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27 February 1801
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830
to Henry Knox
Appears to be seeking an office in Maine. Requests Knox writes to [Thomas?] Jefferson informing him of Wetmore's desire to be appointed.
GLC02437.07508
17 December 1781
Sears, Isaac, 1730-1786
Declares "we are very happy in this part of the Country at the glorious campaign our army has had this last summer," and says the people in his region are hoping for a peace. Comments that he is sorry to hear of General George Washington's loss of...
GLC02437.01306
20 October 1781
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Reports on the progress of ordnance being forwarded to Henry Knox. Mentions that some items left in Baltimore had been rejected by Major Sebastian Bauman. Comments on fixes made to munitions made by a Mr. Johnson that were cast without the necessary...
GLC02437.01249
14 April 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
References Knox's letter of 3 April. Is happy to hear his health is better. Expects to hear at any moment from the sheriff of Lincoln County that the lands will not be sold to pay for back taxes. Says Henry Jackson Knox is with him and will return...
GLC02437.05872
14 June 1791
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Marked "private" on address leaf. References receiving Knox's letter through Henry Jackson. Has received information that Mr. Thomas's letters were being forwarded in a memorial this day. Cannot guess what his real intentions are, but thinks it...
GLC02437.04995
22 June 1794
Discusses completing a map of the eastern country for the government. Notes the map takes in a corner of the patent. Mentions possibly having to extend boundary lines (possibly on the Waldo patent) to make up for deficiencies. Informs Knox the...
GLC02437.06125
14 March 1805
Porter, Benjamin J., fl. 1805-1821
Informs Knox that Mr. Harry, an attorney from Topsham (present-day Maine), requested a renewal of [Aleijah] Richardson's commission as justice of the peace for Lincoln County.
GLC02437.03110
13 July 1780
Neufville, John de, fl. 1779-1789
to William Knox
Describes a riot in London where a library was burnt down and discusses business where he made a mistake and paid remittance to Knox on behalf of another gentleman.
GLC02437.00816
12 March 1790
Responds to Knox's letter from 9 March. Discusses payment of the Invalids and asks for an appointment to the post of paymaster for that group.
GLC02437.04544
4 February 1782
Boyer, James, fl. 1782
Writes to tell Knox that "application has been made to the Quarter Master for Teams to transport the Iron selected" by Captain [Thomas] Patton to Burlington, New Jersey. The Quartermaster replied that as navigation will soon be opened, it might make...
GLC02437.01348
16 February 1781
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of original. Preparations for a seige in New York early in the year. Informs Knox he expects 20,000 men for the seige of New York. Asks Knox to prepare a plan for artillery during the seige, and requests advice on planning the seige....
GLC02437.09323
26 October 1777
General Washington writes to Knox, Chief of Artillery for the Continental Army. Informs Knox he will soon be called to a council of War, and will be asked his opinion on several issues: whether the Continental Army should engage in a general attack...
GLC02437.09370
16 January 1790
Bourne, Sylvanus, 1761-1817
Asks Knox to assist in furthering his cause in application for a consul or secretary position dealing with commerce and foreign affairs. Believes that the greatness of the nation is "intimately connected with the extension of her Commerce with other...
GLC02437.10224
27 July 1790
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Informs Knox that a mutual acquaintance, David Ford, will be travelling to New York to see him and discuss "his prospects of discharging" Mr. [possible James] Webber's money. Reports that it "will be in his powers soon to give you upwards of five...
GLC02437.04662
26 February 1793
Says there is an old proverb which states "Silence gives consent." Since Knox has not contradicted his previous suggestions, he will proceed to make "a location for you in this Town," meaning Newark. Has thought it over and knows it is the correct...
GLC02437.05835
23 September 1792
Informs Knox that Madame de Leval has finally arrived and that the Committee will probably consent to their proposal, providing that "we allow them the years Interest which they will otherways [sic] loose by puting the whole of the payments one year...
GLC02437.05626
24 January 1792
Wilkinson, James, 1757-1825
Written from Fort Washington, near present-day Cincinnati, Ohio. Writes to Knox about a disagreement between Major Hodgson and Major Zeigler. Offered to mediate their disagreement, but was denied. Asks Knox to step in, as the Majors are...
GLC02437.05298
24 May 1791
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Written by Duer to Secretary of War Knox. Reports that General Henry Jackson is going to Philadelphia, presumably because of the problematic speculation deal sponsored by Duer. In reference to the business problems between Duer and Knox, Duer says...
GLC02437.04956
2 March 1796
Bingham, William, 1752-1804
Bingham discusses at length, and in detail, various business arrangements he is making as Knox's agent, particularly regarding land speculation. Mentions the recent actions of the General Court on the subject.
GLC02437.06647
2 March 1790
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
Asks Knox about what is due to an officer in Colonel Henry Jackson's regiment, Samuel Rogers, who was killed in the Battle of Yorktown, which Gerry calls "the seige of Cornwallis."
GLC02437.04524
6 January 1785
Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, encloses a bill for Knox from his "purchases at the public sales" (bills not included). Relates that he will be traveling to New York and Philadelphia.
GLC02437.03083
22 August 1801
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
Discusses the progress of the surveying and updates Knox on his schedule. Mentions the committee's presence may help keep the peace with the settlers. Letter is a duplicate of GLC02437.07585.
GLC02437.07588
2 February 1795
Discusses financial business and expresses his wish that Knox be in Boston as he had planned, stressing the importance of his presence due to financial interests. Mentions a plan to buy poultry.
GLC02437.06337
17 August 1795
Discusses a variety of topics, including windows for a house, land and property and land shares. Asks Knox if he gets newspapers on a regular basis and includes a list of items and their costs.
GLC02437.06493
24 October 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Informs Knox that due to poor weather, he had to break up several teams of men who were transporting wood to New Windsor and that he increased their pay as compensation.
GLC02437.02704
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