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27 April 1798
Bailie, William, fl. 1798
to Henry Knox
Discusses Knox's brother William's finances.
GLC02437.07121
3 September 1796
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Discusses transportation of Knox's furniture.
GLC02437.06811
21 January 1800
Bridge, Edmund, 1739-1826
Bridge received Knox's letter of December 28, 1799. Bridge tells Knox he can safely send Bridge the money Knox needs to, and that either Bridge or his "deputy" David Fales will take it.
GLC02437.07358
27 November 1781
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Written by William Knox to his brother Brigadier General Henry Knox, who was at Washington's headquarters. Writes from France after a pleasant and short 21 day voyage from Boston. Is astonished by their speed of travel. Says he did not suffer from...
GLC02437.01296
4 September 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Informs his brother William Knox that he has given him power of attorney to sell his lands. Says he sent a map of the lands that are jointly held with Alexander Macomb, Philip Schuyler, John Taylor, Robert Morris, among others. Describes the lands...
GLC02437.04714
12 September 1782
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Will soon inform Knox "whether the field pieces or royal Howitzers, will be most acceptable to Count de Rochambeau." Also tells Knox that a certain inscription should be in Latin and says Captain Doughty is "appointed fort Major of West point & its...
GLC02437.09379
21 May 1791
Hull, William, 1753-1825
Written by General Hull to Secretary of War Knox. Although "every wish of my heart strongly urges [Hull] again to resume the sword," he must decline Knox's appointment. Says the influence of his friends was decisive. Expresses further sentiments...
GLC02437.04953
10 September 1803
Parker, Isaac, 1768-1830
Writes that the bearer, a Mr. Trickey, is the son of the elder Mr. Trickey who prosecuted a court case against Knox and won. The younger Mr. Trickey is visiting Knox to handle financial business associated with the settlement against Knox. Possibly...
GLC02437.07820
29 October 1792
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Sends Knox news regarding Mr. Monvel, noting that Monvel "has been very fruitfull in the business that he was engaged in." Hopes Knox will visit the [Waldo] Patent in the following year. Reports that he can not begin construction of Knox's house...
GLC02437.05676
2 June 1789
Glasbeech, Baron de, fl. 1781-1789
Writes to discuss his impoverished lifestyle and complains of the government owing him money. Asks if perhaps Knox can lend him money, and then when Congress settles his debts he will be able to pay Knox back. Back page features various...
GLC02437.04230
29 August 1782
Loring, Joshua, 1744-1789
Discusses several financial transactions between himself, Knox, and General Benjamin Lincoln. Attempts to clarify the information exchanged in several letters between himself and Knox. Declares that Knox may still "draw on [him] for Two hundred...
GLC02437.01547
27 December 1783
Allen, William, fl. 1783-1809
Forwards a return of the stores and supplies at Saratoga, New York, to Knox. Also discusses provisions for the troops and the discharge of men. "On Public Service" written on address leaf. (Refer to GLC02437.10191 and GLC02437.10195 for Knox's...
GLC02437.02867
14 November 1774
Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779
Asks Knox to find an excuse for Waldo's mother, who has accused Waldo of neglect for not writing. States that running a store is very time consuming and prevents him from writing. Mentions that he sent a package with letters and newspapers to Knox...
GLC02437.00186
18 May 1789
Eveleigh, Nicholas, 1748-1791
Writes to Knox not to provide him with information, but to elicit information from Knox about happenings in the government. Declares that he is very far away from the rest of government and would like to know more about what is going on. Hopes that...
GLC02437.04206
18 January 1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Informs Knox he is either sending or has sent him a list of letters (not included) of people who have applied for land in Knox's patent (likely part of the Waldo patent lands). Notes he marked the quantity and price agreed on next to each man's name...
GLC02437.07501
6 October 1783
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Informs Knox that he has visitors passing through, a Mr. Vernon and the Count Wengierski, and asks if Knox would mind showing them West Point.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
GLC02437.02622
23 March 1796
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Write to regretfully inform Knox that due to "unexpected embarrassments" they will not be able to continue in business with Knox. Apologize profusely, but seem to ask Knox to pay back what he owes them.
GLC02437.06673
20 May 1789
Senf, Charles, ?-1806
Written from "Rocky Mount," South Carolina. Declares that several letters he wrote to Knox did not arrive safely, so he is sending another and hopes Knox will receive it. Has enclosed a copy of his proposition (a plan regarding inland navigation...
GLC02437.04212
20 March 1791
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Informs Knox he can defer Knox's payment for one month, at which time Randall "must absolutely remit to London to make good my arrangements there." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.04882
24 February 1795
Adams, Jonathan, fl. 1793-1795
Congratulates Knox on his resignation from the position of Secretary at War and offers his services for any position that Knox might want him to help with.
GLC02437.06361
15 December 1789
Little, Daniel, fl. 1789-1801
Supports Knox's idea to appoint a permanent clegyman and missionary to cater to settlers on his lands in the Waldo Patent. Also likes Knox's idea of establishing a school.
GLC02437.09232
21 May 1789
Condy, Thomas Hollis, 1754-1833
Asks Knox whether there are job openings in the region in which he lives. Docket states that Knox replied on 30 May, and there is no copy.
GLC02437.04215
31 December 1805
Hall, Bradshaw, fl. 1805
Signed by B. Hall of Castine, Maine, likely Bradshaw Hall, the Register of Deeds for that town. Writes that he has received Knox's packet of deeds and will send them back by mail by the next post. Asks several questions regarding Knox's other...
GLC02437.07992
12 May 1793
Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806
Assuring Knox that Winslow will be able to provide him with a secure title to the large portion of the Waldo patent Knox wishes to buy from him. While Nathan Dale is worried that Winslow lacks the proper deeds for this land, Winslow tells Knox that...
GLC02437.09243
6 September 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Informs Knox he sent him and the doctor some melons. Discusses the progress Knox is making with the people on the patent lands (possibly the Waldo patent lands). Mentions he can forward Knox an addition to his stores (funds) if he stays another month...
GLC02437.06196
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