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28 March 1788
Staples, William, fl. 1788-1798
[Bill]
Lists transactions between James Rivington and Henry Knox, by date. Includes a note of receipt from William Staples on behalf of Rivington.
GLC02437.08605
1 October 1783
Bell, William, fl. 1783-1796
[Request]
Requests 20 pounds of bread and 20 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two written by Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09759
3-28 February 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, instruments, printing materials, scales, and others. Noted as a copy.
GLC02437.10369
18 November 1783
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to Captain Dustan
Instructs Captain Dustan to bring all the cannon and stores from Kings Ferry to West Point based on the orders of General Knox. States that Dustan is required to assist Knox. Instructs him to leave men in each work "with strict orders to suffer no...
GLC02437.10190
May 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[drafts of rough minutes delivered to Doctor Ramsey who is writing the history of the late war & who furnished to me his Sketches & Materials for that purpose. May '86]
Later copy of Knox's notes which he delivered to Doctor David Ramsay to use as reference for his book, History of the American Revolution. Note at top states, "(Inclosed) Notes and explanations of Doctor Ramsay's history respecting the campaign 1777...
GLC02437.00680
circa 1789-1796
[Sketch] [incomplete]
Lists items related to the sale of land to Madame de Leval. Includes surveys, roads and payments. Docket written in Henry Knox's hand.
GLC02437.08248
29 October 1801
[Land bond]
First page signed by John Rynier and David [Fales] as witnesses to the original agreement. A bond given to Francis Reed by Henry Knox for 50 acres of land in Hancock Country, Maine.
GLC02437.07648
12 December 1792
Le Roy, Herman, 1758-1841
to William Duer
Copy of a letter from Herman Le Roy to William Duer; written in Henry Knox's hand. Informs Duer that Knox called on "Mr C" [Théophile Cazenove] and himself to discuss the eastern lands. Says Knox made it clear to them that he would be willing to...
GLC02437.05733
12 April 1866
Tillotson, Mary, fl. 1866
To her sister
Regarding spring planting, current prices and events. Mentions sending representatives to the "Woman's Rights Convention in N.Y. May 10th (possibly the First Women's National Loyal League Convention); opening correspondence with Mrs. Stanton, Lucy...
GLC04558.173
18 November 1781
to Thomas Sim Lee
Declares he intended to return to Annapolis but was unable due to circumstances outside of his control. Delivered to Colonel Carrington the horses Governor Lee provided, for use in the Southern States, but one died before they reached Alexandria....
GLC02437.01290
March 30,1846
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
[Pardon of Robert Baker for engaging in the slave trade].
Countersigned by James Buchanan. Baker, 1st mate on the Brig "Montivedio", was convicted of engaging in the slave trade between Africa and Brazil and sentenced to serve 6 months in prison and pay a $500 fine and court costs. Pardoned after serving...
GLC00043.11
July 13, 1847
Pardon of George Miles, convicted of mutiny aboard the Barque "Agnes." Also, includes petitions and receipts.
Miles, "...convicted of a revolt on board of the barque 'Agnes'..."; sentenced to pay a $1 fine and courts costs [$25], and be imprisoned for ten days. Pardoned after serving his prison sentence since he was too poor to pay his fine. (c/s James...
GLC00043.12
January 13, 1848
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Samuel Howard].
Convicted of passing counterfeit coin; sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. Pardoned due to age, previous honesty, family's dependence, small amount of counterfeited money involved, and judge's request. Countersigned by Secretary of State James...
GLC00045.08
29 April 1792
Duer, William, 1747-1799
to War Department [in French]
Note on the docket declares that this is a copy of a letter Colonel William Duer sent to Mr. [Despreminet] without the authority of Henry Knox. Mentions Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche. Docket is an Autograph document signed by Knox, stating, "a...
GLC02437.05435
5 November 1791
[Statement of meeting proceedings]
Statement relating to a meeting held between Henry Knox, William Duer, William Constable, and Royal Flint, in July 1791. Declares that Knox testified to Samuel Ogden's relinquishment of his claims on certain townships in Maine. Outlines a...
GLC02437.05226
8 April 1803
Duane, William John, 1780-1865
to Benjamin Hastings
Mentions five dollars for a subscription for General [Henry] Knox. Asks Hastings to be his agent for the territory east of New York.
GLC02437.07796
19 April 1800
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
[Account]
Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Jonathan Eames by date. Most are related to expenses of various towns in the Maine lands.
GLC02437.08766
17 October 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Requests half a gallon of rum for General Henry Knox. Contains a note on page two noting rations were received. Directed to William Bell.
GLC02437.09791
20 December 1782
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for William Lee]
Captain Patten recommends Sergeant Lee for a twenty five day leave of absence to visit friends in East Haddon, Connecticut. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox (at West Point).
GLC02437.09584
10 February 1783
Webb, Samuel Blachley, 1753-1807
[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Stephen Betts]
Colonel Webb recommends Betts, captain of the regiment under his command, for a leave of absence until 10 February 1783. Directs his request to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.
GLC02437.09635
19 October 1781
[Return of shot and shells].
Lists shot and shells sent to the line, expended, and left over at Yorktown on 19 October 1781. Also lists shot and shells expended from 9 October 1781 to 17 October 1781 under the command of John Lamb, Edward Carrington, Ebenezer Stevens, and...
GLC02437.01240
28 June 1774
Peirce, Isaac, 1722-1811
Bill or receipt stating that Henry Knox bought a set of cups and saucers from Joseph Peirce. Includes a signed note of receipt by Isaac Peirce.
GLC02437.08360
11 June 1796
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
to Thomas Vose
Ulmer writes to Vose asking about delivery of goods for "the Gen'l" [General Henry Knox]. Discusses shipping them by a vessel helmed by a Captain Norton.
GLC02437.06770
22 June 1801
McGlathery, William, fl. 1800-1801
[Receipt for highway taxes]
Receipt for highway taxes paid by Henry Knox on the Muscongus patent (also known as the Waldo patent) in the township of Frankfort, Maine for the year 1800.
GLC02437.07549
22 August 1801
to Unknown
Discusses the progress of the surveying. Notes Mr. [John?] Gleason and his party will be with [George?] Ulmer on Monday. Also mentions Thomas and Major [Benjamin?] Bracket will be assembling the people on Monday to explain the surveying and to try to...
GLC02437.07589
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