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29 September 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Request for provisions]
Request for six pounds of candles on behalf of General Knox. Includes a note on the verso signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02581
25 May 1795
[Acceptances]
List of transactions between George Mead and Henry Knox on behalf of Samuel Hodgden. Noted as a copy in the docket.
GLC02437.10397
6 November 1802
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
[Receipt]
Receipt of $50 from Stephen Young to be deducted from the amount Young owes to Henry Knox.
GLC02437.08802
14 December 1782
Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Elisha Hopkins]
Webb recommends Captain Hopkins for a leave of absence until February 1783. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09566
27 June 1805
Storer, George, fl. 1803-1806
Receipt stating he accepted from Knox a sum of money on behalf of the firm of Wales & Beale.
GLC02437.07947
4 February 1774
Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798
[Invoice]
Invoices of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of various types of stationery, quills, blotting paper, ink, and others.
GLC02437.10383
26 February 1783
Callender, John, fl. 1747-1797
[Report of the Artillery at Fort Clinton]
Informs Knox that he has "[e]xamined the Artillery at Fort Clinton Park & .c .c found them in good Order, Except one Morter one Howitzer ..."
GLC02437.01956
circa 10 January 1794
Rapine, Daniel, 1767-1826
List of transactions between Robert Campbell and Henry Knox. Noted as signed by Daniel Rapine on behalf of Campbell.
GLC02437.08669
1 November 1793
Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
Receipt for $540.90 in cash and $55.49 in provisions paid by Henry Jackson on Henry Knox's account.
GLC02437.08699
24 June 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Christopher Gore
Written as an introductory letter for Mr. Tallerand and Beaumetz, "two gentlemen, of the greatest respectability, whom the troubles of France have constrained to quit their ... Country." Continues saying that "[t]hey are on a visit to New england...
GLC02437.10310
21 September 1787
to William Lewis
Asks Lewis to deliver Mr. [George] Joy's "deposition respecting Mr. [Daniel] Parker having directed him [Mr. Joy] to pay the money which Mr. Parker took out of the funds of the Ship Empress of China in New York in the beginning of the year 1784 ..."...
GLC02437.03666
to Thomas Russell
Written as an introductory letter for Mr. Tallerand and Beaumetz of France who are "on a visit to the eastern states ..." Describes them as "two characters eminent in France, for their talents, their virtues, and their rank in society." Notes that...
GLC02437.10304
22 December 1782
Crane, John, 1744-1805
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Moor]
Colonel Crane recommends Moor (spelled "Moore" on docket) for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox at West Point, New York.
GLC02437.09589
1773
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
[Magazine list]
List of magazines forwarded to Henry Knox for the year 1772. Includes magazines for gentlemen, ladies, a monthly review, a political register and a belle catalogue. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08307
15 February 1783
Swift, Heman, 1733-1814
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Gorham]
Colonel Swift recommends Gorham, of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Created at Camp Highlands.
GLC02437.09646
23 December 1779
Thrupp, Henry, fl. 1779
Receipt
Partially printed receipt for the purchase of goods from the haberdashers Sleathand Thrupp in London for Henry Knox. Items include a gauze apron and gauze cuffs. Signed by Henry Thrupp.
GLC02437.08520
28 August 1771
[List]
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including Bibles, grammar and spelling books, and dictionaries.
GLC02437.10367
10 April 1772
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including the sciences, essays, commentaries and travel diaries.
GLC02437.10374
15 February 1773
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including travel diaries, Classic literature, philosophy and others.
GLC02437.10378
10 April 1778
[Receipt for payment of eleven dollars from Samuel Shaw]
Receipt to Samuel Wells, and signed by him. Wells certifies receipt of eleven dollars from Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, "for the expence of going to Bethlehem and bring Genl Knox's Baggage to camp and for having a new Tongue made to the...
GLC02437.00696
1 July 1791
to unknown
Received his favor of 30 June. Had previously sent a pair of letters and expects to get an answer that day or the next. Needs something subscribed and wonders if recipient can help him. Says he wishes to "make a considerable subscription, on the...
GLC02437.05044
18 September 1783
[Request for goods]
Request for one barrel of flour and twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox. Docket signed received by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02533
27 May 1795
Johnson, George, fl. 1795
[Notes]
George Meade's signature has been struck. Financial notes drawn by George Meade for Henry Knox. Lists amounts, dates, and payment terms.
GLC02437.08695
20 July 1787
Seton, fl. 1787
[Request for money]
Mrs. Seton asks Knox for "Miss's [present] quarter," and encloses receipts for both quarters (not present). Explains that she needs the money to put toward another bill she must pay that day.
GLC02437.03607
29 December 1782
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Samuel Hoyt]
Colonel Webb recommends Hoyt, of the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 13 February 1783. Directs his request to General Henry Knox at West Point.
GLC02437.09596
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