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30 May 1784
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
[Return]
Return for troops at West Point. Lists men by regiment, rank and current status. Heavily waterstained in areas.
GLC02437.10582
4 March 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Edmund Randolph
Writes, "If the Secretary of State be the national organ, and not merely the executive for foreign [communications], is it not in his [leave] to answer the inquiries of foreign ministers relative to the publication of official communications - if not...
GLC02437.06056
20 September 1783
Boynton, Joseph, fl. 1776-1783
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a regiment of New Hampshire foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by George Reid. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...
GLC02437.10530
27 September 1783
Bailey, Francis, 1744-1817
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for troops at West Point, New York, commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F...
GLC02437.10535
11 October 1783
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a regiment of New Hampshire foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by James Carr. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...
GLC02437.10542
20 October 1783
GLC02437.10555
25 October 1783
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for the troops at West Point, New York commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F...
GLC02437.10560
13 July 1789
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
to Henry Knox
Has only just received his letter, so sent a Jacob Tuthill to Booneton [Boonton, NJ] as quickly as possible to make sure Knox got the necessary paperwork on time (likely referring to paperwork Knox asked for regarding Ogden's business with James...
GLC02437.04279
21 July 1791
to Joseph Peirce
References a letter from Peirce but does not provide a date. Encloses a summary of his accounts as Peirce requested. Gives what information he can, but says his papers are divided between the town and the country. Claims he took no receipts of...
GLC02437.05078
16 July 1783
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Rivington, the New York printer and bookseller, signs in text. Mentions Knox's previous request for a copy of Adam Smith's "Wealth of Nations." Forwards his only copy, which Knox can keep or return. The 2 volumes cost £2.5 sterling. Says no advance...
GLC02437.02296
1 February 1789
Robbins, Edward Hutchinson, 1758-1837
Discusses Mr. [William] Wetmore's application to the Court regarding the Waldo patent lands. Mentions the positive influence of Mr. [Benjamin] Hichborn on the Court. Provides a plan to handle the problem of the references, especially regarding how...
GLC02437.04104
7 September 1789
to Thomas Rodney
Writes that he received Rodney's last letter, respecting Rodney's correspondence with the President about Judge [Thomas] McKean and Colonel John Parks (see GLC02437.04345). Believes the President has complete knowledge of the character of these...
GLC02437.04352
Later copy of GLC02437.06056.
GLC02437.06055
31 December 1783
to Timothy Pickering
Knox informs Pickering, Quartermaster General, that the contract for obtaining provisions for West Point has expired without definite renewal. Knox therefore ordered a large amount of provisions on the account of the United States. Instructs...
GLC02437.02877
10 April 1784
Putnam, Rufus, 1738-1824
Relates that he will be unable to accompany Knox to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (possibly for the May meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati). Transmits a letter (not included) for Knox to pass on to George Washington, if Washington should attend...
GLC02437.02991
1 January 1784
Price, William, ?-1790
[William Price's oath sworn to the United States]
Also signed by Major General Henry Knox. Price swears to serve the United States in the office of commissary of military stores (for West Point).
GLC02437.02920
26 December 1784
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Randall, who accompanied Samuel Shaw to China, thanks Knox for the "many civilities received in your family." Of Knox's family, writes "My heart retains so lively a sense of them, that no distance can ever efface it." Notes that Shaw, Knox's former...
GLC02437.03081
22 November 1790
Expresses his wish for Knox's safe arrival and settlement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Says his marriage to "Miss Sears" is all arranged for the latter part of December 1790 or the beginning of January 1791. Expects to receive furniture from his...
GLC02437.04780
8 February 1792
Pintard, John M., ?-1811
Received the letters Knox sent to him the previous November. Confirms that he is sending Knox the merchandise he asked for, including wine and a pipe. Has carefully monitored the quality of the items and is confident they will be to Knox's...
GLC02437.05315
14 June 1792
Forwards Knox two drafts of money, for $1750 each, and discusses endorsements as well as the transportation of a box for Knox's wife, Lucy. Adds that he expects Samuel Shaw to arrive in the evening. A note at the bottom of the page, written and...
GLC02437.05505
6 September 1782
Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807
Writes, "Lieut [probably William] Honeyman, late Quartermaster to the Invalid regt resigned yesterday that employment & as he belongs to the company quartered in Philadelphia, in which he is mustered, he begs your permission to return to his proper...
GLC02437.01582
28 January 1791
Macomb, Alexander, 1748-1831
Delivers this letter to Knox via Van Slyck whom he recommends to Knox. Comments that his social activities have declined since the Knoxes left for Philadelphia. Asks Knox to send him the "obligatory paper relative to the St. Lawrence lands."
GLC02437.04839
19 March 1792
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
24 February 1794
to John Nazro
Has not considered Nazro's letter because "by law the mode of obtaining patents has been altered." Encloses the circumstances of the new law, which passed on 21 February. When he applies under the new law he will obtain his patent.
GLC02437.06050
6 January 1784
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846
Parker, of Daniel Parker & Co., informs Knox that the Superintendent of Finance (Robert Morris) has extended the contract with Parker's firm. Thus, Parker will continue to supply the army with provisions until the following May. Encloses a copy of...
GLC02437.02918
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