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18 September 1792
Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800
to Henry Knox
Forwards a copy of a document concerning William Duer. Informs Knox that he must present his case before the Supreme Court or the district judge.
GLC02437.05617
19 March 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Abraham Lott
Received his last letter regarding Lott's son. Writes that he will always be happy to help any member of Lott's family, but does not know of any vacant position at present. Will let him know if any position becomes available in which Lott's "sons...
GLC02437.04146
27 August 1793
Lincoln, Abner, 1763-1826
Lincoln appears to be an official at the academy where Henry Jackson Knox attends. Suspects that his letters of 20 June and 27 July did not reach Knox. Proceeds to give Knox an update on his son. Says the boy improved after being placed under the...
GLC02437.05915
4 February 1791
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
Writes that "the Collector of Taxes has twice called on me for rates that have been due for some time." Directed him to speak to Mr. [Nicholas] Hoffman since he did not have an order from Knox to discharge them.
GLC02437.04849
28 September 1783
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Informs Knox that "the people above, who trade to nyork, complain of being stopt at your post," and asks if some of the Connecticut troops are headed out tomorrow.
GLC02437.02576
7 September 1785
to Doctor Monro
Writes a note thanking Doctor Monro of London for treating his brother William Knox's insanity. Is happy to hear of William's recovery and is very glad Doctor Monro's excellent reputation in America proved to be accurate in his successful treatment...
GLC02437.03187
11 December 1788
to Thomas Lambert Moore
Knox requests that Moore send their son Henry home due to an outbreak of measles at Hempstead. Notes that two of his children "are emerging from the distemper, and two others must inevitably take it..."
GLC02437.04049
17 May 1776
Burbeck, Edward, 1740-1783
Informs Knox that Lieutenant John Edes plans to leave his post to join the Provincial Service. Edes is on his way to ask Knox for a discharge. Burbeck wants Edes to return to duty and fears the consequences if officers just decide to leave. Also...
GLC02437.00301
18 May 1776
Cheever, Ezekiel, 1741-1826
[Invoice for money distributed for ordnance and pay in Knox's artillery regiment]
Cheever was commissary of artillery for Knox's regiment.
GLC02437.00302
20 May 1776
Whiteman, Henry, fl. 1776
to Jonathan Pollard
Receipt for equipment. Whiteman was a member of the Dutchess County Militia of New York. Pollard was the quartermaster in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00305
24 July 1776
Burbeck, Henry, 1754-1848
[Lieutenant Henry Burbeck's account for May, 1776]
Account of officer pay and bounties. Burbeck was a lieutenant in Henry Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00393
28 October 1792
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Expresses his approval that Knox has finally bought out William Duer's portion of the Maine land and asks for a copy of the agreement. Encloses a copy of a letter he received from Duer, stating that he will wait for further instructions from Knox...
GLC02437.05673
10 January 1793
Informs Knox that he has picked up a visitor, (Mr. William Bingham), and discusses the events of the day. Notes he will provide Bingham with the information he has per Knox's instructions. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.05779
14 March 1793
Initialed by Jackson. Short note saying the mail is about to go out and he only had time to write William Bingham. He has enclosed that letter for Knox to deliver (not included). Has also enclosed a message from the "Committee" and wants Knox to...
GLC02437.05851
5 August 1789
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
Writes to refer Knox to his previous letters regarding business with the Compson brothers, and asks that Knox close their mutual business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Requests that he write back immediately.
GLC02437.04317
2 December 1789
Discusses business and asks Knox to talk with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle an account.
GLC02437.04423
15 June 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Thanks Knox for updating him on the progress of the Virginia convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "I am just now informed by a friend who has been into New Hampshire that their [sic] is little doubt but that state...
GLC02437.03896
14 January 1789
to Jeremiah Wadsworth
Writes that he has no access to funds to make payments to a public account, so would like to know whether the state of Connecticut might be able to help contribute. Adds that he has heard about the elections results for Connecticut and is very...
GLC02437.04091
12 December 1789
Replies to Wadsworth's letter from 6 December (GLC02437.04426). Discusses a financial transaction and encloses a receipt (GLC02437.04436). Comments on the recovery of Wadsworth's family (from the influenza, as Wadsworth previously noted).
GLC02437.04435
8 August 1791
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Transmitted by yesterday's post $5,160 in bank notes to Henry Jackson, agreeable to William Duer's directions. Says that Royal Flint put in his hands two maps, one of the coast of New England and another of the coast around Desert Island. Supposes...
GLC02437.05112
19 May 1790
Wade, John, fl. 1790
Apologizes for distracting Knox from more important matters, but hopes that his eagerness to be part of the government will excuse his the presumptuousness. Asks Knox to inform him "in which of the States the troops will be raised, and whether...
GLC02437.04611
14 May 1782
Ritchie, Helena, fl. 1782
[Payment for rent of rooms and furniture]
Knox paid £134 "for the rent on certain rooms and furniture, from the 28th Novr last to the present day." Signed by Helena Ritchie.
GLC02437.08552
May 1782
[Room and board with Helena Ritchie]
Henry Knox's bill room and board, including use of furniture and cleaning. Total came to £ 5.17 or $135.54. Helena Ritchie signed the document stating payment was received in full. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.
GLC02437.08560
18 October 1784
Wheaton, Mason, fl. 1784-1798
Colonel Wheaton discusses "the subject of the Waldo Patent and more particularly of the part of it which belonged to Mr. [Thomas] Flucker." Reports that the Patent was divided in four sections between Thomas Flucker, Francis Waldo, Samuel Waldo, and...
GLC02437.03058
17 October 1788
Transmits the compliments of Mrs. Walker (possibly written by Walker herself). Sent the valise, as promised, but hopes to "be excused from setting a Price on it..." Notes that the valise was the property of a baron. Mentions a double barrel gun...
GLC02437.04000
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