure
This letter was copied in an unknown hand. Writes to the Reverend David McClure and thanks him for the "remembrances of the pure friendship of our early years." Goes on to discuss his views on the Indian Wars and his ideas for intermarriage between...
GLC02437.10255
16 March 1783
Later copy of GLC02437.02009. References his letter from "a few days past." Says that letter mentioned a meeting of officers called for by a paper circulating around camp. Says "The meeting was had yesterday, and the General will forward the...
GLC02437.02007
23 December 1781
Later copy. Duplicate of GLC02437.01309. Writes to respond to General Benjamin Lincoln's request of his opinon on where to store 4,000 barrels of public powder now in Boston. Declares that West Point is so important that they should do everything...
GLC02437.01308
31 December 1781
Mentions that among the stores taken from the enemy at the battle of Yorktown are "a number of copper hoops that had been attached to the casks of powder consumed during the siege, which according to the customs of War invariably appertain to the...
GLC02437.01312
22 January 1782
Discusses the deficiency of supplies in the ordnance. Comments on the amount of horses necessary for the wagons in the field. Also discusses the supplies necessary for the ordnance, including cannon, howitzers, and ammunition, and the amount of...
GLC02437.01337
7 May 1782
Discusses the importance of establishing laboratories for artillery stores in the field. Comments on the work being performed by officers and enlisted men, as well as the pay scale they receive.
GLC02437.01413
7 August 1782
Discusses changes in the number and arrangement of field commissaries, quartermasters, and conductors. Comments on the usefulness of the Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at West Point, especially regarding distribution of artillery materials...
GLC02437.01518
21 May 1783
Discusses the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and mentions a proposed constitution, which is not included. States that "[t]he intention [for creating the society] is pure, and uncorrupted by any sinister design - The sole objects the...
GLC02437.02131
2 June 1783
Gives an account of his advancement in the army and his wages as a way to show the unfair methods of payment of the soldiers and the lack of an organized system to deal with soldiers' wages.
GLC02437.02144
8 August 1783
Mentions that Richard Frothingham, field commissary, is going to Philadelphia to settle the accounts of his department. Remarks upon the inaccuracy of the accounts, "As there have been a considerable number of persons employed and often under...
GLC02437.02376
18 December 1783
to Robert Morris
Discusses a potential problem in providing rations for the men remaining in service after the end of the year. Writes that "no calculation was made for the Canadian refugees who are in the vicinity of West Point - They draw upwards of one hundred...
GLC02437.02843
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