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3 invitations to unveilings of various statues by Ward, 1868-1885.
Statues: Commodore Matthew C. Perry, General Israel Putnam, and the Pilgrim [Central Park, NY].
GLC06343.227
6 August 1781
Barras, Paul, vicomte de, 1755-1829
[Certificate of pay] [In French]
Certificate to pay Mr. De Valnais, possibly Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul in America. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William...
GLC02437.01121
17 July 1791
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
to Henry Knox
Has not received a letter from Knox since 2 July. Received a letter from Samuel Winslow dated 12 July. Winslow's letter noted, "I have the satisfaction to acquaint you that our Cause has succeeded: the Adverse party intend reviewing at the Sup...
GLC02437.05069
28 February 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to James Sullivan
Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses an upcoming convention (the Constitutional Convention) in Philadelphia. "The late approbation of Congress of a Convention to be held at Philadelphia in May next...
GLC02437.03473
23 January 1793
Russell, Thomas, fl. 1793
Written in Russell's hand, but is signed by both Russell and James Sullivan. References a letter they wrote to Knox on 9 December 1792. That letter received no answer, so they are repeating its contents in this letter. They are writing in their...
GLC02437.05791
3 January 1790
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Asks Knox to deliver a forwarded letter to George Washington in respects to him renewing his present position, Consul to China. Also asks about extending his duties further eastward. Writes that he is feeling much better "though still a little...
GLC02437.04460
16 September 1785
Writes to explain the status of their dealings with the firm of Broome & Platt, with whom they are trying to settle a debt. Relates that Broome and Platt acknowledge the amount of money they still owe Webber & Co. of London (on whose behalf Knox is...
GLC02437.03195
27 December 1787
Writes that he is leaving the ship, Columbia, which is making the trip back to the United States and mentions that "[m]y affairs require my being at Canton this evening, which prevents me from going down the river to meet the new comers - " Noted as...
GLC02437.03743
16 May 1786
Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794
to Henry Knox [in French]
Writes to Knox in French asking if he will send him an excerpt of a letter written by the Marquis de Lafayette regarding his trip to Prussia. Says everyone has interest in the place where they spent the springtime of their lives. Promises not to use...
GLC02437.03267
20 November 1789
Story, John, fl. 1789
Discusses his health, stating that it is "such as makes it necessary for me to go to the Southward this winter and as I am out of Employment, have concluded to go with Capt Burnham, who is to sail on Sunday for Georgia." From Georgia, plans to...
GLC02437.04417
12 August 1791
to Alexander Stewart
Writes in references to lands in Peterborough, New Hampshire that his late father-in-law Thomas Flucker purchased from Richard Gredley. Says there has been illegal sales of some of these lands for the non-payment of taxes by squatters. Notes he has...
GLC02437.05118
10 January 1787
to Winthrop Sargent
Is anxious for Sargent to enter the military establishment "in a manner agreable [sic] to your feelings," and if it was entirely up to him, Knox might create a special position just for him. Relates that Congress has directed a legionary corps to be...
GLC02437.03413
3 July 1783
Sears & Smith, fl. 1775-1785
Letter written by a representative of Sears & Smith to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter to Isaac Sears of 24 June. Says the jewelry that Henry's brother William Knox sent has not been sold. When they opened up the box they discovered the...
GLC02437.02229
5 October 1782
Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786
to unknown
Written from Head Quarters. No addressee is listed, but likely written to Henry Knox. Writes that "Mr. Cornell and Mr. Wadsworth have commenced a treaty, which I hope will terminate in the latter's taking up the Contracts of the whole Army - Mr...
GLC02437.01646
28 January 1788
Tillier, Rudoph, fl. 1788-1800
[to Henry Knox]
Tillier introduces Knox to Mr. Tardiveau, possibly Barthelemi Tardiveau, the author of a memorial Tillier had previously given to Knox. Identified as a copy in the docket.
GLC02437.03776
29 April 1801
Tousard, Louis de, 1749-1817
Introduces Knox to Lt. James Wilson. Requests Knox signs his "Diploma of the Association of the Cincinnati."
GLC02437.07525
10 September 1791
to Samuel Stanhope Smith
Describes the grief of his family over the death of their son. Says "The expressive kindness manifested yesterday, to the remains of our beloved son, by the college under your direction [Princeton], has made a strong and grateful impression on the...
GLC02437.05152
25 October 1791
to William Stephens Smith
Says it might be more agreeable to Smith to buy Knox's St. Lawrence lands instead of those further east. Reports "The St. Lawrence lands are excellent in quality and are opposite to James Graves Simcoe's new government in Canada, "where land is...
GLC02437.05211
circa 1776
Foster, Thomas Waite, fl. 1769-1776
Return of Cloathing Drawn before the first of Jany. for the Use of the new Inlisted Men in Capt Foster's Company in Col. Henry Knox's Regt. of Artillery
A list of clothing and its value, including shoes, gloves cloth, a waistcoat
GLC02437.00507
9 May 1781
Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819
A return of arms at New Windsor, West Point, and Fishkill, 8th May 1781
Lists good arms with and without bayonets. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00946
24 June 1781
[Return of ordnance and military stores in garrison at Fort Herkimer]
Recto contains the return. Verso contains detailed remarks on the return. Includes two dockets, one written by Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00979
17 July 1781
[Orders for Lieutenant Throop]
Marked as a copy. Title from docket. Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, provides instructions for Throop to take iron, wheels, and lumber to West Point. Mentions that Major [Sebastian] Bauman will assist Throop in procuring carriages from West Point....
GLC02437.01054
7 July 1781
Richards, William, fl. 1781-1787
[Invoice of ordnance and stores brought to Fishkill, New York from Litchfield, Connecticut]
Lists grape shot and case shot among other ordnance and stores. The stores were delivered to Ruddock, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill.
GLC02437.01030
16 March 1791
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Charles Storer
Recalling the Boston Massacre, also his defense of Constitution: "Equal laws cannot be preserved without there independent orders forming a mutual balance."
GLC08080
21 January 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe says he went to the movies. He noted the snow, and referred to a story about Bobby Levenson and a horse. He also contrasted the winter with the one in England.
GLC09414.1315
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