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25 July 1795
Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800
to Henry Knox
Discusses financial business and informs Knox that his family is well.
GLC02437.06473
9 March 1785
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
Duplicate of GLC02437.03105. Marked as "duplicate" in Knox's docket.
GLC02437.03106
13 May 1774
Cary, J., fl. 1774
Discusses advertising in newspapers in regard to business arrangements with Knox.
GLC02437.00145
3 September 1796
Joy, Benjamin, 1758-1830
Sends Knox a mortgage bond and mentions a taking a trip to see him.
GLC02437.06612
14 August 1798
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Informs Knox that he has signed the inclosed notes (not included).
GLC02437.07163
7 February 1789
Stevens, John, 1749-1838
Asks that Knox forward about 50 pounds to pay his rent.
GLC02437.04106
8 June 1796
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Per his promise, sends Knox a statement of his accounts with Hodgdon (not present). Seems to ask that Knox pay him a certain sum, so that Hodgdon can pay off one of Knox's creditors for him. Relates that the President will be traveling to Mount...
GLC02437.06768
18 September 1783
Gouvion, Jean Baptiste, 1747-1792
Praises Knox's appointment as the Secretary-general of the Society of the Cincinnati. Seeks a certificate of membership (if such exists) from the Society of Cincinnati for foreign members and asks Knox to deliver his to Major Rochefontaine.
GLC02437.02534
4 October 1798
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
Discusses Knox's wish for Gleason to oversee the estate of Montpelier. Describes his hesitancy in taking up the position and talks about the horse and other cattle. Noted as written at Montpelier, Knox's estate in Thomaston, Maine.
GLC02437.07177
28 September 1801
Treat, Robert, fl. 1792-1801
Noted as a copy. Informs Knox he is not well enough to travel but will visit Knox as soon as he is well again. Notes he will make the payments as soon as he can make the journey.
GLC02437.07629
23 March 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
References Knox's letters of 13 and 16 March. Is glad Knox has finally settled with Madame de le Val, but says he does not understand the terms. Encloses a letter for William Bingham that he wants Knox to deliver (not included). Says the committee...
GLC02437.05857
22 September 1796
Relates that he paid several bills Knox owed, including one to Mr. [Ebenezer] Dunton. Provides a summary of financial transactions he has performed on Knox's behalf. Also mentions that Dr. [William] Eustis has purchased for Knox a breeding mare.
GLC02437.06821
28 October 1792
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Received Knox's letter from 25 October (GLC02437.05668), and informs Knox that according to his instructions, he delivered a letter to William Duer. States, "I believe no deed of M Duer's can be valid while in confinement, or while any judgement...
GLC02437.05674
6 March 1800
Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813
Secretary of the Navy Stoddert writes Knox to tell him that he has passed on a letter to Knox's son Henry and has recommended that he be assigned as a midshipman. There is a note from Henry Jackson indicating the letter was sent via Jackson. Jackson...
GLC02437.07373
15 July 1794
Yznardi, Joseph M., fl. 1794-1801
Thanks Knox for the many private and public favors he received while in America. Offers his assistance to Knox and his friends if he ever needs it. Also offers to provide any new or "interesting intelligence" from Poland. Updates Knox on political...
GLC02437.06145
4 June 1798
Informs Knox that he drew an order for some money.
GLC02437.07144
28 February 1795
Munn, Reuben, fl. 1792-1795
Asks Knox for assistance as he is suffering greatly economically.
GLC02437.06363
11 June 1801
Storer, George, fl. 1803-1806
Appears to be a bill for bonds and interest Knox owes.
GLC02437.07734
circa 1776-1795
Temple, R., fl., 1756-1795
to William Knox
Asks Knox to dispatch a servant and mentions some financial business.
GLC02437.08175
13 August 1800
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Bingham discusses in great detail contract issues with Knox that also concern Bingham. Mentions how outraged he is that Knox's surveyors on the Waldo Patent were attacked. Bingham thinks that it is good that Knox is going to be a member of the...
GLC02437.07443
7 March 1782
Eayrs, Joseph, fl. 1782
Asks if Knox will sign a warrant to allow him to petition for his wages. Commissary [Samuel] Hodgdon will present the petition as early as is necessary for Knox to sign it. Hopes that Knox's "signature to that Paper will put the matter out of all...
GLC02437.01363
24 July 1781
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
Discusses a traveling forge with Knox, noting that he suggested the forge remain in the care of the commanding officer of artillery at Verplanck's Point. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.01077
17 August 1782
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Requests Knox's opinion on the "proposed arrangement of the office of Field Commissary of Military Stores." Includes an extract from a letter by the Secretary of War at the end of his letter, which he wants Knox's opinion on. The extract is...
GLC02437.09357
25 December 1775
Palmer, George, 1719-1809
Responds to Knox's cancellation of an arrangement for Captain Palmer to obtain sleds and pack animals to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Reports that the patriotic people Palmer contracted with are insulted by...
GLC02437.00225
17 June 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Informs Knox he will be able to pay his dividend of bank stock in early July. Asks that Knox inform him if he decides to draw on Wadsworth immediately for 2,000 dollars. Writes, "I am obliged to have recourse to some Magic to get hold of Money on...
GLC02437.03901
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