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27 June 1795
Malcom, James, fl. 1794-1806
[Estimate]
Cosigned by John Harkness. Docket appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. Estimate of expenses for survey work.
GLC02437.08696
14 December 1782
Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Ezra Selden]
Webb recommends Captain Selden for a leave of absence until 16 January 1783. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09567
circa December 1782
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
[Stevens discusses his own leave of absence]
Captain Stevens writes that his company will "admit of his absence untill the 5th March next." Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox at West Point, New York.
GLC02437.09597
4 January 1783
Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for William Higgins]
Colonel Butler recommends Lieutenant Higgins, of the 1st Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directed to Major General Henry Knox at West Point, New York.
GLC02437.09603
9 November 1801
Filer, Christopher, fl. 1801
[Land deed]
Signed by David Fales and John Gleason as witnesses. A land deed for a tract of land in "Waldoborough," Maine for the sum of $200 paid by Henry Knox to Christopher Filer.
GLC02437.07659
31 August 1795
Meade, George, 1741-1808
[Copy of notes drawn]
Copy of several financial notes drawn by George Meade, listing transactions. Dates range from 13 to 25 May. Also includes a note of receipt dated 27 August and signed by Knox.
GLC02437.06426
25 February 1783
Swift, Heman, 1733-1814
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Doctor Simpson]
Colonel Swift recommends Simpson, surgeon of the Second Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Camp Highlands.
GLC02437.09661
22 April 1771
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
[List]
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including Classical Literature, grammar books, medicine and the sciences.
GLC02437.10366
10 February 1772
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including literature and novels, guide books, periodicals and poetry.
GLC02437.10371
10 March 1774
[Invoice]
List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including government, sermons, law and others. Date from docket.
GLC02437.10380
28 November 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Anthony Wayne
Thanks Wayne for his letter of 25 October (GLC02437.04397). Discusses the treaty negotiations underway in Georgia with the Creek nation, referring to Creek leader Alexander McGillivray: "Mr McGillivrays influence over the creeks has been exerted to...
GLC02437.04421
30 May 1803
Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842
[Invitation to the ordination of Mr. William Ellery Channing]
On behalf of the "religious society in Federal Street," Wright invites Knox to the ordination of Mr. William Ellery Channing.
GLC02437.07802
4 November 1802
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
[Receipt]
Receipt of a horse from Ezekiel Spulding, the price of which will be deducted from what Spulding owes to Henry Knox.
GLC02437.08803
25 November 1848
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Certificate of Merit
This document is a certificate of merit for Private Balser Horn, it is signed by James K. Polk as President and countersigned by William L. Marcy as Secretary of War. Private Balser Horn performed with distinguished service during the Battle of Cerro...
GLC04675.15
28 December 1782
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Aaron Benjamin]
Colonel Webb recommends Benjamin, in the Third Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 20 February 1782. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.
GLC02437.09595
3 February - 7 March 1772
Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798
[Invoices]
Invoices of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of various types of stationery, sealing wax, brushes, toys, telescopes, chests, and others.
GLC02437.10370
23 May 1799
Dane, Nathan, 1752-1835
Note of receipt of Henry Knox for $71.06. Also includes a note of receipt signed on the verso by an Eleazer Homer.
GLC02437.08752
29 December 1797
Hodgon, Benjamin, fl. 1797
[Acceptance of a draft]
Notes the acceptance of a draft, $700 and a bill from Benjamin Hodgdon's father, Samuel Hodgdon. Appears to be written in Henry Knox's hand.
GLC02437.07072
9 May 1782
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Cash received from Colonel Miles]
Figures and notes tallying the amount of money a Colonel Miles [possibly Samuel Miles of Pennsylvania] spent and received for General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.01402
13 September 1783
Capron, Seth, fl. 1783
[Request for rations]
Request for rations for men belonging to General Henry Knox's barge. Countersigned by John Lillie.
GLC02437.02519
29 August 1789-14 December 1789
Smith & Wyckoff
[Receipt for rations]
Unsigned, but handwriting for at least part of the receipt is in the hand of Henry Knox. A signature apparently for the firm Smith & Wyckoff has been struck at the bottom of the note. Note declares that two hundred dollars was given, by Henry Knox...
GLC02437.04340
31 March 1794
United States War Department
[Receipt of salaries]
Written from the War Office of the United States to the "Secretary for the Department of War," [Henry Knox]. Receipt of paid salaries for the months of January, February, and March.
GLC02437.06071
1 November 1787
Langmyer, Charles, fl. 1787
[Receipt payment]
Lists the quarterly payment from 1 August until 1 November and includes items such as books and educational fees. Notes the receipt of payment for teaching one of Knox's daughters for the semester.
GLC02437.03691
1783-1815
[Extract from James Webber & Co. letter]
In the hand of Samuel Shaw, who served as Henry Knox's aide during the Revolutionary War. Discusses collecting payment on a bill.
GLC02437.03090
2 January 1782
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Captain David Judson]
Colonel Butler recommends Judson, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a sixty day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09557
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