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6 August 1805
Storer, Seth, fl. 1805
to Henry Knox
Discusses a variety of financial matters as well as issues related to Knox's lime trade. Mentions dealings with Nathaniel Silsbee.
GLC02437.07960
5 May 1795
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Discusses the sale of shares and land business. Asks that Knox make enquiries in New York and expresses regret for not forwarding him copies of some documents.
GLC02437.06409
18 August 1795
Discusses land business and mentions an overflowing river that has done quite a bit of damage to the property along its banks. Mentions Knox's upcoming trip to Boston.
GLC02437.06494
February 10, 1789
Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790
Asks Knox to dine with him at two o'clock. Year unknown. Noted as written at Beacon Street, which is most likely Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.08118
15 September 1795
Hammond, Abijah, 1757-1832
Apologizes for missing his letter and agrees to help Knox in any way that he can, but states that he is often busy with his own business.
GLC02437.06523
2 June 1787
Colt, Peter, 1744-1824
Transmits statements of monies received (not included) on an account related to Colonel Humphrey's regiment. Asks Knox to direct him as to how to close the account.
GLC02437.03561
19 March 1792
Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831
Asks that he and Mrs. Knox welcome into their acquaintance Captain Hale and Captain [Nizry] of Quebec, who are part of His Royal Highness Prince Edward's suite.
GLC02437.05365
16 December 1794
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Requests Knox gives Colonel Clayborn his permission in writing to change the dimensions of timber used for building a frigate. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.06274
27 August 1783
Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804
Informs Knox of the status of his instructions in moving artillery munitions around to various forts in New York including Fort Schuyler, Fort Rensselaer, and Fort Dayton.
GLC02437.02428
16 June 1791
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
Livingston tells Knox that he is enclosing "the Collectors receipt for the Taxes assessed on the House you occupied last year" (not included). Stamped "FREE" on verso.
GLC02437.05000
15 November 1791
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Provides some information on the recent voyage of Madame de Leval and Monsieur de la Roche. Plans to visit Philadelphia soon to provide Knox with more information.
GLC02437.05239
24 May 1773
Emerson, Bulkeley, 1732-1801
Informs Knox that he received an order of magazines and will deliver them. His daughter will bring the payment, for which he requests a receipt. Emerson was a bookseller.
GLC02437.00066
5 August 1781
Scammell, Alexander, 1747-1781
Encloses a return (not included) for "drums & fife wanting in [his] Detachment." Date inferred from GLC02437.01119. File copy in Knox's hand of letter received from Scammell.
GLC02437.01118
8 October 1790
Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814
Mrs. Greene is losing her estate because of her late husband General Nathanael Greene's debts. She tells Knox that, "I am upon the point of sailing to Charleston to consult with Mr. Rutledge about your plan, and that of others - to relieve or rather...
GLC02437.04746
20 March 1792
Duer, Catharine Alexander, fl. 1792
Catharine Alexander Duer, also known as Lady Kitty Duer, wife of William Duer, writes that she and her husband have sent the bearer, their old servant Henry, to Philadelphia so he could check on his petition to Congress. Hopes Knox will extend his...
GLC02437.05366
4 March 1798
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
Informs Knox that he is preparing for transporting logs down the river and writes about the general status of the lumber and logs in general.
GLC02437.07097
12 July 1789
Writes that he is sorry to "hear of the situation of your poor little fellow Washington, but as I did not hear from you last evening, I please myself he is better, which I pray god may be the case..." Sends news of their mutual friend Shaw, who is...
GLC02437.10222
1 September 1783
Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818
Written by Major Gibbs to Major General Knox. Says he wrote Knox a letter on 27 August from Brunswick and since then his regiment has been reduced by sickness. Reports he left 60 men in Brunswick and more have become sick since marching from there...
GLC02437.02457
9 March 1793
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Notes since receiving Knox's reply (no date given) he has been trying to negotiate a loan "upon the strength of my Expectations; not having yet been able to accomplish my purpose." Reports that Henry Jackson encouraged him to make a draft upon Knox...
GLC02437.05846
10 April 1789
Lithgow, William Jr., 1750-1796
Written from Hallowell, County of Lincoln, in Maine. Writes that Knox was kind enough last winter to take an order for a pair of epaulets for him and send them on to Boston. Asks politely whether Knox could forward them to him without...
GLC02437.04173
23 April 1796
Anthony, Joseph, fl. 1792-1797
Writes that he received Knox's previous letters. Believes Knox is sincere in his desire to help him, but wishes he could say the same for Mr. Bingham, who continues to refuse to help him. Describes the course of action he plans to take to solve his...
GLC02437.06718
22 November 1794
Discusses a legal matter involving her late husband, Nathanael Greene, and a Mr. Burnett. Notes if ruled unfavorably by the court, her children will be "without protection or scarcely a friend". Requests Knox's assistance with her troubles. Asks if...
GLC02437.06248
18 January 1781
Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813
to Henry Knox.
Informs Knox that the Board of War has created a new position, the Deputy Field Commissary of Military Stores for the Southern Army. The Board wishes him to let a Mr. Thomas Jones know that they have appointed him to the position and to have Knox...
GLC02437.00872
1 January 1794
Harwood, Richard, fl. 1791-1794
Makes inquiries about the value of the estate in the District of Maine. Heard its value has gone up considerably and that timber is being shipped as far away as Virginia. Believes Knox made a good profit on the lands and wants to know what Knox...
GLC02437.06017
2 April 1787
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Relates reasons for not wanting to attend the Constitutional Convention, including the possibility that all states might not attend (rendering representation partial). Notes that if all Delegates attend with the power to address and cure the defects...
GLC02437.09412
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