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12 May 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe claims he is too weak from the sun to write much. He received letters from Dave and Archie, and plans to read until it gets dark.
GLC09414.1084
13 May 1944
Moe discusses old friends and family. He mentions that he is not bothered that Herman S. never wrote him back. He guesses that Bess must be full of questions about his family, and says he is glad that Sarah F. is okay.
GLC09414.1085
19 May 1944
Moe compared New York with London, saying he may not have seen or appreciated much in New York, and that they take it for granted. He says Covent gardens is not what it used to be. He wants to know what Sylvia means when she says she is "tolerant."
GLC09414.1091
28 May 1944
Moe writes about a party the night before but says it wasn't much of anything. He remembers being in Stony Point with Sylvia, Davy, Lil and Jay
GLC09414.1099
4 June 1944
Moe returned home from his first Sunday out in four weeks. He says he will describe his outing tomorrow when he will write at greater length.
GLC09414.1106
13 June 1944
Moe asks Sylvia what her plans are for vacation. He, Marty, and Jack spend a lot of time talking about what they would do on a vacation.
GLC09414.1115
15 June 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia is beginning to like her job. He has been awaiting details of Adele's wedding. He reports that he is sorry to hear about Joe, and he tells her to write to Sam B. about David.
GLC09414.1117
28 June 1944
Moe describes life as prosaic and workaday. He says he has very little time to write.
GLC09414.1124
6 July 1944
Moe reports that there has been no mail for three days, but there has been lots of rain. He also found a book in the trash.
GLC09414.1132
27 August 1783
Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804
to Henry Knox
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
25 December 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Jefferds
Discusses the disbandment of Colonel [Marinus] Willett's regiment saying it will likely take place immediately. Orders Jefferds and his troops to move to Fort Schuyler where a number of stores have been collected in preparation of taking command of...
GLC02437.02857
19 July 1791
to Thomas Jefferson
References Jefferson's note from that morning. Has turn down Jefferson's "kindness" as he already has a previous engagement to dine with Lucy Knox. Place not listed, however, another letter (GLC02437.05074) written on the same day places Knox in...
GLC02437.05073
22 June 1792
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Signed in text. Encloses testimonies (not included) for and recommends Thomas Divers as a man of "worth, activity, and skill in accounts."
GLC02437.05514
4 October 1791
Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795
Says the August mail just arrived and it had a dispatch from "our friend Brett, " which he has enclosed (not included). Asks Knox to send it back after he has read it. Wants to know the date of President George Washington's return to Philadelphia...
GLC02437.05183
4 August, 1790
Refers to a letter sent by their mutual friend Brett that should have arrived to Knox via Mrs. Maunsell. Mentions the "confidential discourse" he had with Knox previous to Maunsell's departure. Expects to be able to discuss it more fully in his...
GLC02437.04669
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
10 November 1783
to Benjamin Lincoln
Discusses an addition to his monthly allowance. Mentions how his pay compares unfavorably to that of other generals, such as [Alexander] McDougall and [William] Heath. Asks Lincoln to discuss the issue with Mr. Morris, likely Robert Morris, the...
GLC02437.02764
27 December 1787
to Charles Lining
Writes that he received, via Dr. Thomas Tudor Tucker, Lining's letter as well as the $192 sum Lining sent. Provided Dr. Tucker with a receipt declaring that this money would pay South Carolina's portion of the money owed to Major L'Enfant for the...
GLC02437.03744
31 January 1790
Signed, "HK." Discusses his interest in training the militia and asks Lincoln for his opinion on the subject. Writes "[t]ell me Sincerely your own opinion, my dear Friend, is the project of the Militia herewith enclosed an utopian plan? If I am not...
GLC02437.04489
29 October 1787
to Gouverneur Morris
Reports that a Mr. Hoffman and a Mr. Hornblower have been in contact with a British company interested in pursuing a project with Morris. Requests that Morris make a decision as to whether he wants to participate, and what his share would be; and...
GLC02437.03686
10 December 1788
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
Morris, who will soon embark for Europe, thanks Knox for his well wishes (GLC02437.04045). Notes, "Whatever Orders you have in Europe if (as Mr. Burgoyne says) within my Scale of Talent command me."
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
GLC02437.04046
13 May 1776
Foster, Thomas Waite, fl. 1769-1776
[Henry Knox in account with Captain Thomas Waite Foster]
Records cash received from Major John Crane in February and March 1776 and mentions the purchase of clothing. Paper has a large watermark with crown and coat of arms. Foster was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00295
Newell, Eliphalet, 1735-?
[Henry Knox in account with Captain Eliphalet Newell]
Records cash received for pay and clothing in February and March 1776. Paper has crown watermark with "GR" underneath it. Newell was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00296
Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831
[Henry Knox in account with Captain Jotham Drury]
Records cash received from Major John Crane in February and March 1776 and mentions the purchase of clothing. Paper has a large watermark with crown and coat of arms. Drury was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00297
3 March 1776
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Indicates changes made to the organization of artillery at Roxbury, Massachusetts, per Knox's request. The artillery was for the siege of Boston. Crane was a major under Knox's command.
GLC02437.00256
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